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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-01-19

I A statement OF these may be of bene.
fl to you in your consideration of pos
sible amendments to the present Coun
/ ty Act. ~. H.. F. -
"I1J. The general plan should in
Nolye a minimum rather than d maxi
nlGm change in the present system
and should include all details that can
lie profitabIy retained, INTRODUCING
cniy those changes which are absolute.
II necessary to improve the processes
of election, legislation, and admins.
tration. go .> ...
"{2). It should be. in so far as
possible, a system of local self govern
n3ent.
"-fS). It should provide opportun.
ity for the voter to vote. and the leg
isiator to- legislate, On a basis of more
accurate knowledge. /!
"ttl, 1t should make possible and
encourage harmonious cooperation be.
tween the people and their elected rep
resentatives. and among the various
administrative officials.
90. 1t should distribute more
evenly the work. of legislation and
administration.
"t6l. 1t should ensure a more d.
rect apportionment of responsibility.
I'D. 1t should contain a system of
financial checks and controls for the
prevention and encouragement of of
ficial dishonesty, and compel i'm
proved methods of accounting and re-
porting.
tS). 1t should be constructed with
the view OF lesSening, rather than
adding to, the burdens of taxation.
In laying stress upon the state
ment that any reformation of our
county system should emphasize to it's
FULLEST possible extent the principle of
real local self-government | wish to
direct your particular attention to the
anomalous situation of this town un-
der the present method of admfnistra-
ton. The affairs of this large and
increasing population, it's problems
which are distinctly of an urban rath-
er than Of rural nature, should be
managed and administered, not BY
non-residents from country districts,
but by the citizens of Hilo itself. 1t
is possible, with very little additional
expense, to retain the town within the
county administration, and at the
same time to allow our people com
plete control over all matters of local
legislation and expenditures upon
public Improvements. There are
many strong arguments in favor of
this course, but to my mind the
strongest of all is that it would
greatly help to develop and stimulate
those feelings of civic pride and unity
OF interest which are the only Surc
and solid basis OF communal prosper
ity and progress"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-01-19
COUNTY GOVT. RECOMMENDATIONS
MADEBY DR.. ELIIOTINREPORT

Especial Star-Bulletin Correspondence
HILO, JAN. 16s--In the annual re
port Of DR.. Elliot, to the Hiio Board
CT Trade, he gave q summary of the
organizations efforts which led up to
the Hawaii investigation and made o
number of recommendations for the i'm
profement of the county government
system. This portion CT the report is
gwen below:
The Audit Committee. appointed BY
this Board in course of the investiga.
tion OF the financial and administrative
methods made under our direction by
Mr. H. Gooding Field, being unable to
secure an appropriation from county
funds for the purpose OF a complete
detailed audit Of the county books and
records. appealed tc Senate. Hold
Over Committee for assistance In this
E1stter. This Committee, consisting OF
of Senators A. F. Judd. Cecil Brown,
and Philip Pail, had been appointed by
the 1911 Legislature to consider the
financial relations between the Terri,
tory and the counties, and they there
upon directed the Audit Company OF
Hawaii to make an examination of the
county books. The disclosure by these
auditors of grave irregularities in the
accounts Of the County Auditor was
followed by the creation OF commiss-
I'm to investigate the financial tran.
sactions of this county since its iIcep
ton. This Commission has been
steady engaged in this work since
the middle of April and their findings
published so far indicate the grave
need of a complete reorganization of
cur plan OF county government both
IN its methods of financial accounting
and administration. The report of the
Hawaii County Investigation Commits
sion will be made public at the earliest
possible date after the completion OF
its work, and il is expected that il will
contain carefully considered recon-
mendations along these lines l
recommend to you that. after the is
suanee Of this report, this Board shall
ASK tie other civic organizations OF
this island and representatives from
each district to meet in Hilo and con,
slider these proposals. and all other
saggesticns that may be made with
the same end in view. If this crisis
In the history of this country is to be
turned to advantage it is of the utmost
Importance that we must, and this APP
Ii:es to all of us no matter what our
race or. occupation may be. sink our
minor differences OF ooinion, and
join together in a united, earnest eff
fort TO make good government possible.
at appears tc me that there are Ger
tain principles which are of primary
snd fundamental Importance. ana verS
essential in any plan for reorganiza-
ton Of system of county government.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-01-19
A cHILD's LAXATIVE
is "SYRUP OF Figs
They love to take It and It doesn't
harm the tender little stomach,
liver and bowels.

~ your little ones stomach is coat.
ed, it is a sure sign the stomach. liver
and bowels need a gentle, thorough
cleansing ait once. When your child
is cross, peevish, listless, pale, doesn't
sleep, eat or act naturally, If breath
is bad, stomach sour, system full of
cold, throat sore, or if feverish, give
"a teaspoonful of California Syrup of
Figs" and in a few hours all the clog
ged-up, constipated waste, sour bile
and undigested food will gently move
out of the bowels. and you have a
well-playfuI child again.
Sick children needn't be eoaxed to
take this harmless fruit laxative"
Millions of mothers keep,it handy be-
cause they know its action on the sto-
mach, liver and bowels is prompt and
sure. They also know a little given
today saves a sick child tomorrow.
Ask your Druggist for 50-cent bot
tie. of California Syrup of Figs"
which contains directions for babies,
children of all ages and for grown.ups
plainly on the bottle. Beware of coun-
terfeits sold here Get the genuine,
made by California Fig Syrup Com.
pany.' Don't be fooled!
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-01-19
EXTRA COURSES
IN MUSIC At
i. OAHU. COLlEGE

Z Especial star-Builettn Correspondence
OAHU COLLEGE, Jan. 19. The
music department of the Oahu Col.
lege, which Is under the direction of
Miss Margaret SE. Clark, is planning
to give two courses In addition to the
regular classes provided each student
can be gathered to join them. The
Normal training class, which is des-
tined to give the students a brief
training in the methods followed by
teachers Of piano. AMI familiarize
them with the teaching of goGnd chill
dren, is under the direction of Miss
Brawthorne and is being formed be-
cause SO many of the girls who fin
ish the course at the school are de-
sirous Of taking up the teaching of
small classes. The other course viii
consist of classes for kindergarten
children and will be started for, the
purpose of giving the youngsters a
training in elementary music. Miss
will also be in charge of
this seotIrse Il. -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-01-19
PROMOTERS TER
m 0 RE TOURISTS
FOR THE ISLANDS.

Circular letters to the number OF
I10, 900 are being prepared by the pro
motion committee for mailing to tour
lists and railroad agencies in all parts
Of the world. These various agents
viii be requested to furnish the com
mittee with the addresses of persons
whom they think might be Induced
to visit these islands during or after
the. exposition in San Francisco in
1916.
Following is the letter: 49,
I'VE are DESTROYS of calling the at
tention of all who may visit the Pa
cific coast in 1915 to the advantages
and attractions offered by a trip to
Hawaii and would be pleased to re-
eeive from you a list of those whom
you have reason to believe are plan
ming to be in California during the ex-
position year. To each address we
will send one OF our Illustrated fold.
ers, enclosing, with your permission, a
card stating that We do so at your
suggestion. We would at this time
also extend to you and your friends
a cordial invitation to visit the Ha.
Nhll UulIuIuS dI Sdu IO1o
where we are arranging to picture Ha-
waii in an interesting and instructive
manner. A number of our Hawaiian
boys will be in constant attendance to
contribute to your pleasure with their
sweet Hawaiian music. You will also
have the opportunity to sample our
delicious Kona coffee and taste the
best pineapple grown. We will have.
as well some unusually fine moving
pictures of scenes of interest in Ha-
waii to show you in our lecture room.
You will certainly miss one of the
most interesting spots of the exposi.
ton If you fail to visit the Hawaii
building. We are going to devote a
large part of our building to an aquar.
iuln wherein will be shown our won
derfully colored and queerly shaped
fish. This will undoubtedly be one
of the most attractive features of the
entire exposition
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-01-19
HILO BOARD OF F.
TRADE in ANNUAL
MEETING TUESDAY

Especial Star ,Correspondenee1
HILo, Jan. 16.-Directly after the
board of trade dinner Tuesday even
ing, the annual meeting of the organi,
Zation was held in the dining room
of the Hilo hotel, Vice President Metz.
ger presiding. due to the absence OF
DR.. Elliot, who was in Honolulu on
business connected with the Hawaii
probe commission. Reading of re.
ports of the officers was the first OR
der Of business, these all being mat
tiers of statistics. excepting the report
of President Elliot, which was listen
ed to with interest.
Bes4ieS making a detailed report
of the Boards business for the past
IL months, Elliott made recommends
tons for the future. He pointed out
in his discussion Of the tariff reduc-
ton that Hawaii must. increase its
food productions. He said the islands
should be exporters and not importers
of food pr0ducts.~ County government
AMI means for its Improvement was
another topic discussed in the report
and it also containe6sstatistics of local!
institutions that are of value The
Elliot report contained warm praise
Of the work of Secretary Deyo.
After the report was read Metzger-
commended 1t, highly saying that it
showed it had been painstakingly and
thoughtfully prepared. E. N. Holmes
moved that a vote of thanks be ex-
tended to Elliot for the report and
this carried unanimously. :
Reports from committee heads
were asked for c. c. Kennedy, Who
is the head of the committee collect
ing funds for the Hawaii floral parade
float, stated that several hundred dol
lars had already been secured. An
other report was from those who
have conducted the See Hawaii
First" campaign.
The consideration of the amend.
ments fer the bylaws took consider
able fine. but finally carried in the
form presented to the organization by
the committee appointed for the pur
pose.
The election of the officers was
postponed until the February meet
ing on the suggestion of Metzger. The
suggestion reused some little opposi.
ton, as the bylaws provided for theI
election of officets. at the January
meeting, but. following a suspen-
sion of the rules. the election was put
Off to the later Late.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-01-19

U. s. District Judge Clemens Sat
urday ordered the discharge of
Charles Dpunui, voluntary petitioner
in bankruptcy. ~ - .--..1
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-01-19

A meeting Of the members of Leahi
Chapter No. .. o. F.. s.. has been
called for 80 o'clock this evening in
the Masonic temple.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-01-19

Two pennies jingle louder than two
$40 bills. - -..------ :
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-03-20

dealt with this matter with wonderful vigor
and with great interest. but have not
gathered from what he said any con-
ception Of this matter except that 1t
is clearly an executive business matter !;
and yet think he describes it as being
somewhat in the hands of a legislative
committee, and understand he proposes
very clearly to change the law, to take
this plain executive function away from
the Postmaster General and restore it to a
legislative committee.
Mr.. Bristow. II the Senator will pardon
me moment. does the Senator think the
fixing of postage rates is an executive
function?
Mr.. Lee. should think that so compli-
Gated system, involving so many details
and involving possible competition with
other systems Of carriage, is clearly mat
ter that can be more safely intrusted to
executive action than to legislative de-
liberation. Furthermore. do not think
the action of the executive in this matter
should be subjected to the regulation of
Congress. and possibly that of the Inter-
state Commerce Commission as well. when
the competing carriers apparently are only
subjected to the regulation of the Inter-
state Commerce Commission.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-03-20
AFTER INVENTORY SALE.

Since taking inventory Of our stock, we
find many odds and ends that we have
decided to cut deep into and clean them
Out-many will be sold at half their former
price and something every day will be a
bargain feature.
We have some chiffon broadcloths that
sold at 81 and SIPS per yard. will be
closed at SOC.
A lot of childrens rain coats that sold
at So and $3.50, will be closed at $3.50,
A lot of wOmens shoes that sold at
$3.50 and IS. will be sold at $3.50.
A lot of mems shoes that sold at $3.50.
So and $3.50. will be closed out at SIPS,
and other lines will be sold at greatly re-
duced prices.
We are receiving spring goods and have
some good bargains in that line.
36-inch standard percales in GOOD variety
of patterns worth IL lie for 1Oc.
36-inch splendid bleach muslins in small
pieces worth IL 1-2 for 10c.
36-inch Madras shirtinGs worth 15c for
13c.
S6-inch long cloth. fine quality. at lOc,
13c and 15c,
Some good patterns of dress einehams
worth 10 and IL l-2c for 8 1-3c.
Fine French ginghams that sold at Csc
for 15c.
S6-inch fine cambrics at 10, IL i-2 and
15c.
36-inch all-wool serges reduced on &C.
count Of the tariff to 45c
32-inch fine Madras shirtines at is and
TIC, worth much more
W. HICKS,
feb 27-u Rockville, Nd
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-03-20
Fear Coming OF Mob.

The National Capital will be the mecca
in April of an army of invasion composed
Of the hungry, unemployed masses from
every part Of the country that will tax the
efforts Of police and District militia, and
probably details from the army posts near
by.
According to unofficial announcements
this invasion is to storm the city April 49,
If the mob Of unemployed number any
thing like what promoters of the scheme
promise, Washington will be the scene of
the greatest gathering of unemployed, and
crooks who will follow in its wake, in the
history of the country.
That such gathering of desperate men
will be menace to personal safety and
property is admitted generally. That the
presence of such body of men will call
for vigorous treatment from the police,
militia and United States soldiers is ad-
mitted by men who know what such con-
ditions will mean. Not only would such
an army Of unemployed be menace to
Washington, but the territory through
which 1t would pass will be taxed to main
tain it.
Representatives of the leading missions
of the city are alarmed at the prospects
of caring for these homeless. hungry, and
unemployed men who will be without means
to meet their wants. There are not suffi-
cient accommodations in the three large
missions for shelterine any large invasion
of men of this type. and no funds to feed
them. MANAGERS of the missions say that
If provision is not made to shelter and feed
them they will take what their necessities
demand.
The army of invasion will be the second
coming of Gen. j. S. Coxey, of Massilon,
Ohio, who twenty years ago, during the
last administration of President Cleveland,
came to Washington at the head of a small
body of unemployed to demand of Congress
the passage of legislation that would give
them employment. That invasion started
from Massilon with the blare of trumpets
AS the army" proceeded slowly across
Ohio and thence through the Keystone
State to Pittsburg there were many stray
glers. When the army" arrived in Wash
ineton more than half its number had de-
serted.
II is probable that the great body of the
unemployed will be massed at Pittsburg,
April 1, for a demonstration. From that
point the "army" will start for Washing
ington. 1t has been estimated that when
they arrive in this city they will number
between 100000 and 100000 men. II
half that number invade the Capital, the
police would be helpless to handle the
situation without the aid of the District
of Columbia National Guard and strong
detail from the regular army.
When Gen. Coxey and his followers ar
rive in Washington it is their purpose to
demand Of Congress immediate passage of
a bill appropriatine $5.O00,O0O for use in
building roads that will give them en-
ployment.- Washington Post.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-03-20
Parcel Post Changes.

Posmaster-General Burleson has amended
the postal laws and regulations so as to
enable farmers and truckers to ship their
products by parcel post in less expensive
manner than heretofore under the old reeu-
iations. Butter, eggs, fruits. berries, vege-
tables, dressed poultry and other articles
in parcels weighing more than twenty
pounds and up to fifty pounds for ship
ment within the first and second zones
approximately $50 miles-can now be
packed in boxes and crates similar to those
generally used when shipping by express.
These large parcels will now be handled
outside of mail bags. Packages Of these
articles weighing twenty pounds or less
are required, as heretofore, to be SO packed
that they can be safely handled in bags
with other mail matter.
Beginning last Monday, printed books
will be carried in the parcel post at con-
siderable reduction in the rates from those
which were previously in operation.
Catalogues and cloth and paper-bound
volumes are included in the classification
OF books. A noticeable increase in the
parcel post business is expected as con-
sequence of the reduced cost of mailing.
Books weighing eight ounces or less will
retain the present third-class rate of 2
cents for each ounce or fraction of an
ounce. When the book or package of books
weighs more than eight ounces the parcel
post rates for the various zones apply.
Under the old rates it cost 80 cents to
send a package of books weighing ten
pounds from Baltimore to New York by
mail. The new parcel post rate on the
same package will be ID cents To send
book weighing two pounds to Pittsburg
by mail would cost is cents under the old
rates and 8 cents by parcel post. These
are samples of the reductions that became
operative Monday.
To further add to the popularity of the
parcel post. Postmaster-Ge Burleson
Tuesday signed an order which will per-
init the attaching Of letter to a package
when both bear their respective rates of
postage and are addressed to the same
individual. The sending of a communica-
ton with parcel post package heretofore
has not been permissible. Postal officials
pointed out that it is often of the utmost
Importance that the sender Of an article of
merchandise write letter concerning it and
that. in order to avoid delay and facilitate
l.
desirable that the parcels and communion
tons be delivered at the same time. 1t was
with this in mind that the order was issued
The letter or communication. however, is
not to be inclosed in the package, but is
to be tied or otherwise securely fastened
to the outside in such manner as to pre-
vent its separation from the package.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-03-20
Rockville Proof

Should Convince Every Rockville Reader
The frank statement of a neishbor. tell.
inc the merits Of remedy.
Bids you pause and believe.
The same endorsement
By some stranger far away
Commands no belief at all
Here's Rockville case.
A Rockville citizen testifies.
Read and be convinced.
E. l. Roger. Prop. Montgomery House,
Rockville, Md. says: Il know that Doan's
Kidney Pills are good kidney medicine.
took them for backache and pains through
my kidneys and they gave excellent re-
suits"
Mr.. Roger is only one of many Rockville
people who have gratefully endorsed Doan's
Kidney Pills. II your back aches-if your
Kidneys bother you, don't simply ask for a
kidney remedy-ask distinctly for Deans
Kidney Pills, the same that Mr.. Roger
had-the remedy backed by home testi-
mony: SOC at all stores. Foster ilburn
Co., Props, Buffalo. N. Y. when your
back is lame-remember the name.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-03-20
NOTICE.

Office Board County Commissioners
Rockville, Md, Jan. 81. 1914
In conformity with provisions Of the Acts
Of the General Assembly of MARYLAND
Chapter III Of Article l6, notice Is hereby
given that taxes on dogs in Montsomerv
county are now due and must be paid on
or before April 1, 1914 FFf ~
This Act requires that the owners Of all
male dogs born before January istin each
year shall pay an annual tax Of Si
and owners of each female dog shall nav
an annual tax Of 81. otherwise the con,
stables are authorized to kill all DOES on
which said taxes are not paid. and anv
person in any way hindering any consta,
Bile in the performance of his duty shall
be fined an amount not to exceed sim
nor lees than 81 Q and costs upon convIcD
ton and shah stand committed ~ the
county Jail until the fine and costs are are
BY order Of the Board:
RICHARD 7. WHITE, JR.. Presiden,
BERRY Z. CLARK. Clerk.
jan soft
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-03-20
FRAME DWELLING HOUSE

in excellent condition, well of water con-
venient to the dwelling, tenant house of
about five rooms, barn and sheds, and
other necessary outbuildings. About rs
acres are under cultivation and the rest in
timber. This is the property of which
Laura W. Burdette died seized and pos
sessed and on which her husband, Richard
I. Burdette, now resides.
TERMS OF SALE, as prescribed by the
Decree :-One-third in cash, one-third in
six months and one-third in twelve months,
or all cash at the option of the purchaser,
the credit portions to bear interest from
day Of sale and to be secured to the salts
faction of the trustee. Three hundred
dollars will be required when the property
is knocked down. Conveyancing at the
cost of the purchaser.
ALBERT M. B0UIC,
Trustee.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-03-20

Thirteen acres OF land. with good
buildings. orchard and fine spring. on 9TH
Street pike. about 5 1-2 miles from District
line. Electric railroad in construction along
pike. Price, 5000.
One hundred and eighteen and three
fourths acres Of land, with good buildings.
on River Road. about Ia miles from
Travilah. Price. $6.50l.
J. ABBY HENDERSON. Attorney.
sep kg-tf Rockville. Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-03-20
N NOTICE..

Office Board coshly Commissioners,
Rockville. Nd. Mach u. 1914.
In accordance with the provisions OF the
Acts Of the General Assembly Of 1916
Section i77k, Chapter 4S4, notice is hereby
given that NJ. D. knight, M. Wilson Offutt
and Ebert 7. Clagett. Examiners, appoint
ed by this board, viii op Monday, Mqrch
SOth. 1914. at 10 O'Clock. A. NJ, meet on
the premises for the purpose Of locating
and relocating Wilson's Lane from Wood
mont near Bethesda. TO Glen Echo. deter
mine the probable cost thereof and assess
the damages aud benefits caused thereby.
RICHARD I. WHITE, JR., Prest,
BERRY Z. CLARK. CLERK.
mar i3-td