davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-26

Rear admiral Is the highest grade held
by those having commands In the navy
at present. 4.
Ii the bill becomes a law undoubted-
ly there will be activity on the part
of five naval officers who would like
10 benefit by the law But when Rep
resentative Bates was asked today who
the five officers woild be his reply
indicated that as far as the House OF
Representatives and its naval commit
tee are concerned the personal element
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-26

Hawaii ought reasonably to expect
an unusual number of tourists dur
ing next year. 1t stands to reason on
pretty good theory that there will be
thousands, who Intend to visit the
1915 exposition in San Francisco. that
will come to the coast in advance of
that year, and will want to see Ha-
wall II it is brought properly to- their
attention.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-26

How about that second cleanup
ay? Unhealthy mixtures of garbage
nd ashes. and mountaineering tin
ans are again accommodating on the
acant lots Of the city, and at any
line results" may be looked for. The
My way we can keep this city eter-
ally clean is to keep eternally at II
nth the rake.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-26

The battleship Florida, recently
aunched by this country, is the fast
st In the world. A battleship now
days must always be the something
st at some time before 1t is sent to
he boneyard.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-26

In order to give to the United States
navy otiicera, a rank commensurate
with the importance of their com
mands, Representative Bates of Penn
sylvania. a member OF the House COM
mittee on naval affairs. has introduced
bill on the subject which provides
for an admiral and four vice admirals
on the active list. II the bill becomes
n law the great, fleets of the United
States viii be commanded by an ad-
miral who wifi have entire charge of
Uncle Sans floating fortresses and all
the accessory vessels 1t is not the
first time such a bin has been intro
duced, although Representative Bates
present measure provides for more high
officers than any previous measures
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-26

Personal friends of Mr.. Roosevelt
re not at all backward in stating
hat the Colonel's entrance into the
anvass for nomination is bringing
more smiles of assurance to his Dem
cratic enemies than to his Repub-
lean compatriots.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-26

Governor Frear has made no mis-
AXE in advancing Arthur G. Smith
the position of Deputy Attorney
General. Mr.. Smith came to the Is
ands we'll recommended and he has
made good.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-26

Similar reports, like that made by
II. Gooding Field. by officials frank
enough to call spade spade, and
let the taxpayers get feeting
glimpse of how their money is spent
would be most wholesome innoya-
finn
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-26

Brazil has extended an invitation to
he National Coffeeman's Association
O send delegation of twenty menu
,ers to that country to study coffee
rowing. is it worth while for Ha-
vail to get in on this?
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-26

Let's be ready to meet canal pros
9erity" half way at least. In the
States the people are making prepar'
ltions to meet 1t nine-tenths of the
way. Get ready for the Canal.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-26


After II long illness. Mrs. Lavinia
Morgan, Drum, wid9WJof Gen. Richard
Coulter Drum, u. S. A., daughter of
the late Judge Thomas Gibbes Nor
gan Of Louisiana, passed away at her
home, Langdrum. near Bethesda, Md.
lnterment was in Arlington cemetery.
Mrs. Drum was born at Baton Rouge.
La, January I, 1882. and was married
to General Drum September 20, 1850.
She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Hughes
Oliphant, and an adopted daughter, who
was very dear to her. Mrs. Irwin Tarr
daughter of General Ddum's brother.
Thomas Lang Drum: AZ well as her
grandchildren, Richard Coulter Drum
Hunt: Henry Jackson Hunt 3rd. Thos.
Gihbes Morgan Oliphant, lieutenant in
the Fifth Field Artillery. U. s. A.;
Miss. Margaret Coulter Oliphant and
NJ. Campbell Oliphant.
Mrs. Drum was OF a generation fast
disappearing from Washington. Like
her late husband. she was known to
Z her intimates as woman of quiet,
gentle life.G devoted to transformations
charity. Her home, for years. was
noted for its hospitality until her
health began to fail. For some time
she had lived in retirement at her
] farm, Langdrum
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-26

Reports of eastern banks state that
business is good and prospects are
bright. II the cost of living goes any
higher. these bank statements should
Je about correct.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-26
SITUATION WANTED.

BY intelligent young man, who has
had several years' experience in Of
flee, as well as In all branches of
plantation work, with best recon-
mendations, Address ct b." this
office. 5222-3t
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-26

Ican flag was carried into foreign ports
on II lot of old tubs. But now we
nave great fleet and the command
Of the. fleet should be placed in the
lands of officers OF proper rank. The
authorized number of flag officers In
he navy now Is eighteen rear adj
nirals."
The Bates bill has been referred to
he committee on naval affairs of the
House. II will probably be brought
up after some Of the appropriation bills
ire disposed Of The bill provides that
he president shalt nominate "and by
nd with the consent of the Senate,
'ppoint the vice admirals from off,
ers on >the active list of the navy In
he grade Of rear admirals who have
'eretofore or who shall hereafter have
'erved creditably as such rear, ad-
nirals in command of fleet. squad
on or division of the navy" The
admiral is to be appointed in the same
way from the list of vice admlrals
he pay of AN admiral would be sl3.-
90 year and that of vice admiral
ll,OOO. Both grades would have sub
tantial allowances for quarters. Re-
.irement Is provided for at the age of
sixty five, with three fourths pay.
Western coal has been found insult
tble for the use of the navy except
shore plants, on tugs and other yes
els which would not be expected to
AXE part In battle.
Comparative tests held aboard the
ruisers West Virginia. Colorado and
iaryland have convinced naval off,
ers that II would be unwise to give
reference to Western coal, which II
aid to produce excessive amounts of
sh and SCOT, which tend to clog tubes
nd CRATES and have a certain de-
itructive effect on boilers, which would
ca very serious matter In war time.
The Navy Department Is keenly in
crested In finding some coal In the
Western States which would burn as
veil as the Eastern coal. and to this
nd further tests of other Goals viii
re held as soon as vessels are avail
BILE.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-26

Pineapple culture and preserving 10
very close to becoming Big Bust
ness" for Honolulu.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-26

Perhaps Explorer Scott is lingering
at the South Pole to see how 1t will
size up as a summer resort.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-26

Get in and clean up-Everybody's
doing II.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-26

dressing we shouldn't have missed the
train.
She--And If you hadn't hurried me
so we shouldn't have so long to wait
for the next.
Tess-Really, was 1t love match?
Jess-Nonsense. he's old enough to
be her grandfather. She simply mar
ried his money.
Tess-Of course, but you don't
think she loves money, do yoi? " -
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-26
EVENING SMILES

Will-What do you think of Champ
slark's boom?
BILL think 1t is being bounded to
cath.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-26

MARY, where is that chicken pie
told you to heat up for me?"
...sWell, mum, you told me to heat It
d and ave heaten 1t up!"
He-If you hadn't been 80 long
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-26

II is friction moi revolution, that destroys machperv. He
Beecher.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-14
SCOPE OF SENATE
INQUIRY EXTENDED
Contributors Of ambassadors
to Campaign Fund of 1908
Under Probe.

WASHINGTON. sept chairman
Clapp announced today that the senats
campaign expenditure COMMITTEES is
ready 20 extend its investigations into
the realms OF contributions TO President
FOR clnrosla4ors shirs. II Representative \.
Mitchell Palmer OF Pennsylvania makes
formal request that the committee look
into tho resignation o! DR.. David Jayne
I'm as embassador TO Germany.
In the records OF The ustionsi commit
tee foT 1908 several contributions 70 the
Taft 1913 fund by N-r~rican foreign min
listers ana ambassadors were disclosed.
Larse Anderson. minister 20 Belgium
gave $4,000. Whi.cllv Reid, ambassador
to Grea; Britain. $4,000; Robert Bacon.
ambassador 10 France. $4,000; Richard &.
kerens. ambassador TO Austria Hungary.
$4,000.
Myron T. Herrick. now ambassador 70
France. was then chairman OF the Ohio
state committee. and as such turned over
10 the national committee a total OF $50
900 for the campaign.
Presidential candidates IN the precon-
ventiou fight OF last spring have fur
nlshed Chairman Clapp names OF men
who handled their campaign funds. All
tho members have agreed 10 appear be-
fore the committee when its hearings are
resumed September 30.
Members OF the committee are still con-
slderlng n plan To hold hearings IN New
York II has been found impossible 70
secure the testimony OF William Rookie
feller in reference 10 Standard on COM
pany contributions in 1904 unless the COM
inittee virtually goes 10 his home. II
New York sessions are held. ]. P. Nor
gan George w. Perkins end other finan-
ciers probably will be asked to testify
about any contributions they may have
made TO the political funds.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-14
SELE-MURDER OLD
JAPANESE CUSTOM
By international News Service.

BY international News Service.
NEW YORK. Sept. 13.-The startling
fact that self murder as a mark Of re-
spect for superior Is a custa'tn that ex-
lists IN Japan today despite the awak-
ening OF that nation. was discussed to-
night by several OF the most eminent
japanese In New York. In the opinion
OF all IL Is something not at all sensa-
tional In the east it is no crime 1t is
n means BY which Immortality can be
acquired.
Tonight all the japanese in New York
show respect for their late emperor.
Euogtes were delivered. messages OF
coincidence were read from President Taft
and others Resolutions were adopted
DO expressed TO the young successor OF
the ruler OF Japan In cablegram,
After the services We're concluded the
question Of tho deaths OF General Nogi
and his faithful spouse wls discussed. j,
Taxa mine. one OF the best-known Japa-
nese In the United States, was one who
mads statement
The custom OF self sacrifice has cx-
listed from time immenorlGl, Il Ia based
OH love and in the east II 10 very COM
mon," said Mr.. Takamine, General
cable is correct. His wife died as lrib-
ute 10 her husband. 1t was perfectly
proper and highly commendablo that she
should not wish TO live after he had
UteG.
General Nogi was a soldier Of the
emperor, IIc was an Old man. He must
have thought II best for him TO go now
to the man he loved and honored. He
asked himself. perhaps. what he could
best do, now that the emperor was no
more He decided that TO die would be
best for then In tho spiritual world he
could be with him he loved Others be-
fore these have committed seppuku. The
Samurnl honUred the custom and thsy
were our, forefather9. But not nearly so
many people commit seppuku now as in
bygone days
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-14
MOTHER WILL ATTEND
FUNERAL OF SUICIDE

CHICAGO, Sept. 13.-Mother's love
brought Mrs. David Terry. mother OF
Mrs. Jack Johnson. from her home In
Brooklyn to Chicago today and caused
her TO forgive her daughter, who COM
mitted suicide Wednesday night.
Mrs. Terry. who was accompanied by
her daughter, Elaine Terry. camo west
TO attend the funeral Of her daughter,
They were met at the railway station by
Jack Johnson. who drove them TO his
home on tho south side. where tho body
Of his wife lay surrounded by q few
negro watchers.
Mrs Terry declared her daughter. who
formerly was tho wife OF Clarence Dur
yea, a wealthy New York horseman, was
insane when she shot herself
Funeral services for Mrs. johnson will
be held tomorrow and her remains will
be Inferred In Chicago.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-14
RHINELANDER WALDO
HECTORED BY LAWYER

NEW YORK, Sept 13.-Rhinclander
Waldo, commissioner OF police, took the
witness stand ar the city hall this after
noon to testify before the aldermanic
committee which Is investigating the po-
lice situation, The cxaminat ton was ton-
Quoted by Emery r Buckner. counsel for
the committee.
DO you," asked Mr. Buckner, "waive
immunity, Mr.. Waldo. in case your tes-
timony-"
II don't want any immunity and 7
don't waive IT," snapped tho commits
sioner. 81 consider the mention of such
a matter as grataitous insult"
Then / understand that you will re-
fuse immunity" broke in the examiner
Mr. Waldo's voice was shaking with
anger as he again declared that he con-
sidered discussion OF such a matter un-
necessary and irrelevant.
well. then" said Mr.. Buckncr, pleas
antly, well drop It"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-14
ALLEGED MURDERER
CONDUCTS OWN CASE
Burton w. Gibson Wins His
First Point in Court at
Middletown, New York.
BY International News Service,


MIDDLETOWN, n. Y, Sept. 13.-
To the finely spun distinction between
CONSENT to an adjournment and a
"request" for the same, Burton ".
Gibson bent his keen intellect here to-
day in the first clash Of his self-con-
Quoted battle for freedom of the charge
of killing Countess Rosa Menschik
Szabo. Gibson won. He prevailed
upon District Attorney Rogers to re-
quest postponement Of the hearing
until September "a, and then induced
Judge Royce to overrule himself and
consent to that arrangement.
IT is GibsoD's purpose, apparently, to
act as his own chief counsel. Unshak-
en- by his night in the Middletown Jail,
he appeared in the recorders court this
morning and conducted his own case
with the ease and skill Of lawyer
having only a professional interest in
the proceeding under way.
Gibson realizes that it is the charge
of strangulation that he must face and
he has resolutely set himself to the
task Of disproving this. One of his
first moves will be to have the body
of Mrs, Szabo exhumed once more in
order that physicians Of his own choos.
ing may make minute examination
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-14
STEPHEN H LOVE,
Congress.

mediately at the wheels OF the cart
Emperor Yoshihito. Empress Sadako,
Princess Takeda. representing the dow
ager empress. whose physicians refused
TO allow her to attend the ceremony,
and the prncesses Of the imperial house, =
hold came TO Aoyama by train. arriving
here nearly three hours ahead OF the
funeral procession. 30 to prepare for
its reception,
Nearly three hours were required to
cover the three miles from Toxic TO this
city, and long before the white oxen ap-
peared. far down the winding road. the
shrill notes OF screaming pipes sounding
the funeral march for the dead emperor S
soul, reached the ears of those who were
waiting here Then, coming closer the
walling. mourning cries OF the hundreds
OF thousands who followed the sad pro-
ccss!on, came drifting UP from the valley
below.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-14
NCIENT RITES FOR
ne LATE EMPEROR
al Cable to Tho T,,Jh,ra

10. cable 10 The Tribune.
|liss ANA, japan, Sept l4.-oyer three
16,,sspa VI roadway linsd with hundreds OF
sinhon' OF japanese, all clad in the
IN ~, huss OF oriental mourning, the
~ '" MptsuhIto. greatest emperor OF
N An THs brought hero from Toxic for
|rb, -, ceremonies of the funeral to-
- me lying In state OF the empe-
~ n,oy al The national capital end ed
.iss = cock this evening. then the great
Hra the moated palace rolled bs ok
|<foa, ,hs ths oaken drawbridge dropped
&akw,sse canal and the ton and half
IN NJ Soinn was borne on the ahoul-
1rrsS Ihlrty mon TO a heavy cart.
&hnc.di rom one log OF NORWOOD and
Flrs on Two wheels-
81 ~ ven drew this cart and beside
&rrnsrs walked seven drivers, all young
|oto, Hnthe a,om the village OF Vase, near
&ancr,a hereditary bearers OF the royal
|ufs,hsan they were, who had carried
|tsn ~ on many ceremonial ccasions
<sir ,h1i o Jared forth In his great sedan
y Fn,,oush the streets OF ancient Yed :
<err gu, su Teen high naval and military Of
"a ntea as the escort and the jana
ID coras draped Its brilliant folds over
|ns ~ me FUNERAL car passed through the
Iclais nlSnrners, they fell In behind the
~'' :" tho court. who followed i'm
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-14
STANDARD OIL MAY
HAVE COMPETITION
Southern Pacific About to Dis
pose of Associated Company
to Union of California.
BY international News Service.

BY international News Service,
NEW YORK. Sept, 13.-Negotiation
are pending for the acquisition Of the
Associated Oil company by tho Union
Oil company of California Matters
have reached such stage that actual
consummation Of the deal, which will
be one Of the largest put through in
years, is expected in the near future.
The Associated Oil company is con-
trolled by the Southern Pacific Rail
road company, which owns S20,069, 900
Of the S40,000,000 outstanding common
stock, The Union OH company Of Cali
fornia has an authorized capital of $780,
600, 600, so that the amalgamation of
these two concerns will result in the
establishment of probably the greatest
competitor the Standard Oil ever had
just what the terms Of the consoi
dation would be cannot be learned def.
nitely, but it is known that the propo-
sltion being considered involves the
turning over of large amount of cash
to the associated interests,
Acquisition by the Union will not be
relished by the Standard Oil, which has
had its eyes on the Union property for
years, but was afraid to take ii over,
lest such action stir up public indigna-
tion and excite further attacks on the
company by politicians.
Interests controlling the Union Oil
company Of California have considered
the advisability of acquiring the Asss.
ciated Oil company for a long time.
About year ago the Union people en-
tered into negotiations with view to
absorbing tho property, but subsequent.
~ these negotiations were broken off
because there was divided opinion
among the leading people of the Union
about the wisdom OF CARRYING it out.
More recently, however, the proposition
has been looked upon with increased
favor
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-14
|E|VERAL |!OG| AND
| WIFE KILL SELVES
(contirued From Page One,)

Samurai, was in accordance with
Of the oldest traditions Of japan.
IL even had anyone seen their pre-
ations for the act it is doubtful if
attempt would have been made to
vent it, Moro than 100 Japanese
Ne killed themselves in this manner,
rown as har-kari, since Emperor Nut
nhito died, August 13 last.
General Count Nogi was the son of
sretso Nogi. chief Of the Samurai of
PEI. province of Choshu. To him his
'hef s sword had descended and with
ancient blade he slew himself. 1t
p be buried with him and he will re.
Fe honors scarcely less imposing
sn those accorded to Emperor Nut.
lkito.
bllowed Precedent.
NoRi followed precedent az old as
sacred mountain Of Fuii Yama, for
nss always been prompted by the
fit Of Bushido" that q man shall
" down his life for his emperor, even
only TO show fealty to him by a sec.
nee. Nogi's generation was that
p'ch saw the passing Of the Samurai,
OF the Samurai was Nogi and with
m be saw fit to pass himself be.
pa the portals Of life.
fhe Countess Nogi, following the
st principles of the life OF Japan
woman, followed her husband in
aih as in life.
General Count Nogi was a national
70 IN Japan. He captured Port Ar
or from the Russians in 1904 and re-
'ed the proposal OF surrender OF
fortress from General Stoessel. On
"a outbreak of the Russo~J apanese
be was put in command of the
'Rd army corps and was in personal
mmaDd when he took 203 Metre hill
ger a terrible loss. He commapded
First brigade of infantry In the
no'Japanese war and at oil times
pngushed himself by bravery and
military skill which eudeared him
se to emperor and people. He WAS
opably the most intimate friend of
lpesror Mutsuhito outside of the royal
nily and his word of advice in army
s'ters was practically law.
I'd Brilliant Career.
the military career OF this foremost
mental soldiers began in the Sal
rebellion, where he won the bat
OF Yamagauchi and Tawarazaks,
eivlng serious wounds in the latter
naagenieDt. For his efficiency in
~. battles Nogi was made lieu
nant colonel and thereafter his rise
rapid The count was SO wears
and his wife only few years his
ine news OF the death Of the be-
an couple spread almost sB rapidly
lae news of the death of the en-
o' a month ago and within an
atter the suicide the fartbest
~ OF tho empire were in mourning
rogi passing away.
iSe Countess Nogi was daughter
.usei Sadayuki, a Samurai Of the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-14
Last Rites Performed.

At last tho first yoke Of oxen stood at
the entrance to tho gates OF the Enclosure,
which had been erected 10 receive the
body, and as the ancient water clocks
OF the Shinto faith lifted slender bar
rler OF bamboo from the gateway and
the slow moving oxen passed within.
Of white wood. offerings OF rico. lights.
trees and the emperor's armor were laid
about IN the positions commanded by
the Shinto rites OF sepulture, and the
chief ritualist. stepping to the head OF tho
bier. read the official address. prepared
somo days ago by the court ritualist.
While this was being read Emperor Yo-
shihito and Empress SadaJto stood with
folded hands and bowed heads at tho foot
OF the sarcophagus. AS tho ritualtst end :
ed, the emperor lsDelt for moment OF
prayer 10 the spirit or his father and
the empress followed him, making almost
the Same prayer TO tho soul OF the de-
parted ruler
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-14
FIERCE STORM RACES
ALONG GULF COAST

MOBILE, Ala, Sept. is.-The storm
raging along the gulf coast has Increased
In fury and at an early hour this morn
Ing water blown from the gulf into the
is within a foot of the dock level. We
locity OF the wind has increased and Il
is feared streets along the water front
Will be inundated before daylight. Rain
is falling In torrents
Merchants In the lower wholesale dis
trict are removing goods from tho frst
10 second fioore. a tolephonlc message
from Pensacola early this morning said
the wind was blowing there at the rate
Of seventy miles an hour.
No damage was reported