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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-12
MOVE MADE !.
=
FOR GREATER
WATER SUPPLY
Assistant Supt. Wheeler Takes
Up Problem in Letter to
Governor
URGES $50, 900 FOR
EXPERT INVESTIGATION
Declares Present Waste from
ArteSian Wells Is Criminal
and Must Be Stopped

Recommending that the governor
ask the legislature to appropriate a
sum of $4,000 for a thorough and
scientific examination of the water
system on the island of Oahu, Assist.
ant Superintendent of Public Works
A. G. Wheeler, Under date of March
10, states in letter to the governor
that the general artesian head on the
island is lowering, that nearly every
year irrigation restriction notices
must be posted, and that many of the
pumps are overloaded in ordinary con-
ditions of water supply. Wheeler
declares that the water works depart
ment has never had the funds to de-
wise any comprehensive scheme of
water supply, the available funds be-
ing barely enough to cover necessary
expenditures. He recommends that a
bill be now drawn up and introduced
to the legislature giving power to the
superintendent of public works to
conprehensively scheme out the prob
lem of the water supply of Honolulu
for the next fifty years.
Scheme is Comprehensive.
This scheme, which would be
brought before the next legislature,
would include in its investigation:
1st. A comprehensive study of the
water resources of Oahu.
Ind A report as to whether these
resources can be increased by devel-
opment.
3rd A report on the exact condi-
tions of the present department, in
cluding pumps, pipes, resources, dams
and reservoirs.
4th. Means and an estimate of
cost of the transportation o. water
from resources to consumer.
5th Estimate of probable growth
of Honolulu In the next fifty years.
Wheeler states that the territory
has men Of sufficient ability to make
this report without asking the assist
ance of men on the coast. The super
intendent of public works would be
able to gather from his own depart
ment full details and accounts of the
present system. He could likewise
gather from local experts such infor-
nation as would be of assistance to
him in making up this report.
Plan to Stop Present Waste.
When seen this morning Wheeler
pointed out in no uncertain terms
the necessity of taking steps to pre-
Continued on Psce 81
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-12
GIRLS AGE AN D
v Age BILLS !.
IN HOUSE

Girls under twenty years of age
will not be permitted to marry with
out the consent of their parents or
regal guardians if house bill No. 108,
w..Ich passed the house this morning,
becomes law. This measure was
passed as originally introduced by
Representative Sheldon, though
amended in committee to lower the
age of girls one year and raise the
age of majority for boys a year. 1t
would now set the majority for both
sexes at 20 years.
This was probably the most i'm
portant action taken in the lower
branch this morning, though four
other bills were passed on third read
ing and sent to the senate.
The minimum wage bill, on it's ap.
pearance for third reading in the
house today, precipitated hot dis
cussion that gave no indication of
abatement when the noon recess was
called, and was expected to continue
for an unlimited period this after
noon. This measure is substitute
sumbitted by the miscellany commit
tee in place of severai minimum wage
measures introduced early in the
session by representatives of the two
parties 1t proposes to raise the
minimum wage Of all laborers on pub
lie improvements to $175 per day.
Kupihea offered an amendment pro-
posing to raise the minimum pay for
laborers on Oahu and Hawaii to 50
pc rday, and set that for laborers on
Maui and Kauai at $3.50 day.
Coney's motion to table this amend
ment to make the law applicable only
to employees on territorial work and
not affecting those working for the
cities and counties. Discussion over
this suggestion was at its height when
noon recess was declared. s..
Representative Sheldon, who intro
duced one of the original minimum
wage bills asking for a wage of S1.50
warmly opposed Irwin's proposal, de.
claring the house was biting off
more than it could chew" in other
words, that if the amendment were
made and me measure passed by the
house, it would never get past the
senate. He declared it asked more
than the senator's wnuld nnnnad1
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-12
URGES
STANDARD|zING
INSURANCE

Territorial Treasurer Lloyd Conk
ling, who is also territorial insurance
commissioner, as result of his OBJ
Hawaii declares that Hawaii should
stand for the writing of standard in
surance policies by the companies do
ing business within its borders.
'The system of standard policy.
writing by all means should be put
in effect here he said YESTERDAY
discussing his report of last week and
kindred matters. 'The system re-
Quired in mainland states, more par
ticularly in New York, Massachusetts
and California, should be engrafted
here. The money paid out for poll
cies here is just as good and the
protection given to the people who
buy insurance should be just as good.
"Our insurance law was passed
more as a makeshift tnsas anything
else and has been amended only once
or twice since its enactment. ''In the
states mentioned only these standard
policies can be written and insurance
companies incorporated under the
laws of these states may not write
other than standard policies any.
where. Such policies mus. come up
to certain standard OF guarantee
Furthermore, the kind OF law
which makes it a misdemea1or 20 re-
bate in the writing of insurance
should be put into effect lere. Re
Eating part of the premiums, or re-
batting under any other gulse, should
not be permitted in this or any other
community. +. =. f.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-12
POTTER DENIES
PAPERS SERVED
IN PROMISE CASE

C. B. Potter, as bright and smiling
q bridegroom as was ever seen, put in
an appearance at his place of bust
ness this morning and with apparent
candor gave his side of the breach
of-promise suit brought against him,
as alleged in the San Francisco pa.
pers, by Mrs. Sadie K. Stewart, the
handsome divorcee who visited, this
city about six months ago. There's
nothing to the story at all" Potter
declared, not without show of some
merriment mo papers were served
ON me in San Francisco and haven t
been interviewed on the matter by
any newspaper men to my certain
knowledge. If Mrs. Stewart has start
ed action it is without my knowledge,
and | have no means of knowing what
she may have Said about me behind
my back. She has already attempted
10 entangle two men in breach-of.
promise suits and it may be that she
wanted to make trouble for me. But
don't believe so. Certainly there is
no good reason why she should"
Potter dissolved into succession of
smiles when asked as to the health of
Mrs. Potter, formerly Miss Rebe
NJ. Ellingsworth of Honolulu. shes
fine and dandy" he answered. Il
hated to go away and leave her even
for few days, but | only decided to
make the trip about an hour before
the boat sailed and she had to wait
for the Ventura She's now on her
way here and am looking up little
cottage just big enough for two. She
said that she wanted to come along
with me when felt so that we could
walk down tne streets of Honolulu to-
gether and I'm sorry that she had to
wait over boat"
Potter declared that, although his
plans are stilf somewhat indefinite,
he and Mrs. Potter will probably stay
here for month or so and then leave
for Japan, where Potter has busi-
ness interests.
Its fierce the way the newspapers
in San Francisco exaggerate things
and jump on a man on the slightest
suspicion" he said Il guess. Pm =
of the best advertised men in H
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-12
WEBER CRUSHED
BY THE CARS

Joseph Weber, an employe tof Con
tractor John Wilson, and engaged in
the construction Of the belt road on
the windward side of Oahu, lies at
Queens hospital in critical condition,
as a result of serious injuries receiv-
ed on Monday, when Weber was
crushed by cars. "< .-.
The man was engaged in making
coupling of dirt cars on an impro-
vised railway line when he is said to
have slipped and fallen between two
loaded cars. ~
In addition to the fracture of sew.
eral ribs, the left lung is believed to
have been punctured. r"
Weber is German. and has been
IN the islands but short time 1t is
reported from the hospital that the
man stands fair chance o: recover,
ing.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-12
HIRANO PROTECTED By
JUVENILE COURT ACTION

Umekichi Hirano, the japanese
whose letter charging that he was the
victim of justice that had gone astray
appeared in Mondays Star-Bulletin
seemed more satisfied with the course
of the law when this afternoon in
Judge Whitneys court two of the boys
who threw stones at his advertising
automobile were reprimanded and
placed upon probation. Hirano al
leges that he was arrested while try
ing to make the boys stop throwing
stones at him, and that, whereas ne
should have been the plaintiff in the
case, he was made defendant and
fined fifteen dollars by the action of
the police court 1t would appear
from the testimony of little girl in
the juvenile court that it was she, an
innocent bystander, whom Hirano was
holding when the police arrived. Hi
rano, who states that he did not try to
hurt the little girl, but that he
thought she had thrown the stones, is
still of the opinion that the police
court did wrong in filming him-an1slu
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-12
.BUFFUM TURNS
|. ANOTHER TRICK?

Jesse H. Buffum, photographer,
traveller and well known for his pen
chant for breaking into print, has dis
appeared under peculiar circum-
stances. Buffum is alleged to have
taI-n with him an eighty-dollar cam
-ouowhich he had borrowed from the
sueolulu Photo Supply Company, to-
sether with goodly amount or photo
graphic material Furthermore, he is
alleged to have sailed for the coast
en- the Ventura on the evening of Feb
ruary 81, and as he came here on a
foreign steamer, it is said that his
mode of departure has laid Castle &
Cooke, agents for the Japanese line,
open to a fine of $4,000. Therefore
Castle & Cooke are also anxious to
learn his whereabouts.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-12
STEAM ROLLER BREAKS WATERMAN
AND 75.FOOT GEYSER TURNS LOOSE


the aperture and commenced flowing
down Emma street and onto the new
pavement, Unable to shut the water
off at any point near where the break
occurred, the workmen employed on
the sewer and new water-main inlme-
diate1y threw up bank across Emma
street and headed the water down the
cutters on both sides OF School street.
The break occurred few feet ON the
mauka side of the car line, causing
traffic to be held up for a considerable
time.
Supt of Water-works Joe Little, as
soon as he was informed of the break,
hastened to the Fort street terminal
and shut off the water, and from
there went to the scene of the ,acci-
dent, where, with few urns.of key,
he let the water out into the main
lateral. thereby shutting off the gey-
ser which was issuing from the break
in the pipe. One of the employees OF
the water-works department who yis-
tied the scene of the break this morn
ing, said that the pipe which was dam
aged, while being but an inch or so
underground, and in some places ex-
posed, was laid some twenty years ago
and was probably in such state of
corrosion that any slight blow would
have caused break
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-12
JURY OUT IN
MURDER CASE

Up to the time of going to press,
the jury in the Lee Hin Jou murder
Casa case rendered spectacular
yesterday by the claim of the defend
ants lawyer that the defendant was
hypnotized by the man he kilied-had
not been able to render verdict al
though closeted for over three long
hours AS the time goes by without
"a verdict the strength of Attorney
Lorrin Andrews plea that the defend
ant was compelled to commit the
deed by a power greater than his own
becomes apparent and the case prom
ises to be one of the strangest ever
tried in local court 1t is thought
now that the length of time required
to render a jury verdict is in favor OF
giving Jou sentence less than the
death penalty
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-12
WATSON GETS
BIG BACKING
FOR GOVERNOR
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y = 4 4 4 y y y + 4 + \ \ y y \
\ Especial Star-BulIetin Cable.) y
\. WASHINGTON, n. c., March =
= 12-Congressman Benjamin G. \
= mphreys of Mississippi, \
= chairman of the house commit =
= tee on territories, has recon- \
\ mended to President Wilson and 4
\ Secretary of the Interior Lane \
\ the name of Edward NJ. Watson y
\ Of Honolulu for governor of Ha- \
y waii c. S. ALBERT. \
4 Mr.. Watson's application for 4
4 the governorship, it is known =
\ here, is indorsed not only by a y
4 number of prominent represen- \
4 tatiyes, but also by several in =
\ fluential senators, among whom 4
\ is John Sharp Williams of Mis- \
4 sissipEi. -.
l. 4 L / / l. l. / J. / l. l. l. 4 1 4
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-12
HAWAIIAN SUGAR
GETS HIGHER PRICE

First of Hawaiian sugars to reach
the eastern market since the price
advanced four-tenths of cent a
pound is half of the Arizona's cargo,
which arrived at New York in the
Oregonian today, at the basis of 3.5S,
as reported by cable to Alexander &
Baldwin. All four refineries. the dis
patch says, are selling their output
at 4.30.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-12
Marquard Must Work Now
IAssocIated Prsss cablel

SAN FRANCISCO, March f2Rube Marqusd New York
National Leaeus star Ifthand pitcher today married to Blossom
Miss Seeisy
travelling a vaudeville skt together.
t1irer to
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-12

On last Wednesday night two Por-
to Rican youths We're nabbed in the
act of robbing the Hamakuapoko store
en- Maui. Their case is in the hands
Of the grand jury.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-12
c0KE'S APPOINTMENT
NOW PREDICTED; HIS
ENDORSEMENTS STRONG

\ Especial Star-Bulletin Cable.) 4
= WASHINGTON, d. c., March 4
+ 12.-Because of the strong in 4
= dorsements he has received from 4
y all sides. it is predicted here that
= James L. Coke of Honolulu will
= be appointed U. S. District At
\ torney to succeed Robert w.
= Breckons.
: C. S. ALBERT. !
y
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-12
Misses a Chance

After urging that the consideration
of the additional appropriation act be
deferred until this afternoon, Senator
Chillingworth was not present this
afternoon when the matter came be-
fore the senate. No reason was given
for his absence. The bill passed third
reading, and will now go to the house.
According to the Maui News, thieves
~&7rnved four overcoats from num-
>SItos that were left unattended
,e Kahului Lyceum last Mon
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-12
ALLIES SAY TURKEY MUST AGREE TO TERMS
rAssoclated press cahIel

BELGRADE,
indemnity
the :
coNsTANTNoPLE, Turkey March 2shuk Pasha commander Of
allies but week longer
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-12
Revolt Flaming In Mexico
IArsociated rfess cahIel

NoGALEs revolt against iuea
Snaoa rebele
named provisional governor Of its
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-12

The addition to the First National
Bank of Wailuku is expected to be
finished and ready for occupancy In
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-12
SUGAR

SAN FRANCISCO. March Il. =
Beets: IS analysis. los. Parity, All
cents. Previous quotation, los I'D.
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Order Affects Newspapers
TAssoclated Press cablel


public requiring all comply with the pubic
Congress- face II 70
said that number Of papers have not observed the law
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-12
TURKEY TOTTER|NG NOW
#**#s &x@s* &***s@
ONE WEEK MAY YENDF|GHT
British Foreign Office Expects Adanope to Fall at Any Mo-
ment-Comnander Notifies Porte He Cannot Hold Out
Much Longer-Alies Demand SpoIs of Victory
IAssociated Press cablel

LONDON Eng March t2Turkey totterns fall Europe
British foreign office fully the Bulgarian Adriance
. moment q
today
giving the 6usars of situation
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FORCES LEAVE aqua PRlETA TO ENEMY
TAssocIated Press l-ablel

DOUGLAS. 12Gen. 475 Huertstas
the cons
tutohalsts.
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The r b AZ cluh os SE-ila''s ns-'.'
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tcontlnued on Page y
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-07-11
A SLATE ROOF
YORKvILLE, 8. @.

1t is generally conceded the world
over, that no roofing material equals
slate. 1t keeps out the rain, is not af-
fected by heat and will last forever.
The only reason why all buildings are
not covered with slate Is the first cost.
Now, am not selling slate roofs. but
do sell Protection for widows and or
phans, estates and old age, that as
compared to that sold by others is in
the same class as the slate roof, except
as to Cost. refer to policy in the
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Com
pany. 1t is Absolutely the Best there
Is for any Of the purposes for which
life insurance can be used, and rec
ord of 6S years shows that no COM
pany has ever carried out it's contracts
at Lower Cost to the Policy Holder.
Why not protect your loved ones,
yourself or your estate with "slate
roof" especially when the cost is sure
to be as low, and probably very much
lower. than any other protection on
the market? Look Before You Leap,
but don't wait too long about doing
either.
SAM NJ. GRIST, Special Agent.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-07-11

Camden special to Columbia State
July 10: Benjamin John this AFTER
noon was convicted of murder with
recommendation to mercy. John came
to Camden several months ago with
fellow Turk named Michael Simon,
claiming to represent Christian col
lege in Turkey, and solicited funds Tor
1t. The two left Camden, walking to-
wards Lugoff on the Seaboard Air Line
railway. When near the swamps OF
the Wateree river, John shot his COM
panion, put his body In culvert and
fed. He was captured later on the
train near Bethune. A chain OF evil
dence was worked around him, whicn
resulted in his conviction. Johns de-
fense was that Simon attempted to
cut him with knife and that he shot
in self defense.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-07-11
THE MILITIA TANGLE
Now Begins to Look Like Il Might
Straiqhten Out.

Columbia correspondence News and
Courier, July 8: When told tonight
that Secretary Of War Garrison had
made public letter to the governor OF
South Carolina, in which he said that
the war; department would resume re-
lations with the South Carolina mill
tia If the governor would see that the
Dick law Is enforced, Governor Blease
said that IL the Dick law requires that
recommended to be mustered out, he
would never comply with the law.
Governor Blease reiterated that he is
willing to muster out the companies II
after another trial, they fail to meas
ure up to the standard required.
Military men here express the opin-
ion that If Governor Blease refuses, as
commander in chief Of the state mill
tia, to carry out the provisions of the
Dick law. the encampments VIII not DE De
held, and that the war department will
allow the state militia to shift for it
self.
Later Developments.
Columbia, July 10.-In telegram
addressed to Secretary Of War Garri-
son today by Gov. Cole L. Rlease, the
latter indicated his willingness to COM
ply with specifications Of conduct for
the South Carolina National Guard.
Secretary Garrison, in a letter re-
ceived today, notified South Carolina's s
chief executive that he must resume
proper relations with the war depart
ment before Federal assistance TO
South Cardinals organized militia
would be resumed, saying that he ex-
pected Governor Blease to give coop
Grafton and assistance in requiring the
militia to comply with the provisions OF
the law. sl.H
Complying with the mandate OF the
secretary, Governor Blease today ad-
dressed the following telegram to the
war secretary:
"AIl South Carolinians endeavor to
do their duty. II these boys are al
lowed chance they will do theirs and
I shall do all can to encourage and
assist them, and you can count upon
my cooperation and assistance In
bringing about compliance on the
part of the national guard Of this state
with the provisions of the militia law
as enacted by congress, under condi-
tions of my former letter and reply
thereto.
Wire orders for encampments be-
ginning July IL" t.a.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-07-11
Call for ORGANIZATION.

Editor Yorkville Enquirer:
In accordance with your suggestion
based upon DR.. Dulin's communication,
a dozen citizens Of the Bethel neigh
borhood have agreed to issue call fol-
a general rally of the community at
Bethel church on July 31st, at 1.3O
o'clock p. m.
The purpose is to organize a Neigh
borhood Improvement association. Ar
effort will be made to secure the pres
ence of some speakers who will make
practical addresses on the subject.
Yours truly,
Robert Adams.
Glover, r. F. D. 8, July 8.
The Evening Herald, Rock Hill
please copy. 2t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-07-11
Programme


OF convention of Sunday Schools
and Young Peoples Societies of the
Associate Reformed church, to be held
at Bethany Church, on Wednesday,
July 30. All of the A. r. P. churches
west of and including Yorkville, are
expected to be represented at this con-
vention.
Morning Session, 10 .. m.
l. Devotional service-Rev. r. A.
Lummus, or Rev. w. P. Grier, presid-
ing.
2. The Sabbath School Graded
Major w. w. Boyce, Of Rock Hill.
3. The Primary Department-Mrs.
]. M. Howard, of Charlotte, N. G.
4. The whole church in the Sabbath
School-Rev. ]. L. Oates, Of Yorkville.
s. The Home Department, and Sys-
tematic Home Visitation-Mrs. ]. w
Carson, of Newberry.
6. The Teacher: Qualification and
Training-Miss Eunice Plaxco, of York
county.
Afternoon.
l. A Message from the Field-Miss
Minnie Alexander, who has recently
returned from India.
2. The Young People as an Asset OF
the Church-Rev. E. B. Hunter OF
Sharon.
8. why do We need Young Peoples
Christian Union?-To be discussed by
a representative from Bethany.
4. Problems in Conducting a Chris
tian Union.
a. How to get the members to
lead in prayer Representative from
Sharon.
(b.) How to get the members to
make remarks Representative from
Yorkville.
(c). How to get the Committees
to Work Representative from Smyr-
ma.
(d). How may the Programme be
Varied from Week to Week?-Repre-
sentatives from Hickory Grove and
Glover.
5. Benediction.
Dinner will be served on the grounds
E G. Carson.
6b Z 2t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-07-11
JASPER REAL ESTATE co.

A TTENTION is called to North
IA ern Florida and adjacent coun-
try. We are in position to accomo-
date anyone wishing farms of 100
acres or more in any section Of the
country desired. Our lands are fine
and the climate Is the finest in the
world, neither too hot nor too cold.
Come and see us, or write for our
descriptive circular.
JASPER REAL ESTATE CO.
Jasper, Florida.
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SPECIAL TAX ELECTION.

NOTICE is hereby given that or
~ SATURDAY, JULY 26, 1918, a.
]. N. Benfield's store, in Philadei'
phia School District, No. SS. YorB
county, an election will be held for the
purpose OF determining whether the
Special Levy for School purposes IN
said District, shall be increased &c
Four Mills on the dollar.
: ''-..-'7 J. CAMERON,
T. C. DUNLAP,
.s ]. P. BARNES,
l.. Trustees School District No. SS.
July II 55 ~