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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-07
BARBARY COAST CLOSEDINONE
LAST NIGHT OF WILDESTREVELRY

the introduction Of the rag dance,
said to have been brought out here
for the first time. Anyway, the
Coast" got the credit, and its fame
went over the world with the dance.
What an opportunity that was! Gar
ish dance-halls sprang up every
where. Girls galore made their head
quarters there to beseech befuddled
strangers to drink, dance and be mer-
Ty. Many of the big resorts had IN
derground or basement dance-halls,
and there in smoke-laden rooms 70
the loud whang Of rag music the life
went on.
1t couldn't continue of course. Such
things never stand still; they must
either quit or go on faster and faster.
The scum Of the Pacific gathered on
the Coast" A few valiant church
people began to fight the plague-spot
The Coast" however. was so effect
uaIly linked with San Franchises life
that it seemed almost impossible to
efface it -.
Women Win Big Fight
But the fight went Onto victory.
The women of the city particularly
won out, for they worked hardest.
And in the end they not only closed
the Coast but took it upon them
selves to win back the Coast" girls
to respectable life. They placed all
they could in positions or homes and
left the dance-hafl proprietors high
and dry. ILL., :...
So the last night came, and it was
one wild reveL For the few remain
ing hours the lid was off. Thousands
Of San Franciscans swarmed into the
district that night to take last look
lin many cases first and last look
at famous spot" AS midnight APP
preached the revelry was at its height,
but the resort owners knew the end
was near at hand. Bars were cleared
of liquors, everything was removed
that might intoxicate, except in those
resorts that decided to become moth
ing but. saloons Bryan's grapejuice
was extensively shown, lemonade and
pop. 1t was an idle exhibit, for the
Coast" got its fill that night of what
1t wanted !.
Midnight = the crowds, singing,
dancing swearing. shouting, swept
out onto the streets as the doors clos
ed. Curiosity seekers fled homeward,
but the denizens of the district had
their last fling by themselves, and
wandered up and down and back and
forth until the cold winds of gray
dawn drove them to shelter.
"A little piece of hell lis gone"
The officer was right. II. 3
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-07
Resort Known Around World
Is No More, Through Efforts |
of San Francisco Women !
By ERNEST N. SMITH

!
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2. - "A
little piece of hell is gone"
So unused calloused police officer
On a recent midnight as he stood in
the center of the "Barbary Coast" and
watched the last hours of the Coast
for it is no more. y
For years this spot in San Fran
cisco was known the world over, rank
ing in Importance to world summers
with certain places in Yokohama, Cal
cutta and Budapest. But San Fran
cisco people sickened of its foul but
interesting reputation, and in response
to an eyer-growing demand the police
finally and forever closed down on the
Coast" by refusing to allow bar
maids or girls in places where liquor
Is sold. ~. E...-,.- - III. = -.
That act killed everything, and the
underworld is down and outs
born out of desire to furnish a
place of amusement for sailors that
blew through the Golden Gate on the
four winds, the "Barbary Coast" at
first was a nest of novels made into
saloons, dance-halls and all that goes
with them. II was place where few
San Franciscans went, except to show
IL off to strangers. Heavy, listed po-
lice maintained a semblance of order
by brute force, and most of the muir.
ders of the own were done in this dis.
trict.
Thieves and panhandlers hid In the
recesses Of the Coast" by day, worked
elsewhere at night, and spent their
ill-gotten gaips freely when they
could.
Mas Mecca for Tourists.
The Coast" was wonderful place
in a way. II gradually changed. The
sailors, Improving as q class, drew
away somewhat No longer did whal
ers, home with a seasons winnings,
spend helpless weeks Of intoxication
along the Coast until their money
was gone. With the thinning out of
the whalers and windjammers, the
place lost its old trade, so it put on
a new front and gradually sought
elsewhere for trade
OF late years no stranger would
think of coming to San Francisco
without taking in the Coast" and all
it had to offer.
The zenith of its fame came with
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-07
HONOLULU IS GIVEN -......
PUBLICITY IN BOOK

Further publicity has been assured
the Hawaiian islands in the publica-
ton of book entitled "The Odyssey
of the Philippine Commission" pre-
pared by Daniel R. Williams, an at
torney of Manila, describing the trip
! of the Taft commission to the Amer
iican possession, and containing some
! of its early work in government-build-
ing. En- route to Manila, the commits
sion spent four days in Honolulu, the
events of which are to be given a
prominent place in the book.
In letter to the Promotion Com
mittee, the author says:
Il feel that you will be interested
not only in that portion of the book
relating to Honolulu, but also in the
description of what was done and is
being done by our government in the
Philippines. l have instructed the
publishers to mail you a copy. My
primary purpose in writing the book
was to try to give the people in the
states some conception of the diff
culties encountered by the commits
sion on its arrival in the islands, and
fof how those difficulties have been
overcome and a situation created, of
which our people might we'll be
proud. l should be glad to have you
do what you can to see that the book
lis brought to the attention of the peo-
pie of Honolulu. Our people need to
be educated as to the Philippines if we
are to escape drastic action on the
part of Congress" The book may be
seen at the rooms of the Promotion
Committee.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-07
URGE
MORE ACTION ON
R. I. FRANCHISE

Urging action on the new Rapid
Transit franchise, the directors OF the
Merchants Association yesterday
passed the following resolution:
Whereas, Act 1856, enacted by the
legislature of the Territory of Hawaii,
session of 1913, relating to the fran
ehise Of the Honolulu. Rapid Transit
and Land Company, extending such
franchise, and otherwise amending
the laws relating thereto; and
whereas, said act was first very
carefully considered at several public
hearings and in our opinion has the
endorsement and hearty approval Of
the people of. the city and county Of
Honolulu; and ~ :.. .
Whereas, this association. after
very careful consideration of said
act 1876, together with the original
franchise granted by act So Of the
laws of Hawaii of 1898. is Of the opin-
ion that said act 1876 of the laws of
Hawaii of 1913 thoroughly safeguards.
furthers and protects the interests of
the people of the city and county Of
Honolulu and the territory of Hawaii;
therefore "5=s
BE it resolved. That this associa-
ton strongly recommend and urge it's
approval by the Congress of the Unit
ted States; and
BE it further resolved, That two
copies of said act 136, certified 20 by
the secretary of Hawaii, hereto at
tached be forwarded to the Hon. ]. X.
Kalanianaole, delegate to Congress for
the territory of Hawaii; and
BE it further resolved, That the
Hon. j. K. Kalanianaole be and Is
hereby respectfully petitioned to In
troduce in and urge the adoption by
the Congress of the United States Of
a bill approving of said Act 1856; and
BE 1t further resolved, That copy
of this resolution be furnished to the
president of the United States, the
president Of the senate and the speak
er of the house of representatives.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-07

George q. Guild, acting president of
the Merchants Association, has ex-
tended an invitation to Delegate Ia
lanianaole to address the quarterly
meeting of the association, scheduled
to meet at 3 o'clock this afternoon in
the Young Hotel building The invi-
tation has been accepted by the dele
gate, and he will speak on the sub
ject National Legislation Affecting
Hawaii"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-07

A middle-aged man found i'll in a
San Francisco boarding house and
taken to the emergency hospital, was
found to have $1,270,000 in negotiable
bonds and securities sewed in an in
side pocket He was plainly dressed
and had only five cents change in his
pocket.
The Princess Olga, third daughter
Of the Duke of Cumberland, is to mar
~ Prince Morits of Schaumburg-Lip-
De =.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-07

Tim Woodruff's condition is better.
The Moose leader in New York col
lapsed as result Of nerve strain.
A man in Texas held 1--WE aces In
a poker game. It is thought he can
leave the hospital in about month.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-07

Sir Alfred Eas, president of the Roy
al Society Of British Artists, died in
London
Four battleships in the next two
years is Secretary of the Navy Dan
iels' program.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-20
FURNITURE DEALER GETS
in TROUBLE WITH POLICE

Charges of obstructing the side
walk and assault and battery upon
a policeman will be made in the
Third Precinct Court tomorrow
against Isaac Morrison, a furniture
dealer, of 172 Ferry street. He was
to have been arraigned today, but
counsel asked for postponement and
it was granted.
1t is alleged that Morrison assaulted
Patrolman Rauscher when the latter
attempted to arrest him yesterday
afternoon on Captain Christies COM
plant. Detective Brex and Rauscher
some time later arrested Morrison at
the home of friend. He was paroled
upon leaving a deposit of $50 for his
appearance today.
Captain Christie has been clearing
the sidewalks in the Iron Bound
district of distractions, and has had
more than a dozen merchants before
Judge Hahn. The captain notified
Morrison in person yesterday, and af-
ter being abused, he declares, ordered
his arrest
When Captain Christie demanded
that the articles be taken from the
sidewalk the merchant is said to have
replied:
Take them in yourself. What dc
you get paid for?"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-20
BROAD STREET PAVING TO
COST SIl TO SI6 A FOOT

On the report of the assessment
commission, objections to which will
be heard by the Board of Works
Thursday afternoon, July 8, the re-
paving of Broad street with wood
block will cost property Owners along
that thoroughfare from $11 to SIG a
front foot, according to location.
In levying its assessments the COM
mission followed out the proceedings
of the board in treating Broad street
in sections. For the first section,
from Belleville avenue to Fulton
street, twenty-five foot lots are as
sessed at $3.50, which figures out at
$14 front foot; second section, from
Fulton to Market streets, $16 a front
foot is levied; third section, from
Market to South street, there is a
running scale, the assessments vary
ing from $12 to SIC front foot, while
in the fourth section, from South to
Pointer street the assessment is only
S11 a front foot.
All of these assessments are made
for benefits which the commission
believe the respective properties will
derive from the improvement and the
remainder of the cost will be borne
by the city at large.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-20

WIN FROM ERIE
Railroad Recognizes Union and
Grants Wage Increase and
Shorter Hours.

After dickeriEg for several weeks,
the Erie railroad officials have acced-
ed to the demands of the railroad
telegraphers, who Threatened to
strike, and harmony now prevails be-
tween the railroad and the union.
Recognition of their union, an in
crease in wages, shorter hours and
better working conditions were what
the telegraphers were fighting for and
all of these were granted by the rail-
road officials.
The wage increase is on a gradual
ing scale and will necessitate a total
revision of the salary roll of the Erie
photographers. Those operators receiv-
ing the lowest wages at the present
d time will get the largest percentage
of increase in their salary.
The operators whose wages are
above the average will be given only
a slight increase. The total increase
In the wages of the operators will
average a trifie under per cent, ac-
cording to w. H. Hustled, general
chairman of the Erie division of the
%. r. T.
The agreement was signed yester-
day, after a long session in the direc-
tors rooms of the Erie railroad head
quarters, at so Church street, New
York w. H. Hustled signed the
agreement for the union and A. j.
! Stone, genegal manager Of the Erie,
and j. C. Stuart, first vice-president
of the railroad, represented the COM
pany.
Between eighty and 100 strikebreak-
ers who had been doing duty at the
various interlocking towers were re-
called today by the Erie officials, rep
resentatives Of the union claim, and
no further trouble is ANTICIPATED
Most of these alleged strikebreakers
were on duty in this vicinity Several
were stationed at the Orange junction
of the Greenwood Lake division and
others were located at the big Hack
ensack towers on the main line and
on the Newark branch. There were
also about dozen of the men sta
toned at the Rutherford junction Of
the main line.
Threatened Strike Since April.
The operators have been threaten
ing to strike since the first of April
when, it is alleged, that the railroad
refused to renew the standing agree
{. ment which had existed between the
union and the railroad for the past
ten years.
The agreement provide for just the
conditions the operators have been
fighting for. 1t is understood that tho
railroad officials thought they could
prevent recognizing the union by
sending out bulletin in which they
claimed that they were prepared for
telegraphers' strike and had 300 men
In reserve to take the positions of the
strikers.
Following this announcement, H. B.
Perham, president of the national
body of the o. r. t.; J. A. Newman,
first president, and w. H. Hus-
ted, all of st Louis, came to New
York to confer with the Erie officials
and the above agreement was reached
yesterday. 80
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-20
CO-ED'S SUSPENSION is
CAUSED BY MOVIE FILM

CALIFORNIA, Pa, June 20.-A
moving picture which showed them
sitting on a rustic bench in a messy
glen of Hazel Park was the cause of
Miss Kathryn Boyd, coed, and B.
H. Crago, a student being indefi-
nitely suspended on the eve of their
graduation at the State Normal
School here.
While they were seated in Hazel
Park telling secrets, movies pho
tographer taking views in the glen
snapped them and when the film
was exhibited in a local theatre the
couple were recognized by fellow stu
dents and the suspension quickly fol-
lowed
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-20
a YEARS WITHOUT WATER

HEMET. Cal. June 2O.-Charles R.
Reickhoff, Of this place, has not
touched water for four years. Neither
has he taken liquor or any liquid
save that secured by absorbing the
Juice of fruits. Some years ago Mr..
Reickhoff. who Is the son of mill
lionaire living at Orange City, Ia.
determined to try a health cure of
his own invention. He has lived in
the open air every possible moment.
drank nothing and ate nothing but
nuts and fresh fruit. He says he is
in perfect health.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-20
REOUISITIONS SIGNED
FOR WOMAN AND NEGRO
IFrom a Stan Correspondents


TRENTON, N. J., June 20.-Acting
Governor Fielder yesterday afternoon
signed two acquisitions. One was for
DR.. William Gray. a negro, held as a
fugitive from Justice in Atlantic
County, where he was arrested some
time ago on complaint of Ella
Smothers, of West Chester, Pa, who
alleges he secured from her about
$40 and some masonic clothes and
emblems under false pretenses.
The other requisition was for Edith
Nelson, now in Brooklyn and wanted
in Union County on a complaint of
committing a serious offense with the
Rev. Willis S. McRorie, of Plainf1eld
who is also similarly charged and
who will be tried in the Union County
Court on Monday next. The Governor
granted hearings in each case.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-20
MRS. WILSON IMPROVES,
BUT SHE MUST REST

WASHINGTON, d. c., June 90
DR.. Carl Grayson, personal medical
aide to the President, reported last
night that Mrs. Wilson, who has been
suffering from a slight indisposition,
is much improved and probably will
be out in a few days. :.
Mrs Wilson, never very strong,
plunged into the vortex of Washing
toms social life, at the same time
trying to do something toward alle-
waiting the condition of Washington's
poor "alley population"
DIR. Grayson has prescribed complete
rest until his patient starts for Cor
nish. N. H., the latter part of next
week.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-20
CAMDEN WIDOW REAL ONE,
SAYS GILKYSON'S BROTHER
Ispecial to the Newark star.


CAMDEN, N. j., June 20.-Because
two women claim to be the lawful
widow of Joseph R. Gilkyson, who
died at hospital in the latter city
Wednesday, it is anticipated that the
disposition of his large estate will
be involved.
Gilkyson was brother of former
State Road Commissioner and Assist
ant Adjutant-General Frederick Gil
kyson, of the New Jersey National
Guard.
MRS. Gill1yson, who lives here in
Camden, was my brothers. rightful
wife," said Frederick Gilkyson. "They
were married twenty-eight years ago.
OF late years we knew that he had
relations with woman in Philadel-
phia, but we made no scandal
about it,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-20
LESS SUGAR, PRICE LOW

WASHINGTON. June 2o.-Much
less sugar and at lower prices is
being shipped into the United States
from the Philippines, Hawaii and
Porto Rico this year than last, the
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic
Conference has discovered. Because
of lower price the imports this year
are valued at $49,5S3,0O0, which is
$1S, 667 900 below last year. The av-
erage price for the product from all
three sources discloses a decrease
The amount saved to the consumers
of the United States totals nearly
$40, 900, 00Gs
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-20

We make mention of a few OF
the many that we have recently
unpacked; dainty lingerie
model; waist Is made of embroid-
cred insertion and lace. also with
a deep embroidered hounce; also
a very dainty one-piece plain low
dress, wide crushed ~ n n
girdle of messaline, HI
baby Irish lace trim OeUU
med; at .............
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-11-06

Claude Probasco and Ernest Leck-
ron left for Carlsbad, New Mexico
where they expect to buy land.
Ralph Watts OF Abilene was nm
salina today visiting with friends.
Mr.. Watts will visit with his pare
ents at Council Grove before rer
turning to Abilene.-Salina Jour-
nal.
Pete Thompson who has just
proved up on a claim in northwest
ern Nebraska, is in town visiting.
He took out claim some time
ago. Mr.. Thompson formerly lived
here.
Among those attending the teach
ers' meeting are the following prin-
cipals: C. p. Broadfoot, Talmage;
Gracelee Wolverton, Woodbine;
Prof. Ewald, Elmo; Prof. Lacey
Carlton.
Mrs. o. B. Landes returned Sat
urday night from Kansas City Wnere
she has been visiting. Her little
niece, valeda Korn, who has been
visiting her grandparents at Kansas
City, returned with her.
DIR. Kelley of Stockton has been
| in town for the past few days and
has decided to locate here. His
dental office will be in the Case
building and his family will be
| here in a short time.
Albert Davidson is here visiting
relatives. He Is running bis
farm at Manzanola, Colo, and ship
ped from his place this year $4,000
crates Of cantaloupes. He is sell
ing a part of his alfalfa crop e
Abilene parties Of which he hal
over 600 tons.
r. M. White is home from q W.
weeks trip to Emporia and othe
points. While away he attended tn
Presbyterian state synod at Empor
ia and was chosen vice moderator
presiding over several sessions Q
the synod. This il an honor tina
comes to few laymen and shows "a
high regard in which MIR. White
held by his fellow churchmen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-11-06

has decided to spend the winter at
the soldiers home and will leave
for there after few days visit with
friends in Abilene.-Solomon Tri-
bune.
Hunting licenses have been is
sued to William Weatherford of
Dillon, Albert Anderes of Elmo,
Howard Moman of Abilene, Roy
Young of Abilene, G. r. Pleiser Of
Abilene, John o. Lorson Of Hope,
lW. r. Mullin .Jr. of Abilene, Harvey
Ruty of Dillon, B. F. Mize of abb
lene, w. P. Geist of Chapman, C.
F. Bath Of Abilene, M. D. Poister
of Enterprise. Noah Carsten Of En-
terprise, Irwin Baumgarth of abb
lene, Frank Knauss of Dillon. Irwin
Baumgsrth is the youngest Of the
list. He is IA years old.
Mrs. Joseph shirk writes from
Pasadena, Calf: We enjoy reading
the Reflector as much as ever and
Hook forward to its coming each
week. We are in good health and
1ehioying ideal autumn weather. I
lam expecting my brother. Rev. Jesse
In. Eyster. who has lately returned
from Africa, to spend the Wintsl
here with me. Misses May and
Nellie Avis and Asaa KraybiII leave
IA few days Tor visit home to
oklahoma.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-11-06
Fine office Rooms.

The newly refitted office rooms
upstairs in, the Case building ars
nearly completed and will be m9d-
ern in every way. There will pc
seven suites, each airy and well
lighted, fitted with every conyen-
fence. They are finished in oak
with oak flooring, and the walls
nicely tinted Several skylight'
give ample light and all are steam
heated. Several suites are airead!
rented and the rest will be in de
mand because of their beauty, con
venience and up to date appearance
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-11-06
SCHOOL rs OVER FOR THE
WEEK; TEACHERS LEAVE

Much Joy for school kids tOmor-
row. A special train carrying sew
Ieral hundred teachers to Topeka will
arrive in Abilene tomorrow morning
at 1850 O'Clock. More than 100
from Abilene and vicinity are ex'
pected 10 Join the special train here
solomon is the only town IN the
county tAat yin hold school Thurs
day and Friday Of this week and
does 80 BY the choice Of the teach
ers,