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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-03
INSIDE STORY Of CALIFORNIA:
HAWAIIAN SUGAR REFINERY CLOSE
Details of $500 0o0-per-Year Deal That Shut Down the
Crockett Refinery During Fight for Trade - Hannah Un-
der Probe in Sugar Investigation

and how it absorbed the sugar COM
panies of importance.
A case Of sugar dealers of Waverly,
Wash, named Corbin was exposed in
a letter introduced i"to the record
which was written r Hannah to
Havemeyer July 81, 1903 It. said:
while in consultation with the beet
producers of ) n Francisco recently
they stated that in case Mr.. Corgin
would not cooperate it would seem
advisable for everyone to reduce
prices in the small district covered by
Mr.. .Corbin."
Order Prices Cut.
A sheaf Of communications was in
troduced by Knapp to show that the
Sugar Trust interests had Instituted a
drop in PRICES when it was fond III 1T
the Honolulu Plantation Company
was shipping in sugar and competing
with the trust The Spreckels inter-
ests for a time refused to sell to four
or five wholesale grocers who had
been harding the product of the Ho-
nolulu Plantation Company
Another effort was made by the Gov
ernment to draw ON Hannah an ad-
mission that he had been sent to Cali
fcrpia by Havemever to become secre,
tary Of the Spreekels concerns, so that
he could represent the interests of the
Americ'n Sugar Refining Company
here. Hannah studiously evaded a
direct answer. although the same ques
ton was put to him in va ious forms.
Knapp fell back for his evidence
upon the letters. of which a. score Or
more We're introduced. One from Han
nam to Havemeyer, written December
16. 1904, declared:
II have represented you on the coast
for the past five years, and shall be
pleased to represent you in tho future.
1t is needuess to say j exrect to rend-
er you and the company the best ser
vices l know how to give, and would
prefer to enter into a new contract
either with the American Sugar Rein
ing Company or the Western, as you
prefer" - !:
To this Havemeyer responded from
New York, on December 81, 1904:
Either this company, or Pc haps
preferably. the Western Company
shall be very glad TO continue you in
their services at the compensation you
now receive. IT may rot be. in5ppor-
tune at this time to express the Ameri:
can Company's appreciation OF your
attention to your business and your.
fidelity to their interests, which they
most heartily do ss<lt.R. 81 s:.'t = ~
Sample of Control 1E.<.'t =. = 80 :;
] Other letters showing Havemeyer's
control over prices and containing adj
vice. to Hannah were put In as ex-
hibit, one Of them from Havemeyer to
Hannah saying: = - :. = y :. {
The price of refined is. Is cents
above the importing point here at New.
York Ur1ess raw is materially ad-
yanced, which Is. somewhat doubtful,
1t seems to me refined Is high enough
and would recommend your keening
clear of stock at prevailing prices" :.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-03
HOOD BRANDS
JAP ANESE SCARE
AS J|NGOISM

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, July 2.-"The
United.States has nothing to fear from
the japanese in Hawaii In my ,opin-
1on," said Edward Hood of Honolulu.
a former Californian, who has large
interests in Hawaii. at the Raleigh
1T Is true, as General Carter told
the committee of Congress, that there
are upward of 10000 japanese in the
Islands, but they are not all trained
soldiers, and in Hawaii we have never
feared, and do not fear now. that they
have any but the most friendly feel
ing toward this country. I agree with
those who are urging that this gov
eminent should be prepared for any
trouble; that, in my opinion, is what
should be prepared for in any country
THE Japanese in Hawaii are de-
creaSing in numbers, and have been
for several years. Most of them are
employed on the plantations. Some
are in business. They mind their own
affairs, as a rule. For the most part,
the Japanese in Hawaii remain in the
Islands only long enough to keep them
comfortably in Japan, and then, with
their families, so back home.
The departures of the japanese from
Hawaii have been larger than the ar
rivals. recently, and I think this will
be confirmed by almost any one fa-
miliar with the situation in Hawaii.
We are getting more Portuguese than.
any other ~people"-Washlngt Post.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-03
CITY IN PERU WRECKED
BY EARTHQUAKE SHOCK

LIMA (Peru), July PA destruc-
tive earthquake occurred this morning
at Piura, capital of the department OF
Piaura, the most northerly OF the Pa
cifc departments. The shock lasted
forty seconds While advices from
that district are meager, It is re-
ported that a number Of children were
killed and many persons injured
Among the latter was Mr.. Blacker,
agent of the South American 1nsur-
ahce Company.
The dry bed of river was torn
open and lets of water thrown out.
1 Piura or San Miguel de Puira lies
120 miles north northwest Of Lam
bayeque. 1t has population of $4,000.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-12-13
The Banner Savings
Bank Town of
Vermont

On the 4th day of October, 1912,
there were 7o2 depositors in the Hyde
Park Savings Bank Who resided in
Hyde Park and the aggregate of their
deposits was more than a quarter Of
million dollars-or, to be exact, S25I,-
o8I.59-and the population of Hyde
Park al the last census was only 1883.
If there is another town IN the State
of its size that can make such won
derful showing we would like to know
it, and we will cheeriully give that
town a free notice commencing It's
thrift.
Think OF it This means that near
ly every other, or second, man, woman
and child, infant, youth, middle-age
and aged person in Hyde Park, 7o2
out OF 1853, has an average deposit in
the Hyde Park Savings Bank OF $751;
&c.
There is only one conclusion to be
drawn from this fact and that is
that the people of Hyde Park, who
know all about the men who manage
the Hyde Park Savings Bank, have un-
limited faith and confidence in them.
They know, from close contact with
them and as their nearest neighbors,
all about their habits, characteristics,
idiosincracies business abilities, conser-
vatism and banking methods, and they
show their implicit faith in these man
ayers by bestowing upon them mea-
sure of confidence and trust which IS
very rarely found. We doubt if par
allel can be found anywhere.
These home depositors know that
Safety, and not high rates OF inter
est obtained at far away points, is the
uniform and unvary ing motto of their
Home bank and believing its managers
to be absolutely trustworthy and safe
they make this bank the custodian of
their spare dollars. OF course the
fact that the bank pays four per cent.
and pays all taxes is very tempting, but
no more SO than to depositors in
other towns.
Nobody knows you quite so well as
your near neighbors. If they have
faith in you it is usually because you
are entitled to their confidence.
adv. News and Citizen.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-12-13

The signing pines, the brooks and grass,
The golden grain, and such en- masse,
Are well esteemed the poets care,
But grant me now theme more rare, -
Potatoes.
In the damp mould, bereft of sight,
With no vain show, but modest quite,
Content, though dumb and very still,
o, bulbs! I'll sing your praise-I will, -
Potatoes.
The highest flight of poets song,
The wisest speech that moves the
throng,
The tact to sing to write, to preach,
Alike have dubious starch in each, -
Potatoes.
You ne'er behold handsome youth,
please grant this little stretch of
TRUTH
Who does not show beyond guess,
Just what he eats and nothing less
Potatoes.
Perchance these words were best unSald,
But never would l seek to wed
The dame, despising wholesome meat,
Who shook her head and would not eat,
Potatoes.
The massive house has corner stone,
The stalwart frame good back bone,
And, in the culinary art,
We find the most important part,
Potatoes.
Long thrive the vine in all the land,
And will produce in clay or sand,
And plenty, plenty may they be,
For all the world, and wife and me, -
Potatoes.
l.. w. PEET.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-12-13
Santa" Remembers Red Cross
Seals

1t was very small girl in the post
office, and she Twas about to post
letter. The little tot was with her
nurse, and the latter was instru citing
her what to do. She was shown how
to buy and affix the stamp, and was
about to post her letter, when she
paused as if she had just remembered
something. why" said the little
one, "dey amt any Wed Cwoss seal on
dis one, an l pwomised Uncle Billy to
send him one." The nurse handed her
a nickel and showed her where to get
Red Cross seals in the post-office cor
ridor. The little one made a purchase
of five seals, carefully fastened them on
the back of her letter, and, regarding
her work with much satisfaction,
dropped the letter into the slot while
the nurse held her up. There" she
said, as her little face lit up with a
smile, 81 fink Uncle Billy will know
Santa remembered him." The letter
was to one of the patients at the State
tuberculosis Sanatorium.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-12-13
u1iooleburY Register

All that is necessary to have rhu-
barb of the finest quality in mid-winter
or early spring is to lift the roots as
cold weather approaches, leave them
exposed until frozen, then place them
in box in soil and put them in the Gel
lar. We usually put them in along in
December and have them ready for use
by February. For later use they may
be put in later, but it is necessary that
they be taken up in the fall, as it
would be difficult after they are frozen
in the ground.
They must be allowed to freeze or
they will not start well. 1t is neces-
sary that they have water after being
planted in the boxes, but they do not
need light and will grow better in a
dark cellar. A single clump of roots
from a well-developed hill affords
stalks enough to give quite an amount
of Sass" or pies. Farm and Home.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-12-13
Estate of
Samuel j. NOrthrup
Commissioners Notice

The undersigned. having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the district of Ad-
Olson. commissioners. to receive, examine, and
adjust the claims and demands of all persona
against the estate of Samuel ]. Northrup. late of
Shoreham in said district. deceased, and all caims'
exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby give notice that
we will meet for the purpose aforesaid, at the
residence of c. w. Howard. in the town of
Shoreham, in said district, on the 21st day of De-
cember and 3rd day Of May, next, from
o'clock p m, until o'clock p. m on each of said
days and that six months from the 4th day of
November. A. ID. 1912, is the time limited by said
court for said creditors to present their claims to
us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Shoreham this 26th day of November,
A. D. 1912
49, F. +. Plat. 'sS''e4s'
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-12-13
A K. MOORE,
Estate of dward LenO of
NIiddlebury
OF VERMONT

STATE OF VERMONT
- DISTRICT OF ADDISON, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the district
aforesaid:
To the heirs and all persons interested in the
estate of Edward Leno, late of Mddlebury, in
said district, deceased, GREETING:
Whereas, application hath been made to this
court in writing by the executor of the estate of
Edward Leno, late of said Middlebury praying for
license and authority to sell all of the real estate
of said deceased, for the payment of debts and
charges of administration. setting forth therein
the amount of debts due from said deceased the
charges of administration, and the amount of per-
sonal estate and the situation of the real estate,
Whereupon, the said court appointed and
signed the 10th day of December, 1872 at 10
o'clock a. mr. at the probate office in Middlebury,
in said district to hear and decide upon said APP
plicaton and petition. and ordered public notice
by publishing said order, together with the time
the Middebury Register. newspaper which cir
cuates in the neighborhood of those persons in
terested in said estate, all which publications shall
be previous to the day assigned for hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear be-
fore said court. at the time and place assigned.
then and there in said court to make your objec-
tons to the granting of such license. if you
cause
Given under my hand at Middlebury, in said
district, this 25th day of November. 1912.
Charles l. Butten, Judge of Probate.
A true copy of record,
| Attest,
Charles l. Button. Judge. 4s
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-12-13

country-man harvested four hundred
and fifty bushels of corn of fine quality
from his fve-acre cornfield, while for
the pastthree years his wheat has never
gone below thirty-nine bushels to the
acre. His most profitable cash crop
has been tobacco; his 1911 returns from
four and three-quarters acres amounted
to $707.40. His tobacco usually aver
ages around l $50 pounds to the acre.
"And the best part of the proposition
is that the Geer place is a regular
Klondike nugget in its ability to draw
money. During the last five years its
owner, in addition to gaining an ample
livelihood for himself and his family
from the farm, has annually disposed of
more than 5000 worth of produce that
was raised on this little tract. ~
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-12-13
Money Made on a Few Acres.

Following is an extract from an article
in the current issue of Farm and Fire
side, descriptive of wise Ohio farmer
who is doing we'll although his farm is
small.
lone of the most interesting farms in
Ohio is a twenty-fve-acre tract of land
near Arcanum, in Darke County, that is
owned by Mr.. Allen Geer. Of recent
years the doctrine of "the little farm
we'll titled" has been widely preached
but rarely practiced. This practical
farm which is worked by Mr.. Geer is
one of the few exceptions where the
possibility has been matured into a
profitable actually by the intensive
pursuit of modern methods and up-to-
date management. The farm is divided
into fve-acre plots on which a
four-year rotation is followed: clo-
yer, corn, tobacco and wheat consti-
tuting the crops that are raised. The
land is of a rolling nature, while the
soil is a rich, black loan which is never
surfeited with water, due to six hundred
and fifty rods of tile laid at maximum
depth of thirty inches, which furnish
adequate means for thorough under
drainage.
"In the five years which he has owned
his twenty-fve-acre farm he has dis
tributed five thousand tons of manure
over the fields. A large portion of this
fertilizer he secured in the neighboring
town for the hauling of it, while the
rest of the manure cost him from ten
to fifteen cents load.
"To show that his efforts in replen-
ishing the fertility of his soil have not
been in vain, it is only necessary to
mention that last year this progressive
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-12-13
Estate of Edward Dudley
commissioners Notice.

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Hon. Probate Court for the District of Addison,
commissioners. to receive. examine and adjust the
claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of said Edward Dudley, late of
Middebury. in said District. deceased. and
all claims exhibited in offset thereto, hereby give
notice that will meet for the purpose afore-
said at the Town Clerks Office in the town of
Middlebury. in said district. on the 18th day of
December and the l4th day of May, next from 10
O'Clock a m, until o'clock p. m, each of said
days and that six months from the 25th day of
November. A. d. 1912. is the time limited by said
court for said creditors to present their claims
US for examination and allowance.
Dated at Mddlebury this Goth day of November,
A. D. 1912
90 Rufus f Wal, Wainwright Commissioners
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-12-13
improve in the Nationa 4
Parks in California.

PARKS In OallfOrnia.
The Department of the Interior pro-
poses to spend $26S 4O3 in the national
parks in California during the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1914, if the amount
requested by the secretary of the in
terror is appropriated by Congress.
This is an increase Of $40, SOB over the
appropriation for the current fiscal
year The increases requested are as
follows: Yosemite National park, from
$50, 600 to 1898, 7O3; Sequoia National
park, from SIS, $50 to $29, 9OO General
Grant National park, from 49, 900 to
$4, 800. The principal items for each
park are as follows:
Yosemite National park: Improve
ment of Big Oak Flat road from
Gentry's to the floor of the valley in
order to make it safe for vehicles
improving and widening road from
Camp Advance to Yosemite village;
concrete bridge over Marced river near
Ell Captain; extension of road-sprinkling
system from Yosemite village to Happy
Isles and Camp Lost Arrow; improve
ment of power plant; extension and
improvement of water-supply system
improvement of trails to Yosemite
Falls, Eagle Peak, Glacier Point,
Nevada Falls. Titill Valley, and Lake
Vernon; construction of new trail from
Yosemite Point via White Wolf, Harden
Lake, and Smith Meadows, to junction
with Hetch Hetchy trail on Poopenau
Meadows; sprinkling Ell Portal Y ose-
mite road and general improvement and
maintenance of roads, trails, and
bridges.
Sequota National park: Widening
Grant Forest road; experimental oiling
of three miles of road; extension OF
telephone lines, stairway on Moro rock
general repairs and administration.
General Grant National park: Three
fourths of mile of new road in order
to give separate route for automobiles
water-supply system for tourist camp
fencing camp grounds.
For the development and care of the
national parks the secretary of the in.
terror has asked Congress to appropriate
the sum of S733, Ola, an increase OF
$505, AGA over the appropriations for the
appropriations for the current fsca
year. The national parks constitute
ideal recreation grounds for thousands
of people, but their development anC
use are seriously retarted by the lack OF
adequate roads and trails, and unit
sufficient money is appropriated for be-
ginning a comprehensive plan of de-
velopment the parks will fall far short
of rendering the important public use
for which they are intended. 1t is the
intention of the department to make
the principal places of interest in the
parks more accessible, to render travel
ing more comfortable by sprinkling the
roads throughout the dry season, and t
guard the health of the traveller by the
installation of proper water supply anC
sewerage systems. The responsibility
for the future conduct of the nationa
parks must rest with Congress, but thu
department feels that the financia
needs of these reservations should be
clearly presented to Congress in the an
nual estimates. A comprehensive list o.
books and magazine articles on tn,
national parks has recently been issue'
by the Department of the Interior an,
, may be obtained on application.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-12-13

While an analysis does not find turnips
rich in solid elements, their value lies
in their appetizing and regulating
properties. They furnish green sub
stance for winter feeding, regulate the
digestive organs end keep the stock in
the best of health.
In feeding cows the trouble of which
so many complain, namely tainted
milk" has not been experienced. The
turnips are cut up, so as not to choke
the COW, and fed only as part of the
regular ration. Avoid feeding in access
and treating" the cows at odd times.
Turnips may be proftably substituted
for much high priced grain. In feeding
sheep turnips are of especial value.
They furnish the bulk and succulence so
essential.
For hogs and poultry cooked turnips
are relished much more. The slop is
thickened with bran or shorts. To
poultry it is fed as warm mash in the
evening and results are very good.
Sometimes | cut few turnips in two
and throw them into the runs. Tur-
nips are very good for young pigs,
promoting growth and producing bone.
They are also very good for brood sows
and may constitute at least half of the
ration. After narrowing they are fed
in reduced quantities and seem to in
duce milk production. Farm and
Home.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-12-13
Estate of Hiram ~. Morse
Com missioners' Notice.

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the district of Ad-
Olson, commissioners to receive. examine. and ad-
just the claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of Hiram N. Morse. late of Leicester.
in said district. deceased. and all claims exhibited
in offset thereto, hereby give notice that we will
meet for the purpose aforesaid the residence of
Stephen f. Sparks. in the town of Leicester in said
district. on the 2sth day of December and on the
months from the 9th day of December. A. D. 1912,
is the time limited by said court for said creditors
to present their claims to us for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Leicester this 9th day of December. A.
d. 1912.
Stephen E. Sparks. Cc.,,r,iss;orars
Julius w. Alden NAS
Emma Leonora Morse. Executrx
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-18
Carnegie and Our Banking System

MIR CARNEGIE, In his testimony before the house committee,
declared that the banking system in the United States i, he worst in
the world.
We are glad that he made that statement and hope that it will
cause congressional attention to the facts.
1t is true that with vastly inc rcaed products eve year and with
vast increases in the gold money OF the country every year, the
finances are 50 manipulated that The country seems always on the
verge o a panic and he common talk Of mel is of the hard times
1t is true, too, that III every state responsible mel cannot o5t1in need
ed funds to carry on their variSu enterprises, and while the banking
vaults OF the east are bursting wit gold, money has ceased to be a
fair measure OF values Or any ,uhi crnt medium OF exchange. The
reason is because the big punger in the east have their perpetual
corners @ the gold, and holi a mtnAcing club over the nnn who deaf
in money in every state. The Adrch commission has been working
upon a banking system Tor three ! cars, and &c are o told that 1t
will probably be two IF three yea rs more before congress will decide
to either accept or reject the plan.
The truth is that the present hanking system has, in its workings,
changed the whole object OF none y from a convenience to the people
to a club With which to keep the people in line to pay interest. 1t l.
true that thcc was more general prosperity among the people of the
northern states when the great civil war a raging than there j.
now. They have n o money except the deprecated greenback, but
it wa, a medium % exchange, the property behind it had L value and
it was plentiful enough to euahlr men to do business We may say
that business then wa only a kim OF barter. and that may be admit
ted. but the grccnba< facilitated the exchange OF products
1t supplied the big store calcd the United States with freight
wagons enough t" bring i'll its supplies and with delivery wagons
enough to deliver its good, We have had $57s0"00o "i those green
backs eve since and they are l., good A., gold always have been.
The country ha, auadruprl nd more i'll wealth, why moi Qu,lru
pie the grsenback, only put them in the Torn If notes. drawing per
cent, payable i'll GOLD fifteen year, hence, pay the running e>pen,t~
OF the government with them until they are all distributed among
the people They would surely help and the effect OF them might gN,
the people some new ideas of the legitimate uses Of money Salt Lake
Tribune.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-18

Butter wrappers at the Appeal.
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Hereafter no Mail Subscriptions to the Appeal and
San Francisco Bulletin will be taken unless paid for at
least six months in advance.
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