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The Washington times., 1912-01-15
GERMAN SOCIETY TO
TAKE Up CAMPAIGN
FOR NEW BUILDING
Columbia Turnverein In
stalls Officers and Plans
Clubhouse.

Under the leadership of its new OIL
GERS. the Columbia Turnverein will at
once take up the campaign for a new
clubhouse. The plan for the new build
Ing formed the principal topic on which
President Ernest Gerstenberg spoke In
assuming the presidency OF the verein
yesterday.
The other newly installed officers are
In sympathy with the movement as well
as the membership Of the organization
In general A systematic effort will be
made to complete the necessary fund
and begin the actual construction oper.
ations in the near future. -.
The installation of officers and the
concert at the Turn Hall called out a
large attendance. Congressman R,cb.
ard Bartholdt, honorary president OF
the verein, presided, and was the In
stalltng officer at the business session
in the afternoon.
he imposed the obligations Of office
g. Ernest Gerstenberg. president: G. A.
6eauyerd, first vice president; Fred
6rnkman, second vice president: Z.
Haifter, recording secretary; f. Il.
Juergensep, financial secretary; Ernest
nenzner, second gymnastic Instructor;
Dnowitzer, second property man;
a
nrst color bearer; Andrew Loefsler,
chairman finance committee; A. K.
Meissner, press committee; Capt. c. T.
Schwegler. chairman library commit
tee; Karl Schenken, chairman board OF
grievances; Emil r. sohaffer, delegate
to German Orphan Asylum.
The reports Of the officers showed
that the Turnverein has enjoyed a year
OF success and stands today with q
membership Of 350 and with finances in
as good condition as they have been in
recent years.
The musical entertainment last night
was under the direction OF Siegfried
Scharbau. Selections from Cavaleria
Rusticana and Faust formed the or
chestral numbers. The instrumental
solos included concerto. by Golfer
mann, by W.. Miller, cellist, violin solo
from That's played by II. Stephen. Vocal
solos were given by William Nolte. The
orchestra accompa MED the entire audi
ence in general singing of popular songs
In both German and English
The seating capacity of the hall was
taxed by the crowd, the attendance be-
ing one of the largest that has turned
out thus far this season.
The Washington times., 1912-01-15
Sunday School Men
Will Rally Tomorrow

A sermon by Canon DeVries and lec-
lures by Hewitt, Reynolds and H. r.
Drummond, masters at the National
Cathedral School for Boys, will mark
the regular meeting of the Sunday
school institute of the Episcopal church,
to be held in the Parish Hall Of Epiph-
any Church tomorrow night at 7:3O
o'clock.
The organization received substantial
offerings from the collections taken up
at the rallies yesterday at st. Johns
Church, Georgetown. Epiphany Church
and st. Marks Church. The Rev. Hugh
L. Burleson spoke at st. Johns and
Epiphany and the Rev. J. Henning
Nelms spoke at the meeting at st.
Marks.
Those interested in the Sunday school
movement have been asked to attend
the meeting to be held tomorrow night.
The Washington times., 1912-01-15
Accept Prize Offer
For Mounted Police

BY formal order the Commissioners to-
day accepted the offer Of Samuel H.
Vandergrift Of three prizes in gold to
be competed for each year by members
Of the mounted squad OF the Metropoli-
tan Police Force.
To. the three men whose appearance,
carriage, and horsemanshlp is consid-
cred the best by a committee of three
Judges will be awarded prizes Of $25, SIS
and go. The judges will be selected by
the Commissioners.
All Of the mounted commands will be
required to participate in the competi-
ton.
The Washington times., 1912-01-15
Idaho's First Extra
Session Begins Today

BOISE, Idaho. Jan. l5.-IThe first ex-
ira session ever held by the Legis-
iateure Of Idaho convened today In re-
sponse to the call of Governor Hawley.
The work of the session will be confined
to the consideration and action upon
the proposed revision Of the revenue
laws Of the State.
The Washington times., 1912-01-15
Californians Plan
To Hold a Banquet

A meeting of the officers Of the Cali
fornia State Association will be called
for one day this week. at which plans
will be made for a banquet to be held
Mt the close of The month or the first
part of February. It was contemplated
The Washington times., 1912-01-15
THE wAsHINGTON TIMEs, MONDAY, JANUARY Is, 1912.

taking part in any political movement,
or exercising any undue activity in poll.
tics or legislative lobbying, has been re-
printed and distributed in the depart
m ent.
cccasloned by any specific incident. ac-
cording to officials of the department,
but was done in the natural course OF
routine, as the order had never before
been reprinted in the Treasury Depart
ment.
The Washington times., 1912-01-15

to hold this banquet about the middle
Of January. but a postponement was
necessary. M. r. O'Donoghue. presi-
dent; Mrs. M. II. Smith. vice PRESIDENT
c. +. Vogel, secretary; and A. J. Boyer,
treasurer, will meet soon and set a
date for the dinner.
The California delegation In Congress
will be extended special invitations to
attend the dinner In a body, and a num-
Der OF speeches ale expected.
The Washington times., 1912-01-15
McKeesport Comes
Of Age This Day

McKEEsPORT. Pa. Jan. 15.-McKees-
port put on gala attire today in ceIe-
bration Of the twenty-first anniversary
Of Its Incorporation as a city. In honor
of the anniversary the chamber Of COM
merce arranged a program of historical
exercises and a Jubilee banquet.
The Washington times., 1912-01-15
Takoma Park Citizens
Will Meet Tonight

The Takoma Park Citizens Association
will meet tonight in the library build
ing, Fifth and Cedar streets. Takoma
Park at o'clock. It is expected the
transportation question will be dis
cussed as we'll as other matters. Per-
aons arriving at the library after 7.45
o'clock are requested to use the Fifth
street entrance.
The Washington times., 1912-01-15
Treasury Clerks Told
They Must Not Lobby

Clerks In the Treasury Department
have been cautioned against trying in
any manner whatsoever to influence
legislation affecting themselves or the
department In Congress.
The executive order prohibiting clerks
OF the Government from leading or
The Washington times., 1912-01-15
Corn and Grain
Growers Exhibit

MITCHELL, s. Oak, Jan. 15.-The
2nnual convention and exhibition of the
South Dakota Corn and Grain Growers
Association opened here today, to last
until Friday. Prominent farmers from
all parts Of the State are present. A
leading feature of the weeks program
will be the lectures by a number Of we'll
known agricultural experts.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-21

What if all the women should.
go on a strickland refuse to speak
to-the men until the men gave the
women the right to vote. Gee
whiz, but there would be some
thing doing soon. No use throw,
ing brickbats. Just boycott the
men and Keep 'em at arms length.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-21
That will do the work

The Poor Thing.
Henpeeked Husbands my
wife going out, Elsie?
Elsie-Yes, sir.
Henpecked Husband-Do you
know if | am going with her?
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-21

Mrs Blunt and her husband of months who by
Chief of Police Briggs posse of South Omaha Nb, running
battle with the Nebraska bandits Blunt had been forced by the
bandits drive for them Although posses had completely
rounded the escaping Chief Briggs opened fire and Blunt b.
Springfield (eb) farmer fell at the first voley
foot have the state the widow pension lump
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-19
JUDGE COOPER AGAIN
FINDS FOR HEN WISE

Once reversed on his finding OF
facts in the case, Circuit Judge H. E.
Cooper this afternoon again decided
in the defendants favor in the suit
of Rosa Lee Tyler against Hen
Wise
Rosa Lee Tyler brought suit to re-
cover eleven weeks wages, at $35 per
week, on contract to perform at a
local amusement house. She had
been employed for a twelve-week pc
riod, but at the end of the first week
was released with that one weeks
wages. 6
Judge Cooper decided, in the first
case, in the defendants favor, and
the Supreme Court reversed his rul-
ing and ordered a re-trial.
In his second decision the court
holds that the contract was between
Hen Wise and the actress, and that
the Honolulu Amusement Company,
over which the defendant had no con-
troll, was responsible for its consum-
nation and it's termination
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-19
ODDS and ENDS
AT THE PORT

The T. K. K. liner Tenyo Maru. sail
ing for Japan and China ports last
evening, viii cab at Manila on her
next trip TO the Far East
Fuel oil is enroute to Honolulu in
the American steamer Maverick,
which left San Francisco on Wednes-
day with products destined for the
local branch of the Standard Oil Com.
pany.
Two hundred and thirty Oriental
steerage passengers left for the Far
East last evening in the Togo Kisen
kaisha, liner Tenyo Maru. For the
most part the passengers were Jap.
anese.
A large crowd of local japanese
gathered at Alakea wharf last even
ing to witness the sailing of the Ten
yo Mara for Japan and China ports.
The Royal Hawaiian band was pres
ent and rendered a pleasing program
of melodies.
With twelve thousand tons sugar,
and shipments of preserved pineapples
and other lines of island products,
the American Hawaiian freighter Co
lumbar is reported to have sailed
from Hilo for Salina Cruz yesterday.
The Columbian gathered sugar at
several Hawaiian Island ports.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-19
BREWER ESTATE
PUTS UP FENCES

Neat iron fences. painted, with
rounded corners, standing upon the
sidewalk in front of the new Brewer
Estate building ON Hotel Street have
been the cause of curious inquiry rel
alive to their purpose.
At the Hawaiian Trust Co.'S Office,
where the estate has its agency, it is
learned that the fences are to protect
the boundary rights of the corpora
tion Having built the structure back
to the agreed street line that will hold
in the event of certain discussed
changes in that locality taking place
such as the extension of Bishop
street and the closing of Union street,
also the cutting back of the adjoin-
ing Mott-Smith building at Hotel and
Fort streets--the corporation desires
to protect itself from any claims on
the tentatively coded strip the Terri,
tory might set up in case the inn
provements in question fail to be put
through
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-19
HEALTH BOARD
NOT ON TRAIL OF
Fish MONGERS

No active step toward the prosecu-
ton OF the mongers In the fishmarket
Is TO be taken immediatsIy by the
Board of Health. though al licenses
expired June 50 and the merchants
who held them are operating without
renewals. This was the statement
made this morning BY DIT. Pratt. pres.
ident OF the Board or Health. and OF
Assistant Attorney General A. q.
smith
The care OF the fishmarSet rests
with the inspectors appointed bg the
city. and We shall not Interfere with
them by making prosecutions, said
DR.. Pratt We act On a sapervisoral
capacity. il is true. but we VIII only
make rulings that the inspectors may
enforce
OF course. we VIII require certain
standards OF cleanliness before grant
ing licenses. but il Is not due to the
merchants failure to live up to those
already. in effect that licenses have
been held In allegiance thus far since
the first of the new fiscal year.
He said that the licenses were to be
considered at the regular weekly meet
Ing yesterday, but action was post
poned because a quorum OF the board
was not present. The next meeting
probably will be held next Friday aft
ernoon.
A large number Of arrests for viola
ton Of the health ordinances was made
many months ago among the merchants
In the public markets. and all have
been held up until one OF their num-
Der could be carried up to the SUI
preme Coast as test case. All are
still pending. but sDr. Pratt says that
the Board of Health Is leaving the re-
sponslbility for these with the city of
ficiais.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-19
PASSENGERS DEPARTED

Per T.K.K.S.S. Tenyo Marn from
Honolulu to China and Japan ports
Miss F. A. Beckwith, Miss H. Hemp.
sted, B. Megie, Mrs. B.. Megie and
maid, F. T. Warehouse, Mrs. F. T.
Waterhouse, s. Vile.
Per str. w. g. Hall, for Kauai ports
July ia. r. Keller, Mrs. Nakuins
and four children, Mr.. and Mrs. A. d
Bruno, N Imafuji, Father Victorins
Father Herman, j. E. Rodgers, Marie
Sousa.
Per str. Kiladea, for Kona and Kau
ports, July 19.-Mrs Widemann, E
G. Smith, David Dowsett, R. McCor
riston and friends, e. Hedemann, Miss
Hitchcock, Mrs. Robert Wallace, Mr.
and Mrs. Edgar Wood, DIR. G. III
Hitchcock, John H Harbottle and
wife, Miss tombstone, G. A. Van Hing
Rev. A. S. Baker, e. c. Smith, A. f.
Gay, Col Sam Parker, Rev. C. G.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. S. Wells
Jr., Mrs. Young, Miss tombstone, Mrs
David E. Todd, James Campsie, Mas
William Keller, Miss H. Pratt, Miss
Adele Repent, Miss e. Keller, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. F. .Chong, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
gar Wood, Hattie Kaipo, Mrs. Oba,
Miss Ishitani, Mrs. Maluae, E. George,
II. Ries, Rev. John Keala.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-19
n INDICTMENTS
BY GRAND JURY

Eleven indictments. only one Of
which is for murder. were returned by
the Territorial grand jury which made
a partial report to Circuit Judge Rob-
inson this AFTERNOON Against Fran
cisco Antoen Mesquetta. who stabbed
his friend and his friends wife in an
ARRAY on the eve of the Fourth of July.
the grand jury returns a true bill, hold
ing him for murder in the first degree.
The others, for minor offenses, are as
follows:
Uemoto Shigeki. assault and battery
Frank Sullivan. burglary in the first
degree; Juan Rodrigues. first degree
burglary; Robert Joseph Rowe assault
with intent to commit murder: Rufino
Lopez. first degree burglary; James
Isaac Terry. assault and battery with
a deadly weapon: Lum Moke, Indecent
assault; David K Kama, embezzle-
I1ent; Robert E. Mute, perjury, and
Edward Lang, perjury.
The jury. found insufficient evidence
to convict in the case of ]. M. Pereira,
accused of forgery
The arrangements will be made Mon
day merning at o'clock.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-19
All PURCHASES
MORE 1ONNAGE

The American Hawaiian line has
need for more tonnage. and has pur-
chased steamer which is to be add
ed to the present fleet of five vessels
now engaged in the Pacific Coast
trade, between Puget Sound and Mex
lean ports.
The American steamer Windber, a
vessel of 1870 tons, that some years
ago was known in the Atlantic coast
ing trade as the steamship Daventry,
has been acquired by the American
line, according to q report that was
received at the local agency with. the
arrival of the Japanese liner Tenyo
Maru yesterday.
The steamer was stationed on the
East coast of the United States when
taken over by the Ameriean-Ha
The vessel is said will soon be dis
patched from New York for San
Francisco. 1t is intended that the
steamer will supplement 1.-The Ameri-
cant Hawaiian coastwise service be-
tween the Golden Gate, the Sound and
Saiina Cruz. 1t will be remembered
that the big steamship company re-
linquished a charter on the steamer
Falcon some months ago. The Fal-
con was at the time engaged on a
regular run between San Francisco
and Portland, Ore.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-19

that party to adopt tarifT for revenue
only.
From a commercial standpoint. and
for the future prosperity OF these Is
lands. there can be no question with
as to whom they should support.
The protective tariff policy OF the
great Republican party has been SO
potent in prosperity for us. that the
good. sober sence of the electorate in
the Islands wiz lead ii TO reject by a
large majority the Democratic nominee
for. Congress.
i l am a Republican. and. insofar as
am able TO do so. viii endeavor TO
bring about the success OF that party
in the election OF its Territorial legis-
lative and municipal tickets. The party
is greater Than any interest or Individ-
ual. II is capable OF meeting problems
and solving thein correctly. l shall
not be of those who sulk in their tents
because their ideals are not carried out
i think the party bigger than am,
and viii take its Judgment In all mat
tiers.
In conclusion. most respectfully
urge the leaders OF the different fac
tons to meet and have some action
taken. so that every means that is
fair and honorable may be exhausted
before we sacrifice our party and our
interests over the gubernatorial con-
troversy.
/ have the honor to be now. as ever.
true Republican.
r. w. SINGLE.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-19
full NOON
in ECLIPSE

Its rheumatism, Your Honor, that
brings me here.
This Is why Full Moon has gone
into a temporary eclipse. It's not
really Fair Luna alleged to make
plain the pathway for loving swain
that has, been put out OF commission.
Her silvery rays continue to do q sue
cessful business at the old stand.
Police Magistrate Monsarrat this
morning sat in judgment over John
..Eull Moon" well-known local char
acter who was persuaded to cease his
distribution OF eloquence upon the
public thoroaghfares.
Therefore Full Moon" now Ian
cuisines at the Jarrett sanitarium,
where, in lieu Of the requisite coin Of
the realm. he will remain until such
time as the CLOSED season, on Fourth
OF July celebrations or the christen-
ing ceremonies Of Third Party organi-
cations are declared on.
Full Moon was found much under
the weather. Il resorted to the COM
mon garden variety Of alcohol in the
hope that It would drive rheumatism
away" he vouchsafed when called I'm
for remarks.
John was advised that alcohol en-
ployed as an outward application may
have proved beneficial, but taken In
ternally 1t served as his undoing.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-19
TO SETTLE. VALUE
OF E. 0. HALL SITE

3
Within the next few DAYS a state
ment Of value of the. E. O. Hall site
may be submitted to Attorney t;ener-
al Wickersham and the Secretary OF
the Treasury through u. s. District
Attorney Breckons. and It Is consid-
cred likely that the long winded. ex-
pensive condemnation suit to deter
mine the value Of that particular tract
may be eliminated.
1t is now understood that confer
ences tending toward this settlement
out of court have been In progress for
some time, and statement from z. o.
Hall & Son was expected yesterday.
though it was not presented 10 Breck-
ons. If the case must proceed through
the ordinary channel of the courts 1t
will be called some time next month.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-19

New British Liner a Dandy.
The latest acquisition to the fleet
of the Union Steamship Company. OF
New Zealand, is now nearing compile
ton on the Clyde, and will reach Aus
tralia in November. The new vessel
is of 1928 tons register. $50 feet
long, GO feet beam, and has two
stacks. She is triple-screw and is
fitted to burn either coal or Oil. She
will be placed on the run between
Australia and Vancouver, b. c., but
may be transferred to the San Fran
cisco run upon the opening of the
canal.
Likelike Back with Sugar.
A cargo of sugar from Kauai ports
has arrived in the Inter-Island steam
+er Likelike. According to purser's re-
port, the steamer Noeau was passed.
eischarging cargo at Hanalei, and the
steamer Niihau discharging coal at
Kealia. The Kinau is due to return
to Honolulu on Sunday morning,
bringing a full cargo of sugar. The
Likelike met with fine weather on
the trip to the Garden Isle.
claudine Returned with delegates.
Delegates and visitors who attended
the sessions of the Hawaiian, Evan
gelical Association at Lihue, returned
late last evening as passengers in the
steamer Claudine The Claudine was
dispatched to the Garden Island on a
special trip and brought LAG cabin and
6 deck passengers. The vessel en-
countered fine weather on the voyage.
European Cargo Enroute to Islands.
European cargo, including fertilizer
and general merchandise, is on the
way to- the islands from Bremen, in
the Russian bark Professor Koch, ac-
cording to advices received here. This
vessel left the German port thirty
nine days ago and is consigned to the
agency of Hackfeld & Company.
Lumber.Laden Schooners Expected
Daily.
The American schooner Prosper,
from Columbia river ports, and four
teen days. out with full shipment of
lumber, is expected daily.
The schooner Melrose, also carry
ing a big shipment of lumber des-
tined for Hilo, sailed from Everett,
Washington, eighteen days ago and
her arrival at Crescent City should
be reported at any day. q
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-19
WEATHER TODAY

Temperatures a. m. IS; s a. m.
rs; 10 a. m, 81; IL noon, 80; mini
mum last night, 73.
WIND-6 a. m, miles, direction
E.; s a. m, 6, direction E; 10 a. M,
6, direction E.; IL noon, 6, direction
Ne; movement, past "a hours, 119
miles.
Barometer at a. m. 1908; rela-
tive humidiay. s a. m, SO; dew-point
at a. m 60; absolute humidity, 8 a,
m, 6.063; total rainfall during past
"a hours, T.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-19
FAMOUS CLUBHOUSE
OF YALE CLOSES DOORS

NEW HAVEN, Conn, July S.-"Mo-
rvs, a chophouse and students meet
ing-place, famous in Yale song and
story, has at last formally closed its
doors, and the little old frame build
ing at the corner of the college will
be torn down at once to make room for
business block.
Yale men have met at Morys for
more than half a century and the
place has grown to be almost part
of the college.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-19
LOCAL AND GENERAL

The night-bloomin cereus at Pu-
nahou will be in bloom tonight and
tomorrow night
Chief Clerk Asch has 97S automo-
biles registered at police station. The
number of machines in the city and
county of Honolulu is steadily near,
ing the one thousand mark, at the
rate of dozen a week
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-19
German Tramp Meets Disaster in
Asiatic Waters.

German Tramp Meets Disaster in
Asiatic Waters.
HONGKONG, June 25-The Ger
man steamer Quinta is ashore on The
Paracels and in a perilous position.
The vessel was bound from Bangkok
to Swallow with a large number of
passengers, including 500 coolies, and
10000 piculs of rice. 1t was decided
to dispatch a small boat TO Hollow
for relief and accordingly two officers
and four seamen undertook the trip.
Meantime the French mail liner
Nera arrived on the scene and taking
off 539 passengers and the crew, land.
ed them at Saigon. The Quinta' S
boat made the journey to Hollow in
safety and a dispatch was sent here
asking for aid. salvage tug has
started for the wreck but is doubted
that the vessel can be saved.
n
Wireless Flash from Tahiti to Frisco.
The British steamer Tahiti, which
sailed from San Francisco on June
90 for Australian ports, will endeavor
to establish wireless communication
between Papeete and the Golden Gate
relaying her messages, if possible,
through the Union Company's steamer
Manuka which viii be about midway
between the South Pacific and San
Francisco when the Tahiti is at Pa
peete.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-19

A suspended sentence covering a
period of thirteen months has been
handed to P. E. Erickson, who prom
ised to no longer look upon the cup
that cheers and inebriates. Erickson
declared this morning that he had
found a berth in a loacl coastwise
steamer.
The case of Albert Half, charged
with embezzIement, was set for July
z4th at this mornings session of Po-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-19
LEPR0SARIUM AT
M0LOkAI E-OPENED

After being closed for several years
the United States government fepro-
sarium in Molokai settlement has been
reopened with DR.. George w. Mccoy
OF the federal marine hospital and pub
lie health service in charge. DIR Me-
Coy is carrying on the same work
there that he formerly conducted at
the Kalihi receiving station. Mrs Nc
Coy and their little son are with him