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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1913-12-05
SALESMAN SHOT DEAD
BY EMPLOYERS NIECE
Young Woman Then Wounds
Herself az Victim
Topples Over.
WAITED An HOUR FOR HIM
Fired Into Back Of His Head
Great Excitement
in Office.

Nathan Chase, a salesman for the Peter
Pressman Company. cotton goods com
mission merchants. was shot In the back
Of the head while sitting at his desk in
the company's offices at 90 West Seven
teenth street yesterday afternoon by Rose
Pressman, a niece Of Peter Prcssman
president OF the company. Chase died
an hour later in the New York Hospital
After shooting Chase the young woman
fired one bullet into her own breast. The
wound. however. is not considered dan
gerous.
Chase was &c years old and was un =
married lie lived at li30 SiNtieth street.
Borough Park. brooklyn. He had been
with Nhe firm for some years and was
regarded as one OF its most valuable
statesmen.
Miss Pressman is &c wears old and n
stenographcr. She boards AT rs Wads
worth avenue. She was employed in the
Pressman company's offices for four years
leaving there a year ago II was while
she was working in the office that che
became acquainted with Chase.
Waited for Her Victim.
Miss Preseman entered the store a;
4:30 O'Clock yesterday afternoon and
walked through to the company's offices
in the rear and went direct to Chase
Office He was not there while she
was waiting her uncle. Peter Pressman
came by.
he asked.
The young woman replied Cant come
in once in "A while to see Mr.. Nathan" Mr.
Pressman told her ii was all right-''oncs
in a WHILE" but cautioned her that the
office was place of business
Miss Pressman sat down in Chase :
oic" and waited three-quartcrs of an
hour until Chase came in. William
Malb4n of 1850 Jackson avenue. another
salesman. who was only a few feet away.
saw wha, followed. Chase greeted Miss
lressman, shaking hands with her. spoke
with her for a minute two and then
went over to his desk and picked up a
bundle OF papers. His back was toward
Miss Pressmsn. who had resumed her
chair som. twelve or fifteen feet away
from chase's desk. She picked mp a
newspaper and looked at 1t for a moment.
Then she put down the paper. took u
hamrieriess pistol loaded with steel bull
let's from her handbag and pointing II at
Chase's back fired
! Chase fell forward on the desk. Mis-
! Pressmau glanced around. saw Malbin
| starting toward her. placed the revolver
/ against her breast and fired again Then
she threw the revolver under a table md
collapsed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1913-12-05

ANGOSTURA BITrERS lends delicious
asver 70 grapefruit and 3slllss-ASv,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18
MORE ABOUT HOOLANA!

Waikiki, Maui, Nov. 18th, 1913.
Editor Honolulu Star-Bunetin,
Sir:-I see in your editorial Of the
18th inst. that tisticuffs are most
likely to happen among several diSpu-
.tants on account of the translation of
the name Of the new drydcck Of the
1nter-lsland S. \. Co., which was re-
Gently floated. Well, | am not sur
prised at ii, for it is a most. strange
name indeed. "Hoolana" is indeed a
verb, but it becomes a proper noun
when it is used as the name of a thing
or an object like the drydock. The
word good is an adjective, but good
old Captain Good" am sure did not
for a moment consider his name IN
adjective. e hoolana" is verb Ito
float" and not floating" Il hoola-
ma" is Give me a float" "He hoola-
ma" is "A float" "Hoola'na" means
saving" or the present participle OF
verb to save. The adjective "hoolana"
is a different word. The etymology
of the word "hoolana" is hoo" to
cause, and lana" to float. Keiki hoo
ing on the surface without restraint.
Hale Lana. is the native name for
word ark, or house float. Lana is an
adjective in that sense; with a hyphen
as HaleLana it becomes a compound
noun, but no one has ever used it that
way. "Hoolana mai" is convalescing,
but "hoolana mOku" is to float or
launch a ship. No copy of Andrews
dictionary handy, so | cannot go more
into detail of the etymology and syn
tax of the word. 1t is a peculiar name
for so worthy an object, and no won
der the would-be scholars go almost
into fight in trying to get out the
fine definitions of the word.
WAILUKU.
Waikiki, Maui, Nov. Is, 1913.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18
FINANCING THE CARNIYAL.A WHIRLWlND CAMPAIGN

Hawaii's annual Carnival will soon be for
mally launched as the "Mid-Pacifir Carnival
Company, Ltd 80
The Star Bulletin suggests that it be launched
viii popular subscription campaign, whirl-
lind, one-day campaign in which the entire city
De called upon to take part.
Start the campaign with plenty of advance
[nblicity; divide the city into sections and the
Businessmen into teams; set total amount of
Inscriptions to he reached at the end of the day,
nd then, in the graphic language OF young
|merica, Go to it!
Make the campaign of general interest. Make
OF special interest and of particular interest to
S many people as possible. 1t can he done by
ome such method as suggested above. A care
nlly-planned campaign, stimulated by the spirit
cOmpetition, worked out before the eyes of the
ty, will unite Honolulu in this first important
love to finance the annual Carnival and Floral
arade. s.~ .~-s-.: !
Honolulu has never failed to rise to the spirit
. such occasions. The Y NJ. c. A. is perma-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18

that the district be assessed shall be
limited as fellows:
beginning at the waterfront at a
point on the North or mauka line of
Allen street midway between the pro-
posed West siGe of Bishop street and
the East side Of Fort street. and run,
ming in a line parallel TO said line of
Bishop street to a point on the manka
line OF Beretania street. and continH-
ing said line to point about 100 feet
mauka or Northeasterly from the
mauka or .Nertheasterly side. thence
in a Southeasterly direction parallel
TO the Northerty or mauka side Of Be.
retania street and about 100 feet dis
tant therefrom to q point 1875 feet
from the East line OF Bishop street.
when extended Northeriy. thence in
line parallel to the East line OF
Bishop street, running Southwesterly
or makai to a point on mauka line Of
Allen street between the West line OF
Alakea street and the East line Of b.
ship street as extended. thence along
Allen street to the point Of beginning.
BE 1t Resolved, That this resolu-
ton shall take effect upon It's appro-
val"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18
NOVEMBER Is, 1913

nent memorial to the public spirit of the people
Of the city and territory. They largely financed
the new building in a One-Clay campaign; few
months ago when a campaign for members was
begun the desired number was doubled in one
day
1t was done by publicity, teamwork compcti,
ton, and careful planning and carrying-out of
vivid and picturesque methods for putting be,
fore the city hour by hour the progress of the
campaign.
y To the Chamber of Commerce and the Mer-
chants Association, who have been asked to in
dorse the idea of Incorporating the Carnival
company, and to the finance committee of the
Mid-Pacific Carnival, the suggestion is now
made that Honolulu undertake to raise the nee
essary funds in a whirlwind one-day campaign,
and the Star-Bulletin- offers it's heartiest sup
port and is entirely confident that the plan is
certain Of SUGGESTIVE more success because it
will awaken unprecedented general interest in
our annual festival.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18
DtKOCRArs IHDoRsE i. PlIN mi

The only surprising thing about the action of
uHaEaii National Democratic League in
Iorsing the appointment of l. L. Pinkham last
g],t. Is that the action should have been so long
3ayed.
impartial observers have seen for months that
confirmation of Mr. Pinkham was certain.
,ey have seen that the presidents intention
,nalterable, his support i'm the senate suffi-
IA and-his course plainfenough to guarantee
: firnafion for the new gubernatolr.ial appoin-
after the courtesy of postpoRement had been
Iended to-the slight but active opposition that
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18
ASSERTS
CITY ENTITLED
-.si- 81,
TOsOMEfUNDS

Philip L. Weaver, first deputy city
and county attorney, banded down
a decision this morning, in which
he challenged the action of Ter
ritorial Treasurer Conklings in re-
fusing to pay to the city and county
any part of the funds due it until No
vember 30 The opinion, which is pro-
duced in full herewith, covers the
matter thoroughly.
The opinion of Mr.. Weaver reads:
Honolulu, Hawaii, Nov. II, 1913.
Opinion No.1.so.
Tax moneys due county. Time OF
payment by. treasurer of territory
Construction of statutes as to. time OF
payment.
The treasurer of the territory is
required by section 1272a as SCI forth
in act 145 of the session laws of 1911,
to pay all personal and specific prop.
erty taxes paid in from each county
or city and county, etc, except such
as are retainable by the territory, ETC.,
to the treasurer of such county or
city and county on the last legal day
CT each month.
This provision is directory and not
mandatory.
&C. ]. Mccarthy, Esq,
City and County Treasurer.
Dear Sir: In response to your
oral request for an opinion as to the
construction Of section 1272a, re-
vised laws of Hawaii, as amended by
act AS of the session laws of 1911, |
make this written report.
In my opinion, the section does not
prevent the treasurer from paying the
money over either before or after the
date set, the last legal day of each
month If this phrase were manda-
tory, he could pay on that day, and
no other Many statutes are, how
ever, directory only. This is such a
statute in my opinion.
The general rule upon the con-
struction Of statutes may be found in
SO Cyc. 116O, as follows:
"A statute specifying a time with
in which public officer is to perform
an official act regarding the rights
and duties of others is directory
merely, unless the intent Of the leg
i3lature is shown to be limitation of
the power of the officer
This section does not show such
intent of the legislature. 1t merely
sets the time when the treasurer
should settle up.
The fact that the word shall is
used does not make the statute man
datory. AS here used the word shall
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18
RESOLUTION TO
Change BISHOP
Street DISTRICT

A new resolution for the extension
If Bishop street will be introduced at
the meeting of the board Of supervis-
ors this evening. This will be done
at the instance OF City and County
Engineer Whitehouse. who has point
ed out an objection 10 the boundaries
OF the Bishop street Improvement dis
trict as contained in the original res
olution.
He suggests the needed change in
4 reporl to. the supervisors. He said
in part:
A line running from a point on the
mauka line Of Allen street, midway
between the proposed west side Of
Bishop street and the east side Of
Fort street to a point on the mauka
line of Beretania street, midway be-
tween the said line Of Bishop street.
and said line of Fort street, will not
be parallel with said line of Bishop
street. as the description calls for. ="
With his report he submits an
amended ordinance with the changes
he believes necessary in the bound
aries. The following is the resolu-
ton:
BE 1t Resolved, That by virtue Of
the authority vested in the board Of
supervisors of the city and county of
Honolulu. by Act 81 of the Session
Laws of 1918, we do hereby resolve
to open extensions OF Bishop street,
so that the same shall extend from
Beretania street to the waterfront,
end We do hereby resolve to assess
the costs thereof upon the property
benefited thereby. and further resolve
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18

be paid on the last day of each month,
is to be considered as merely permits
sfve, because no pubic benefit or pri-
vate right requires the word shall to
be given an imperative meaning.
See rule, SO Cyc. 1851.
Wheeling VS.. Chicago, "a III. 1O5;
rs Am. Dec. 736.
The same rule is to be found in
Pond vs.. Negus, Mass. 23O; 3 Am.
Dec. 81. 1t was there held that,
where statute directs a person to
do thing in a certain time, without
any negative words retraining him
from doing it afterwards, the naming
Of the time will be considered as d.
rectory to him, and not as a5l;mita-
ton of Mis authority. Another view
of the rule is stated in Fay vs. Wood,
80 N. W. GA; IS Mich 800. The rule
is there stated as follows:
Statutes hiking a time for doing
a certain act are directory, where the
time is not fixed for the purpose of
giving party hearing, or for some
other purpose, made to him.
The rule last stated, applied to this
case, shows that it is within the DOW
er of the treasurer to pay moneys
before the last legal day of each
month if he desired to do so. The
wisdom for such action is entirely for
tie treasurer to decide.
The only point to which direct at
tention is that the statute is direct
cry. and not mandatory. There may
be many other reasons why the treas
urer may not wish or may not be
able @ pay before that time.
My opinion to you is based solely
upon the question of power to do so
il he chooses.
Respectfully yours,
"tSignCd) PHILIP l.. WEAVER.
First Deputy City and County At
tOrney."
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18

materialized. Yet the disappointed gubernator
ial candidates here have been unable to bring
themselves into line with the political progress
of the day. That other prominent party men
have done SO is good thing not only for Dcmoc
racy but for the territory.
Mr.. Pinkham would have been confirmed last
Thursday but for lack of quorum of the sen
ate. For several weeks it has been almost i'm
possible to get a quorum and last Thursday
when his name was on the calendar for action,
no quorum could be secured. When next his
name comes up with quorum present, cOnfir-
nation is practically certain
The action taken by Democrats last night is
the action urged by the Star Bulletin weeks ago.
1t will help to unite the party, to organize har-
monious body to pass upon party patronage and
and to make the work of the new gov
ernor easier and more effective. The fact that
Mr. Waller, Mr.. Watson and Mr. McCandless
did not participate in the action of last nights
meeting is less important than it is regrettable.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18
kege9t(k 5E!lMEN TQgg!!!C!7y(

THE Star-Bulletin invites free and
frank discussion in this column on all
legitimate subjects of current interest.
Communications are constantly re-
ceived TO which L0 signature is at
tached. This paper will treat as con-
ficential signatures to letters If the
writer's so desire. but cannot give
space to anonymous communications. ]
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18

It's simply impossible to keep the boys from
Honolulu out of fame in the eastern colleges.
Gilman was the man who made possible Har-
Yards victory over Princeton week ago last
Saturday by recovering the ball at critical mo-
ment and paving the way for a goal from field
Wilmington and Hitchcock are starring IN the
line. and it is interesting to note that among the
three a merry battle is going on for tackle posi-
ton
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18
COMPANY BARBER IS =
BEST>SH0T IN COAST
ARTILLERY OUTFIT

Especial Star-Bulletin, Cor respondencel
FORT KAMEHAMEHA. Nov. 1S-
Kamehameha was one Of the busiest
posts on Oahu last week and what
with gallery practice, preliminary
work On the rifle range, and the firing
of the 12.inch guns for proving pur-
poses, all three companies Of the Pearl
harbor garrison were kept on the
jump. Two shots were fired from No.
/ gun and one from No. 2. the tests
being successful
Only one man to date has qualified
as marksuan, Glass A. he being Pri.
vate Claud Simons. barber Of the 18th
company, l. -,-.s@~ T.s.:s z
sTAR.BULLETN GIVES ron
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18
WAR PLANS ELABORATE


ade arrangements to put 100000 men in t
LA III the event Of hostilities, much speculate
IA aroused as to how this vast number of 81
trs could be sent out on short notice Nc
mes information from Washington shown
lat the tswar plans" are the result OF SIX yea
Labor The details are outlined as follow
The "war plans" Of the army ordnance depart
trf are completed and for the first time in the his
NV 81 the country 1t is declared Uncle Sam Is
.kadlness. at moments notice, TO arm and equi
soooo0 men to send into the field in the event
- With a first-class power. These plans hay |
Ieen worked out during the past six years throug
lie systematic and unrenitting labor OF lAeul-Col
a = Thompson Of the ordnance department unde
tie direction Of Brig. Cen William eFozier seaiet
he bureau. ~. gs#
Colonel Thompson pointed out that his war plan |
based upon conditions as they would actually ex
..f il the event OF hostties The line Of the reg
1|1r army would be increased to Its maximum en-
listed strengths as provided for by law the entirs
1fnanized militia Of the country would be mustere,
.nto the service OF the United States, at full wa |
.Irength and the remainder by the enlistment
lolunteers .ss-57 -" u i
The +war plan" as now completed provides tina |
his force shall be armed and equipped at concen
ration camps before the different units sent t
ii
For coordination tables and maps have been pre-
pared giving for the mobile army and the organize
Iilita, for each OF the service, their presen
|Hength and the number of troops required to brin
|tch arm to war strength well the number am
ind of volunteers to be raised to complete a hall
0Illion OF troops The various increases needed |
o1ch branch Of the service are shown on ma, /
mich Is divided into five ordnance supply section
disappointing as follows Sections Nos 4 and { /
1etern Department of the army: section 3, South
lIn Department; section a. Central Department; sec
ton s. Western Department The number of sets o |
t1nlpment of the different kinds required thu
be very closely appropriated. The exact numbe |
~ arms and equipment of every kind to be held OF
1nd at the supply arsenals throughout the country
Is then determined q
The department also has worked out a system of
I1ifison field supply depots Each depot has the
necessary personnel TOOLS ordnance stores and sup
plies estimated sufficient for maintaining for six
nonthsa complete division Of infantry cavalry or
roxiliary army troops. These division depots
arranged that several be readily combined into
field army depot
Tie system includes kilograms, letters and vari-
fns orders, wGic.i would need only to be dated and
gHed. in TX offica OF the chief of ordnance in or
ef 10 sci tc ua@aiHe~y of equipment in operation.
Ete general stu" 81 t1e amy deems. the new war
IRn,g as applied to ordnance valuable in the cx-
edticps placing of properly equipped troops in the
ield at short notice, that it has directed other de-
bnrffnents such engine rs, quartermaster corps,
MEDICAL department and signal corps prepare SIM
Lar systems.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18

A Harvard professor says no man alive is
worth over $4,000 year. We should think
Harvard could afford to be more generous TO the
president than that, the Crimson having oelea'-
ed Princeton at football this year.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18

H. L, STRANGE, manager OF the To-
cal gas company. was a returning pas
senger in the steamer kilauea this
morning.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18

A HANEBERG has completed a
business tour Of the island of Hawaii
and returned in the steamer kilauea
this morning.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18

d. L. CONKLING: A few people
are kicking about the distance persons
will have % travel in certain districts
to reach a marriage license agent.
Why, there are places in the states
where the young fellows have to trav-
ell 100 miles to get their licenses. But
there is no kick against the system
there.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18

San Francisco physician has found that the
"hesitation toe" form of flatf0Ot, has resulted
from the latest dance 1t has long been KNOWN
to afflct the politicians.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18

Grass Valley, Cal, deserves the attention OF
oncoranhcrs and the promotion committee. me
Union refers to "Hilo, Philippine islands"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18

H. B. PENHALLOW of Maui was
among the passengers returning to
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18

Local Democrats not only see the handNrlt
'ng ON the wall, but the plums on the tree.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18

Francis B. Sayre's ideas on marriage ana I'll
vorce have now become of Importance.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18

J. E. GARDNER. JR.. connected
with the freight department OF the
Pacific Mail. is passenger in the
liner Siberia enroute to Yokohama
where lie will join the office staff at
that port.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18

SUPT. ]. F. SHEEDY of the Inter
Island Steam Navigation Company is
hack from a business trip to Hawaii
and Maui ports. He was passenger
in the steamer Kilauea.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18

Bob Brcckons will soon be that strange para
lox-a Wyoming man out Of public office.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18

However, there is always room fer one more
ON the Pinkham bandwagOn
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18

Round of the CartcrFcrn imbroglio is dis
tinctlv in favor of Mr.. Carter.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18
LIIIIENIELNEWQ

&C. w. ASHFORD: District Attor-
ney McCarn will be heartily welcomed
to Hawaii, even though he is a carpet.
hagger. That he Is a prohibitionist is
nothing against him.
SUPT. ]. w. CALDWELL: There
is less water in the upper Nuuanu res.
ervoir today than yesterday. The CO.
pious showers of the last 48 hours
seem to have been below that height.
w. w. THAYER: l have written
Mott-Smith. He probably will have to
return and take up his old jobs in the
capitol building. I'll bet his heart
will sink into his boots when he gets
that letter.
JOHN EFFINGER: The Hawaii
National Democratic League has no
factional axes to grind. 1t works for
the best interests of the entire party
We will welcome Mr. McCarn and we
hope for a speedy confirmation of Mr..
Pinkham.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18

And the fishmarkctS have been Z given thirty
DAYS longer to clean up.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18

"A. l.. c. ATKINSON: 1 am not
now nor have ever been a candidate
for Judge Cooper's place on the cir
cunt bench. l cannot understand why
the morning paper should make such
an error when my attitude is we'll
known to it.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18

Mexican possibilities are simply Swarmin@.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18

It's always the open season here for open Lei
tcrS.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-18

TiS a Vera Crucial period.