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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-04

What has become of John G. Bird.
well, who accompanied Entomologfst
David T. Fullaway to Africa last sum
mer in a search for fruit Fly parasites?
Bridwell was last heard from by cable,
from Teneriffe, off the west coast OF
Africa, several months ago and fears
are entertained by his wife and friends
here that he has met with accident
or become lost in the woyld-wide tur-
MOL resulting from the European war.
Cables are to be sent out from HO-
nolulu today or tomorrow to the Amer
ican consul at Teneriffe and probably
other points in the East by the board
of agriculture and forestry, under
which Bridwell was employed, in an
effort to locate him.
Bridwell has been assistant superin-
tendent of entomology at the govern
ment> nursery, and he left Honolulu
last June with FulIaway, who Is en-
tomologist at the United States agri-
cultural experiment station. for central
and southern Africa, in quest OF para
sites for the Mediterranean fruit ny.
The couple journeyed extensively
through Liberia and adjacent states
of the Dark Continent and their search
met with gratifying success, the IN
sect sought being found and prepared
for the long trip TO Hawaii.
The European war had broken forth
before their start homeward. but they
separated before leaving Africa, In
tending to come back BY different
routes, Fallaway bringing the para
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-04
Letter NFAVOR
OFFRANCHISE TO
Go To CAPITAL
Public Utilities Commission to
Address Lane Through Gov
ernor on R. 7. Charter
COMMUNICATION HAS BEEN
IN HANDS OF GOVERNOR
Believes More Modern Service
Is Assured Provided Con-
qreSS Acts FaVorably

That the TiCnoiuiu Rapid Transit
and Land Company will be in posi-
ton to providesa more modern and
thorough street car service If an ex-
tension of its franchise is granted by
Congress, is the statement set forth
by the Public Utilities Commission In
communication which shortly will
be forwarded to Secretary of the In
terror Franklin K. Lane, asking that
he use his influence with Congress in
getting the franchise measure past
that body.
Tie letter to Secretary Lane was
drafted October 20, following meet
ing of the members Of the commission
with c.. G. Ballentyne, manager OF the
Rapid Transit, at which time Mr.. Bal
lentyne outlined the improvements
which the company would be able to
make in its service under the extend.
ed franchise The communication was
submitted to Governor Pinkham for
transmittal, but it was stated yes
terday that the governor has not
forwarded the letter and will only do
SO, it is said, when it can be accom-
panied by copy of the letter, which
he submitted to the commission yes
terday, in which he refused to urge
congressional approval Of the fran
chise.
Il was stated this afternoon that
Governor Pinkhan has sent to Secre-
tary Lane, a copy Of y the letter In
which he outlines his position on the
Rapid Transit franchise, % that in
effect he is opposing the passage Of
the franchise bill by Congress.
The commissions letter to Secre-
tary Lane, made public yesterday
afternoon, is as follows:
B THE Public Utilities Commission of
Hawaii begs to address you on the
subject of a franchise for the Honolu-
lu Rapid Transit ard Land Co., which
the House of Representatives of the
United States Congress for examina-
ton and report.
"A recent investigation into certain
of the affairs of the Honolulu Rapid
Transit and Land Co. by the Public
Utilities Commission of Hawaii, at
the instance of Governor Pinkham,
has disclosed the fact that were GER
tain of the streets of Honolulu double
tracked instead of being single track
ed as at present, much improved
service could be rendered the travel
ing public by reason of cars reaching
transfer points within a smaller limit
of time than is possible on a single
track line.
This commission also learned that
the Rapid Transit Co, on the approval
by Congress of new franchise which
will expire in 1850, to take the place
of the present franchise which will ex-
pire in 1880, will proceed with the
work as above Indicated and in other
such as needed extensions
to parts OF the city now unserved.
Continued on page eight)
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-04
IAssoefated Press by CONN

II ASSOCIATED Press by Comm Federal WrelessJ
LONDON England Dec 4-The Petrograd correspondent
Of the Central News Agency that the great battle of LODI
has ended successfully for the Russians According the
ourse Gazette great numbers of prisoners and
arriving at Lodz the Russians having taken them
Efc battling Of the last few days.
LoNDoN England Dec. with the tightest censorship
all kinds of in force since the started the ndca
fons that important operations being shaped for the
delivery OF smashing attack the Germans in France and
Belgium.
The movements believed to be the result of the landing
the British reinforcements for the Allies numbering
than 100000 men. j..
While the official and scany bulletins given out are un-
usually vague In their statement of the movement of troops and
the position in the western arena they contain references
which the experts take the beginning of the long
expected offensive Of the Allies against the TIPS of both
ef the German wings Simultaneously
either of these psis crowded back the center will be
forced 80 give ground likewise.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-04

W. w. Rockhill, noted American dip
lomat, is in H6nelulu suffering from
illness of a temporary nature but Sc
severe that he has had to stop off on
his way to become confidential advisor
to President Yuan Shih-Kai.
Mr.. Rockhill, who is quite well
known here, arrived on the Chiyo
Maru this morning, accompanied by
his wife. He had been suffering from
cold when he took the steamer at
San Francisco and soon after sailing
was attacked with severe ,chills. 1t
was thought best for him to stop OIL
in Hawaii for a Jew days. He is In
the care of DR.. George Herbert and
will recuperate al the Beretania
street sanatorium DR.. Herbert said
today, that he hoped Mr.. Rockhill
would be able to continue his voyage
by the next steamer going to the ORR
ent, as he is anxious to reach his new
post. Mrs. Rockhill remains here with
her husband. He lad suffered so Sc
Yerely on the voyage from San Fran
cisco that he was taken from the
steamer by ambulance
Prior to his illness Mr.. Rockhill was
quoted as talking freely both on Chi
mas position and On the European
war. and it is interesting to note that
he says the Allies will fight until
Germany is beaten.
"China's most urgent problem" he
said, lis a financial one.
Vast agricultural and industrial
resources are lacking in capital
for their development and with the
added difficulties arising from the war,
this development necessarily must be
slow. / believe that President Yuan
Shai-Kai has good advisers and that
the Chinese government is pursuing a
Continued on page eighty
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-04
Belgian Relief, Ship to Sail From
San Francisco With 5000 Tons
LAssociated Press 81

EAssociated service Federal Wirelessl
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Dec. 4-The big steamer Canine,
carrying relief from the people Of California to the suffering
Beloans viii Rotterdam at noon tomorrow The Cam
ino carries 4400 Of relief supplies valued at She
will take on 400 more tons at San Pedro.
The relief ship will be distinguished she goes on her
errand of mercy by the white burgee fifty long and white
flag twelve feet square White signs at the STEM asen and
port and sarboard Sides stencd in red state that the
cargo destined for the commission for Belgian relief at Rot
terdam The voyageis expected to take 20 days.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-04
HAWAII GIVEN
CHANCE TO HOLD
ITSDELEGATION
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z Hawaii will make good hight, it 4
q is not likely that the Hawaii dele q
z cation will be cut from six voting z
x members to two non-voting mem z
q bers, as threatened a few months q
q ago in the action of the Republic <
& an national committee. z
x This is the gist of letter re- q
g ceived by Vice-chairman R. W. q
H Breckons of the Republican party q
q from Charles D. Hilles, chairman, <
g of the national committee. He u
q makes it plain that Hawaii will q
q be heard at the meeting of the z
z committee in December, 1915. q
Z Breckons says it's now up to the q
g Republicans of Hawaii to see that 4
u the delegation from this territory q
q is not cut to two non-yoting men, q
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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-04
French Repulsed With Losses; Russians
Slain on all Sides, SAYS Berlin Today

BERLIN Germany Dec Official" Repeated assaults
by the French forces against our positions in Flanders
have been repused The attacks of the enemy in northwest
Akrch lAace have likewise been repulsed The French
suffered considerable losses in these unsuccessful moves
In the eastern heater Of the enemys attacks near
the Maan lakes have been repused with very heavy loss
The offensive operations Of the German army in Poland are
taking the normal course.
Gen Russky of the Russian commanders has fallen
ILL.,, :"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-04
KNOWN TO FAME AS
THIRD HUSBAND OF
LILLIAN, HE'S DEAD

[Associated Press by Fed. Wirefess.l
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 4.-Sig.
nor Perrusini, a singer and actor, and
Lillian RusseIl's third husband, is
dead at the Actors Home here. He
was 65 years old.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-04
British Ayiators Failed to Find
Turkish Force Advancing on Cana

CAIRO Egypt Dec. 4-British aviators who have been
up the region around the Suez canal On
account of reports large bodies of hostile besmen nearing
the canal have returned with the statement that they
able to discover any Turks moving against the waterway
Bedouin raid against the British has been severely pun
shed by the British forces and the besmen scattered The
majority of the raiders were captured
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-04
RAIN CAUSES
LAVA TRAIL TO
remain DARK
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x Because of the heavy downpour :
4 of the last few hours, and the
z threatened showers today and to-
q night, Harry Murray, chairman 2
q general of the E1ks' Lava Trail" Z
z decided to postpone the fiesta at
Z noon. Lava Trail" will be given
z a week from tomorrow on the :
4 grounds of the Seaside. III. =
a Arrangements were made this
Z morning for the sale of the large
K amount of deIicatessens and can Z
q dy, which were prepared for sale =
Z on the trail" This homemade Z
q candy and delicatessens will be J:
q sold by the committeewomen at J.
Z II. s. Sachs former store. at the Z
g corner of Fort and Beretania. Z
x This sale will open at IL o'clock Z
q tomorrow morning. In the mean Z
q time, plans viii go@ ahead for Z
q Lava Trailp with renewed yigor !
x and enthusiasm q
q &
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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-04
GERMANS DECLARE RUSSIANS
SUFFER ENORMOUS LOSSES

tAssociated Federal Wireless
BERLIN, Germany Dec. 4-Petrograd reports that the
total loss Of the Russian officers since the began
to 330O0
The Kaiser has arrived for short stay he has been at
the Russian 'front.' :"
PARIS. France, Dec 10 oficiaI-"An intermittent and
fa spirited annonading marks the "a hours on the line
from Ypres to Roulers ~
Inc enemy has attempted unsuccessfy gain ground
between Becelaere Pass and Chendaole
At Vermelles we continue organizing positions and we
have captured several of the German positions Infantry at
tacks by the enemy in the forest of Agonne have been
pulsed. -
There is nothing to report from Alsace. j Il
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-04
Associated Press service

Federal Wireessl
WASHINGTON D. c. Nov. 4-Secretary OF the Navy
Daniels announced today that supplemental contract had been
signed with the San Francisco Bridge Company to completes
the Pearl Harbor drydock The contract requires COM
pletion by July 1918 of $50 This
less than was allowed by Congress at the last session
Under the plans the dock will be considerably larger
than originally designed The new basin will be 1923 feet long
and 48 feet wide the top and 50 feet the sill at mean
high water The total price Of the dock including the
already paid the old contract is S444215 exclusive
of caissonsf pumping station etc. sspe
Civil Engineer O. w. Parks u s. n, at present pubic
works officer Philadelphia, will supervise the construction
work. ~@E sI
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-04
NIGHT FIRING POSTPONED.

Owing to the continued rain the
night practise of the 14-inch gun at De
Russy, scheduled Tor last night and
postponed / til tonight, has been again
called Off. Weather permitting the
target practise will be held tomorrow
night.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-04
Belgians in Holland Concentration
Camps Start Riot; Several Killed

zIEST Holland Dec IA riot breaking out in the con-
cenaon here where thousands of Begns are held
who fed orere forced from their country by the Germans
resulted in the killing of and the wounding nine Begians
The Dutch troops shot the Begans during the riots Details
Of the trouble are not obtainable
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-04
Italy May Soon 90
Into War; Admits
Change in Status

Associated Press by comuerciai Pacific cable1
ROME Italy Dec. Ain opening the Italian parliament
yesterday Premier Saandra made significant statement in
the Of which he declared that factors had arisen
to alter the Italian governments policy neutrality This is
taken foreshadowng possible entrance of Italy the
war on the side of the Allies
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-04
Building Material

Structural and Ornamental iron.
II. E. HENDRIek; LTD.
Merchant and Aiakea Phone 264s
How easy is is to give trouble the
laugh when you haven't any.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-04

BRITISH EXPERTS BELIEVE
WAR CHIEF GETTING READY
TO DELIVER Big ASSAULT

CENSORSHIP CLAMPED TIGHTER THAN EVER BUT OFF,
Gal BULLETINS INDICATE L0NG-ExPECTED ALLIES
OFFENSIVE IS ABOUT To MATERfALIZE ON BOTH WINGS
OF GREAT LINE-0FFIcIAL STATEMENTS FROM PARIS
AND BERLIN AGAIN CONTRADICTORY
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-04
BIGGER DRYDOCK FOR PEARL HARBOR ASSURED
PEARL AARBOR CONTRACTORS
AND D. S. AGREE ON PLANS;
TO BE COMPLETE JULY, 1918

NEW BASIN LARGER THAN OLD oNE-CoST WILL Be
$1.261 350-TOTAL COST IN EXCESS OF $4500, ,000--
CIVIL ENGINEER PARKS TO SUPERVISE-ENDS LONG
NEGOTIATIONS WITH HONOLULU FIRM FOLLOWING
COLLAPSE OF FORMER DRYD0Ck !.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-04
ARMY INCREASE
strongly URGED
BYWOTHERSPOON
Chief of Staff lust Retired Says
Some Action Should Be
Taken Immediately
HAWAII GARRISON
is NOT ADEQUATE
Asks For 2O5.OOO Standing
Army, 295,000 Reserves
and 100000 Militia

Careful consideration Of cur needs
would indicate the advisability and ne
cessity Of having at all times available
at home and, in addition to the neces'
stiles of our foreign possessions, in
the first line of our military establish
ment q mobile force Of at least 10000
thoroughly trained and thoroughly
equipped fighting men, with adequate
supplies for the operation Of this force
for at least six months. 1t is also
agreed thaEwe should have as a Sec
ond line a thoroughly equipped and
trained force Of organized militia Of
not less tran 100000 men, properly
proportioned as to its staff and sew
eraI arms, with stores and supplies
necessary for its operation in the
field for a like period"
(Extract from Gen. Wotherspoon's
report.) .. ---- -.-. 7-----~----' -
That an army. increase is vital to
the country if. any attempt whatever
is to be made To guard against inva-
sion, is the ringing note of warning
which carries through the annual re-
port of Maj.-gen. W. Wotherspoon
who retired as chief of staff of the
army few weeks ago. The above
extract gives brief outline of Gen.
Wotherspoon' ideas as to the size ef
the force required as minimizing in
continental United States, These fig
ures apply only to the mobile troops
infantry, cavalry, artillery and en-,
gineers--and do Lot include coast ar
tillery and staff departments. q
The report opens with a concise
statement Of the present strength, dis.
position and preparedness of the mill
tary establishment, which includes the
organized militia. In Hawaii there
are 1892 mobile troops and eight COM
panies of coast artillery. Touching on
Hawaii later in the report, Gen. Woth-
erspoon says: s- |
LAS regards the Hawaiian islands,
all military persons lwiH recognize
that the proposed garrison in this pos
session is far below what it should be
to meet a serious attack unless, in
this case again, we have an adequate
force on the Pacific coast ready to
despatch to the islands when trouble
is impending. 1t must therefore be
admitted that the present gar
risons of these outlying possessions
treferring to the Philippines, Alaska,
Canal Zone and Hawaii) are entirely
inadequate for the purpose for which
they have been sent there, and that
without material change in conditions
at home We have no available resource
from which to reinforce them, even
should the time be given us to do so.
Gen.. Wotherspoon advocates a
three-year enlistment, with five years
IN, the first reserve. To create the
tight proportion of reservists he
places the standing army at 205,0G0, ,,
rom which number discharging year
" that increment below the grade Of
Continued on page three)
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-04

that asreeent bad been
until today Presumably nsces
Walter Dillingham;, who in San Fran
Hawaiian Dredging Company the inter
far as the Pearl aoof dy
9 : 49,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-04
SUGAR

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 3.-sugar:
SO degrees test, 3.92 cents. Previous
quotation, 3.95.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-14
SCHOOL DISTRICT
1REASURERS TURN.
ING IN THE MONEY
Miss Doolittle, County Superin-
tendent, is the Busiest Official
in the County These DAYS

Under the new school laws of the
state all school district treasurers
ARE required to turn over the money
of the district to the county treasur-
er. Tomorrow is the last day in which
to do this.
Miss Margaret Doolittle, county SUI
perintendent, has been busy the past
ten days checking UP the reports OF
the district treasurers.
All reports must first be verified
by her before the county treasurer
can received the money. The last Of
the reports was received today and
all have been certified up to Treas
urer Stewart.
Il am glad to say said Miss Doc
little today, that the 81 school dis
tricts of Logan county show up finan
cially in splendid shape. have not
found single district short one pen
ny. Many of them have been running
for as long as three years without an
accounting, | think the new law is
a good one, for the reason that the
money is centralized and is more Of
a system than has existed hereto
fore.'' ~@
The new school laws places many
more burdens on the county superin
tendent than formerly, but does not
increase the salary. Miss Doolittle,
however, having splendid appetite
for work, is getting away with the
duties of her office in an excellent
manner and to the entire satisfaction
of the school districts and patrons Of
the county
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-14
VOLCANO
IS STILL
SPOUT|NG
IWARSHIPS AND TROOPS ON
WAY TO SCENE; THOU
SANDS DEAD

Toxic. Jan. tl--Offjcial reports re-
ceived this afternoon from Southern
japan, where the volcano and earth
quake yesterday caused such heavy
loss OF life, are that the eruption OF
is abating.
The number of lives that have been
lost is still a matter OF conjesture.
The Island Of Sakura could not be
yisited because of the eruption being
still in progress.
Troops and warships are waiting an
to search the Island. All
Americans in the vicinity are safe
according to a report received here
from the American consul at Nagas-
aki.
Thousands of natives, pursued by
the rain, of fiery stones and lava
knelt on the beach, half submerged in
water and gesticulated wildly to the
steamers and fishing boats for aid.
One small steamer saved three hum
dred.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-14
SKIP WITH 12O ON BOARD MAY
PERISH BEFORE AID ARRIVES
Dozen Ships Rush 10 Help; Thought
10 Be Caught on Ledge or
Canadian Coast
tBy Associated Press.)

81. John, Jan. i4.A faint purr OF
the IS. o. S." call, from the royal
mail steamer. Cobequld. picked up at
several points along Bay OF Fundy. I
has revived hope for the safety OF
the vessel.
The wireless was not sufficiently
strong to give the location OF the yes
sci, but 1t indicated that she had sur
vived the tempestuous night. Hope
for the vessel has rested on the ef-
forts of the United states revenue
cutter Woodbury. and the Canadian
steamer Lady Laurier, both ships are
now trying to find the CobeQuid.
The cobequid was bound for ST.
John, y b., from the British West
Indies, in command OF Captain Haw-
son, completing her first round over
this route, when misfortune over
took her She carried crew OF 102
men and a number OF first and Sec
ond cabin passengers.
Approaching the Bay III Fundy,
femuus for its swift tides and noun
famous seas, blizzard descendea
upon the steamer. Captain Hawson
vas heading for Gannet Rock light,
The guide to the western side OF the
BAY and had warning Of the lodges
which stretch ten miles to the south
ward OF Grand iManan. IT was about
sunrise when the operator at the
wireless station at Cape Sable, across
he bay, picked up the Cobequid's cry
'or help. The message said the yes
'el had struck ledge off Brier
sand, on the east side OF the b%y,
md needed immediate assistance
PLACE of Many Disasters
The Grand Manan lodges have been
he scene )f many disasters. but loss
u life has been comparatively small
Twelve years ago the steamer War
ylck struck on MUIR. one Of the most
Intensive Of the lodges, and eventu-
lily went to pieces, but not until all
N board had been brought ashore and
much OF the cargo The steamer
iestia was lost on Old Proprietor
edge october 20, 1909, and all but
AK OF the crew Of forty one ws~e
0st
The Goth was built for the Union
'astle mai line at Belfast. Irela d.
Il 1893 She is Of steel aud registers
700 tons gross and 2,97o tons net.
ihe is 400 feet in length and equip
ed with twin screws.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-14
PHONE CD,
RAPED BY
HIGH COURT
MUST PAY BACK HUGE SUM
TO CITIZENS IN EXCESS
CHARGES

Oklahoma City, Jan 1.-THE PiO-
neer Telegraph and Telephone com
pang in demanding and collecting a
rate for its telephones in Oklahoma IN
excess OF that fixed By the corpora
tion commission by IFS order of Oc.
tober l2. 1908 violated the order Of
the commission in falling to give no
tice OF the increase and must refund
to the subscribers the excess, which
amounts to an aggregate Of $4,000.
This is the opinion Of the state su-
preme court Tuesday in rendering
Judgment in favor Of the state in the
case appealed by the latter on the
commission order Of l9l2
Under the ruling of the supreme
court the company must make the re-
fund Of excess rates charged up to
1914 Further, the court holds that
the recent legislature was authorized
to pass the act conferring upon the
corporation commission the right 70
adjust controversies between parties
growing ont Of refunds for public
service, and empowering the commits
sion to take charge of the refuniing
of such moneys.