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THE RURAL SCHOOL PROBLEM.

Isity delivered an address at Sioux
Falls Tuesday evening, urging the
consolidation OF rural schools in
South Dakota. He made the aston
ishing statement that there r 500
rural schools in South Dakota with
an average enrolment of twelve
and an average attendance of only
six. He suggested some such law as
that in Indiana, closing rural schools
when the enrolment falls to ~, and
consolidating them into larger and
stronger and better schools. 1t
should cost no more to do so, except
the expense OF transportation, and
that should be saved in the reduction
|of the number Of teachers required
for . given territory. and the reduce
|tion in the number Of buildings to be
maintained.
Az Dean Perisho says. the farm-
ers produce 80 per cent Of the wealth
OF the state and own 96 per cent Of
the bank deposits, and their child
rem should be entitled to the best
that there is in the way Of education.
Those being the facts, the farmers, as
the most interested party, should
need no encouragement in lettering
the rural school facilities. In many
communities. however. such efforts
are held back by the fact that some
will refuse to consider anything ex-
'cept the amount Of their school taxes.
The farmer who is the proud own
er Of broad acres Of land but refuses
to give his boys and girls a first
class education. is losing the richest
reward he can reap from his wealth.
He is unfair to his own family and
his family viii suffer more because
OF 1t than will the public. So. in the
final analysis. the problem. like SO
many others in public affairs. runs
back to the individual and depends
for Its settlement upon the realiza-
ton by the individual citizen Of his
obligations to himself and to society.
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been warranted? Who will place a
price on human life?
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THE MEAT PACKERS TO TRIAL.
Judge Carpenters decision over.
ruling the demurrer of the Chicago
meat packers to their Indictment for
conspiracy, lets the water out of the
immunity bath granted by Judge
Humphrey in 1906, to use an apt ex-
preston of a Chicago newspaper.
The history Of the case against the
packers dates back to 1903, when
Judge Grosscup issued an order re-
'straining the packers from combining
in restraint of trade. In 1905 the
government began an investigation of
the meat packing industry in Chica-
go and as a result sixteen packers
and four companies were indicted.
The cases were called for trial the
last day Of that year and on March
21st, 1905, Judge Humphrey sus-
tanned the demurrer presented by the
~onl,o~, ~{1,S-~ kb1~o ,vLnk ~. .3-
to be known as their Immunity
bath" This was based upon the fact
that the packers had given testimony
in the investigation and the immu-
nifty act of 1908, which provides
that no person or corporation can De
prosecuted as a result of testimony
given by such person or corporation.
This set the packers free from
their Indictment and stirred up CON
siderable indignation, especially on
the part of President Roosevelt who
made little effort to conceal his dis
approval of Humphreys decision.
Shortly after however, the bureau
of corporations investigated the meat
packing business and reported that it
was not in the control of a combine,
or at least that no exhorbitant profits
were being made from their custom
ers.
In 1908 another investigation by
the federal grand jury into the meat
packing business was begun but it
was quickly dropped for some rea-
son. A year later still another probe
began, and this resulted in the indict-
ments under which the packers are
now held for trial, charged with vio-
lating the injunction issued by Judge
Grosscup in 1903. For such viola
ton they may be imprisoned or fined,
or 9TH
To the present indictments the
packers demur-ed on the ground that
Humphreys decision of 1903 still
stood between them and prosecution.
They claimed tllat the government
based its action on the same alleged
conspiracy as that charged in 1905.
and therefore the same immunity
protects them now. Judge Carpen-
ter, however, held that the present
indictments charge subsequent acts
under the same conspiracy au.l over
these subsequent separate ans dis
tinct orenses, the immunity granted
in 1905 had no control. This dcc's-
ion means the packers will 17w be
brought to trial. ul.,ess they lisooy-
er some further bubble upon which
to delay the hearing.
It is largely because the packers
have rested their case upon techni-,
calities whenever brought to bay in
criminal court, that the public has
never been convinced Of their inno-
ce;'ce The question is asked. with
M. CHI reason. why they are not will
ing to waive all technical questions
and sand trial, If they are as innocent
o. the accusations as they claim to
be
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Mrs. L. J. Larson, Mr.. and Mrs. D.
Mcbride. and A. Mcbride left via
the Omaha road Wednesday evening
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It's Aard tso ma anywhere . bet
" Investment today than South Da-
kota lind. There y always = dispo-
|sition u believe that bargains are to
y foundSata distance. From South
dakota. OREGON or California pro-
3ects may look highly promising.
But when the Elamor Of distances
wSars away. 1t Is cen that their at
|tractiveness has been exaggerated.
South Dakota. in comparison with
Its resources and its opportunities. is
the least advertised and the least
known OF the western states. This.
BY keeping down the number Of buy
ers In the market, has kept down the
ruling prices Of South Dakota lands.
IN the end this will all be adjusted.
for the big returns realized by South
Dakota farmers on their investments
will in time become known in spite
Of the lack Of systematic and intelli-
gent advertising for the states. op-
portunities.
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as to make these exits useless
and the smoke became SO thick that
the confused victims could not find
their way to them. It does appear
that fire escapes on the front Of the
building would have saved a number
Of lives for q large number leaped
to the street below from the win
dows, either crazed by pain and
fright. or pushed out by the others
coming behind.
1t is clear that the danger from
fire In such factories as this one, is
especially great, and for that reason
state inspection should surround
them with all the safeguards possi-
Bile. 1t is no excuse to say that fire
escapes would not have saved all OF
those who perished Saturday. II
part of them had been able to make
their way to safety, would not the
small expense of fire escapes have
been warranted? Who will place a
price on human life?
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Mrs. L. J. Larson. Mr.. and Mrs. D.
N. Mcbride. and A. Mcbride left via
the Omaha road Wednesday evening
for Portal. N D., and from that place
they viii 90 to points in Canada.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-03-30

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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-20
SHEFFIELD CHOIR THANKS
ZEALANpIA,S CAPITAL

1t was evident from the remarks
passed here during the stay of the
Zealandia on her last voyage 10 sgd.
ney that the Sheffield Choir then on
board, was having a fine time. They
roamed about town in clothing that
looked as though they had been to a
picnic, and saw all the sights thai
they could in the restricted time al
their disposal The ships officers
classed them as the spooniest crowd
that they had ever come across, and
there was no need for anyone to try
to promote sports among them for
they were having all the fun that they
needed on board, chiefiV playing kiss
in-the-ring in pairs.
The efforts of Captain Phillips to
make them comfortable ON the eX
remely crowded ship were appreciate
ed. and this fact is recorded by the
following paragraph culled from the
Sydney Evening News: Captain J
u. Sydney Phillips commander Of the
Xealandia, has received a presenta
ton from the members of the Shelf
and officials, we hereby wish to oX
press our high appreciation of your
self, and under consideration and eX
Gmple, of the officers, stewards and
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-20
GAINS BY OLAA
AND PIONEER

Although only two sugar stocks
changed hands at this mornings ses-
sion of the Honolulu exchange, in
each case an improvement. was re-
corded. Pioneer advanced five points
in a sale Of five shares at S205, and
Olaa quarter point from yestel-
days sheet, in a sale Of five at
S4S71a, following one between ses-
sions of fifty shares at $475. Hilo
Railroad common sold down seven
eighths IN d block of 125 shares ut
SS.25.
Between sessions, besides Olaa as
above, sales OF stocks were 100 and
ten shares H. c. & S. at $3S.25, an
eighth point decline; fifty McBryde
unchanged at $3.50 and five Brewery
at S2O.S71a, or an eighth point down.
/ OF bonds, $4,000 and $4,000 Hawaiian
Irrigation skies brought the previous
rate of 1OO.75; $1,000 McBryde skies
at 1925 showed quarter point gain
and Olaa skies held their own at 81
for $1,000
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-20
KAPI0LANI ESTATE
Continued from page one.)

Mr. Ashford said that while the
matter was being considered before
the legislature, the sum of $4,000 or
more was estimated to be the value
of the lease at that time That the
legislature finally decided on $4,000,
and fixed an arbitrary date, February
%, after which time, in case the lease
is taken over, the revenue derived
from tn property, and the proportion
ate value of konohihi labor, shall be
deducted.
Mr.. Ashford states that the income
from the estate from leases is $40, 900
or $4,000 per year; that there are
some three hundred Hawaiians liv-
ing on the property under an arrange.
ment of giving a certain amount OF
labor for the privilege. and that this
konohid labor, as it is called, has
value of $4,000 or over per ye9r
Another asset which the estate fig.
ures in is the value of wood upon
the tract, 81 200 to $4,000 and the
value Of extensions Of subleases-
probably at the present time, about
$500 or 5000. Besides this the estate
has the right to sell stone and eartr
from the property, and the proportion
moment an applicant is anxious Is
take $500, and great deal NOR,
can be sold.
About one-third of the entire trac
is not subleased, and Mr.. Ashton,
states that the government, in open
ing and selling it, will benefit NOR
than will the Kapiolani Estate fror
!. the interest on $4,000
Governor Expects Lower Price.
Ashford stated also that the Go,
y, ernor was not reaGy to talk bus
ness owing to the fact that tn
. status Of preference rights of Portu
, guese residents has not been CON
. pleted, and that the surveys for d
viding the land anew are still il
/ progress. He also said that the Coy
/, ernor intimated that he expected t.
. get the lease for a very much lowe
sum than $4,000, should a deal D.
consummated. The Kapiolani Estate
/ however, is not willing to wait il
definitely in the matter.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-20
SHIPPING
CONTINUED From Page Two.)

was on her way to Sydney:
Some good records were established
by the wireless operator, Mr. Hears
ley, during the passage. On the up
trip the Zealandia was in communica-
tion with the Honolulu station for a
distance of 100 miles, and at the same
time linked up with Cape Flattery, on
the Canadian coast, the total distance
being 22OO miles. During the down trip
she was in touch with Honolulu for
1900 miles, and picked up Sydney 1893
miles off. A message was received on
the Zealandia from H, NJ. S. Prometh-
Gus at villa, giving particulars of the
mishap to the French mail steamer
Pacificque, and the news was trans
ferred by Mr.. Kearsley to Sydney. OF
the coast, the Zealandia's operator
also received messages from the AIDE
laide S. S. Company's steamer Gran
tala, which has just been equipped
with wireless. The Zealandia has a
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-20
HUMAUMA OIL
ASSESSMENT

AT the meeting of Humauma on
Company in Harry Armitages office.
which was in progress when The
Stars second edition went to press
yesterday, it was voted to levy m
assessment of four cents share for
development purposes.
At last accounts the first well Of
this company was down 1920 feer
and into the oil sands and gas. Pros.
poets of a good flow of oil are re-
garded as favorable. Jas. A. Ken
nedy is president of the company
whose stock is mostly held in Homo
lulu and on the Island of Kauai.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-20
Financial 8. Commercial g. Promotion
STOCK SALES

Honolulu Stock Exchanges Sales
between boards: $4,000 Hawn Irr. IS,
1OO.75; $1,000 DO, 1OO75; $1,000 Nc.
Bryde IS, 1925; $1,000 Olaa 6s, 80;
100 Hawn. c. & s, $3S.25; 10 do.
$3S.25; so McBryde, $3.50; so Olaa
S4.75; 3 Hon B. & NJ Co., $2oS7ia.
Session Sales Pioneer, $2Oj; !
Olaa, S4S7l2; 125 Hilo Cons. SS.25.
Sugar Quotations-SS Beets, lis. i'd.
sc deg. Centrifugals, 423c
Dividends-July 20, 1911, Hawn. Ayr
Co. lS2 speciaD, So share.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-20

stewardesses of the Zealandia, during
our memorable trip from Victoria, r.
c., to Sydney. Owing to the above
conditions the voyage had been per-
fectly delightful, and We believe every
member of the choir recognizes that
10 pains or trouble have been spared
to make for their pleasure and en-
ioyment For this we feel very CRATE
full, and we cannot let the opportunity
pass without expressing our gratitude,
goodwill, and thanks to yourself and
staff. We ask your acceptance of the
accompanying token, which we hope
may serve as a pleasurabe memento
of the voyage
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-20
NEW YORK ALSO
WAS PERPLEXEO

1t appears that the sudden rise in
European beets the first part of the
month was an inexplicable in New
York as it was here, fact that ac-
counts for the absence of cable adj
vices on the subject at which Homo
lulu people wondered. Willett &
Gray's Journal of July 6 says:
Intervening July holidays from Sat.
urday to Wednesday covered a some
what remarkable change in the Euro
pean sugar markets, which on being
reported here at the opening of bust
ness on Wednesday produced a feel
ing of surprise and somewhat OF
amazement, as no sufficient explana-
ton has accompanied the large rise
in quotations.
Last week we quoted prompt and
next months beets at lis. and next
crop at los. AID.
This week the quotations are us
Cd. for July, lis. 934d. August, lis
2Hd. for new crop Oct.-Dec.
We have cabled especially for eX-
plantations of this sensational ad-
vance, unlocked for at this time. F.
O LIGHT continues to report favorably
or the beet crop conditions in Ger
many, but it would seem as il other
countries must have experienced a
drawback in some way. Rumors Oh
purchases of beets by our retners are
heard, but not confirmed. 1t is signlt'
icant that cane sugar, JaYas, also ad'
vanced for the week from lis. "a, 10
12s. Cd, indicating some influence on
the market apart from the beet crop
Business here is paralyzed for the
moment only two transactions made
to the Federal yesterday at basis OF
4O5c., 90 deg test, raising spot centrif
ugals to this quotation, against 3.9Sc
last week. There is an almost entire
absence of offers to sell, and it will be
some days before business will come
tc a settled basis, and doubtless at
higher level.
Cuba crop news is unchanger as tC
cutturn of present crop and extremely
favorable as to the prospects for the
growing crop Much more rain mas
fallen on the crop this season thar
during the corresponding time las
year, and paintings are large.
Our Java cable increases that crol
estimate about $4,000 tons.
Other sugar-p producing countries
make no change.
The last Philippine crop outturne'
1864 tons, of which 1885 ton
have been exported, against 9S,OO0
tons exports this year to July LIST
This seasons crop is estimated a
100000 tons, very much below tn
limit of imports free of duty into tn
U S.-say 100000 tons.
Several cargoes of Philippine sugar
for shipment have been sold to Euro
pean spectators for resale to merica
refners, in due course. Particular
of these sales are withheld, but uhuel
stood to be rather higher than basi
3.25c. for SO deg. polarization.
Recent offerings of Java sugars hav
been withdrawn for much highe
prices than the los Sd. c. & f. at whic
there were sellers not long since.
1t has not yet developed whethe
our rehners have secured even fe'
cargoes of Javas thus far.
The close is very strong, with
certainty of advancing prices.
AS we go to press we have receive
the following cable from London
reply to our inquiry:
Market affected by beet crop II
ports; excited with strong speculativ
demand think prices are too hig
to last"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-20
LAW OF THE
CASE STATED
Continued from page one.)

Continued from page one.)
-
want to make another change and put
Engineer Gere in general charger"
The Law Stated. 4
Section 81 of the Municipal Act,
prior to the amendment thereof at
the recent session Of the legislature,
read as follows: az
The Mayor, with the approval
of the Board of Supervisors, shall.
appoint all officers of the City andHi
County whose election or appoint-ot
ment is not otherwise speciality
provided for in this charter or by
law. When a vacancy occurs in
any office, and provision is not
otherwise made in this charter or
by law for filing the same, the
Mayor, with such approval, shall
appoint a suitable person to fill
such vacancy, who shall hold of
fee, for the remainder of the UNI
expired term"
Under the authority of this section,
the Mayor, from the beginning of City
and County Government, has had the
right to appoint, and has appointed,
subject to the approval of the Board
of Supervisors, the various road sup
evisors of the City and County. All
the present incumbents of these Of
fees, including the road supervisor OF
the City and County of Honolulu, are
appointees of the Mayor, and all of
the persons holding these positions,
with the exception of Paele, of the
Koolau District, have been approved
and confirmed therein by the Board
Of Supervisors.
Section 1871, relating to the removal
of officers appointed under the author
ity of Section 81 is as follows:
ANY City and County officer
may remove from Office any Dep
uty, Assistant or Clerk appointed
by him. And any officer who
shall have been appointed by the
Mayor, with the approval of the
Board of Supervisors, may be re-
moved by the same authority"
At the last session of the legisla,
ture, under the pretense that it was
their desire to combine the entire
management of the road department
Of the City and County of Honolulu
under one responsible head, the Re
publican members of the Board OF
| Supervisors obtained the passage OF
an Act Numbered 16S of the Session
Laws Of 191D amending Section 81 OF
the Municipal Act to read as follows:
The Mayor, with the approval
of the Board of Supervisors, shall
appoint all officers of the city
and County whose election or APP
pointment is not otherwise spe-
cially provided for in this charter
or by ordinance. When a vacancy
occurs in any office, and provision
is not otherwise made i'm this
charter or by ordinance for fill
ing the same, the Mayor, with
such approval, shall appoint suit
able person to fill such vacancy
who shall hold office for the re-
mainder of the uneXpired term
This Act was approved by the gov
ernor, to take effect from and after
the first day of July, 1911, and, as vii
be seen, its effect was and is to take
away the right Of appointment from
| the Mayor and confer on the Board OF
Supervisors, by ordinance, such ap
pointiye power,
No amendment, however, was made
of the provisions of Section l3l of the
Municipal Act, and therefore the right
of removal of officers heretofore ap
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-20

Cipriano Castro, eXiled president of
Venezuela, has eluded the vigilance of
the nations and has landed in his ma.
tive country. The present govern
ment is taking steps to prevent an out
break
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-20

Russia has launched the second Of
her four dreadnaughts, the keels OF
which were laid in 1909.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-20
News by Telegraph.

(Per Merchants EXchnage.)
Yokohama, July l6.-Arrived, s. s,
Scottish Monarch, hence July /.
Seattle, July 1S.-Arrived, S. S,
Hyades, from San Francisco.
Kahuui, July 19.-Sailed, S. S.
Hilonian, for San Francisco.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-05-14

PINE BLUFF has determined bee City Beautiful" and the few months will develop many improvements he first step towards this is Home Beautiful Read
 he ads this The ill help you build your house.
 furnish improve i thoroughly equip your home with ali conveniences Improve your home and help build City Beautiful
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-02-21
Shriners Welcomed 70 Hawaii

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