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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-17
TANNING THE KILOVATT

AS the controversy over various Hawaiian
Electric Company contracts grows hotter and
hotter, the point that sticks out for the gen
eral public to see is that it's mighty good thing
there is a public utilities commission coming.
The Star Bulletin has consistently fought and
will continue to fight for a real commission, not
ia joke commission, knowing that the abuses
charged up to the electric company or any other
such corporation can be handled better by this
commission than in any other way; knowing
also that unless the commission is given ample
powers and enough funds to work with, its activ-
tiles will be mostly of the mildly cerebral sort
It's easy to sail into public service corpora
ton and call it names all the way through the
alphabet, but calling names doesn't regulate
rates nor service. And what the people want,
we take it, is an agency that can listen to charges
of abuse and then go out and make the corpora
ton either explain a misunderstanding or cor
rect the abuse. If the Kilowatt is rampageous,
tame him!
There ought not to be two electric companies
here, or two streetcar companies, or two tele-
phone companies or two gas companies. They
would need two sets of poles, interfering with
the streets, or two sets of conduits, interfering
under the streets, and in a good many cases there
would be two sets of charges to pay. Thinking
men have abandoned the theory that competition
in public service utilities is necessary. What
cities are after now is regulated service by one
utility of kind.
What Honolulu is after just now is an assur-
ance from the Hawaiian Electric Company, not
only that it will submit to just general regula-
tions by a competent, impartial commission, but
that it will submit to just rate regulation by the
commission. And that's a fair question to put
to any public utility corporation, isn't it?
Retaliatory measures looking to wasteful COM
petition are short-sighted. Fighting is fan, but
it costs heap of money sooner or later.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-17

Mr.. Johnson, explaining why he
seconded the motion. said he favored
one company, allowing it profit of,
say, per cent If the members had
heard the arguments of Mr.. McCand-
less they would have been impressed.
Bring the present company under
the public utilities commission" was
Mr. Johnson's conclusion.
How would you bring it under the
commission?" queried Mr. Effinger.
with the consent of the company"
was the answer, at which there was
an outburst of mirth.
Reason for Endorsing
Mr. Church again contended that
the refusal of the old corporation to
come under the commission was
reason for endorsing the pending
franchise.
II. Nj. Hepburn, manager of the Ha-
waiian Electric Company, explained
that the failure of the company to
fulfill its Christmas contract was due
entirely to an accident His policy
had always been to give satisfac
tory service. As the company had in
stalled new machinery. had cut down
rates and ordered new generator,
with the intention of giving improved
service and still better rates, he.
argued that it would not be good
policy to encourage another electric
company. Power rates had been cut
twice and light rates once since he
had come here Rates were based on
scientific principles, and the COM
pany's rates were made after an in
vestigation by Mr.. Gartley in the
east.
Mr.. McInerny wanted a direct ans
wer from Manager H. M. Hepburn as
to whether the company was willing
to come under the commission. Be
ing answered that the company did
not wish to have its franchise changed
with regard to the making of rates,
Mr. McInerny said that for the COM
pany to come under the commission
without reference to rates would be
1 farclcal.
Mr.. Church made a statement to
the effect that the company, after
having from Saturday to Monday to
reply to the association refused TO
comply with any proposal for an
amendment of its charter
Mr.. Johnson quoted Mr.. McCandless
sas saying that the company did not
so much object to coming under the
commission, but II the charter was
taken into the Legislature there was
no saying what might happen to it.
The motion being put was lost by
q vote of four to six, those voting for
it being Hepburn. Towse, G. G. Guild
and Johnson.
Mr.. Towse began pointing out OBJ
jections to provisions of the bill, but
II was decided to leave details to be
handled by the directors.
F. w Macfarlane proposed that the
company should have full considera-
ton. as they must not make fish of
one and fowl of another
Certainly" was choruscd.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-17
LETTERS ON TIMELY TOPICS

road generally. and 1T is just possible
that such complaint will go right
along TO the end OF time, for where is
the relief Chauffeurs are not the
only law-breakers in the city.
The legislators go right on and make
lot of new laws every two years that
are as so much ehaff They make a
law, and make penalty to punish the
breaker of that law. But they should
go farther and create punishment
for those who do not enforce the laws
by arresting ALL who break the laws
mot one here and there
But, ION with the dance, joy-riding
is unconfined." can stand it if the
rest can.
= DODGER
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-17

No one can call Wilson's first month in office
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-17
PERSONALITIES.

F. w. THRUM has been appointed
territorial engineer for work being
done upon the Kuhio wharf at Hilo.
REAR ADMIRAL c. b. T. MOORE
will be the guest of honor at a meet
ing of the Mems League of Central
Union Church, Tuesday evening, April
% He will give an address on ''Ex-
periences in Samoa" The. Kameha-
meha Boys Glee Club will sing. You
are invited to be present and to bring
friend
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-17

1.-THE Star-Bnlfetin invites free and
frank discussion in this column on all
legitimate subjects of current interest
Communications are constantly receiv-
ed to which no signature is attached.
This paper will treat as confidential
signatures to letters II the writers so
desire, but cannot give space to
anonymous communications
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-17

The industrial workers of Vladivos-
tok have again protested to the Rus
sian government against the entry Of
yellow labor into Siberia, following
the request Of the vladiyostok cham
Der to disregard their former appeal.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-17
OTHER LAW-BREAKERs, TOO

Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin,
Sir:-There seems TO be whole lot
being said lately about the general dis
regard of the chauffeur for the rights
of pedestrians and the rights Of the
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-17

When the hearts OF men and ,eomea are filled
acith hearenig lore, a poueer rhich makes for
righteousness constantly emdndtcs from them.
Those tcho pray ,cith their Tires offer the most
cffectire prayer, erea though they do not uttc,
a icord. -Chauncey Giles.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-17

One of the most interesting educational an
nouncements of the year is that a chair of Jap
anese is to be endowed at Harvard University.
The Harvard Club of Toxic has just completed a
fund to endow the new chair
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-17

A large part of the community seems to be in
favor of turning more light on the electric light
company. .-s
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-17

Chief Moore's dismissal would lead one to
believe that even weather prophet is not with
outshonor save in his own country.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-12-18
Local and Personal
happenings Of Interest

ga dollar saved is a dollar earn.
ed" A good way to earn u few
dollars is to.save few at our ex-
pense. Chadwick Dry Goods Co.
advertisement If
The shortest days of the year
are at hand.
In addition to. the new goods
mentioned in our display adver-
tisement, we have just received
further lines of new goOds-our
stock is being completely replenish-
ed: Call and inspect it. MORLEY
DRY GooDs Co. advertisement
1t.
The Solana Military Band is
preparing to give an entertain
ment in the school auditorium
Monday night.
The Cotton Carnival now go
ing ON at the Chadwick Dry Goods
Co. is rather unique method of
advertising and their statements
seem to I've fully backed mp by
their unusually low prices. adver-
tistment II
Miss Ruth Garner of Wilson,
N. c., is spending a season in Pun
ia Gorda with the family Of her
uncle, G. E. Midget.
$1,000 reward will he given to
anyone giving information lead
ing to the return of ''Spot"a tan
and white bird dog, slightly
anne H. g. Goldstein. 51tf
Editor Andrew Carter Of the
Arcadia Enterprise, came down
Saturday and joined j. E. Bow
dom and s. E. Giddens of Char
lotte Harbor. on a trip down the
bay.
Ladies' watches, watch and lock-
ct chains, lockets, brooches, beaa-
~ pins, bracelets, etc., all in solid
gold; large assortment ut Harris.
If advertisement.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-12-18

Samville is no more. On petit
ton of the citizens, the post Office
department has changed the name
of the town to Woodrow, given
in honor of our president.
A supply Of fresh candies Just
in; all kinds of fruits in season
and a line of fancy groce-
ries. RIM. King in Jack Build
ing. adv. IT.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. G. Killam and
the latter's sister, Miss Ole Boys,
of Shelbyville, ILL.,, are enjoying
their fourth winters sojourn in
Punta Gorda, being domiciled in
their cottage on Retta Esplanade.
See those elegant new style
suits at r. c. Blount & co. If
advertisement
E. L. Curry, who has recently
removed from Plant City to Ar
cadia to engage in the cigar
manufacturing business, visited
his family at Harbor View Sun
day.
Expert altering, cleaning and
pressing. Satisfaction guaranteed.
"A. H. Horn, MoClelland bldg.
advertisement 1871.
An error occurred in the Solana
Siftings of a few weeks ago. Mr..
Ben Perkins was mentioned
where it should have been Mrs.
B. E. Perkins. Mrs. Perkins and
several friends made short trip
to Boca Grande.
High grade candies,a fine assert
ment at A. p. Hatch's corner
grocery. If. advertisement
w. A. Wallwork, an eastern
man, has bought out the City
Pressing Club, phone 81, and will
continue the business at the same
old stand, doing first class work.
He is one of us now and has an
advertisement in this paper.
Glassware, china and notions;
nice line to select from; fair prices.
Mrs. S. I. Huffman, Gilchrist
Bldg. advertisement
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-12-18
Only one week to Christmas.

Only one week TO CnrlStmaS.
Latest styles in fall and win,
ner clothing at r. G. Blount 4
Co. advertisement.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Ar
thur, Sunday morning, the 14th
inst, a son.
Golf is in the lead. If yon wan
to buy goods, see Golf. -5ltf nd
vertisement.
A good rain fell Tuesday morn
ing. 1t was very much needed
and hence did an immense amount
of good.
Your baby's carriage retired,
price reasOnable-Punta Gorda
Hardware. If. advertisement.
Miss IsabelleOliver arrived Sat
urday night from Tennile, Ca,
where she teaches music in col
lege, and will spend the holidays
with home folk in this city.
A full line of staple and fancy
groceries. fresh and reliable, at
A p. Hatcl's. If advertise
ment
You can't judge the amount OF
game man kills by the amount
Of time he spends hunting.
Big stock of the latest style
and best wearing winter shoes at
H. G. Blount & Co. If adver-
tisement.
Regular meeting of the local
chapter Order of the Eastern Star
tomorrow night. Election of Of
fcers and other important mat
tiers to come up, and full attend
ance of members is desired.
An attractive line of ladies'
dress goods with trimmings to
match just in-see display in our
window Mobley Dry Goods Go. 4
1t advertisement.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-12-18
}. F. Kennedy, deputy organic

G. F. Kennedy, deputy organic
err of the Woodmen Of the World,
with headquarters at Lakeland,
is spending a week in the city in
the interest of the local camp,
and during the time that he is
here special rate of$5.00 will ap-
ply for those who may wish to
get into the order.
Complete line of Yale e Towne
pad locks. --Punia Gor,le Hard
ware. If. advertisement.
Rt.Rev. VIM. Crane Gray, B,sh-
op of southern Florida, will make
his farewell visit to Punta Gorda
on Sunday, the 21st, when he will
hold services in the Church Of the
Good Shepherd and administer
the rite of Confirmation The
services will be in the evening
at 7 80 o'clock.
If yon hive govt, rheumatism,
or dyspepsia, take hot shower
bath aud feel better. Alwaysready
at The Inn. IT. advertisement.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-12-18
IN COURT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE
STATE OF FLORIDA
1NRE EST ATE OF

Z
J.L. MORGAN, Minor De Soto County.
Notice is hereby given to all whom it may
concern, that on the goth day OF April. A. ID.
Ioi4, I shall apply to the honorable W.D. Bell
Judge of said court, as Judge OF Probate for my
final discharge as guardian of the person and
estate of j. l.. Morgan, minor heir of ]. M.
Morgan deceased: and that at the same time
will present my final accounts guardian of
said estate and ask for their approval
MARTHA s. MORGAN,
Guardian.
Dated Oct. a7th, A. d. 1913.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
15c Galateas 1Oc

Effective striped patterns,
plaids and solid colors, in Gal
atea cloth, 81 inches wide, ex-
ira heavy quality, desirable
for boys suits. A splendid
.15 Galatea, priced IN
here at, per yard ... ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
19c Piques 12Ac

A good quality White Pique,
in different widths Of cord;
suitable for woinen''s skirts
and children's dresses. A 10
value, on sale Mon 101
day at, yard I. ..... sAA 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
Crinkled Crepes l0c

It's a is Crinkled Crepe, full
SO inches wide. Comes in light
blue, navy, lavender, pink,
red and white. Used in max
ing lounge robes, long and
short kimonos, etc. .15 IN
Crepe for, yard $500. sAV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
7c Calicoes 4Ac

Mill remnants Of the best
quality American Brand Cal
leo, patterns are all new and
pretty; gray, indigo blue and
light 81 hirting designs.
Lengths are from 3 to 10
yards. .O7 Calico offered
Monday and Tues 0I1
day for n. eV1 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09

49c Sheets 38c
Clover Brand Bed Sheets,
size 72x9O inches. Made of
good weight sheeting, with
patent scanned centers. An
excellent Sheet value at .49.
Offered here %
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
All0ver House Aprons

AllOver House Aprons
An Allover Apron protects
you entirely. Made of pretty
percales and checked ging-
hams; piped with either red
or blue around collar, sleeves
and pocket. An easy apron
to put on and take off, laun-
ders nicely. Just received 100
of these Aprons. On sale
Monday and Tuesday. 70
priced .............. eOO
Ssth FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09

$1.00 Silk Serge 89c
A superior spring weight silk serge
that usually sells for 100 yard. We
have it in a beautiful shade OF navy
and all street colors. Desirable for
tailor suits and mannish on
waists .........t.t.... sOV
(ond Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
Z25z{17z2zi1y E72 72z{z{s

Women's Ribbed Undervests,
medium winter weight, all
sizes. Always convenient to
have plenty on hand. Pants
to match. Generally priced at
.25.. Either Vest or Pants,
per TX
garment ............
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09

15c Silk Ribbon 10c
All silk Taffeta Ribbon, a IL
inches wide; in black, pink,
blue, red and white; very
pretty for hair bows and for
fancy work. A bargain in
Silk Ribbons. Regular .15
Ribbon, here IN
priced, yard ....... e1V
Evening times-Republican., 1913-10-18
11MEsREpuB1cAN MARsHAILTpwN IOWA: OCTOBER 49, 1918

uled speed OF lS.5 miles per hour. There
are seevn regular stations and six nat
stops along the route. the average dis
tance between stations being 80 miles.
The car 10 Of the combination pas
senger, smoking and baggage compart-
ment type designed by the General
Electric Company. 1t measures II
feet 3 inches long over bumpers; 10
feet inches wide. weighs approx
inatety So tons and has total seating
capacity for elghty-six people. The
cab in front containing the power plant
apparatus rs II feet ii inches long:
next Is the baggage room, IL feet long;
then the smoking section. IL feet 5
inches long; and the passenger COM
Evening times-Republican., 1913-10-18

partmsnt. "a fest IL inches long. A
center vsstibuls with side entrances
runs crosswiss between tho passenger
and smoking compartments. There 70
also . rear platform entrance LEADING
into tho passenger compartment. The
smoking section provides for twenty
five, and the passenger compartment
for sixty-one Of the total seating ca
pacity. The Interior trim Is of ma
hosany. highly finished. and tho ceilins
Is sheathed with composite board. The
windows are fitted with plate glass:
the seats, made long enough to ac-
commodate three persons. are covered
with fr!ezette plush In the passenger
compartment and with genuine Span
Evening times-Republican., 1913-10-18
REAL EaTATE AUCTION.

On promises. No. 4O4 South Third
street. Marshalltown. Iowa. Thursday.
Oct %. 1918. 2:30 p. m. fns
nine-room house. four rooms up
stairs. Ave down. three Eood
rooms I'm basement city water.
sewer, gas light, gas for cooking. This
house Is all well finished IN hard pine.
Owners have lived In 1t ever since II
was built and II u In excellent cond!-
ton. Large lot, s0x1S0. Rood large
barn, cement walks all around house.
running to barn; handy TO Click school
and churches and depots. and 10 within
n fow feet OF new proposed street car
line which makes 1t q very convenient
home. we'll located in a good part OF tho
city where the most Of the residents
own their own property. You can sec
this property any day. Look It over
and be ready to bid on II, az 1t must
sell: $1,000 down. balance long time at
per cent Don't overlook this one. its
dandy. Mrs. Hansen. owner. Colonel
Kendall. auctionecf.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-10-18
"V
Who Became Governor Of New York
Yesterday When this Impeaeh-
msnt Court Ousted Cover.
nor Sulxsr.
Society You Read About.
[Harper's Weekly.]

lHarpers Weekly.]
A life 'in society" is evidently a
thing quite apart from life anywhere
else. For example one is constantly
reading something like this, Million
aires daughter gives up society to be-
come teacher" 1t is nard TO under
stand. One might suppose that even
a teacher would like to keep some Of
her old friends, could find an OCCASION
al evening to dine out. or to visit the
opera or a play: that one, in short.
could be I'm society," and still exercise
some slight personal choice as to which
of its varied pleasures one would ac-
cept, instead Of behaving like a python.
But this Is evidently not possible. A
recent article ended with an absolutely
heart breaking description Of such a
society girl putting away forever the
frocks she had worn 'in society and
would never wear again in Brooklyn or
Saltna, or wherever 1t was she was
going to live. You can not, in short,
be in newspaper society and be like
any human creature that ever was by
sea or land.
What In Heavens name. to speak
quite seriously, Is the use Of writing
such arrant nonsence? The point is
not. in the least. that the people writ
ten about either as IN or as out Of
society are misrepresented: that would
really be OF no very great Importance.
What Is misrepresented Is our national
good sense and our American good
taste. Is 1t or Is 1t not true that the
only fact which interests us in our fell
low citizens is that they are 'in soci-
ety?" We are, Of course, according to
the papers. violently interested In them
when they are rich. but this in the
journalistic cosmos is the same thing
as being fashionable. The morning
papers tells us that at a ball on board
an incoming transatlantic liner the
fortunes of chose present" mounted
to billion dollars. This may well be,
but what Of it? Is it true that we are
so vulgar that this fact Is what chiefly
catches our attention about any set OF
ladies and gentlmen dancing? That a
ball Of such elegant size can exist upon
q steamship is piquant: it is q bit Of
news which. without stirring anyone
to the depths, may be presumed to
please ALL But just the sum total Of
their fortunes!
Society does, exist, there is no In
tention hero Of questioning that fact.
But does 1t not exist side by side with,
supplementary to. other activities? Is
1t not conceivable that the thrice
happy people in it do not consider it
the whole end and aim of life? And If
80. is it not unwise to teach the great
mass OF newspaper readers that some
where. in the golden midst Of millions,
there goes on this radiant sacrosanct
existence. which tho led apparently
by utter fools, Is still the one thing
which can give publicity and excite
interest? II we are not all snobs. is it
worth while to try SO hard to make us
so?
Evening times-Republican., 1913-10-18
New style of R.i1roadins in Favor.

The Midland Valley Railroad Com
pany has recently placed a gas-electric
motor car in operation for supple
mentary service on the main line sec
ton Of the road between Wichita and
Arkansas City, Kan. The complete
eystem Of this railway extends from
Wichita, Kan. and runs down thru
Muskogee, Okla. to Hoye, Ark, and
includes branches from jerks to Sa-
pulpa, Okla, Nancy Junction to Fort
Smith, Ark. and Excelsior to Fidelity.
Ark. The total mileage Is 365 miles;
and it Is equipped with 3s locomotives
and 2.504 passenger, freight and mis-
cellaneous cars.
Very moderate service is required OF
the new gas-electric motor car. 1t
makes one trip day over the northern
division Of the road. traversing 102
miles, the running time ono way being
2 hours and IS minutes and the scheG-
Evening times-Republican., 1913-10-18

II takes the mae VIA inspscte ~
fence Ave days 20 ride asounA a
horseback To properly caso -
farm 1900 are employed. who Noll
their families make . popuiatioa lasu
than the average Alabama city. 1NQl
hundred and thirty piows are alw0nD
In u0e.
All tho farm II not under oult1vaAeo
Just now only 5000 acres are plaaoo
In an ordinary season this as0a yto144
$500 bales OF cotton. $4,000 buoAolo "a
corn. l2.oo0 bushels OF oat4 ~ toAo e.
hay. 200 tons Of alfalfa ana lAeoo Onls|
Ions OF syrup. Beaides al tt1o tooeI
nearly a. many hoGA