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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-21

books and they would always be where
it was possible to secure them for the
use of the commissioners.
The books being entered as exhibits,
are ones that have been in use stnce
1905, when county government first
started, and include records up to the
present year.
A single glance at the stack of books
shows what big task Auditor Field
and his assistant have before them, as
well as the commissioners, in collect
ing evidence of the alleged misappro-
priatjon of the county funds.
irregularities Told Of.
Irregularities in the county auditors
office have been matter of suspicion
for some time, with him, says Ben
Brown, the deputy county auditor. in
testimony given before the investiga-
tion commission Saturday. Once when
his suspicious we're aroused he went
to County Treasurer Swain and asked
il something couldn't be done .ahout
the warrants. which did not seem to
be authorized. Swain advised him to
keep his eyes open
Continued on page eight
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-21
Second UTILITIES MEASURE
PASSESSENATE;UP TOULOUSE

the commission powers which 1t would
not have under present conditions.
During the long arguments on the
public utility bills, the question of a
commissions power was the most deli
cate brought up. Senator Judd and
others held that until congress had
delegated its authority over a number
of companies, the commission would
be without jurisdiction.
After setting out the franchises
which have been approved by con-
gress, the bill states:
The persons and corporations hold
ing said franchises, shall be subject
as to reasonableness OF rates, prices
and charges and in all other respects
to the provisions of act (public utility
aet) of the Laws of. 1913 OF said ter
ritory creating public utility com
mission and all amendments thereof
and all other laws of a general char
acter that may be enacted hereafter
by the legislature of said territory for
the regulation of public utilities in
said territory. and all the powers and
duties expressly conferred upon or re.
.quired OF the superintendent bf public
works or the courts by said acts grant
Ing said franchises are hereby con-
'ferred upon and required of said pub
lie utility commission and any com
mission of similar character that may
hereafter be created by the laws OF
said territory. and said acts granting
said franchises are hereby amended
to conform herewith.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-21
HAWAII IODAY
c CHOOSlNG {
SENATOR

Election is being held today in the
first senatorial district OF Hawaii for
successor to fill TIE place in the
senate left vacant by the death OF
Senator George G. Hewitt The sue
cessful candidate will have the priYi,
lege of occupying his senatorial chair
Tor the half dozen days remaining be-
fore the close Of the session The Re-
publicans are represented in the con-
test by two candidates, Stephen Desha
and James Lewis. Frank Woods is
the Democratic candidate. while Jo-
seph Koomoa will represent the home
rulers. According to decision hand
ed down by the attorney generals of
fee, it is believed that the candidate
elected will be paid only for the actual
number of days he is a member OF the
senate.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-21
BUTCHER BILLS
BUTCHERED IN
SENATE

After having sword dangled over
their heads for more than a month
and threatened with death q dozen
times, two house bills had their
threats cut this morning and are now
on the legislative morgue slab. .-
The measures are known as II,
Rs. 1913 and 199, and they sought to
regulate the slaughter of beef and
pork, by requiring license to be OBJ
tanned by one who slaughters, and also
it was made necessary to notify the
health officer of the time and place OF
the killing. 81.
Senator Chillingworth tried 20 give
them new life, this morning by offer.
ing an amendment. which cut down
The license fee. But this compassion
for them was unayailing, for in few
minutes they finally went to the
table. T.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-21
M'CANDLESS Tells lane STORIES
ABOUT HIM INSPIRED BY MALICE

been here since soon after the in
auguration. They proceeded to take
time by the forelock and make the
dust fly.
Mr.. McCandiess called at the White
House and held pleasant chat with
the president He made no personal
appeal for the governorship, as the
Jules laid down forbid any man from
recommending himself, no matter how
much he desires a position. He SIM
ply afforded the president an oppor-
tunity to see him. PROFOUND questions
regarding conditions in Hawaii and
learn some essential facts at first
hand.
The visit to Secretary Lane OF the
Interior Department, whose approval
Will go long distance toward pulling
down the plum, was entirely different.
Mr.. McCandless not only plainly in
formed the secretary that he would
like to be governor of Hawaii, but set
forth reasons why he was entitled to
the place and would make the best
possible selection.
In addition, Mr.. McCandless pre-
sented a defense against complaints
lodged with Secretary Lane reflecting
on his character. He denied the allie
cations andt declared they were In
spired by the malice of political enc
mics and put forth at this time to de-
feat him for the governorship and ruin
his public career.
It is expected that within brief
period Secretary Lane will seriously
take up the problem of filling the big
Offices in Hawaii.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-21
enter HOLSTEIN
A 5 SUFFRAGE
CHAMPION

True to his promise, Speaker Hol-
stein, in the final days of the. legisla-
tive session, has resuscitated the
equal suffrage question, intimating he
will come out strongly in its behalf.
Ticking the floor for the second time
in the present session the speaker,
just before he noon recess today,
sought to recall house joint, resoiu-
ton No. /, which deals with equal
suffrage, but, thwarted in that attempt
by Representative KaweWehi, intro
duced new resolution on the same
subject and succeeded, despite steut
opposition, in having it referred to
the Oahu delegation. At the same
time he, notified Chairman 8. s. Pax
son of that body that the women who
are urging enfranchisement desire to
be heard. 1t is likely the committee
will hold public hearing within day
or two to permit the women to appear
and present their arguments.
On taking the floor Speaker Hol-
stein introduced petition signed by
ia of the most prominent women of
the territory. Mrs. w. F. Frear, wife
lH0 SONcIuOE, was VI .lHOoSI
heading the list of signers. The petit
tion asks the legislature to memorial
ize congress, requesting the organic
act be amended to permit the enfran-
chisement of women of the territory.
The speakers appearance on the
floor was a signal for fight, and be-
fore he could get to his feet.a motion
for recess had been put. He asked
Kupihea, the author to withdraw it,
but on the latter's refusal: Holstein
put the counter motion, to table the
motion for recess His motion carried
Immediately after his petition had
been read Holstein moved that house
house joint resolution be taken upl
from the table, This measure, after
being considered in committee of the
whole in the house, had been tabled,
early in the session. The motion to
take UP from the table to reconsider
action must carry the unanimous con-
sent of the house, and Representative
Kawewehi blocked Holstein's motion
by refusing to vote favorably.
Inasmuch as a joint resolution is
not considered the proper form for
memoria Ito congress, it is surmised
that Kawewehi's opposition to this
one was not unexpected. In fact, the
speaker already had his concurrent
resolution ready and in writing, and
ls soon as it was announced that the
joint resolution could not be lifted
from its pigeon-hole, he offered the
new one.
Because the other resolution had ]
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-21

The defense of Diamond Head from
the land side is a problem that has
been of much interest to the various
boards which have considered the mill
itary problems of the island. and TO
prove or disproye some of the theories,
as we'll as to familiarize' the local
troops with conditions. a battalion of
infantry is now operating in the Fort
Ruger terrain. The second battalion
of the Second Infantry is camped
within the great crater, and for ten
days the four companies will work
through the great cauldron5 and over
the surrounding country.
The encampment takes the place of
the mountain exploration and trail
making work that the second battalion
was to have taken up east of the Pail
two weeks ago, but which was called
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-21
OIaa Has New Chief
Watt Out; Eckarf In

John Wat has resigned the man
agement of Olaa Sugar Company's
plantation and mill ... =.
Charles F. Eekart, director of the
experiment station of the Hawaiian
Sugar Planters Association, has been
chosen to succeed Mr.. Watt as man
ager OF 0laa.
L. A. Thurston, president of Olaa
Sugar Co., stated this morning that
Mr. Eckart would take charge of the
plantation as socn as he could wind
UP his affairs at the experiment sta
tion.y
Mr.. Eckart has held his present po-
sition for many years. His technical
reports at the annual meetings of the
association have been features Of
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-21

off owing to the heavy rains and con-
sequent almost impossible conditions
of roads and trails.
The second battalion. which Is COM
manded by Captain E. W. Shuttle
worth. ranking captain of the regi-
ment, marched to Rnger yesterday
morning, and by noon was settled in
its new camp. There are many worse
camp sites than the floor of the Dia-
mond Head crater. although the spot
Is undeniably hot one during the
day. There is plenty of water. and
enough vegetation to offer the neces-
sary shelter from the sun.
The problems to be worked out have
not been made public, but il Is under
stood that several interesting expert
ments as to the infantry support of the
coast artillery works will be made.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-21

those important events. forming the
basis of many valuable discussions.
II has been rumored for several
months that Mr.. Watt contemplated
resigning the management of Olaa. al
though report to that effect was de-
MED not long ago when the star-Bul-
letin made an inquiry. After the ar
rival in town of Mr.. Watt on Satur-
day morning the same rumor was re-
yiyed in definite form and its truth
was confirmed by Mr.. Thurs,on w.en
approached on the sibject ta:s morn
ing.
Mr.. Watt has been the manager of
Olaa plantation for abou. eight years.
developing its capacity until last year
it yielded crop of nearly $4,000 tons
of sugar.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-21
Statesmen of Empire Win Make
No Move Until California Bill
Is Passed or Beaten
WAR TALK LAID TO
POLITICAL AGITAT0RS
Massmeetings Said to Have
Been inspired by People
Anxious to EmbarraSS
Government
ASSOCIATED Press Cahlel

TOXIC, Japan, April 2t.-The open
and strongly-expressed chaorln Of the
Japanese at the California allen land
law situation fs now ahatina % the
temperate utteranees from Washing
ton reach the empire. The entire ma
ton, however, is tenseIy awaiting Z
decision at Sacramento as to the die
position Of the bill.
The extreme agitation Of last week.
when massmeetings to demand war
were held, seem now to have been In
splred by 4 small political group anx-
Ious to enbarrass the governments
The government lnS.sts that the attl-
tude Of America is generally friendly
and there fs no cause for any break In
relations.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-21
Worlds News


Lieut.. Rex Chandler Of the Coast
Artillery Corps. U. s. A., was killed
wnen the flying boat in which he and
Lieut. Brereton were skimming over
San Diego bay went down. Brereton,
who was driving the machine, was
slightly injured
Seven thousand men will be at
work this summer on the Panama-Pa-
eific Exposition buildings. exclusive
of those employed on state buildings
and foreign payilions.
Governor John E. Osborne OF
Wyoming is to take Huntington VII
sons place as assistant secretary o.
state
The silver mesh bag presentet tq
Miss Helen Taft by her girl friends ~
her departure from the White Hcp
was lost or stolen while she was
tending church services at Baltimore
President Wilson read his own Larf
message before congress-the frs
time since the days of John Adams
that a president has delivered his own
message.
The small Mexican federal force
under ojeda defending Naco. Sonora,
repulsed assaults by the rebels witt
loss of seven killed and forty wouad.
ed.
1t is said that the transfer of Herr
Won Bue1ow from the German en-
bassy at Washington to the home Of
flee was due to the report of his en-
gagement to Miss Gladys ingalls,. A
diplomat must have the consent OF
the German foreign office before
contracting an alliance with other
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-21
HALT LF-MILLION
ON STRIKE in
BELGIUM NOW

BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 2f.-
The second week Of the big strike
against the proposed special suffrage
for proprietory classes finds 100000
reople out Of employment. .VioIence
is fortunately rare. Many soldiers are
openly sympathetic with the strikers
and there have been some desertIons.
One mayor of rural town 10 con-
tributing 500 francs daily to the strike
fumnd.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-21
SALUTE BO0MS FOR :.
GERMAN GOVERNOR

DR.. E. Schultz, governor of German
Samoa, who has been in Honolulu for
some days past, returned the call of
Admiral Moore Us morning, and re-
ceiyed the salute of seventee nguns
due his high rank. ~.
Admiral Moore served as naval gov
ernor of American Samoa several
years ago, and takes lively interest
in the welfare of the eisland, and the
progress that is being made by the
natives In fact, the local command
ant gained the confidence of the ma
tives to an extent seldom accorded
to outsiders, and naturally he had
many matters of interest to discuss
with the German official.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-21

This little pigmy IDOL above. photo,
graphed by the Star-Bulletin, MAJ
help to bring to ligM the mystery OF
lost Peruvian treasuFe. Tine idol, with
many other curious Frelies Of a lost
race. perhaps, at amy rate of lost
generation, was brought to Honolulu
last Saturday by the British sloop-of.
war Algerine.
The strange story of Easter Island,
where the little idols aud menlentoes
of a vanished race were fouGd, has
Eever been fully told. There have
been. numerous visits to this lonely
Continued on page eight)
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-21
Gar NICHOLAS
AT SHOW DOWN
WITH POWERS

cETTlNJE, Montenegro, April z1.-
The Showdown has come fof7 czar
Nicholas Of Montenegro and the pow
ers.
The big international fleet now
ready to blockade the inland sound
end estuary where the fortress Of scu-
tary is situated, has notified Gar
Nicholas. that his troops must fit the
siege Of the stronghold Immediately
or the powers will land their men,
which would be equivalent to deeIar-
ing war against the sturdy little mon
srchy which ls standing out against
half Of Europe.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-21

been tabled on recommendation of the
committee of the whole, Holstein NOV
ed that the new one be referred to the
Oahu delegation Chairman Paxson, OF
that committee. experienced a sudden
fit of diffidence. He didn't want the
responsibility and, sustained by Kawe-
wehi and one or two others, urged
that the new one go to the committee
of the whole. Da Silva joined him in
this, declaring the men of the other
islands were just as interested in the
subject, and would be just as much af-
feeted by the proposed change, as those
on Oahu. But the authority to refer
lay with the vice-speaker, Coney, and
he accepted Holstein's suggestion, re-
ferring the resolution to the Oahu del
egation. ....
Holstein's resolution would not give
the women immediate suffrage, how
ever. 1t calls only for a pIebescite,
when the electors of Hawaii may say,
on election day, whether they want the
women to vote.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-21

BY the will of the late King George
of Greece, his fortune of s750,000 is
rc be divided equally between his two
youngest sons. The royal family will
be provided with an annual income
of $1,000 by the sale of the Denmark
palace and other personal property.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-21

Lucy Dodge, granddaughter of the
late John Bigelow, formerly United
States ambassador to France, secret
ly left her palatial home in London
and took up her abode in Shepherds
Bush, endeayoring to seek work and
do something useful in life" The
police discovered her whereabouts
and notifying her parents. she re.
turned home. .-. l-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-21
SHOTS 10 FIRE

% Free sugar was not indorsed 2
% by the Democratic national plat +.
Z. form last summer. "A free sugar g
. plank was eliminated largely be- z
. cause Of the energetic work of e
. the Hawaii delegation and Ha- {:
8 wall was assured that the party 9
g would not demand free, sugar. 9
o To keep good faith, President 9
9 Wilson cannot insist now upon I:
s free sugar. 2
8 /:
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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-21

Icebergs are reported in the North
ern Atlantic near the scene of the
Titanic disaster.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-21

Nebraska and South Dakota are
suffering from severe snowstorms.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-05-23

cucumbcrs, while the cooler
of the north are well adapted to grow
ing pickles. The plants arc quite sen
sitivc to frost as we'll as to extreme
heat, but thrive under cooler condi-
tions than melons. The light sandy
soils are best for early crops If carli-
hess is the chief consideration. How
ever. yields ""r larger and the bearing
period lon.. " in heavy soils. AS carli-
ness is such an important factor in
securing r~cmuncrativc prices. many
growers start some of their plants UNI
der glass. Greenhouses are most valu-
able for this purpose. although hotbeds
and cold frames are sometimes en-
plovcd. The soil should receive early
blowing and frequent narrowing be
fore planting. and for a very early crop
soMe growers prefer to throw up the
land in small burrows. thus securing
better drainage and somewhat warmer
soil conditions.
The cucumber, like many of our 9th
CT vegetables, is not without its insect
enemies and diseases. Among the most
important insect enemies may be men,
toned the striped cucumber beetle,
which is yellow above. with black head
and wing covers lo%n-itudinally striped
with black. .Arscnical poisons are not
successful. and preventive measures
are usually employed. such as protect
Ing the hills with square boxes covered
with c%hecscrloth or muslin.
The most important diseases of the
cucumber arc downy mildcw. leaf
blight and anthracnosc, Bordeaux
mixture is the chief funyicidc used in
combating these diseases.
Muskmclon requires somewh hat thu
same conditions recommended for the
cucumber. The muSkmelon is much
more susceptible to the effects Of cold
than the cucumber.
\ good plan. especially for northern
sections. is to start melons under glass
In order that they may have Il longer
growing season so as to mature their
crops earlier. 1t is generally conceded
that the sowing should not occur more
than four weeks before setting in the
field, because the plants may become
stunted or the growing may be checked
when transferred to the field.
Cultivation, care and soil require
ments are similar to those recommend
ed for cucumbers.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-05-23
GOOD FOR STOCK FEED.
Cows, Hogs and Hens Are All Fond Of
the Mangel WurzeI,

The value of this vegetable for feed
ing purposes has long been recognized,
but never overestimatcd. It is the
most productive root crop grown and
consequently the cheapest feed. Cows,
hogs and hens consume it in large
quantities if it is furnished them. For
best success in growing the soil should
be rich and finely puivcrizcd. The
mangel does not need a long season.
so that it is useless to Plant unit! the
soil is in fit condition. From the 9TH
to the 10th of May is about right.
! Use plenty Of seed, but when an inch
| high thin to five or six inches apart.
The plants removed may be set out and
will produce good roots only Il tritle
later than the main crop. Make the
rows two and Il half to three feet
apart, giving room for horse culture.
Under ordinary conditions three or
four times through with the c%ultivator
| will be enough, and in addition to this
| keep the rows clear Of weeds between
| plants.
If all this is we'll done YOU will have
roots eighteen inches long and five
inches in diameter. The yield per
acre is simply enormous, so that the
majority of growers will only need to
use {: small space to supply their needs.
If the roots do not grow large it is be-
cause your soil is not rich enough.
Apply plenty Of rotted stable manure
and get it thoroughly mixed with soil.
The mangel will stand light frosts, but
Il heavy freeze will injurc and lead to
rotting. AS Il rule anywhere in the
corn belt it is safe to leave them out
until the last of October. Cut the tops
off for immediate use as COW feed. and
then the roots nay be covered up in
the root cellar like so much cordwOOd.
TO prepare them for feeding cows a
cutter is used. Hogs are able to do
their own cutting. Hens will pick
them to pieces. They will help fowls
through the winter in good health
when no other green feed is used.