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Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04
FRIENDS FEAR ENTOMOLOGIST :
BRIDWELL MAY HAVE MET WITH
ACCIDENT ON DARK CONTINENT
BOARD OF AGRCUL LTURE AND FORESTRY WILL INSTITUTE
CABLE SEARCH FOR MISSING MEMBER OF FRUIT FLY
PARASITE EXPEDITION WHO WAS LAST HEARD FROM AT
TENERIFFE, WEST AFRCA-WAR IN EUROPE MAY HAVE
CAUSED DELAY . -8

Wharha become of John c. Brid-
we'll, who accompanied Entomologist
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 worldwide tur-
moil resulting from the European war.
Cables are to be sent out from Ho-
noluIu. 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 Fullaway, 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 fly.
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
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04
COLLIER HECTOR,
NITHSuBMARINE,
IN PORT TODAY
Addition to Under Water Flo
tiIIa and Material for Pearl
Harb0r Brought

Another fully equipped submarine
has been added to the fiotilla now In
Hawaiian waters, by the arrival on
port today of the naval collier Hector,
with an underwater fighting machine
securely Graded on her forward deck.
Besides the submarine, the Hector
brings half a dozen fast launches for
the use of the navy here and about
10000 tons of structural steel to be
used in building operations at Pearl
Harbor. The collier will proceed to
Pearl Harbor as soon as passed by
the quarantine authorities probably
tomorrow. ~. -.
The Hector, in company with the
collier Mars, steamed from Norfolk,
Va, on October %. The steamers
called at Colon, and at Acapulco on
the Mexican coast.
Orders received at the. last port Of
call caused the Mars to follow a
course to San Francisco. This vessel
had been supplied with coal to the
exclusion of other cargo.
Captain Joseph Newell, who is no
stranger to the Hawaiian islands, is
in command of the Hector. Several
years ago the officer visited the city
in a subordinate position in the col
lier Saturn. Captain NewelPs rise in
the United States service is reported
as rapid while his promotion Is de-
clared as we'll deserved. He Is ae-
companied by Mrs. Newell.
A seaman who became seriously Ill
was transferred to the United States
cruiser Raleigh at Panama Canal
zone.
The submarine brought by the Hec-
tor is about 130 tons and a much
smaller type of fighting machine than
the quartet of underwater vessels
now stationed here. 1t is more heaV-
lily armored.
The deck of the Hector was piled
high with. structural iron and steel
Much of the material will be used
in the construction of a coaling sta
ton at Pearl Harbor. ......-
The collier Mars is reported TO
have proceeded to San Francisco
where the remainder of the shipment
of coal will be discharged.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04
LETTER NFAVOR
OF FRANCHISE TO
GO IOCAPITAL
Public Utilities Commission to
Address Secretary Lane on
Rapid Transit Matter
COMMUNICATION HAS BEEN
IN HANDS OF GOVERNOR
Believes More Modern Service
Is Assured Provided Con-
qress Acts Favorably

LETTER-PAGE ONE .... E. %
That the Honolulu Rapid Transit
and Land Company win be in a posi-
ton to provide more modern and
thorough street car service il 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 X. Lane. asking that
he use his influence with Congress In
getting the franchise measure past
that body. .
The 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 iInproyemen
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 1t was stated yes.
terday that the governor has not
forwarded the letter and will only do
so, 1t is said, when 1t 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
etfse. - 4 s..
.sl4Ae-, ,cn.n4sstorr ! iet.1 Is sstrs.
tary Lane, made public yesterday
afternoon, is ,as follows: -4-
= "The Public Utilities Commission of
Hawaii begs to address you on the
subject of a franchise for the Honolu-
lu Rapid Transit and Land Co., which
is now in the hands of a committee of
the House of Representatives of the
United States Congress for examina.
tion and report. a..
"A recent investigation into certain
of the affairs of the Honolulu Rapid
Transit and Land Co. by the Public
Utilities Commission or 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 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
directions, such as needed extensions
to parts OF the city now unseryed.s
"The said bill for the proposed new
franchise was, passed at the last ses-
sion of the local legislature after ex-
haustive discussion between the terri
torial executive, representatives OF the
people and the directors of the Rapid
Transit Company, and it is believed
CONTINUED on page eight
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04

w. w. RockhiH, noted American dip
lomat. is in Honolulu suffering from
illness of a. temporary nature, but SO
severe that he has had to stop of on
his way to become confidential advisor
TO President Yuan Shih-Kai.
r. Mr.. RockhilL who is quite well
known here, arrived on the Chiyo
Maru this morning, accompanied by
his wife. He had been suffering from
a 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 Oft
in Hawaii for a lew days. He is In
the care of DR.. George Herbert and
will reeuperate at the Beretanla
street sanatorium DR.. Herbert said
today that he noped 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 had suffered so Sc
verely 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.
"Chinais most urgent problem" he
said, "is 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. l believe that President Yuan
Shai-Kai has good advisers and that
the Chinese government is pursuing a
Continued on page eighty
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04
ANNIE MARINo DIES
FROM BURNS RECEIVED
WHEN CAR CAUGHT FIRE

rs A victim of frightful burns about
the lower portion Of the body, Annie
Marfno, who two weeks ago while
a passenger in an automobile driven
by Sylvester GarTida, suffered these
injuries, died at the Queens Hospit-
al last night. Coroner Asch win hold
an inquest Monday afternoon.
According to the story relAted TO
the police, GarTida, who Is employed
in carrying newspapers, had stopped
his machine near Aiea to replenish
the gasoline tank Al portion Of the
fluid became ienited and Garrida
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04

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, Fullsway bringing the para
sites. The latter, though encountering
some difficulties In transportation. Is
an experienced traveller and succeeded
in getting home with his precious shin.
ment in good condition. Fullaway or.
rived at Honolulu a mouth or six
weeks ago, but since that time moth
ing has been heard from Bridwell. who
was expected to reach here about the
same date.
: Up to the present no effort has been
made to get in touch with Bridwelt.
his friends expecting to hear from him
any day. Even yet the theory is held
that his delay Is due only to transpors
tation difficulties and that the faifufe
to hear from him Is the result OF the
strict war censorship Of the cable and
wireless service. This explanation does
not satisfy Mrs. Bridwell. however,
and Acting chairman Albert Water
house OF the board Of agriculture and
forestry will arrange for messages OF
inquiry to be sent out today or to-
morrow.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04
PYROTECHNICSN In
THE AIR during
STORM IN Night
"Staticsr In Air Told Wireless
People Electrical Display
Was Nearly Here !.

Honolulu was treated to an unusual
ly brilliant and vigorous electrical
storm last night, accompanied by the
heaviest rain which has been expert
enced since March4 Jupiter Pluvius
turned on the water taps full force.
with the result that 1.59 inches ot
rain fell during the "a hours ending
at 8 o'clock this morning. Accord
ing to the records at the weather
bureau, the greatest volume Of rain
fell in 20 minutes beginning at 1912
O'Clock this morning Sixth one-hun-
dredths inches were recorded during
this period.
AS far as could be learned today
little or no damage was done in the
city by the rain or lightning. It q
understood, however, that several ~
cal stores experienced slight losses
through water seeping into the base
ments of the buildings The last hea-
wy electrical storm In Honolulu ana
vicinity, occurred last March. It was
reported at the weather bureau that
such storms as the one which OCCULT
ed last night occur throughout the
Hawaiian islands about three times
each year.
The wireless companies have motto
ed for several days the presence OF
"statics" in the air, somewhat fore
telling what Is extremely rare In Ha-
wall, a genuine electrical storm
"Statics' makes wireless telegraphy
difficult, particularly for transpaefnc
work.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04
GIVEN
CHANGE TO HOLD
ITSDELEGATION
ssasssssaa &c q ss 9 9

g -. ~ .....
n Hawaii Republicans have better y
u than a fighting chance to win fair =
q representation in the Republican z
q national conventions of the fu-' q
x ture. If the G. o. P. leaders of z
q Hawaii will make good hight, 1t z
q is not likely that the Hawaii dele .
q cation win be cut from six voting z
% members to two non-voting men, .
s bers, as threatened a few months .:
" ago in the action of the Republic ,:
& an national committee. 70 ->. .:
III This is the gist of letter re-
u eeived by Vice-chairman R. w. =
a Breckons of the Republican party .
q from Charles d. Hilles, chairman, =
R of the national committee. He =
q makes il plain that Hawaii will z
q be heard at the meeting of the Z
< committee in December, 1915. ..
q Breckons says it's now up to the =
q Republicans of Hawaii to see that z
q the delegation from this territory .
q is not cut to two non-yoting mem =
< bers. - q
HaRMRBS Sn1R&H
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04
rain CAUSES
LAVA TRAIL TO
remain DARK
zszsszsssaaaHzE EEs.

~s-. r., ,. a
r Because Of the heavy downpour 4
q of the last few hours, and the 4
& threatened showers today and to- 4
u night, Harry Murray, chairman
4 general of the E1ks' Lava Trail" z
x decided to postpone the fiesta at z
q noon. Lava Trail will be given q
q a week from tomorrow on the 4
3 grounds of the Seaside. z
q Arrangements we're made this 4
< morning for the sale of the large .
q amount of delicatessens and can q
] dy, which were prepared for sale .
* on the trail" This homemade q
q candy and delicatessens will be =
q sold by the committeewomen at z
< ~ S. Sachs former store, at the Z
q corner of Fort and Beretania z
q This sale viii open at II o'clock q
q tomorrow morning. In the mean q
< time, plans will go ahead for z
n Lava Trail" with renewed vigor q
x and enthusiasm. st. q
-.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04
NIGHT FIRING POSTPONED.

Owing to the continued rain the
night practise of the 14-inch gun at De
Russy, scheduled for last night and
postponed until tonight, has been again
called off. Weather permitting the
target practise will be held tomorrow
night.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04
KNOWN TO FAME AS
THIRD HUSBAND OF
LILLIAN, HE'S DEAD

rAssociated Press by Fed. Wireless.1
PHIA, Pa, Dec. 4-Sis-
nor Perrugini, a singer and actor, and
Lillian RusseIi's third husband, is
dead at the Actors Home here. He
was 65 years old.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04
IAssociated Press by Co

JAssociated Commce Federal Wirelessl
LONDON England, Dec. with the tghest censorship o
all kinds Of in force since the started the indications
are important operations being shaped for the delivery
of smashing attack the Germans in France and
The movements are believed be the result of the landing
Of the British rnforcemens for the Allies numbering more
than 1000 900 men, #f.
While the official and scanty bulletins given out are
usually vague in their statement of the of troops
the positions in the western aren't they contain reference
which the experts take to the beginning of the long
expected offensive of the Allies against the tips of boti
Of the German wings simultaneously. .-.#
ither Of these tips crowded back the center will b.
forced to give ground likewise
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04
Paris Says Deadlock Generally is
Holding; Some Progress at Vermelles

4 ~ IAssocfaed Wirelessl i
PARIS France Dec. 4-0ficial =" An intermitten and
fairly spirited cannonang marks the last "a hours the line
from Ypres to Roulers -@~@~
THE enemy attempted unsuccesfuy to gain ground
between Becelaere Pass and Chendaole.
There is nothing to report from Asace =
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04
italy May Soon 90
Into War; Admits
Change in Status
iAssocIaled Press BY OohlIn errIal pacInc oahI

tAssoeiated Press by Comm efrial Pacific eaheI
ROME Itaiys Dec: A. opening the Italian parliament
yesterday Premier Saandra made significant statement
the course Of which he declared that factors had
to alter the Italian governments pociy Of neutrality This is
taken foeshadowng possible entrance Of Italy into the
war on the side of the Allies
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04
French Repulsed With Losses; Russians
Slain on all Sides, Says Berlin Today

BERLIN Germany, Dec Official -" Repeated assaults
made by the French forces against positions in Flanders
have been repused The attacks Of the enemy in northwest
ltrch Asace have likewise been repulsed The French
suffered considerable losses in these unsuccessful
In the eastern theater Of the enemys attacks
the Maan lakes have been repused with very heavy loss
The offensive operations Of the German army in Poland
taking the normal course.
Gsn Russky Of the Russian commanders has fallen
ilIss !. .I
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04
ITALY HINTS AT WAR PREMIER SAYS NEUTRALITY STATUS CHANGED
BRITISH EXPERTS BELIEVE
WAR CHIEF GETTING READY
TO DELIVER BIG ASSAULT

CENSORSHIP cLAMPED TIGHTER THAN EVER BUT OFF,
ClAL BULLETINS INDICATE L0NG-E EXPECTED ALLIES
OFFENSIVE IS ABOUT TO MATERALIZE ON BOTH WINGS
OF GREAT LINE-0FFICIAL STATEMENTS FROM PARIS
AND BERLIN AGAIN CONTRADICTORY - GERMANS SAY
RUSSIA HAS LOST $4,000 OFFICERS
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04
BeIgians in Holland Concentration
Camps Start Riot; Several Killed

Commercial Pacifc Cablel
ZIkST Holland Dec. IA riot breaking out in the
cenraton camps here where thousands Of Beans held
who fed or forced from their country by the Germans
resulted in the killing six and the wounding Of nine Begians
The Dutch troops shot the Belgans during the riots Details
Of the trouble are not obtainable. F
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04
GERMANS DECL ARE RUSSIANS
SUFFER ENORMOUS LOSSES
fAeanciafed Press Ser..ce- py Federal Wireless

by Federal Wireless
BERLIN Germany Dec. 4-Petrograd reports that the
total of the Russian officers since the war began amounts
to S300O
The Kaiser has arrived for short stay BE has been
the Russian front.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04
Building Material

Structural and Ornamental Iron.
Il. E. HENDRIck, LTD.
Merchant and Alakea Phone 264a
How easy is is to give trouble the
laugh when you haven't any.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04
SUGAR

SAN. FRANCISCO, Dec. Sugar:
s6 degrees test, 3.s2 cents. Previous
quotation, 3.95.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04

.dro1ped the partly filed can as the
DANES licked up the fuel scattered
about the ground.
The girl. who had been sitting -
the rear seat OF the car. is said 70
have become frightened, and. jumping
from the machine, landed In the niidet
Iof the burning gasoline Her clothing
Immediately took IRE, the flesh Of ne
lower limbs being terribly burned be-
fore the blaze was extinguished. the
victim was taken to the hospitai lass
wednesday morning but af time
when she was past medic ~.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04

That an army increase is vital te
the country If any attempt whatever
is. to be made to guard against inya
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 week. ago. The. above
extract gives q brief outline of Gen
Wotherspoon's idens as to the size OF
the force required as. a minimum in
United States These rig
tires apply only to tne mobile troops
infantry, cavalry, artillery and en-
gineers zand do not include coast ar
tillery and staff departments. p.
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 6832 mobile troops and eight com
panies of coast artillery. Touching on
Hawaii later in the report, Gen. Woth.
erspoon says: i. i.
"As regards the Hawaiian islands,
all military persons Twill 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. It must therefore be
frankly admitted that the present gar.
risons of these outlying possessions
referring to the Philippines, Alaska,
Canal Zone and HawaiiD 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 i've years
in the first reserve. To create the
right proportion of reservists he
places the standing army at 205, 900,
from which number discharging year
ly that increment below the grade Of
(Continued on page threeD
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04
ARMY INCREASE
STRONGLY URGED
BYWOTHERSPOON
Chief of Staff Just Retired Says
Some Action Should Be
Taken Immediately
HAWAII GARRISON
IS NOT INADEQUATE
Asks For 2o5.O0O Standing
Army, 295, 900 Reserves
and 100000 Militia

p Careful consideration Of our needs
would indicate the advisabiIity ana ne
cessity of having at all times available
at home and, in addition to the neees'
stiles Of our foreign possessions, IL
the first line of our military establish
nent a mobile force of at least 50o,ool
thoroughly trained and thoroughly
equipped fighting tnen, with adequate
supplies for the operation Of this force
for at least six months. It is also
agreed that we should have az q sec
ond line a thoroughly equipped ano
trained force OF organized militia Of
not less than 100000 men, properly
proportioned as to its staff and ssv
erai arms, with stores and supplies
necessary for its operation in the
field for like period." III st
Extract from Gen. Wotherspoon's
report.) .gF@.r
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04
PROGRESSIVES
To CONTINUE in
POLITICAL Fight
IAssociated PEE cabIe.l

CHICAGO, IlI, Dec. 4.-The Pro
oresslve national committee yester-
day issued statement to the enec[
that Il 10 the unanimous Judgment o
the committee to eontlnue organiza-
ton and campaign work.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04

Continued on page eight)
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1914-12-04

From 9an FraneIses /:
Matsonia, Dec, s.
For San FrsneIsco:
Man0a, Dcc. s.
From Vancouver:
Indefinite.
For Vancouver:
Indefinite.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-06-03
HALF HOLIDAY PLAN
 BEING DISCUSSED
MRS. F. M. WILLIAMS MAKES AP- PEAL TO MERCHANTS ON BE
 HALF OF CLERKS.

The extreme heat of this week, when we seek porches and all rocrea- ton possible, brings to mind the philanthropic work of Mrs. r. M. Sigler last year in securing a half holiday for the employees of our city, and that the same privilege would be enjoyed by them again this summer. We have heard expressions from some of the business men that such ar engagement is agreeable to them and we have an idea Qrom appeals al- ready made) that the men and women who serve them these long hot days would appreciate this mercirul eXten- sion of half holiday on Thursday.
 We feel that only a mention of this is necessary for our merchants to pro oaim the half holiday and receive the gratitude of their employees and the commendation of their patrons. Very respectfully,
 MRS. F. M WILLIAMS.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-06-03
REMOVE THE BONE.

Alderman Sigman, seemingly very well advised as to affairs generally, declares in open council that the pub lie gambling evil, always the bone of contention in Hot Springs, is respon- sible for much of the police conten- tion and disruption of today.
 This. regardless of the fact that there is law making setting up and exhibiting gambling devices felony.
 In the reinstatement of Chief Eli son of the police department, the council evidently is satisfied that this officer can handle the situation if he is given substantial backing, and from the attitude of the council, unan- imous in it's action, Chief Ellison has the backing.
 The policy that is adopted by .he chief this time should not be short lived or spasmodic. That is the great trouble. There is furry, and the habitual law violators take to cover, or become more careful, and after awhile there is a laxity that makes for another furry.
 If Alderman Sigman is right, and public gambling is "the ruination of this town now, as it has been for years" by all means the bone of con tention should be eliminated through some process, and eliminated to stay.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-06-03
DISEASE CAUSES SUICIDE.

Peter Clavin, Old Miner, Gives Up
 Fight For Health.
 Peter Clavin, B years old, a miner in his earlier days, but lately an em- ploye Of the Campbell House, ended his life Sunday by taking carbolic acid. He had locomotor ataXia and being Respondent decfded to end his earthly troubles. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from Me. Caffertys undertaking establish ment Clayn had saved $1S0 out of his earnings. He dressed in his best suit before draining practically all of an eight ounce bottle of carbolic acid. John r. Terry, proprietor of the Campbell House knew Clayin for nine years and was surprised at his rash act.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-06-03

City Attorney McLaughlins stand that he is not paid to defend police who pull pistols on citizens, might have gone little further and as sumed an obligation to prosecute po- lice who do pull pistols on people.