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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-20
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States. which ! had in my possession
at the time and that II his goods were
of the same standard make. same
weight quality. etc. and were within
dollar or two Of the same price as
the mainland / would purchase from
him a day or so prior TO the birthday.
/ was pleased TO hear him say that
he would be delighted to show me
anything in t1e house This he did,
occupying about 20 minutes of his
time, until | found what suited me.
He had requested me not to tell him
the prices of the articles on the main
land, that had in my possession, I'M
til he had given me his prices: this
did, and guess my surprise when !
found that l could get the same ar
ticles in exactly the same thing for a
dollar and/a quarter less money than
/ could in the United States.
was accorded the most cordiaf
treatment, and / left that store with
the opinion that there were some
good business people in Honolulu any
way, and fully decided to make my
ieweIry purchases here, and from the
firm in question.
w. l am not acting as an advertising
agency for this firm. IL | was ! would
have given its name, but write this
Just to give justice to some and pre-
judice to none.
Yours very truly.
A CONSTANT READER
of the Star Bulletin and Advertiser.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-20
FRIDAY ,............ FEBRUARY 20, 1914
GOOD AMERICANS

The Star Bulletin expresses not only its own
opinion but countless comments heard during
the past few days in appreciation of the order
and splendid behavior of the thousands of sol
diers in Honolulu for the Carnival They are
conspicuous only for the uniforms; in other
ways they are decidedly more orderly than many
Carnival celebrants. The very few exceptions
only prove the rule. They excelt in courtesy, as
may be witnessed any day or night on the street
ears, where the first man to arise and offer his
seat TO a standing woman is well-set-up chap
in khaki Honolulu is glad the soldiers are here
for the Carnival and all Honolulu will turn ont
for the military parade next Monday and show
the city's appreciation
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-20
CONSOLIDATED OIL 5
DROPS AND SURPRISES
LOCAL OPERATORS

A drop in the price Of Consolidated
Oil stock as shown by its last few
sales Is puzzling the street" The de-
cline is not heavy. but Il comes as a
surprise. The last sale OF the stock
was made at lao. The action OF the
directors In beginning the payment OF
dividends the first Of the year was ex.
pected to result in the stock gaining.
1t was selling recently at $50 and 1.70.
f. D. Tenney said this morning that
he knew no reason for. the decline
The directors have not met 50 far
this month.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-20
HAVAlI's TRADE WITH the MAINLAND

A low price Of sugar last year and a smaller
crop than should have been harvested, Wrought
Porto Rico's trade with the mainland of the
United States up to figure nearly equal to Ha-
vaii's
American merchandise valued at $111 SOC, 900
found markets in the noncontiguous territory
Of the United States in 1913 against $37 100000
ten years ago and $7,OOO,OO0 twenty years ago.
Figures received by the bureau of foreign and
domestic commerce, department of commerce,
put the value of shipments to Porto Rico at
So, 100000; to Hawaii $29 800 900; to the Phil
ppines, So, 100000; to Alaska $21 900, 900; and
to Guam and American Samoa less than $3.50
900, making the'total for the twelve months end
ing with December, 1913, Sill, 600,OOO The to-
tai for 1913 is larger than that of any previous
,year that of 1912 having been sos 900 900; that
of 1911, $93, 800, 900; and that of 1910, $4,000,
900. The 1913 shipments to the Hawaiian and
Philippine islands are larger than those of any
previous year; those to Porto Rico about 81, OOO,-
900 below those of 1912, and those to Alaska
about $25O,OO0 less than 1912 The shipments
to the Philippines show an increase of snore than
$3,O00,000 in 1913 compared with 1912; those to
Hawaii an increase of 81 900, while those to
OIb0 hicO anu <AlaSktt, us dDONe lnucdte1, snow
slight decline
On the other side of the account, the value of
merchandise received from the noncontiguous
territory shows a distinct decline, especially in
those cases in which sugar forms the shipments
of chief value to the United States The value
Of merchandise shipped from Hawaii to the
United States in the calendar year 1913 is but
$4O0O0,O0O against $5O0OO,0O0s in 1912; from
Porto Rico $39,6OO,OO0 against $41 100000 in
1912: from the Philippine islands approximate
ly $1S,500000 against $40, 250, 900 in 1872; and
from Alaska, SO, 800, 900 against s2s, 100000 in
1872
Smaller quantities and lower prices of sugar
are the of the large reduction in the value
of shipments from the Hawaiian and Philippine
islands to the United States, while lower prices
of sugar are the cause of the decline in the case
of Porto Rico. The quantity of sugar shipped
from the Hawaiian islands to the United States
in 1913 was but 1876, 900 pounds against 1, 49,.
900 in 1872 but the value showed a still greater
decline being but $34,400,000 in 1913 against
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-20

1.-THE Star Bulletin invites free and
frank discussion In this column on all
legitimate subjects OF current interest
Communications are constantly re-
ceiyed to which No signature is at
tached. This papO viii treat as con-
fidential signatures to letters IL the
writer's SO desire. but cannot give
space to anonymous Communications. ]
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-20
ILEiHIEIYIEM9

JEFF M'CARN: | was much IN
terested in the spectacle, the Woolng
of Uni and Piikea. never saw any
thing. like it around Nashville, Tenn.
GOVERNOR P1NKHAM: ! am
still undecided about Hawaii's appro.
nriatton fer an exposition building. l
NAV reach a decision in the next few
days, however.
HARRY STRANGE: The Honolu-
In Ad Club pirates this year will make
their, initial bow in Floral Parade CIR
cies. They are going to have an eiaoo-
rate float. Nuff said!
John H. WISE: We received
great assistance in staging the Woo
ing OF Uni and Piikea from the ka-
mehameha schools. They deserve
much credit for their help.
JACK ELEARY: I'm thinkin ould
Ireland will make a foine shown in
the Floral Parade. The Young Erin
Society is workin' hard on a little
float which ought to take furst prize
sunny JIM want to be inter-
viewed, because want you to say for
me that am going to have the finest
looking lot. of ladies in my section Of
the. Floral parade, Of any. Just ask
the people to take good look at the
automobile section tomorrow and see
ifs I'm not right.
u. H. scHNAcK Tin Egypt: The
great Nile dam, which visited from
Assuan, where am now stopping, is
truly wonderful piece Of work and
undoubtedly the greatest of its kind
in the world 1t is very hot, and awful
ly dusty, and travel, though interest
ing, especially in an unknown coun-
try. is not just what one might de-
sire. it to be.
LIS. NJ. LOWREY treasurer, Mid
Pacific Carnival, Ltd: If We needed
any more assurance,that the Carnival
corporation, and the Carnival itself
thus far produced, Is appreciated by
the business community, we need only
look at the further voluntary donations
and subscriptions for stock which have
been coming in. Today we received
subscription for 100 shares from a
prominent Chinese merchant, accom-
ranied by his check.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-20

Five counties of California are bloodhound.
After awhile the Native Sons will get tired of
their climate and decide to be born in Hawaii.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-20

A meeting Of the members Of the
Promotion Committee il scheduled to
be held In the rooms Of the Chamber
of Commerce, Stangenwald building.
at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon. Secre-
tary H. p. Wood stated this morning
that. on account Of the busy times ac-
companying the Carnival. the meeting
stands liable to be postponed.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-20

tralia Is visitor in Honolulu by the
Oceanic liner Sonoma. Mrs. Waller
viii remain In the city until the re-
tnrn OF the Sonoma % the South Paci-
fic
]. CRAIG HAvEMEYER of New
York City and Mrs, Havemeyer. are
Carnival visitors registered az the Mo-
ana. Mr.. .Hayemeyer Is a member Of
the sugar refining family bearing that
name. whose interests circle the
globe.
p. c. LEVY. publisher of leading
sporting paper at Paris, France. is
completing an extended tour OF the
world as through passenger In the
Oceanic liner Sonoma. He spent the
day In gathering material for letter
TO La Boxe and Les Boxeurs. Levy
viii make leisurely tour across the
continent returning to Paris by the
middle OF May.
ELWOOD MEAD. an authority on
irrigation methods as followed in the
United States, India and a number OF
other countries, is returning from an
extended visit to Australia and South
Africa, as a passenger in the Oceanic
steamer Sonoma. Mr.. Mead may
identity himself with the stan Of in
structors with the University of Cali.
fornia He is accompanied by Mrs.
Mead and children.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-20

Canada certainly turns out live-wires as tour
lists. The Calgary entries in the Floral Parade
tomorrow will prove it.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-20

Haven't got that. federal building yet-not
by a Mahuka site!
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-20
DoESO!td:'lr
MQhdlOf\9

CAPT. F. A. WHITEHEAD, a re.
tired U. S. naval officer is complet-
ing tour of the Pacific in the So
noma. 70"
R. SCOTT SKIRvING, physician
of Sydney, N. s. W., is making tour
to the United States as passenger
in the Oceanic liner Sonoma.
q THE MISSES G.. F. AND E. C.
THOMAS, well known in social cir.
cles of San Francisco and Oakland,
are arrivals from Australia in the
Oceanic liner Sonoma. They expect to
remain in the city for some weeks.
MRS. CECILIA WALLER, wife of a
prominent theatrical manager of Aus
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-20

The weather man also deserves some of the
credit.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-20

Decorate for Washlngton's Birthday.
advertisement
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-20

GOVERNOR P1NKHAM; am
still undecided about Hawaiis appre.
prtatlon fer an exposition building. l
may reach a decision in the next lew
days, however.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-20

JEFF M'CARN: | was much in
.terested in the spectacle, the Wooing
of Uni and Piikea ! never saw any
thing. like it around Nashville, Tenn.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-20

HARRY STRANGE: The Honolu-
lu AID Club pirates this year will make
their initial bow in Floral Parade CIR
cles. They are going to have an elaoo-
rate float. Nuff said!
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-20

JOHN H. WISE: We received
great assistance in staging the Woo
ing OF Uni and Piikea from the IA
mehameha schools. They deserve
much credit for their help.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-20

JACK ELEARY: I'm thinkin' ould
Ireland will make a foine shown in
the Floral Parade. The Young Erin
Society is workin' hard on a little
float which ought to take furst prize.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-07
SEVEN PENNIES
TOPMOST PRICE
OFFERING HERE
POOR DEMAND FOR C0TTON-BUY.
ING MOVE NOT AS ACTIVE
AS ON MONDAY.

King Cotton had no friend IN Amer
icus this morning, and the very few
sales effected were at dragging pace
around seven cents. Where there was
fair demand yesterday and the Gay
before for fine cotton at Ia cents,
but this demand was lacking today.
While cotton of the better grades will
sell at the top figure, when there is a
demand, the great bulk of cotton now
being brought to Americas is stained
and weather beaten, and very hard to
sell.
During the early part of the month
the trade is in a waiting attitude.
There is lot of cotton to be bought
this month, and buyers are holding off
to see whether the selling pressure
will increase.
Holders are under the impression
that when buyers attempt to fill their
engagements they may not find that
sufficient cotton can be found at the
present level of prices. Nobody ques-
tons the fact that there is plenty of
cotton and then some to spare, but the
proportion for immediate sale is not so
ample.
Nearly all advices say that most Of
the cotton received at interior points
is being held
American mills are meeting an &C
tive demand; large orders for goods
are being shipped abroad, but to new
ones, owing to the war. This activity
must soon be general in all sections of
the country, and at the same time for
eign exports OF the raw material are
increasing.
The faintest prospect of an early
Termination Of the war will cause 4
quick rush OF buying orders.
More rains were shown in the east
ern half Of the belt last night, and it
/ is apprehended that the grade of the
cotton will suffer. Good grades so far
are alone wanted, and they promise to
! become relatively scarce. Picking is
reported TO be progressing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-07
VICTOR MACHINE co.
TAKES 1000 BALES
TEN CENTS COTTON.
Agent Dudley at Americas Buys Babe
For the Company.

viii Dudley, the Americas represen-
tatiye OF the Victor Taking Machine
Co., has bought a bale" The pur-
chase was made for the Victor Com
pany by Mr.. Dudley and one more bale
of cotton at ten cents is thus taken off
the market The Victor Talking Ma
chine Co. is in the market for 1000
bales cotton at 10 cents per pound.
The company viii buy one bale
through each OF their dealers in the
cotton belt, and they have at least
1000 dealers and probably more. The
cotton is to be bougat by the dealers
direct from farmers and is TO be ship
ped to the cong any's warehouse in
Philadelphia
The Victor company's letter to the
Victor dealers in the South outIinins
the company's proposition reads as
follows:
Camden, n, J., Oct. l, 1914.
win Dudley, Americus, Ga;
Dear Sir; The Victor Talking Ma
chine company desirina to show their
appreciation OF their dealers through
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-07
BRITISH QUIT THEIR TRENCHES
TO PLAY A GAME OF FOOTBALL

On the Battle Front, via Paris, Oct.
After the determined attacks and
counter attacks Of the last few days
there has been more or less calm along
the western front since yesterday at
terncon. except on the most extreme
wing near Arras, where the Fighting
has continued necessarily.
Both armies, however, have kept up
desultory firing at nearly all points, al
though the infantry did not come into
action.
The French soldiers we're greatly
surprised today TO see their British
comrades, after the long spell in the
trenches, retire to some distance in the
rear and initiate several footballs and
begin lively games. Some Of the British
battalions had lost large proportion
OF their numbers IN the severe battles
of the last week, but the zest of the.
men for the sport was undated.
TWO b&ttaGons engaged in q regular
match, on the result of which some
money changed hands. The players
stripped of their t1nics and caps. but
retained their footgear, which was COW
cred with thick layers Of clay from the
trenches.
This morning most of the units nor
actually advanced On the firing line at
tended Cpen-air religious services con-
Quoted by the army chaplains
The news that President Paincaire is
coming to the front has created a good
impression in all ranks Of the army
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-07
BISHOP REESE TO PRESIDE
At meeting IN CUTHBER7
The ArchdeacOnry OF Albany to As
sembIe There.

BisRPGF. F. Reef9of the Episcopal
diocese '& Georgia, Viii preside at the
meeting Of the Albany archdeaconry
which assemblies this evening at Cuth-
bert for a session of three days, con-
GLIDING on Friday evening next with
sermon by Bishop Reese at 1880,
The following program of exercises
has been announced for this evening
1870 P. M-Eyening prayer and ser
mon. Speaker, Rev A. NJ. Rich, of
Valdosta. Subject; Missionary
Work, and Our Obligation to Do IT.
st Luke 11-49.
The program for Thursday is inter-
esting, as follows.
1900 A, M.-Morning prayer, Holy
Communion and sermon. Speaker,
Rev. William H, Higgins, of Thomas
Vile, Subject: The Invitation. st.
Matthew. XI-2,
1880 A. REORGANIZATION and bust
ness session.
800 P. M.-Business session. Read
ing of Essay by Rev. W. B. Sans, of
cambridge. Subject: New Testa-
ment Witness to Christ"
7;3O P. M.-Eyening prayer and ad-
dresses. Subject: Missions. (a)
General Missions. the Visible Sign.
Rev G. A. Cornell of Albany; CD Do
cesar Missions, by Rev, ]. B. Lawrence,
of Americas.
Fridays program is short, but none
the less interesting, consisting of
morning prayer and sermon by Rev. j.
&. Lawrence, of Americas; Business
session. and evening prayer and ser
mon. delivered by Rt, Rev. F. F. Reese,
D. D., Bishop of the Diocese.
Rev. ]. B. Lawrence left this after
noon for Cuthbert to attend the ses-
sion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-07
FINE SPECIMEN Of CORN
GROWN IN GARDEN HERE
Americas Lad Proud of His Accom-.
pli>hmentS as "City Farmer"

Eugene Harvey brought to the
Times-Recorder this morning speci-
mems Of chicken corn grown in the
garden Of his home on Lee street. This
plucky lad is a born agriculturalist
and is proud Of his accomplishments
in this line. His chicken corn has at
tanned a height Of eighteen feet, and
will produce many bushels OF this val
liable grain.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-07

North Penn Junction, Philadelphia, Pa.
"gourta: You are to fill out and
sign the enclosed blank statement,
Fifth: You will then attach the bill
Of lading. and the above filed in state
ment, to a sight draft upon us for same
TO y5ur bank for collection.
May We ask YOU TO exercise your
best judgment as our investment
through the very large number Of Vic
tor dealers throughout the South, will
aggregate a great many thousands OF
dollars?
Yours very truly,
VICTOR TALKING MACHINE CO.
Per Louis :. Caissler, General Man
ager,"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25

beth expelled them Readmitted by
Catherine H., they were further pro-
tected by Alexander l., who accorded
them fun liberty Of trade and COM
merce. \ scheme Of gradual emanci-
patton even was entertained and
partly carried out but reactionaries
under the influence Of the holy synod
induced Alexander III. TO inaugurate
a restrictive policy that has been
erowing heavier ever since.
There has not been lack OF fair
promises even in these years OF per-
secution. As late as 1910 the Russi.
an senate passed an order admitting
Jewish travellers. on payment OF GER
tain tax. 1t was in the following year
that the United States government
denounced its treaty with Russia be-
cause the latter continued to refuse
admission 10 Jews who were Ameri.
can citizens In the light of its past
performances one may doubt wheth-
er promise of full liberties by Rus
STA would win for it the confidence OF
the large number of Jews within the
borders.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25
AN IMPORTANT
FACTOR IN OAKLAND, CAL

OAKLAND. Cal, Aug. 25.-The
growing Importance of the activities
of the Oakland playground depart
ment in connection with the outdoor
life and recreation of the community
is shown in figures compiled by the
department. During the last fiscal
year there was an attendance in the
seventeen Fairgrounds of the city OF
nearly a million, the exact number
being 97s.5ss.
An analysis of the figures shows
that the largest attendance in the
various grounds is during July and
August of each year The attendance
during these periods in 1912 was So
600. in 1913. 100000 and this year
10000. 1t is the belief of the play
ground directors that a proportionate-
ly large increase in attendance will
result during the summer months next
year owing to the opening of additi-
onal Fairgrounds, the greater growth
in the population of Oakland and the
increased interest taken in outdoor
activities for children.
Preparations for the celebration OF
Admission Day. September 9. by ap-
| propriate exercises in all the play
grounds Of Oakland, are we'll under
way. The admission of the state into
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25
BY Till SCISSORS
RUSSIA AND THE JEWS.
CChlcago News }

(Chicago News
American Jews are justified In re-
ceiving with skeptlcism the repores
that the car OF Russia intends 10 sign
a proclamation giving Jews in his do
minions equal civil and political rights
with other Russian subjects. Even
should the report be true and the uka-
Sc actually issue. Jews IN Russian or
elsewhere could feel no assurance
that the terms 81 the proclamation
would be carried out.
il is apparently the policy OF the
imperial government to promise
largely al this time. To the Poles Is
offered the bald Of autonomy. Rus
sia's rulers promise easily. but history
reveals them usually forgetting their
promises when the day for fufillment
arrives. Jews especially have reason
20 know the worthlessness OF Russian
imperial promises. The history Of the
Romanoffs Is filled with broken prom
ises 90 the Jews within their realms
Peter the Great admitted Jews, Eliza
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25
A FAMOUS WHITTIER.

Mr.. F. W. Foster, of Waterbury,
Conn. has whitfield from his earliest
days-in fact, at the interesting age
the leg off OF the dining room table.
and thus laid the foundation o. his
future hobby. When table-legs be-
gan to give out, his father bought
him a harmless little whiting set
not so much to encourage him in his
art as 10 save the rest OF the house
holI furniture. After whiting most
OF his fingers. young Foster settled
down to real work, and began &c turn
out some really remarkable carvings.
Kc Whitfield while at school, and
thereby attracted the attention ot his
tea, hers. who were not always IN
sympathy with him. When ne left
school he still continued to whittle.
and. IN fact, he has been whiting
IF ard on, ever since.
In his home at Waterbury Mr.
Foster has dozens OF wonderful. mod
els. among them being c-ibb1ge-
board which contains no fewe- ;han
twenty-five hundred pieces Of wood
so maryellously put together tn1t II
Is difficult. without the aid o. a MI
c,oscope. to find the jolnings. You
will also see locomotive and an
oil fashioned square rigged wnarLs
ship. the latter apparently fast in tie
ice and surrounded by Polar bears
all 0iting TO take a bite at the crew
as foon as they show theit faces
Then there is the battleship Name
with 'ifty-five sailor drawn W On
deck. each tar being exactly or s-snd'
a-qnartsr inches tall. Many othcI
.ncdcls of "a minor importance -
Nj. Potter modestly puts IL. are &c
be seer. but these are far too me-
mel Dus TO describe.-From the sep
tembor strand
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25
IN A MIRTHFUL VEIN
ADVERTISING VS.. PRAYING.

Here is one deserving of notice: The
small daughter OF Little Rock fam
lily had been praying each evening at
bedtime for baby sister The other
morning her mother. reading the pa
per, exclaimed Il see Mrs. Smith
has little daughter"
How do YOU know that?" asked
the child
Il read it in the paper"
Read it to me"
The mother read "Born-on March
-. to Mr. and Mrs. smith, a daugh-
ter"
The child though a moment. ther
said; Il know what ann going tc
do, am going to quit praying and
begin ADVERTISING, Little Rock Ga
zette.