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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-15
ALLEGES JOKER, IN THE BILL

Honolulu, T. H., March Is, 1913
Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin,
Sir:-Please permit me to call the
attention of yourself and the public
to the joker in the rapid transit bill,
drafted by the governor.
The Joker" is the clause which re-
quires the public. before taking pos
session of the property, to pay to the
company the then value, iess the
debts, the public to assume the debts,
no matter how much the debts may be.
/ am no lawyer, but ! have helped
a number of lawyers to pay the high
cost of living, and therefore / will
venture the opinion of layman that
there is no judge on earth ESPECIALLY
in these good old United States) but
what would uphold the ethics of the
profession by deciding that all of the
stock outstanding, no matter how
much H.O it contained, was legiti.
mate debt, and therefore would, ac-
cording to the bill drafted by the gov.
ernor. have to be assumed by the pub
lie.
My experiences as layman have
also taught me that there is only about
one chance in thirty odd million that
the officers of the Rapid Transit
would fail to become victims OF
"dropsy," at least to the extent Of is
suing about three dollars OF watered
stock to one dollar of real investment,
end if they failed to do that, they
would become the joke of the finan-
cial world, especially when there was
always to be the possibility of unload
ing onto an unsuspecting public.
If the governor really wants to serve
the public, who pay him his salary, let
him cut out the joker and substitute
the following words:
"The public can, at any time, after
giving six months notice, in writing
assume ownership and possession Of
all the tangible property of the com
pany, by paying the value (original
cost not to be considered) of the phys
ical property, as may be determined
by arbitrator.
Outstanding stock, bonds or other
evidences of indebtedness to have no
weight whatever, in determining the
value of the property.
All stock, bonds and other outstand-
ing Indebtedness to be assumed by
the vendors, and the entire property
to be turned over free of all incumb-
RANGES"
There should also be a clause re-
auiring that no stock or bonds be is
sued without express permission OF
the public and full accounting rend-
cred, showing the exact disposition of
all moneys received from suc:l sales.
Prevention of capitalization of earn
ings should also be provided for as
well as a provision requiring. the
company to place themselves under
the authority of any public service
commission or similar body which
may later be appointed or elected.
Very truly, - -.
VIM. GIFT,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-15
GOOD SERVICE FIRST

What the people really demand from the Rap
Id Transit Company in exchange for a valuable
franchise is scrrfce.
The people insist first upon adequate service
and after that upon fair monetary compensa-
ton paid into the public treasury. Therefore,
it seems to the Star Bulletin that the first requi-
site of the new franchise, if one is granted, be
that the franchise provide amply for public su.
pervision and control Of the system in a degree
fair to the public and the corporation.
The Rapid Transit gives very good service
now, but not always an adequate service. The
King street line for instance, is often made
quate. Moreover, as this paper has pointed out
there exists a very dangerous condition on this
line in the presence of'poles within two or three
feet of the tracks, so close, in fact that people
standing, on the running-bo have been
Knocked off and seriously injured as the ears
pass the poles. This is the kind of flaw that
means inadequate service and an example of a
condition that the Rapid Transit company ought
to remedy. 1t is an example of the need for some
better form of public control than now exists.
Matters of a universal transfer system, of as
surfing extensions when extensions are needed to
any portion of the community, of placing con.
Quits and wires underground in the downtown
section, all Of which are part of the element of
adequate service should also be handled in such
q way as to assure a fair degree of control by
public authority.
The Rapid Transit Company is entitled to a
franchise that will not mean financial string
ency, for that will cripple the service. Now,
having first assured adequate service the
next thing to consider is the percentage of prof
its to be paid into the public treasury But the
vital point is not this percentage, for if the com
pany is allowed to develops its system, it will pay
back in the form of taxes and the furnishing of
labor much of the money it takes from the com
munity. The vital point is to get franchise
that will guarantee good service for the people.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-15

dustr:es had grown M rnd-r such \
system. p tariff act should be careful
ahont reductions. even in these indus
tries. IT, ..:. " ~. =.
IL mistPke not. thera was imported
;nto Hawaii las, year chiefly from the
mainland. goods of all kinds amount.
ing to twenty-eight riH;ors of doll rs
American shins got freights for trans.
porting these Cords II the DUTY
should h taken OF sugar. what effect
would ii have. not only IN these
islands, but in the selling Of these
products on the mainland. Ii is sofe
TO say that. large reduction of The
duties on sugar would re1uce the
product in Hawoii to perhaps one-half
or two-thirds of its present WELD. In
stead of the mainland manufacturers
End food producers selling to us
twenty-eight millions Of dollars worth
IF their goods. think II mt rash tn
say, that he sum might be reduced
by one-half
II the gentlemen that go tn Wash
ington are fully armed with facts and
figures to present to congress. ami.
more than all. to- President Wilson.
think II might nenetrate their more
reasonable faculties and nrodHca a
good effect 1t is to be houed that
thew will reflect iron the arguments
IL the matter. and be sure to get II tn
President Wilson who has tho moder-
ate. rational, and trained mind 70
weigh arguments pro and con. He
has frequently said that legislation
should be constructive and not de-
structiye. That he hopes that the spe-
cial session, of CONGRESS may so al
just the tariff as not to depress bust
ness but to make decided upward
tendency in all lines of manufacture,
agriculture and foreign commerce.
A DEMOCRAT.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-15
WHAT INTERVENTION IN MEXICO MEANS

Those earnest but somewhat over Jealous cit
izens who are shouting vociferously for the Unit
ed States to intervene in Mexico would hardly
be so emphatic in their demands did they know
that army experts have figured out that it would
cost the United States million dollars day
8 and the services of 100000 able-bodied men to
send an army of Intervention across the south
ern border.
This staggering information is not at all be-
yond reason. Neither the amount of money nor
the number of men is excessive. For interyen-
ton in Mexico is problem before, which the
sending of a fleet around the world, or the mo-
bilization of a few thousand men in Texas, even
the policing of the Philippines, is like childs
play with tin soldiers.
Intervention means war, and perhaps not only
war with Mexico, but with half dozen of the
sister republics to the southwark, long war,
costly war, war whose effects would be measured
not only in loss of life, but loss of trade, of
tional prestige and national tradition. Uncle
Sam would have to fight not only Mexicos sol
diers, but Mexico's people, the character of the
Latin American races. Bitter as are the feuds
between the Maderistas, the Zapatistas, the HUI
ertistas and the other 'istas, they would be mild
indeed compared to the bitterness with which all
factions would turn upon the hated white men
of the north once an army of intervention crosses
the burden.
The hold of the United States upon Latin
America is the hold of respect, but not of cordial
liking Unborn is. the hatred of the Yankee by
those dark-skinned, furtive peoples, whose hot
blood runs to revolutions and conspiracies. Once
Uncle Sam sent men into Mexico, they would
have to fight every man, woman and child in the
tempestuous republic. With an army of two
hundred thousand men, the United States could
march to Mexico City, scattering the ragged
Mexicans like cfaff in the wind. But after Mex
leo CITY. what? A long guerilla warfare, two
wears Of it at least, say the experts. A long at
5amnt TO nut down revolts in every province, to
-, downatbe bandit chiefs, each with his hand
fpl Of shabby soldiers lodging from hill to hill
and mountain to mountain.
A writer in the New York Sun recently Sc
eurspd some figures based on expert estimates at
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-15

Reports from Washington indicate that John
ny Wilson is doing some tall hustling on behalf
of McCandless, and the McCandless forces are
co1Tespondingly elated. The national commit
teeman from Hawaii cables that he had forty
five-minute interview with Secretary of the In
terror Lane the other day. The lengthy consid
Grafton accorded him encouraged Wilson to be
lieve he is making deep impression. 1t is GER
tain that the activity on behalf of McCandiess is
causing some concern in the camps of the other
candidates.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-15
LETTERS ON TIMELY TOPICS

1.-THE Star-Bulletin 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 if the writer's so
desire. but cannot give space to
anonymous communications
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-15
AUTOS AND SAFETY

Honolulu, T. H., March IA, 1913.
Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin,
Sir:-I note that Speaker Holstein
proposes to introduce bill to become
law (which will compel motorists to
come to full stop" when they come
TO street cars not in motion. -
1t is the old story of piling up new
Z. -.-:..[... -. 80. p.
- (contInued on Page 81
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-15

The tariff on sugar is essential to the liveli-
hood,-not merely the prosperty,-of 100000
people in Hawaii.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-15

Levi p. Morton, vice-president with
Harrison and former governor Of New
York, is seriously III at his home In.
New York. He is SO years old.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-15
For Sale

We have sale building residence sections
sale number Of residences including
some bungalows located at kamuki Ocean
View Pawaa other parts Of the city Detailed
information will be given any calling office
We have maka side Of King street.
near been
occupied. ~"*.:" I'LL
GUARDIAN TRUST CO., Ltd,
SECOND FLOOR JUDD BuLDINa g
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-15

That earthquake at Washington was prob
ably caused by the president landing on the jaw
of another precedent.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-15

The peace terms proposed by the Allies sim
mer down to the gentle demand that Turkey pay
three hundred million dollars for getting licked
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-15

If the suffragettds get busy in France, the
auto-bandits might as well move along *.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-15

San Francisco in 1915 is all right; how about
Washington in 1913? ........ .".." "
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-15

Looks like Wilson is establishing all the
preeedents himself
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-15

The Greek army captured the Turk
ish fortress of Janina, with garrison
of $4,000 men. The advance on the
fortress began last October.
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Continued on Page 81
The Nome daily nugget., 1913-01-24
THE DOCTORS QUESTION
MUCH SICKNESS DUE TO BOWEL
 DISORDERS.

X doctors first question when con suited by patient is. are your bowels regular" He knows that ninety eight per cent. of illness is at tended with inactive bowels and tor pid liver. and that this condition must be removed gently and thoroughly before health can he restored.
 Rexall Orderlies are positive pleasant and safe remedy for consti patton and bowel disorders in sener- al. We are so certain of their great remedial value that we promise to re- turn the purchasers money in every case when they fail to produce entire satisfaction.
 Rexall Orderlies are eaten like candy, they act quietly and have q soothing. strengthening. healing in- fuence on the entire intestinal tract They do not purge. gripe. cause nau- sea. flatulence, excessive looseness diarrhoea or other annoying effect They are especially good for children weak persons or old folks. Two sizes 25c and 10c. Sold only at our store The Rexall Store. Butler. Mauro x Co. Adv
The Nome daily nugget., 1913-01-24
FOUR PRIZES GIVEN FOR BEST REASONS WHY WE ARE
 AIAskA'S BEST FRIEND.

The prizes: First. turkey; second, Turkey; third, chicken: fourth, can oysters.
 We will give the above named prizes to the four scholars of Nomes public school or sisters school sending in the Hflve best reasons stating why our company is "Alaska's Best Friend
 Remember the contest is open to all pupils of the public and sisters schools. Either mail your five req. sons or hand them into our office. The contest will close February l5. 1913.
 Have your reasons signed. We will print some of the best reasons sub. mitted. The three judges will be named next week.
 PACIFIC COLD STORAGE CO, Adv "Alaska's Best Friend"
The Nome daily nugget., 1913-01-24
TAPS WORM GIVEN IN PILLS.

PEORIA. In., Dec. 4.-One of Peor. ia's leading society women. whose greatest dread is getting fat. congrat ulated friend. whose weight had suddenly decreased about 10 pounds and asked if she attributed the reduc- tion of avoirdupois to Turkish baths
 Why. mo-" responded the friend T have been taking treatment of Dr. ....... and the pills he gave me are responsible for this happy result"
 The society woman accompanied her friend to the doctors office, and paid $25 for two rather large and suspicious looking pills, guaranteed to reduce her weight 50 pounds with. in six months. She decided. however. to consult her husband before taking the capsules.
 The husband sent the pills to Wash . ington to be analysed by the public health service. In a few days a gov ernment secret service official called upon him and informed him that each pill contained the head and first link of the body of a tape worm and suf- flcient nourishment to maintain life for probably a week. and that the secret of the weight reductions ac- complished lay wholly in the suc- cessful introduction of the creatures into the stomachs of the patients and the consequent facilitating effects Washington Star.
The Nome daily nugget., 1913-01-24
ALASKA
 NOTES

c. w. Williams, a merchant of Ea talla, speaking of the activities of the local oil companies in the Katalla coal fields. says: While great many of them are not properly developed. still the local companies are supplying practically the entire demand in southeastern and southwestern Alas ka. shipping their product as far west as Chignik."
 On the Spokane which left yester- day was the Kluckwan uniformed native band and a large number of natives from the Indian village on the Chilkat. also a number from Haines. who are going to Juneau to give big entertainment, consisting of native Indian dances and represen tations of the ancient customs of the tribe. The band consists of about forty pieces and is worthy rival of the noted Metlakahtla band organiz- ed by Father Duncan.
 Juneau, Dec. 5.-The most disast rous fire in the history of Juneau from the point of property loss oc- cured Tuesday night. The lOO- stamp mill of the Alaska -Gastineau Com pany on the we'll known Perseverance mine has been burned to the ground entailing q heavy loss.
 We are all democrats now out our way" said United States Marshal II. P. Sullivan who was in Juneau on his way to Seattle, and there are lots of the faithful who are out who want to get in, and some of the ins. who don't want to go out. Good night and the Valdez official ran to his steamer-Juneau Empire.
The Nome daily nugget., 1913-01-24
MATTERS OF RECORD
JANUARY 24, 1913. Proofs Of Labor.

Silverton group. Mitchell creek; C w. Thornton and others. No. 4i below Banner creek; Thos. S Nakkela ct al.
 Nos. g. 29. 32 above on Solomon l: Con Kelly.
 Killoe group. Solomon, same. Nos. 35. ss. 37 above, Solomon. same.
 Powsrs of Attorney. A. l.. whan to John Zannetti. F. W. Barnettel to Anna T. Dukes. A. B. Greene to same. M. c. Bornettei to same. W. x. Deeringen to same. c. c. Chapman and John c. Bandtei to same.
The Nome daily nugget., 1913-01-24
AT THE NEW EAGLE.

AT THE NEW EAGLE.
 Old lswis Hunter Rye and the Fa. meus Athsrton Bourbon whisksys. OietiIIed spring 1so4.1sos boush. in bond and reduced to 90 per cent by .. g. government, by the bottle CT salien. , .. ..---.-. ..--..
The Nome daily nugget., 1913-01-24

You have most likely figured your saving on your fuel and groceries. Let us figure you greater saving on your winters meat. Phone Red 70.
 UNION MEAT co.
The Nome daily nugget., 1913-01-24
MAIL

The Nome Weekly Nugget to YOU friends in the states. Fifty cents DC month.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25
Important Notice TO Rural Free
Delivery and Star Route
DnfFnnC
Patrons

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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25
Not Then.

Not Then.
Parting, you know, is sweet sor-
row." said Browne. Not always"
replied Towne. Guess you never
had a quinine capsule part Just after
you put It in your mouth, did your"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25
Nearly 1000 For
High School Bonds
Majority as Large as Most Op-
ti.nistic Looked For---Fairly
Heavy Vote Polled.

What was fairly heavy vote for
bond election for as rainy a day
as Wednesday, was polled Wednes-
day. A to.a! Of 2225 votes were
cast; 1865 FIR the proposition and
600 agunS; it, The maj ority for
the bonds was 9o5. which was
nearly as large as the most enthus.
lasuc hond supporters were antici-
patins.
B. their vote Wednesday the
people of Cnanute showed that they
were ready to lay aside the old
town dispute and to work together
for bigger and better Chanute.
The Board of Education will can
vass the votes officially Friday
night but the canvass is not ex
pected to change the figures already
assembled.
q \ Z n
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25
The vote by wards was as follows:

In every precinct the bonds
carried by a substantial majority
with the exception of the 2nd pre-
cinct of the fourth ward. ]. F.
Hughes, Superintendent of the
schools believes that this was the
best proposition that could be laid
before the people and is well
p.eased with the way that it was
taken up by Chanute's citizens on
the whole.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25
Cause Of So Many Necks Being Broke.

In certain Virginia school for ne
groes the lyceum was debating the
question, Resolved that capital pun
ishment should be abolished" Bill
Basey was arguing the affirmative.
After an impassioned plea this was
his clincher: "And lastly, Mr.. Presi-
dent, l hold dat capital punishment
should be abolished for dis reason,
namely, dat 1t have been de cause of
so many necks being broke"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25
One UnconsoIabIe Grief.

Many housekeepers can sympsthize
with the old Virginia lady who said
to her friend, on finding a treasured
old cup cracked by careless maid:
81 know of nothing to compare with
the aflietion of losing a handsome
piece of old china" Surely" said
the friend, ut is not so bad rs losing
ones children" Eyes it Is, for when
your children die you do have the con-
ISOLATION of religion, you know"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25
Mosquitoes Attracted BY Music.

In some parts Of India, where mos
quitoes abound, it is impossible to play
the violin because the music attracts
the insects in great numbers. When
the first notes are heard, the mos
quitoes swarm in clouds around the
player and make the movements Of
the hand Observation-Disclosures Week
ly.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25
Cultivate Belief.

Want of faith speedily kills the
youthfulness in US. The very freshness
of the fountain of youth is belief.
When you feel you have no more con-
fidence in yourself, no more trust in
others, no more credence in the great
moral forces of good in the world, It
means that your spiritual teeth are
loose and dropping, your spiritual
hands weak and shaky.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25
To Keep Room Fragrant.

You will find any room delightfully."-
freshened if you will fill bowl full
of boiling water, then pour on the top
few drops of oil of lavender Leave
the bowl in the room for few min
utes. This will be appreciated espe-
cially by those whose dining room is
near the kitchen. When used just be-
fore dinner is served it counteracts
kitchen odors.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25
chateaubriand's STRANGE Tomb.

st, Malo, the gay watering place on
the French coast, has the remarkable
tomb of Chateaubriand, the father Of
French romanticism. At high tide it
is covered by the sea. 1t is marked
with a simple cross.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25
The Greatest Life Insurance
Protection Ever Offered
to the Family.

The one kind Of Life Insurance Policy Of
most practical value to Women and Children.
1t is the policy your wife would like, be-
cause it gives her sure Monthly Income for
Life. Income is Paid for 20 Years in any
case, even though Beneficiary does not live
that long. This is the Safest Way to leave
your Life Insurance. The Monthly Income
cannot be encountered or deprecated. The
principal cannot be lost. All worry about
safe investment is eliminated. $3.50 cash,
and $50 Month for Life costs, if age of
Insured is 80 and age Of Beneficiary is rs,
S22l.4O per year, an average saving OF
S18.45 per month-NOW.
The Income can be ARRANGED for in
multiples Of SO per Month up.
Write for particulars and cost for Yeu.
Give both your age and age Of Beneficiary.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25
Daily Thought.

Forget ourselves; help US bear
cheerfully the forgetfulness Of others.
Robert Louis Stevenson.