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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-02-20
THE FRIAR LANDS.

The relation of Honolulu investors Philippine problem
gives local interest the fact that the House committee on inuar at
fairs voray reported the bill the ambiguity of Section
Philippine organic relative to the disposition OF these
lands question raised the close of the Sxe session. resulted
Congress- than 1900 pages of printed testimony being taken
at the hearings The result of this investigation that while nobody
charged with wrongful acte committee being unanimous in
this decont was deemed advisable TO more dene STATE e IAN
guage Of the prevent future similar MISUNDERSTANDING
As disposition of these lands and the necessity for the
proposed amendment the organic act the majority committee report
proceeds of the sales of the far lands be
payment the fiar-and bonds the
exploitation Theesae Of these lands aliens bodies and for
purposes of exploitation be approved upon the sole ground that
although the interest upon the bonds sold purchase them must be
promptly met they are lying idle and are therefore unreuneratVe
He desirable be reduce rapidly possible the interest
charges these bonds and provide through sinking fund for the
final eXngisment of the the conditions which led their
purchase sought attained forgotten
the best interests of the Philippine people left of consideration
1t far guard against the exploitation of the natural
of the Philippine Islands, especially prevent the public do
main from being acquired by few representing foreign CAPT
as and syndcae thereby reducing the condition of the native
habants of peonage regard for the obligation which
the United States have assumed with respect the people of the Phil
ppne Islands should Congress provide every possible
means against further exploitation of the friar lands
The needs of the Philippine Government
the sale OF the remaining ar lands large financial necessity
We told in the last report the Secretary
great in material prosperity of the islands
before and the public treasury satisfactory
condition Indeed satisfactory financial conditions that
ment to the limit of bonded indebtedness from
S5OOOOOO for the construction of public works
ed TO @loOOOoU hee marked evidences OF prosperity would
seem 10 indicate that there was pressing necessity the immediate
sale of the remaining ar lands large tracts even from the stand
point of the needs of the treasury apparent that the
limit hectares individual
and which, in the opinion of this committee applies to all lands owned
By the Philippine Government wherever acquired ought to be increased
by Congress- nearly twelve wears AGO of nr
the judgment of the committee there have changes in the then
existing conditions which now warrant departure theefrom
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-02-20
THE THEATERS

Clarke Company in Funny Play.
1t was not a lethargic audience that
witnessed last nights production Of
My Wife's Husband" in the Opera
House by the Clarke Comedy Com,
pany, Not dramatic point was
missed by the fairly large audience,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-02-20
Walt Mason
The Poet Philosopher

Life short-Ive much to doso round you
ting line of walngs talking of fellows angs thasng
DER the Situation that is threatening natonl Life
NO TIME is short and busy writing dull dizzy
TO WASTE that the frau have bonnet with large
rooster on it, and l haven't time for fusng the
ussng msh laws which knock people higher
the village sepe Lift is Short its thread slender BUSTING
uspender fairly tearing the tracage accumulate package so
that when I'm old and hoary can live pomp glory
when last I'm planted fat ghost will be hungry
widows sgngso haven't time for crying DER nations
troubles the peepu busted bubbles Life are
oong time away empty droong things
thcm lodging fires that ne'er will burn them
Copyright 1912 by George Matthew Adams WAIT MASON
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-02-20
TRAGEDY Of ONE
POOR PUSSYKINS

Oh, the cat, the cat, the peslly mid
night cat,
Which MARBLES in the backyard till a
soap-dish makes it scat;
1t plays the very dickens with the
seedlings and the chickens,
Till a twenty-five" pcrsuader lays it
fiat.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-02-20
Hypnotism at Empire.

There was the usual amount of hilar-
ity at the Empire last night, the au-
dience entering thoroughly into the
Jun produced by Professor Norwood.
This afternoon at three-thirty one
of his subjects will be hypnotized and
placed on a bicycle in the window of
q King street store. He will ride in
the window until eight o'clock, when
he will be taken to the theater and
be awakened from his travel. .s
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-02-20

Mr. Hearst naturally favorable Champ years Clark
wrote amazing yellow stuff for earst papers if made president
would be quite Heas yellow magistrate could be
depended on to make and of this, Hearst ca-
would have the inside track
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-02-20

which was lavish in its applause. Ora
matte situations are not frequent IN
"My Wife's Husband" for it is essen
tally a comedy, and in this connec-
ton Clarke did the major portion OF
the work. The plot is based on blood
thirsty play written by Gregory Gray.
son, personated by Mr. Taylor the
play is an utter failure and worse,
for the excited populace demand the
author, and then, with its collective
foot, so he alleges, it kicks him. The
way the characters get mixed up and
the trouble that each one goes
through excited roars of laughter
my Wife's Husband" will be re-
peated tonight and tomorrow night
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Strategy" will be produced This
will be the concluding piece of the
season.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-02-20

It's lucky warshp which get away from Honolulu without
secret orders.
AS work of peace the Panama beginning loom
up it should.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-02-20

It always for negroes Kentucky in
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-02-20
Doric Trio Tonight


The Doric Trio will be the big at.
traction at the Biiou tonight and those
popular boys will no doubt be given
rousing reception. They arrived
spic and span in the Wilhelmina this
morning and Immediately headed for
the Bijou where the orchestra was
awaiting them for their rehearsal.
Those who were at the rehearsal say
they are even better than when they
were here last and predict a success
fulp season for them Jas their songs
are all Of the latest.
Billy RAIDER, the soprano, will be
heard in classic and popular selec
tons
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-02-20
Einht Plctures Pack SAVOY.

Crowded to the door with a fair
sprinkling of the gentler sex was the
condition of the Savoy last night
when the first reel of the Johnson
Jeffries fight was unwound, 1t was
an interesting picture from beginning
to end, giving the large audience an
insight of the amount of interest that
was taken in the combat
Arizona republican., 1912-03-15

Sre O $ O for mIlyo W hen Iayyou a the ate o cent a o a O mr f hmgS eliminated the hard part of the Wuk m t these wnlCn the iber having n advance you C i to O agree o
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Arizona republican., 1912-03-15
.LOSANGELES
THE CITY OF SEA BEACHES

Think of it. You may enjoy thirty days of expcnseless lux ury at some high class hotel, within easy distance of Santa Monica, Venice, Ocean Park, Redondo or Long Beach, or half hundred other delight ful outing resorts, free of ev- cry care and altogether at our expense. You can take Moth
 CT, Sister or Chum if you de- sire. What could be nicer?
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
What the Other Fellows Say

Apropos of the approaching mammoth fair Danbury complains of suffering from an thrush of pick-pockets and crooks. During the week of the fair, every day is circus day in Danbury.- -Ansonla Sentinel.
 One man announces that he will spend the remainder of his life in solving the perpetual motion problem. He Is due for a chronic. case of severe headache.- Hartford Post. v ss
 Jack" Fitzsimmons, the fighter, says all the fighters are for Roosevelt. How ever, John L. Sullivan is ahead,of Jack as the original prize fighter advocate ot the colonel. Jane Addams ct als will have to watch out or they will lose their laurels.-Pittsfield Eagle.
 Fortunate indeed is presidential can didate who in this vexed campaign can forget all hisstroubles in the enjoyment of good, New England apple pie.-New Haven Register.
 The pugilist who broke his arm fight ing mosquito should be an example to those who have made New Jersey their training quarters in the past.-Water. bury Republican.
 The newspaper dispatches show that most of the people who were killed in automobiles Sunday were riding in cars travelling from forty to sixty miles per hour. What is the necessity for hurry. ing so fast on the Sabbath ?-Hartford Times.
 At the present time women have nc vote, and in consequence can really be members of no political party Why then, should they take sides as between parties until they get the ballot, especially since in taking sides they jeopardize their chances of ever getting those votes they now demand?-New Haven Union.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
Political Pepper

E. J. Hill for the tenth time! He has pushed far over the third term limit and given the utmost satisfaction. We con slider hlm one the strongest and most efficient members of Congress, from whatever state.-Ansonia Sentinel.
 The Colonel need not borrow bit of trouble as to that neXt-year special session of Congress he has been talking about. If it comes, MT. Taft or Dr. Wilson will call it and have worry of it. -Hartford Oourant.
 Wise Governor Wilson. The third party, he says, is fostering practically all the bosses and anxious that the gov ernment should join hands in partner ship with them in thls mission. New Haven Journal Courier.
 Congressman k. J. Hill of Connecti. cut, is a gentleman whose modesty of demeanor is equal to his fidelity to pub lie interests. His acquaintance with questions of currency, banking, and the tariff, and his lack of self display, have In nowise appealed to the Bull Moose faction in his district, and they are now seeking to supplant him by some sort of light, fantastic, inexperienced specimen of their own kind. Such change would be most regrettable and alto geGher unworthy of the land of steady habits. Moreover, the effort would fail of the end which the Bull Moosers have in view, although it might result In the election of Democrat in a rock.ribbed Republican district.-New York Even ing Post.
 It is peculiarly impudent for Col Roosevelt or his friends co pretend that Gov. Wilson has anything to offer to, or expect from. the interests or their agents. "Il for my part" MT. Wilson says, "do not entertain any hope of the government of the United States being free from the control of trusts and the control of bosses who are the agents of ] trusts, through the instrumentality of the adoption of the trusts into the care of the government itself" Yet that Is Mir. Roosevelt's s solution of the problem. Is It not an ''academic" one?-Provi- deuce Journal,
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
Letters From the People
Harris on the Canal.

To The Editor of The News:
 What is your opinion of the Panama question? Ought the American govern ment to have no preference ill regard to traffic passing through the canal? ln my opinion after this country has pur- chased all rights and been to so much expense, time and work to carry out thls great project. 1 think 1t would be wrong policy to let other nations have greater benefit than the American yes sells, or in other words charging our boats toll, the same as other nations; and if we do not wake up, build and 1n- crease our marine or ocean gong trade, with American ships, owned and manned by Americans, 1 fail to under stand how we will attain any great bene- fit from building this expensive way. This country has always been very liberal to help other countries Ill times of distress, in cases of famines or dis asters of any kind. They have always been prompt with help and supplies, but I think it is time for charity to con- mence at home. This is not like any other country ill the world. Our terri tory has nearly all been purchased, not taken by conquest, the same as other nations have always practlsed when they wanted more territory. This has not been the policy of this country. After the war with Spain, the Philip pines belonged to us by conquest, but we were so liberal that we paid 27,OOO,OOO good money for those islands, that were really our own, and it was not 80 very long ago that this country gave China a little present. of $25, 100000 that she owed this government, and as said be- fore, think it is time for charity to be considered at home, regardless ot what England or the other countries desire.
 This Is a wonderful country. 1t has very great resources of wealth, but 1t ought not to be squandered for care lessly made use of for appearance sake. It has always been a prosperous produc- ing land in all kinds of wealth, but re- verses may come. The sun may not al- ways shine for us. Their may be cloudy days ahead and we must not live and do just for the day and time The future must be considered. If our forefathers had only worked for their day and be- ing, we would never have become the great and prosperous nation we are to- day. Chas. A. Harrls.
 Two Harbors, Minn.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26

The following question, submitted by a News reader, is fair and pertinent one:
 To the Editor of The News:
 In the last number of The News you say: "Go to the caucuses, don't stay away and sheer at the nominations after 1he elections are made"
 Do you mean that if voter does not go to the caucus he has no right to criti- scise the nominations, and that if he wants to be considered regular" he must be satisfied to vote for all the \ candidates the caucus has put up?. t.
 Canaan, Sept. 20. Independent.
 By no means. The will of the scratch er, if there be enough of him, is supreme. The admonition quoted from The News was simply 8 reminder that It is wiser to be on hand to prevent the making of al mistake than to hope to remedy the mistake after it is made. One vote in protest, at the caucus, may be more ef- fective than forty scratched ballots at the polls, in keeping an unworthy can- didate out of an office for which he is mot fit.
 Far be it from The News to urge the blind acceptance of caucus dictum, on the plea of regularity" The old, hide Mound notion of regularity" is played out. But ill the days of it's vogue, when Royalty to the. whole ticket was O cardi- mai principle, there was justification for Tt. Then, caucus day was more citing 6han election day is now The voters 4urned out in force, to fight for their various contesting candidates, and nomi nations had to be made by ballot. After Ghe struggle for the nominations the de- feated factions, having made a good fight and lost, would accept the verdict and support the successful ticket at the polls. The ''bolter" was rare bird.
 In these later days the average caucus is comedy, so far as expressing the majority will is concerned Take either party dozen men who have nothing m particular on hand for the time being, will assemble, elect a chairman who is obliged to coach the whole proceedings, and who has to beg for nominations. When 8 man is suggested, and the nomi- nation put to yea and nay vote, there AS a silent pause, which is finally broken by 8 low and half scared groan from three or four of the less ti1nid freemen, which the chair interprets as Aye" There's never "Nay." A deep ground ed conviction obtains among the latter day caucussers that if man says "Nay'' &le'n drop dead, or be turned into toad COT something.
 1t the ticket doesn't suit the stay-at- 8lome voter he must assume his share of pehe blanche has shirked duty. But 4,e still has the power of protest, in the shape of the inalienable and God-givea
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26

right to scratch. And in the presence of the scratcher, old King Caucus stands confounded. "Regularity" be blowed
 It is no longer boast of pride for a man to say II never scratched a ticket in my life" And the phrase has be- come extinct II would vote my party ticket straight, even if the devil himself was on it..
 Fortunately the caucuses, in the main happen to be wise enough to make nomi- nations that are not repugnant to the average voter and the tickets nominat- ed here, especially, are such as offer little or no provocation for agitating the scratching proclivities of the independ- ent. This article has no specific refer ence 1t is 8 general treatment of the "regularity" plea referred to by our cor respondent. The independent who. in accordance with the solemn oath which he took when he became an elector- that he will vote "as he shall judge will conduce to the best good, without re- spect of persons or favor of any man, so help you God"-scans his ticket, and scratches it where he honestly believes scrat ching will conduce to the test good, IS better republican. a better democrat, better citizen than the man who blindly swallows dose that goes against his stomach, because it is regular"
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26

' Says the Rockeville Journal: The pa- pers throughout the state are having considerable difficulty seeking a plural for the bull moose. The New Haven Register suggests '..meese-men." while it's neighbor. the Union, favors "moos- ers." The Connecticut Western News calls them bull mooses, but Corinthy Cobb, after profound research. has evolved "moosi" and "moosae. The latter will probably catch the fastidious suffraRettes who are enrolling on the Roosevelt roster.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26

done that in my life. That aint con- sistent," said the fat member.
 "Well, don't know but you're right" said the chair "A man who doesn't take interest enough in his town affairs to go to a caucus and help nominate a ticket wouldn't be consistent if he didn't shut his eyes and swallow everything that's handed to him, without looking at it."
 On motion of the sexton, who wanted to lock up and go home, the meeting ad. journed.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
Where the Laugh Comes In
Everything comes to him who tips Is a saving sad but true;

For the dollar ups gets the OVercOat
 That should have been handed you.
 Satire. "I've just discovered why women weep at wedding"
 Well, why?"
 The married women weep out of sympathy, and the single ones because the wedding isn't theirs. ."-Boston Transcript.
 Real estate man-"And what a place for bungalow Primeval forest, vir. gin wilderness, absolute seclusion."
 Jones-"Yes, but that's just the kind of place that everybody hunts up. "- Life.
 Baeon-"He told me he'd never get tired of hearing her voice."
 Egbert-"And did he?"
 "He certainly did"
 Married her p
 ''No neighbor had some phonograph records she made. ."-Youkers States man.
 Wisdom in a nutshell won't do. 7" said Brother Williams. Eff de Lawd don't send some folks barrel of it dey'u never be able ter pull through !'i- Atlanta Constitution.
 "He .exaggerates very much doesn't he?"
 II should say so. He is quite capable of alluding to the disappearance of one of his hsns as fowl mystery. Bal timore American.
 Gibbs-"Oh, yes, Jones is an ass and all that, but you'll never hear him say a mean thing about his wife"
 Dibbs-"I don't know. He says she made him what he is P'-Boston Trans cript.
 "The man has a wonderful flow of language. said the impressionable girl. "Yes, replied Miss Cayenne "he is one of the people who would rather talk than be listened to. Washington Star Ted-"What became of his summer hotel that failed because the place was so unhealthy?" F Ned-"Oh, he's running it now as a sanitarium. "-London Telegraph.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
NORTH CANAAN HAS

A population Jf2,171, (censIs of 1910) Two railroaus.-
 National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the BerkshireS to Pittsf1eld and beyond. Up-to-date High School and first-class school system. Five churches. First-class hotel. zine.
 Six miles of State Roads. Electric light and power plant, Complete Sewer System. Never-failing w&ter supply and the best water ill the state.
 Wile-awake Business Mems Association. Extensive lime and iron industries. Fratern ,l and benefit societies. Brass baud.
 Up-to-date department stores. Pure air and wholesome climate.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26

The democratic congressional conven- tion for this, the Fifth district, is held in Waterbury today. Senator Meara, of Torrington. confidently expects to be nominated orthe first ballot. Ex-Sena- tor Kennedy, of Naugatuck, just as con- fidently expects to be nominated on the first ballot. In view of all that the first ballot is expected to accomplish, there can be no doubt that the first ballot is entitled to whole lot of sympathy.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
APPRECIATE.
BY EMMA RODEMEYER WAIT

Appreciate the good there is
 In this dear world of ours; It's scattered everywhere about,
 Like fragrance of the flowers. For good is the ascendant thing,
 And we are helpers, too, When we appreciate the good,
 With hearts kept pure and true, Accept the good and make it yours, Then scatter it broadcast Twill fill the world with happiness
 That's true, and that will last.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26

"Why don't the boys propose, man. ma? why don't the boys propose l? Since Jan. 1, 1910 local clergyman has married 27 couples, and in only one instance has the couple been Canaan couple. Whats wrong?"
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
Moves After 100 Years.

From it's building in State street, in which it has done business for over 100 years. the Hartford National bank Sat urday moved to it's new home, modern ''sky- y-scraper" at the corner of Main and Asylum streets. The removal was made without iuterrupting business. the secur- ities of the bank being transferred under police surveillance without attracting public notice
 The Hartford National bank was in corporated in 1792 and has a record of 120 years continuous business, being the oldest bank in Connecticut and the fourth oldest in the United States. One of the attractive innovations in the new banking room is the application of art decorations to a commercial building.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26

Not less than two years nor more than seven years imprisonment, for the Stam. ford man who embedded over $46,ooo probably means that he'll be out within two years-and considerably earlier il prison life doesn't happen to agree with his health. It's quick way to pay the debt, or learn" $46,ooo.-Ansonia Sen. tinel.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26

Never was there such glorious cele- oration of nothing, as New Haven had last week. The whole town went crazy with sort of contagion of spontaneous combustion of the hysterfcal glands, and nobody knew nor cared rap what it was all about. The kind of time the monkey and parrot had was comatose sGupor ill comparison.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26

The promoters of the big New Haven celebration" regret to report deficit of SIC, ,000 in the finances of the under taking However. It was big success, and it will not bother the promoters so much to adjust the financial deficiency as it will to give a lucid explanation of what the celebrated celebration cele- brated
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26

Through the process of elimination, the list of democratic candidates for the nomination for representative has ap- parently simmered down 70 one-Albert A. Hubbard-who will contest the field with William J. Reel, republican, for the honor of warming 8 chair in the hall of representatives,. MT. Hubbard has been there before.