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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-12-15
IBy Latest MaiIf

NEW YORK. Detectives from the
central Office and agents OF the state
department OF labor are Investigating
the theft CT money and an alleged
valuable painting from Hans Rauter,
an immigrant who arrived here on the
steamship Inperator October % and
went to the Leo Haus. q German Inn
migrants home st s State street.
Hantefs had among his effects $S5
III American money and 500 IN Aus
trian coin and q painting which he
said was the work Of Franz Defregger,
celebrated German genre painter
and member Of the Munich Academy
The canvas. Rauter said. had been pre-
scented TO him BY the artist with q
signed statement attesting its genuine
ness.
After Rauters had established him.
self sc the Leo Haus be went TO the
office g0f the Deutchee Journal. 18S
William street, where he attempted to
advertise the canvas for sale. The
matter was turned over to Ernest r.
Wolf, manager Of classified adNertis-
Ing. who refused TO accept the adver.
tis6ment for fear the painting might
be spurious. Rautef later advertised
"a another German newspaper.
Hpprsised Palittin0 Il $4,000.
IL the picture proved to be penu-
ine &C would be worth fully $40, 0l0.s'
said Mr.. Wolf. s. did not believe Ger.
man art patrons would let the canvas
90 out of the country. and couldn't
see how Rauter could have such q
work Of art. therefore declined TO
publish the advertisement. FL think,
however that Rauter Was convinced
the canvas was genuine.
e. Green. solicitor for the Deut-
sches Journal. took an interest IN the
painting, called on Rauter and offer
ed to take The canvas and see what
he could get for II. He planned to
show it to an authority and determine
whether or not It was the work Of
Defregger. II so, he knew he could
make substantial commission on 1t
Rauter refused to let the painting Sc
!, out Of his hands, and Green stopped
negotiations.
Later prosperous looking man call
ed at the Leo Haus and asked Man
ager Friedrich II he had q German fol
Job as q porter. He presented 9
card on which was engraved the name
Sanders, and q superscription indicat
ing that Sanders was connected witt
the Hotel Nassau at Long Beach
Friedrich does not remember Sander!
first name,
.sanderss vsnishes. So DO Grips.
-
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j stomach. liver and bowss 8 nice.

lACt 2ttt~--et1est - - 49, s..5-~s
"
A child simply win not stop playing
to empty the bowels, and the result
Is, they become tightly ciogged with
waste, liver gets sluggish stomach
sours, then your LITTLE one heconaesl
cross, half-sicl. feyerish. don't eat.
steep or act naturally breath 4 bad,
system fulf Of colh has sore throat,
stomach-acle Or liarfhoea. listen.
mother! See II tongue Il coated. then
give teaspoonful Of California Syr-
up 81 Figs. and In few hours al
the constipated waste, sour bile ana
undigested food passes out Of the sys--
tenn, and you have well, playful child
again.
Millions Of mothers give California
Syrup Of Figs because It Is perfectly
harmless; children love It, and It nev.
er fails to act on the stomach. liver
and bowels
Ask your druggist for 50-cent bot
tie Of eCalifornia Syrup Of Figs,
which has full directions for babies,
children Of ali ages. and for grown-ups,
plainly printed on the bottle. Beware
Of cOnnterfeits sold here. Get the
genuine, made by California Fig syr-
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$4,000 PAINTING BUNCOED
AWAY BY OLD.TIhE TRICK
Prosperous Looking Man Hire German Who Advertised the
Canvas for Sale Checks Grip Containing Picture. They
sssGo to Lunch Grip and Employer Vanish

The manager introduced -tauter and
left. When he returned. Is minutes
later, Rauter told him he had got the;
position and would leave ct s o'clock
for the Hotel Nassau. Rauter packed
his painting and other possessions. in
Guiding all his money except some
small change IN two grips, and at the
appointed time Sanders called for him.
They went TO the Pennsylvania sta
ton, where Sanders checked the grips
and put the checks ii hts pocket He
then suggested that there was ample
time for lunch 81. 81
The two went: 70 q nearby cafe and
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-12-15

] THAT HONOLULU COOK
BOOK 1T IS the finest Christ
mas present OF the season for
yopr best friend you want
something especially attractive
and useful Price Fifty cents.
Ask for It 1T any book store.
Ample supply at The Honolulu
Star Bulletin offices, Alakea
and Merchant streets
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+ chill IS CROSS,
FEvERISH AND SICK
Look Mother! II tongue Is c0ated
cleanse little bowels with Call
fornia Syrup Of Figs.

Children love this fruit laxative,
and nothing else cieanses the ten
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
LOOSE BULLDOG
|SBELIEVED MAD
Reward Offered For Animal
Dead or Alive-Is Black
and White

Mrs. w. c. Rochelle gave warning
last night that bulldog belonging to
her husband was running loose some-
where in the city and was believed to
be mad Mr. Rochelle of 2230 Fifth ave-
nue. was bit by the bulldog last Fri
day night in the arm and is now in a
serious condition. He will be removed
TO Montgomery this morning for exam
ination there at the Pasteur institute.
According to Mrs. Rochelle, her hus-
band was playing with the dog when
II suddenly snapped him in the fore
arm and then ran away. Since that time
the dog has not been seen In the neigh
borhood and the Rochelles would very
much like to have the dog caught, dead
or alive, as it is feared that he is mad.
\ S5 reward is offered for capturing
or killing the brute.
The description of the dog is as fol-
lows: A heavy bull dog weighing about
IS pounds and black and white in color.
Ee has Il white breast and the end of
his tail is white He has a collar and
body harness and answers to the name
of Dan,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
BESSEMER TO HAVE
STATE CONVENTION
Christian Church Meeting
Begins TOmOrrOw-Lasts
Through Thursday

Bessemer, November 16.-(Special. )--The
Alabama state convention OF the Chris
tian church will convene in Bessemer
November 1S to 20, at which time the
following programme Will be given: Tues
day morning, $3.50 o'clock, devotion, the
Rev. F. B. Powell, pastor of the Besse-
mer church; 10 O'Clock. the New Testa-
ment Church Officlary. J. A. Branch,
Camp Hill; 10:20 o'clock. discussion; II
oclock, foreign mission; II 80 o'clock, Be
nevolence. John IL. Wood. Atlanta; Il
o'clock, appointing of committees. Ad-
journment
Tuesday afternoon, , o'clock, c. W. b.
M. programme, Mrs. o. Z. Spiegel pre-
siding Tuesday evening: 7.30 O'clock de-
yotion, ]. r. Smith: 7:45 Help These
Women" Belt White; $50, address, Min
isterial Belief w. r. Warren, Indian
apolls, Ind. Adjournment.
Wednesday morning. $3.50, devotion. d.
M. Joiner. Roanoke, Va; 9:4b. president 5
address the Rev ID. Z. Taylor Selma /;
Weaker Churches. L. r. Sanford of Tus-
caloosa; 2:55, The Budget Plan and Du-
pleX Envelope, o. p. Spiegel of Montgom-
cry; 3;15, reports of committees and busi-
ness.
Wednesday evening, prayer and praise
The Practice of Christian Unity, Fl. r.
Atkins, Birmingham; S15, Money and the
Kingdom, j. r. McWane, Birmingham.
Adjournment.
Thursday morning. $50. Bible School
Day, j. Randall Farvls, presiding. Thurs
day afternoon. 200. devotion. Mr.. Kerfott. .
2.30, the Bible and Good Citizenship.
w. r. Wells. Jasper: 800. Closer organi-
zation, c. b. Holder. Roanoke. Announce
ments AdiOurnment
Thursday evening. 1880. devotion, e. J..
Pinegar. East Tallassee; reports from
auxiliaries; report from future work COM
mittee; report from nominating COM
mittee; 3:15. song; address, Mrs Bertha
Loken, missionary from Ihaust, Ind. Ad-
journment.
Some time after 3:30 o'clock this morn
ing the window of the saloon of E. A.
yeitch on the corner of Fourth avenue
and Nineteenth street was broken and
$40 in money was taken from the cash
register
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
D|SPENSARY TEAMS
TO RESUME WORK
I fter Rest Over Sunday the
Workers Have New Zeal
This Morning

1t is believed that tremendous im-
petus was given to the $4,000 CAM
paign for the University Free dispen-
sary yesterday through the good cf-
fees of the pastors and church work
ers of the city. Several pastors preached
special sermons upon the subject of the
dispensary for the poor and practi-
cally all of them mentioned the cam
paign with a short plea for its sup
port.
The negroes of the city We're organ
lied yesterday and it is expected that
during this week they will give some
very material aid in the financial cam
paign. The dispensary will benefit the
negro race as much as the white. That
they have realized this fact is shown
by their proffered financial aid.
With well over $4,000 of the money
already raised, the leaders of the cam
paign expect some large reports from
the men and women teams at the lunch
cons this week, which Will be held
every day as usual at campaign head
quarters at the Hotel Hillman. The
campaign leaders and the team work.
ers are we'll pleased with their first
four days efforts. They state that the
people of Birmingham have already
shown their belief in the dispensary
movement and they have every hope of
attaining their s125,000 goal when the
campaign ends. 1t Is estimated th<t
practically 10000 subscriptions have al
ready been made to the dispensary.
which is claimed to be an unusual fea-
ture in that it gives striking proof of
the universal appeal of the dispensary
cause to the public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17

A saying that is frequently quoted
is, ut is better to give than to re-
ceive" Like many other sayings, it has
two sides, and the fellow who has re-
ceived a punch under the right ear that
caused him to take the count may
entertain an entirely opposite opinion.
Giving, like kissing. goes by favor,
and many a fellow has got In bad by
sending his enamorata a box of lilac
tinted writing paper when she was eN-
pecting, and probably with reason, a
gold headed umbrella or a solid silver
vanity box. The chances are that in
stead of bringing pleasure to the re-
cipent the gift has the effect of arous-
ing her Ire and that while she will not
openly express her sentiments she will
put the giver down in her book of
memory as a "eheap guy and sooner
or later will hand him the Il lar
glaze"
The other day young couple We're
standing in front of made while
you-wait" candy store They were of
the species whose ancestry can be
traced back to "Afic's Sunny Strands"
Ihe boy mad all the earmarks OF nrst
lieutenant in a bell boy brigade; the
damsel of a first aid to the infant in
dustry corps. She east 9. longing and
lingering eye on aniline colored con-
fections that were lavishly displayed
to the public gaze, but her saffron col
ored escort looked everywhere else.
She evidently believed i'm the bibicai
injunction, ask and ye shall receive
for she coyly remarked ON her fond
ness and of the attractiveness of the
saccharine display in front of the store,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
Y. M. c.. A. BOWLING
MATCH TONIGHT

The second match in the Y. NJ. C. A
bowling tournament will be rolled to.
night The following teams will bowl
Team No. 3, Church, captain Spangler
Whitson, Webb. Bruner. Team No 4
Thompson. captain; Stapleton, Wall
Brooks, Vann.
The bowling league was organized last
week at the Young Mems Christian as.
sociation. There are six teams. four rep.
resenting the Central Y NJ. c. A., and
two representing the Birmingham Rail.
way, Light and Power company Y. M. C
A. The tournament will continue through
the winter. The first match was pulled
off last Friday night. when Mr. Paulett's
team of the Central Y. NJ. c. A. de.
feated Mr.. Carlson's team of the street
railway Y. M. G. A. by 2e9 points In
three games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
A CANDY STORE EPISODE
Nv CHARLES IL. MANDY

to all of which the boy positively re-
fused to take any note, and suggested
that they speed on their way home.
She brought matters to a climax by
asking him point blank to buy her a
dimes worth of the CONNECTIONS afore
said. The tinted visaged Don Juan not
only failed to respond to her request
but attempted to dissuade her from fur
ther insistence by means of arts, wiles
and nattery."
Honey yo' doesn't need no candy:
yo' is sweet ernuff with out hit"
"Nevah min er bout dat, All wants
sum candy"
Dat candy amt no count no how.
er hole box"
Does All understan' yo ter mean dat
yo' amt gwine ter buy me hit now.
when All aXed yo' like er LADY,"
"In course All is, but All isn't got
nuthin' lessen er $40 bill"
"whar's dat SO bill yo' is talkin'
erbout?"
"wry, er-hits disaway All doesn't
git dat 10 spot until termorrer when
All gets ma pay"
GIFTS yo' pay? Amt yo' gotta dime?"
Mary er nickle, but when Ah gifts
ma money All will give yo--"
"Yo will give me nuthin'. Yo' is er no
count. cheap niger. Yo will give me
sumin' termorrer. huh, Niger, yo' is
so cheap dat yo' wouldn't give de Lord
er prayer"
Casting on him a look of scorn ana
throwing her head in the air she
walked away and left him standing on
the street corner with his hands in his
pockets, the picture of utter detection.
AS he ambled off in a different direc-
ton, he muttered something that
sounded suspiciously like "IIit shore IS
hi to be pore"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
PUBLISHERS HERE
FOR MEETING TODAY
Will Decide on the Date for Next Con-
vention, Which Will Be
Held in Atlanta

Several members Of the executive
committee of the Southern Newspaper
Publishers association reached Bir-
mingham yesterday for a conference to-
day at which the date for the next
convention in Atlanta will be decided
upon.
Those already here include Albert f.
Sanford. Knoxville Journal and Trib-
une, president; Curtis B. Johnson.Knox-
Vile Sentinel; Walter c. Johnson, Chat
tanooga News; w. H. Halstead, Atlanta
Constitutions; F. w. X. Hinman, Jack
sonville Times Union. vice president
md Edgar M. Foster, Nashville Ban
ner.
George W. Brunson of the Greenville
News. and James M. Thomson of the
New Orleans Item are expected this
morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
REDUCING ALBUMEN
BRlGHT'S DISEASE

To prove that Fulton's Renal Com
pound reduces the escape of albumen
in many cases of Brights disease we
will mail on request formula for guam
titatiye test that will show the per-
centage of albumen from day to day
AS the albumen reduces patients COM
monty improve, recoveries having been
reported in thousands of cases.
Patients with Bright's disease are
largely on Digitalis, Nitro Glycerine,
Basham's Mixture. etc, admitted to be
hopeless in chronic cases. Under Full
tons Renal Compound patients often
begin to feel better before the albumen
shows much decline, thus patients
often know the case is responding be-
fore the tests show IL. Important
Keep the liver active.
II you have Bright's disease do you
not owe IL to yourself and family to
try Fultons Renal Compound before
giving up? 1t can be had al Norton's
Drug Store.
ASK for pamphlet or write John J.
Fulton Co. San Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
JESSE A. COLLINS
DIES IN BIRMINGHAM

Jesse A. Collins, aged "A, one of the
best known citizens of st. Clair coun-
ty, died yesterday in Birmingham at
o'clock. Interment will occur this
afternoon at 3 o'clock at Cropwell.
Mr. Collins was born "A years ago
in Ashville, and with the exception of
his four years of service in the war,
lived in st. Clair county all his life.
His late residence was in Pell City.
He was a member of Company Fl,
Thirtieth Alabama regiment.
The deceased Is survived by two
brothers, d. K. Collins of Ellisville,
Miss, and j. C. Collins of Cropwell
three sisters, Mrs. A. j. Drake of Bir-
mingham, Mrs. M. f. Rowe of Austin,
Tex, and Miss Sallie Collins of E1lis-
ville Miss; and three sons, e. r. Col
Inns of Tuscaloosa, M. X. and j. A..
Collins of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
ON REMAINING OF
STREETS TO BE TOMORROW

Tomorrow, at an hour yet to be fixed,
the city commission will hold special
session to hear arguments from the cit
izens for or against the proposed new
system of street names as worked out
by the city engineering department. 1t
Is expected that several large delega-
tions will appear before the commits
sion and that a good number of argu-
ments will be made on both sides
The general sentiment about town.
however, appears to be opposed to the
system as proposed by City Engineer
Kirkpatrick, on the grounds that it
is too complicated. complex, and con-
fusing. 1t is expected that some good
sized delegations from civic bodies and
associations will be on hand and that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
BRADLEY'S BOOKS
FOUND CORRECT
Was Clerk Criminal Court
During II Years
S23S.64 OVERPAYMENT
Report of w. +. Wilkinson, State Ex-
aminer of Public Accounts, Is
Filed With Judge w. E. Fort.
Books Often Examined
$23S.64 OVERPAYMENT

The report of the final examination
of the books and vouchers of John G.
Bradley, ex-clerk of the criminal court
of Jefferson county, has been filed with
Judge W. e. Fort, senior judge, by w.
F. Wilkinson, state examiner of public
accounts. The books were found cor
rent, the accounts and vouchers show
ing that he had paid over all money
collected by him to the county and
state. The statement of the solicitors
fund showed an overpayment of s2SS.64
in solicitors fees.
Mr. Bradley was clerk of the criminal
court for IL years and previous to that
time he was chief deputy clerk under
William Burgin, having full charge of
the books and accounts. During that
time his books have been examined
time and time again and have inva-
riably been found correct. 1t is said
that this record is due to the fact
that he gave his close personal atten-
tion to the office and that he always
employed competent help. The state
ment is as follows:
Examiners Report
Hon. william f. Fort, Judge of the
Criminal Court, Birmingham, Ala.
Dear Sir-In obedience to instruc-
tions received from the chief executive
office, / have examined the books, ac-
counts and vouchers of Hon. John G..
Bradley, clerk of the criminal court
for the county of Jefferson, and beg
leave to submit the following report:
"a
period from October /. 1912, the time
to which the last examination was
made, to November Is, 1912, the expira-
tion of his term of office.
His books, accounts and vouchers
were found to be correct. He had paid
over all money collected by him and
due the county or state, and held re-
ceipts for same. The following state
county the sum of s23S.64 in solicitor
fees, viz:
To amt due the fine and forft.
fund .................,$ 5,6O5.2 20
Less commissions .....,..... 2S0.26
..... s5.324.99
Amt. fines reed. from convic-
ton Observation-Disclosures. 4,466.S9
... .-...... $9,791.SS
BY amt paid county treasurer
Gas per receipts( .......... 49, ,791. SO
To amt collected and due So
licitors' fund Sc, ,602. s
Less commissions ........ 2796O
$5,S22 5S
To cost received from convict
hire ................... 81, 1873. 81
$6,461.44
By amt. paid county treasur-
er Gas per receipts) ......$ sc, 700. 900
Overpayment ................ z3S. 56
$6,700.0O
To amt. collected due county
tax .................. $3.50. %
BY amt. paid county treasurer
(as per receipts) ...........$ $3.50. .95
Respectfully submitted,
wv. Il. WILKINSON,
Examiner of Public Accounts"
Sworn to this November 4, 1918.
wv. b. GRIFFIN,
Notary Public"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
Gertrude Hoffman

The attraction at the Jefferson theatre
Friday matinee and night will be Ger
trude Hoffman in her spectacular revue
in 70 scenes with large company. This
season Miss Hoffman, is offering the
most elaborate entertainment she has ever
attempted. with more scenes and more
people and more spectacular features. As
a special added attraction she has with
her Ching Ling Foo. a great Chinese
magician, and his company of IA Orientals
who will apepar during the progress OF
the revue. Another feature Is an Arabian
ballet in two scenes with real Arabs as
dancers. Seat sale starts Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17

Miss Fancy" by Walter Meseroll, Jr..
came in for a large share of the kiddies
attentions, and accepted them with the
same nonehalanee manifested by the ele-
phant. She Is a pretty little thing, all
white except for a black spot over the
ear. In The Age-Herald yesterday morn
ing the little puppy was referred to as
him" She expressed indignation that
this should have happened, and the re-
porter assured her that it would be rem
edied as far as possible in the next is
sue. She said that she did not want to be
known as a gentleman dog for the rea-
son that she was "a perfect LADY, and
wanted everyone to know 1t.
"Cnrly" says he would appreciate do
nation of some porters with which to par
tition off Miss Fancys' bedroom from
the gaze of the curious. Anyone desiring
to contribute can communicate with him
at the zoo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
MANY KIDS SEE ELEPHANT
IN SPITE OF ALL THE RAIN

Despite the rain yesterday afternoon
the kiddies of Birmingham called upon
Miss Fancy at her new home at the
zoo In large numbers. The ground about
the building was soggy with mud, where
the little feet had trampled, and paper
bags were strewn about galore.
Curly" her keeper, left the building
just before the avalanche of children
struck saying that he had to go to the
store for a moment. Nothing was in the
way of the little ones taking possession
of the home of the elephant but she did
not seem to mind it in the least. They
pressed around her huge form offering all
sorts of dainties, and when the children
seemed slow to offer anything to eat
Miss Fancy did not hesitate to beg.
Nellie" the little terrier presented to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17

the majority of them intend to oppose
the plan.
AS to what plan, If any, will be ad
vanced by any of these delegates, lit
tie is known. A committee from the
Rotary club has been preparing to OPP
pose the plan and 1t has been stated
that they did not desire to do SO until
they had struck upon something to Of
fer as a substitute. The day has been
set for special hearing of the opin-
ions of the citizens at large and the
commissioners state they will welcome
talks from anyone who cares to make
them.
1t is generally believed that instead
of the present complex system that the
city should merely change the names
of streets which are repetitions and let
the remainder stay as they are, and in
dications are that some such simpler
scheme will be adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
MILITIA COMPANIES
WILL BE PAID SOON

The officers and enlisted men of
companies X and L. Fourth infantry reg
iment Alabama National Guard, will re-
ceive their pay Monday or Tuesday for
their services while encamped at East
Lake last summer. The payment of the
men has been delayed. it is stated, through
mistakes being made in payrols which
had to be corrected before the pay checks
were issued. Capt. j. ID. Carlisle states
that both companies will be paid at the
armory, city hall. Birmingham. as soon
as the checks arrive. The time will be
announced later. Company b, of the
Second regiment, Capt. Carl Seals COM
manding. received its pay last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
Debate at Y. M. C. A.

Saturday night the Birmingham Liter
airy society debated the question. RE
solved, That Birmingham Should Retain
the Commission Form of Government"
The judges rendered their decision in
favor of the affirmative. which side of
the question was presented by Messrs.
P. P. Waldrop and NJ. r. Park The sub
ject for debate next Saturday night will
be "Resolved. That Intervention BY the
United States in the Present Mexican
Situation Is Not Advisable" Messrs Al
vim NJ. Douglas and C. X. Maxwell, Jr,
will handle the affirmative side of the
question, and Messrs. A. r. Lokey and
IL. M. Stiles the negative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
JOE SHELTON is
BADLY INJURED
Well Known Lumberman Is Thrown
From Horse at Woodstock and
Has Several Bones Broken

Joe Shelton. a well known lumber
man. was brought to the Birmingham
infirmary yesterday evening at q
o'clock badly injured as a result of be-
ing thrown from his horse during the
afternoon.
Mr. Shelton sustained broken leg,
a broken arm and had several ribs frac-
tured, and his injuries were pronounced
serious at the infirmary.