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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-06-28

The Westminster Gazette contains
a graphic description of the Titanic
inquiry being conducted by Lord Mer-
sey in London.
Outside the hall" it states, "a
couple of police, a commissionaire or
two, an old man selling evening pa
pers. On the other side of the road,
four or five telegraph boys, Raging
among themselves, their red bicycles
leaning up against the wall. On the
pavement, a group of small children
from the slums, laughing and chat
tering in the sunshine. No crowd, no
fuss, no oificialism.
Inside the hall the same thing. No
pomp, no ceremony, no Wigs ana
gowns or legal setting, nothing to
suggest court of law or to empha-
size the terrible disaster, which was
the subject of the inquiry. Ordinary
men, doing their ordinary business, in
an ordinary way, intent on investl-
eating facts, on calculating the truth;
Sinking nothing, minimizing moth
ing. exaggerating nothing, but all
striving to the best of their power,
that blame should fall where Name
was due, honor where honor, that
disaster should be met with dignity
A bare large room, with brick I'M
mastered walls, devoid of decoration;
a glass roof half-obscured and bare
wooden floor. At the far end of the
hall, narrow raised platform, green
carpeted and hung round with heavy
red-brown curtains, and above the
platform a sounding board, of unpalnt'
ed deal. On the platform row OF
balfa-dozen men in everyday clothes
sitting behind writing-tables, Uttered
with papers and charts. Below, in a
roped-off space, divided by gangWay
more chairs, more desks, more papers
more men. On the end row of chairs
a notice, hanging crooked: Counsel
printed upon it. Behind again, in the
body of the hall, in a space reserved
for the general public, a couple OF
hundred people sat or stood about
listening quietly.
Against the wall to the left of the
platform, a raised and colored model
some fifteen feet long, of the Titanic
and further down the wall white
route chart of the North Atlantic.
That was all And yet impressive
immensely so. Impressive because o
its perfect simplicity, because of the
calm, business-like order of the pro
ceedings; because of absence of al
effort to obtain effect, Judicial or 9th
erwise; because of the quiet courtesy
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-06-28
At THE BRITISH TITANIC INQUIRY

of counsel to witness, speaking as
equal to equal, as man to man; be-
cause of the lack of mere vulgar
curiosity or of sensatiOn-hunting in
the silent crowd of men and women
gathered there to listen; because of
the lack of all visible emotion on the
faces of those concerned. If there
was heartache behind those faces it
was proudly hidden. But most of all
was it impressive because of the hush
of reverence, the reverence of the
living for the dead which hung over
the hall The atmosphere was one
difficult to define. 1t was not that of
a law court. nor that of some place
of prayer, but in its grave reticence,
in its dignity, in its simplicity, it
partook of the nature of both.
Over by the bricked-up tirepla'e,
half-hidden by the white route chart,
a group of men stood together. They
were witnesses waiting to be called
some of the few men whom the sea
had given back alive.
At the back of the hall, people
slipped in and out There was that
mysterious sense of hushed coming
and going that one finds in cathedrals
abroad.
Question and answer. The reson-
ant voice, so full of timbre, of coun-
sci, the rough uneducated English of
the young seaman answering him. A
, series of minute technical questions,
! demanding, on the part of counsel,
an accurate acquaintance with naut-
/ ical terms unfamiliar to the average
landsman; and on the part of the
witness, an equally accurate memory
and close observation of detail in
! that awful moment of crisis through
which he had come Questions and
answers piling up, till gradually, out
ate mass of details, the picture OF
/ the catastrophe developed itself just
as the details of Photographic plate
I develop-black and colorless.
Question and answer. Now and
then, tense moments of silence whine
the witness, a man trained for action
and not man for speech searched
in his brain for words with which
to make his meaning clear As a
rule the words used were very simple
ones. words of one syllable.
Did you see the Titanic 80 down?
mo, sir Last time | looked | saw
the lights, and then I did not see
them any more"
Or else:
Continued on page twelye)
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-06-28
AVIATION AND POLITICS.

Paul Studensky, Russian aviator,
whose speciality for a number of
weeks has been falling and fractur-
ing rib or two at the Cicero avia-
ton field, paid a visit to the Congress
hotel today to see the show He
is only a short time out of the hos.
pital and is taking things easy and
getting acquainted
what do you think of things?" he
was asked.
ut is very interesting, said the
flyer. There are so many of theel
they ought to do something, n'est-ce
pas? DO you speak French? No? But
yes, it is interesting.
More interesting than flying?"
"Ah, no! But it is, | am told, more
dangerous. Aviation is safer than
politics. In politics they fight too
much. should dread to have two
politicians of different belief as lny
passengers. Mercy! They would up.
set the machine"
They have machines in politics
too, you know"
so | have heard"
Yes broke in a delegate, who
had overheard the conversation, "but
the machines are of the steam roller
variety. However politics is like
aviation in one particular. It's follow
ers are usually up in the air."
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-06-28

what he thought of President TAFT,
and all Taft supporters, with partic.
ular reference to the one he was
addressing.
Say, friend" said MIR. Flynn,
you're on the wrong side of the
street. You belong on the Rooseve {
side. There's the sign of his rump
convention on the opposite side
"What-where? said the other,
somewhat bewildered.
Mr.. Flynn pointed to the entrance
OF the Auditorium theater and read
the signboard aloud:
"A Midsummer Nights Dream!-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-06-28
PARAGRAPHS HERE AND THERE


T. Coleman du Pont is national
committeeman from Delaware. The
first roll call in the committee show
ed him lined up with the Roosevelt
men. Now certain Taftians are speak
ing of the powder trust" and de-
claring that Mr.. Du Point is the lat.
est flower in T. RS bouquet of trust
beauties"
Gen. Powell Clayton of Arkansas
gets wrathy whenever he hears
Roosevelt mentioned as being like
Lincoln. AS a civil war veteran, Gen.
Clayton feels that he knows some
thing about Lincoln himself. "Roose,
welt and Lincoln were as far apart
as the poles he said. They haven't
a single characteristic in common
Four years ago two delegates, after
a midnight supper, consisting largely
Of champagne, rose unsteadily to
their feet and solemnly waded through
the fountain in the Pompeian room
shoes and all, thereby causing great
excitement and prompting the man.
agement to board up the sLidsling
font. Until something Of the sort
happens this year, howeye~, accord
ing to Paul Cores, manager OF he
Congress hotel, the fountain viii con
tinue to gurgle.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-06-28
FLEEING FROM THE CAMERA

A modest man is e. L. Morse of Elk
celsior Springs, Mo-, Taft leader in
the western section of that common
wealth. He doesn't like to have his
picture taken Also, Mr. Morse is
some sprinter He can do 100 yards
in 10 fiat, it is said, when it is neces-
sary to escape swashbucklers of the
camera. Today he gave evidence of
his ability
Honest, boys" he saiu to the pes
tiferous photogs" who demanded his
picture or his life, I'm not looking
for notoriety. I've had my picture
taken less than any man in the world.
Id rather not appear in the paper in
that way"
But when the Missourian stepped
out of the door into Congress street
no less than four cameras were lev
eled at him. Morse,s leap was swifter
even than the shutter. He took to
his heels and fled east in Congress
street with the apparent intention OF
seeking safety in the lake.
But the newspaper men had him
And the picture they had of him was
that of frantic man, running wildly
with coattails flying and hands out
stretched.
The next time Mr.. Morse showed
up he was held up in a shameless
manner and told that if he did not
pose the "sprinting" picture would be
used.
TAAIhEN
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-06-28

Many a good woman prays for her
husband, but she keeps an eye on
him Just the same
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-06-28

TAWNEY IN A ROLLING ROLE.
Former Congressman James A.
Tawney Is one of the nations not
ables frequently seen about the hotel
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
(Not Coal Lands-O7303)

Department of the Interior L. s. Land
Office at Los Angeles Cal, March 4,
is hereby given that
AMOS C. FELL, of Imperial. Cal, who;
on February II, 1910, made homestead
entry, No. 07S03, for tract "a, township
Is s., range IA e.. S. B. meridian. has
filed notice of intention to make final
Communication proof, to establish claim tn
the land above described, before the
Clerk of the Superior Court of Imperial
County, at El Centre. California, on the
18th day of April, 1912.
Claimant names witness: Henry
]. Kerker of FL Centre, Cal: Arthur S.
Fell of El Centro CAT; Erman r. Elder
of Imperial, Cal; E. c. Fell of Imperial,
Cal. FRANK BUREN.
apr7 Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-05
mot Coal Lands-05043)
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, L. s. Land
1912-NOTICE is hereby given that
MAGGIE c. GEORGE, of El Centre, Cal,
who on February 81, 1908. made desert
land entry No 1897. Serial No. 05043, for
S. " NV. u, Sec. II, T. 16 s., K.
IA f., being lot 5, west $50 acres of
lot 8. east 11.64 acres of NV. a NE.
4. east 1884 acres of lot A.. Sec. 10,
township 16 S.. range IA E., s. b. Me-
ridian. by the resurvey, has filed notice
of intention to make final proof. to es-
tablish claim to the land above described
of Imperial County. at Ell Centre. Cali
fornia on the 4th day of April, 1912
Claimant names as witnesses: John w:
George of Imperial Cal; Elmer Young di
Imperial, Cal; Charles Balance of E
Centre, Cal; William w. Appel of e.
Centre, Cal. F. A. Uber of El Centre
Cal. FRANK BUREN,
mch29 Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
mot Coal Lands-o5o1o)

Department. of the Interior, U. S. Land
Oince Inia at Los Angeles, Cal, February z.
i9IZ.-NOT!CE Is hereby given that
ALEXANDER r.. FERRELL, of seeiey'
Cal, assignee Of James II. Allen, who. on
Ffebruary II, 1908, made desert land entry
70. !, D., 4552, Serial No. 05010, for NV. IL
NV; a., section IL, township Is S.. range
u E;S s. B. meridian, being lot Sec
Ia. T.: l6 s.. r; u E., S. p. M, by the
.esurVev. mas lied notice of intention to
the land above described, before the Clerk
0f the Superior Court of Imperial County
" ~ Centro, California on the 14th day
Of March, 1912. i "''
Claimant names as witnesses: Grover
y. Gray, Joel Fl. Campbell. Peter !
storms, George l.. Campbell. all of See
leyi CaI. FRANK buren,,
hICiI9 Register
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-05
Subscriber Gets BENEFIT

The ordinary newspaper for delivery,
soliciting and collecting and in failures
to collect loses &C per cent of the SUBJ
Teurine cash IN advance IN eYery
avoids all losses and all expense Of col.
lecting. By letting Uncle Sam do most
of the delivering it saves greatly. This
makes the low price possible, and the
low price and high character of the pa
per are the only solicitors. This is the
policy that makes possible the Great
Dollar Daily and this is why no name
is entered on our subscription list with
out cash in advance. and why all SUBJ
scriptions are stopped at the expiration
of the time paid for. If
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
mot Coal lands-012176)

Department of the Interior, L. S. Land
Office at Los Angeles. Cal, March =
T THEoDoRE A. iAsTei Hese'y Of stHen El centro 'na'
Cal. who, on January 80, 1911. made
homestead entry, No. 012176, for tract
AZ, township Is s., range IA E., S. b.
make final commutation proof. to estab-
lish claim to the land above described
before the Clerk of the Superior Court
of Imperial County, at Ell Centre, Cali
fornia, on the 18th day of April, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses: Sabina
A. Thompson, James A. Hibberd, William
A. Marshall Silas M. Swinnerton. all of
FL Centre, Cal FRANK BUREN,
apr7 Register
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Mot Coal Lands-O5Os6>

Department of the Interior, U. S. Land
iSi2.~NOTICE is hereby given that
HENRY S. JERNiGAN, of Seeley, Cal,
assignee of George W. Stephenson, who,
on March 4, 1908, made desert land en-.
try No. 1886, Serial No. 050S6, for +. "
NV. u, w. " NE. u, Sec. Is. town.
ship 16 s., range II e., S. b. -meridian,
being tract 81, t. 16 S., r. - E., S.
Of intention to make final proof. to es-
tablish claim to the land above described,
before the Clerk of the Superior Court
of Imperial County. at FL Centre, Cali
Claimant names as witnesses: George
w. Cartwright, Anton Gerdes, Milton p
Adams, James l.. Jernigan, all of Seeley,
Cal. FRANK BUREN,,
moh3 {. 81 Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-05
L. E. S. Theater

z. q >. NSdCST
The program tonight includes !:
Days of the Magic Suit Case," a COM
edy; Episode of Early Mormonism,'
a drama; Loves Labor Lost a COM
edy, and "A Flash in the Night" a
in which it's principal fea.
ture girl, bound to chair by a
burglar, flashes the one word, Help,
to her sweetheart on his engine by
pulling cord with her teeth. He
sees the signal and arrives with his
fireman in time to catch the burglar.
There will be special popular music
by the l.. & S. Orchestra.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-05
At Opera House

At the Opera House tonight thexe
will be the usual high grade enter
tainment, when there will be given
"The Military Air Scout" "The Voice
of the Child" "An International Heart
Breaker" splendid scenic presenta-
tion of "Esquimaux in Labrador" and
THE Brockton Fair Horse Show" The
entertainment is not marred by it's
great educational value, nor is inter-
est dulled for a moment
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-05
SHANGHAI. March 5.-Outl

SHANGHAI, March 5.-Outrages
throughout Southern China are report
ed in series of dispatches received
here. Bandits and soldiers are loot
ing and numbering and women are be-
ing violated. The situation is beyond
governmental control. 1t is reported
that Che, Foo has been looted and
burned. The wires are down and nc
confirmation or denial is possible. The
Russian troops haye left Harbin for
Tien Tstin.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-05
improving the Parsonage

The building committee of the M. Z.
Church today let contract to George
Grigg for the remodeling of the par
sonage. This building was originally
used as a church and now the 1O-foot
porch which surrounds the building is
to he screened, the interior divided
into five rooms with plastered walls
and having fine bath room and other
modern cOnvenienceS.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
mot Coal lands-04693)

Not Coal Cands-U4oS5J
Department of the Interior, U. ;, Lang IH
once at Los Angeles, Cal, svsn Eeo' that noii
iSTIiEHoEiCEA ETHEH + CvEARNEY, Of Imperial, Cal;
who on iune 7, 1907 made Desert Land
Entry No; -o4ssss for NE a hsins M;M; III III
I section -. township 16 s., range IA D.,
S. 3. meridian, by the resurvey mas nied
notice Of intention to make ma, aSnva prSol %e
scrihed before the Clerk of the Superior
rf' Court Of ' imperial County, at FL Centro.
California, on the 2lst day ss OF Marchi n isi1 H
Claimant names as witnesses: " eli
of Imperial, Cal; w. p. Downeys OF see
ley. Cal. FRANK bUREN,
mch1S '-r--~-.--..~- Register
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior. U. s. Land
19I2-NOTICE is hereby given that
Daisy N. DEARBORN, Of silsbee. Cal,
who on March 81, 1908, made Desert Land
Entry. No. 4767, Serial No. 05179 for
13 E.. S. b. meridian. being tract 157,
T. 16 S.. r. 13 E., s. b.. M, by the
resurvey, has filed notice Of intention to
make final proof, to establish claim to
the land above described, before the Clerk
Of the Superior Court of Imperial County,
at FL Centre. California, on the 18th day
OF March. 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses: Charles
C. Bogue. of Calexico, CAL; Fred W.
Paine, of Ell Centre. Gall; Frank J.
Blaschko. of Sisbee, CAL; Charles +,
Dearborn, of 6ilsbee, Cal S
mch1S FRANK BUREN, Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-05
Services at SeeIey

Arrangements are being made to
have Myers and Gates, we'll known
evangelists, hold revival meetings at
Seeley, beginning next Monday. These
men have recently held successful re-
vivals in Brawley and Holtville.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-05
Gttu ann HALEY
PRESBYTERIAN Services

At the Presbyterian Church tonight
Rev. w. B. Noble, d. d., will preach
and tomorrow night the sermon will
be by Rev. T. G. Macleod of Impe-
rial
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-05
Retained a Part

HGtaN1ed Fart
The sale of land by Ed R. German
of Holtville did not imply that he was
retiring, from the valley. Mr.. German
holds half his farm, which is not on
the market, but which will be highly
improved.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-05
Ditch Bank Broke

A break in the bank of Acacia lat
eral last night caused a slight wash
out on the Holton Inter-Urban three
and a half miles east of Ell Centro,
which was promptly repaired.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-05

Driving matinee last Saturday in every
month. Fine first class races. Also
March II If
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-05

Commercial branches, high school build
ing, evenings. 1855
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-05
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
PHYSICIANS
DIR. VIRGIL MccOMss

DR.. VIRGIL McCOMRS
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Office, Opera House block. Residence, 9Th
and Olive SITS. Office hours, 2 to D. m.
Forenoons, evenings and Sundays at res
idence Office Phone, Main 6; Residence
Phone, Main 48.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-05

A fortunate purchase enables us to
give our customers this wonderful
bargain We have 35 dozen in the
lot-all in newest shades of heavy
durable silk. Better buy half
dozen or so at this low price-they
won't last long.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-05
DENTISTS

DR.. WIN. n. CARL
OPERA HOUSE BUILDING
Ell CENTRIC :: :: CALIFORNIA
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-05
OPTICIANS

DR.. D. F. HUTCHISON
OPTICIAN
AT HOTEL OREGON EVERY WEDEES-
DAY
EYES EXAMINED FREE
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-05-03
What it Means to Deming.

Think what il means to Deming.
the development of 1000 acres with
in one mile of the postofRce. We
have two big wells in operation now,
on the Little Vineyards tract, that
will irrigate all the land sold. We
are going to put in more wells, as
the occasion demands. BY well, we
mean big irrigation wells, of 1900
gallons per minute, and wells that
are perfectly installed. Already the
workmen are busy, the land that is
sold now is nearly all under cult.
vated-intense cultivation; this sum-
mer will mark a new era in close-in
cultivation.
This land will be put out to beans,
garden truck. and all kinds Of mon.
ey-making crops.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-05-03
GOVERNORS REPORT
PRAISES LUNA COUNTY
Last Official Report of the
Governor to Department
of Interior
GREAT ADVANCEMENT
Deming's Transportation Fa.
cilities Unsurpassed in the
Whole Southwest.

Following is the official report
sent the department of the Interior
by Governor VIM. j. Mills:
Estimated acreage subject to irri.
CATION. 25O.OO0. Acreage located
during past three years, l50. 600.
Until recently Luna county has
been considered primarily as a cattle
raising country. but during the past
two or three years considerable
progress has been made in agricul.
turc, large undertakings being in
progress both for construction of
gravity irrigation systems and for
irrigation by pumping. In no por-
ton Of New Mexico has the pump
ing plant been more successfully in
stalled or more highly developed for
irrigation purposes. A considerable
number of small, but prosperous in
dividual ventures have demonstrat.
ed the success of pumping for irri-
CATION beyond any doubt. The wa
ter supply in the form of an under.
flow, has its source in the range of
mountains to the north of the agri-
cultural region. is apparently mex
haustible and of extraordinary puri.
ty. Homestead and desert claims
are icing located twenty and thirty
miles from Deming. The soil is re-.
markably fertile. the climate ideal
throughout the year and the rain
fall is so slight AS to furnish health
conditions unusually favorable. The
schools maintain a high standard
and the country forms progressive,
contented and prosperous communi-
ty.
in the mountain ranges are sever
nj mining districts which have pro.
duccd and are producing values in sill.
yer, lead, zinc and huorspar. The
country is traversed by the South
ern Pacific system, the FL Paso &
Southwestern system and the Santa
Fc system, and Deming, the county
seat. being reached by all three lines,
enjoys transportation facilities un-
surpassed in the southwest.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-05-03
Connie Mack in Deming.

In an interesting article on base
ball in the Saturday Evening Post 4,
Connie Mack, of the Philadelphia
Athletics, champions of the world,
writes as follows:
Three years ago heard of a play
er in Deming, New Mexico, through
an Eastern fan who had been in that
country and had seen the player per-
form. | didn't know the fan; didn't
know any body in New Mexico from
whom could check my information.
But as the youngster was touted as
a wonder--great fielder, heavy hit
ter and daring base-runner--l i want
ed to learn more about him. IL
happened that was going to Cali
fornia for vacation, and as Dem
ing was on the direct line stopped
of there though didn't know
soul. The hotel proprietor sent me
to the pitcher Of the team, who was
a prominent business man OF the
town. looked him up. told him oil
my errand, and asked him II, fol-
my benefit, he wouldn't get this
great outfielder" and few other
players out to the park so | could
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-05-03
Postmaster Pennington has
Ordered a Lot of New
Office Equipment.
RUILDIN NC ENLARGED
Another Outside Entrance
Will be Added to Accom-
modate the Public.

Don't overlook the fact that
everything ia going ahead in Dem.
inp A man with one blind eye can
see that progressiveness is in the air
and prosperity is waited on every
breeze.
Perhaps M single thing indicates
the exact commercial conditions of
a community better than the post
office. And that is where Deming
shows up strong. Our. postofiice
lacks only one point of now being
in the top notch and the way things
are looming up il won't be long
before we reach that.
In this connection the public
would he interested to know that
Mr.. Mahoney. owner of the build
ing. has arranged to make
il n modern structure with all
necessary conveniences for both the
public and officials. The building
will he enlarged 35 feet in the rear,
making il s5 feet deep with 25 feet
front. The display window ledge
in front will be removed and a
money order division erected to
extend to the front plate glass.
Postmaster Pennington has ordered
a handsome money order pier that
will add greatly to the appearance
of the room. Two delivery win
dows will be in use to accommodate
the public. three being used on holi-
days and Sundays.
The whole building will be COW
cred with pressed brick and will
present a fine appearance.
The first window will accommo-
date A to l. and the other M tn
Z.
Back of the postmaster's office,
which will be in the new addition,
will be a stock room l0xl0 feet and
an entrance for mail carriers.
The work room will be large and
airy and will be equipped with
mailing tables and racks to handle
the business expeditiously. Over
100 new lock boxes will be added,
making 567 lock boxes in all.
In this connection it might be
well to say that Judge Pennington
has been unanimously endorsed by
all the powers that be for reap
pointment according to the Presi-
dents order concerning govern
ment employees in the new state.
And who is there to say he should
not have been.