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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-10
Red Cross Seal Campaign Will
Be: Taken Over The Island Of
Oahu and Through Group

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Army ladies' have enlisted in the
campaign for the sale of red cross
seals and Mrs. Walter F. Dillingham;
and Secretary Rath of the Anti
tuberculosis League are preparing 10
extend the line of battle into the coun-
try districts. Mrs. Carter, wife of
Maj-gen. Carter, commander Of the
Hawaiian department, will lead this
branch of the work. Mrs. Edwards,
wife of General Edwards, is to con-
duct the sale at Schofield Barracks. as
sisted by other ladies. Mrs. Ellis,
Mrs. Coe and other ladies prominent
/, in the local military colony, are lend
ing their aid to the cause, and the
little red seals are marching by pack
ages of ten thousand into every nook
OF the island --@a,. ~
Mr.. Rath announced this morning
that Mrs. Bloomfield Brown is to take
charge Of the sale In Wahiawa while
E. X. Bull and James Glib will lead
the anti-tuberculosis forces in Waipa-
hu and, Aiea, respectively. q
Mr. Rath received the following let.
ter from the Chamber of Commerce
this morning:
Your letter of October 80, address
ed to Mr.. George p. Denison, wherein
you ask endorsement of the Charities
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-10
WORK OF GUARD
-z-sa.
IN THE FIELD
IS COMMENDED
Report BY Army Officers on
Field Inspection of N. G. H.
=. Is Favorable

That the National Guard of Hawaii
made a good showing during the joint
encampment with the Sd Infantry held
at Red Hill last July, is shown by ex-
tracts from the :eport of the regular
army inspector. Lieur. W. G. Whitenar,
on duty with the guardsmen. This
summary Of the inspectors report on
the field inspection has Just been re-
ceiyed by the Acknowledgement, Col. ].
w. Jones, from the chief OF the Divis-
ion Of Militia Affairs.
Following are some OF the points
touched on: e..
Present in camp 50 officers. 612 en-.
listed men.
Absent from camp, officers, go
enlisted men.
Company L below minimum
strength, and regiment has no band
Company drills in extended order,
combat and camping rated as very
good" ...... - .H' ~
Battalion close order good, in view
Of the fact that but little drill had
been held previous to the encampment
Battalion combat good, and regimental
COMBAT good, but lacking team work.
Discipline and arms, uniforms and
equipment is classed as @satisfactory. !.
'Lieut.-eol William r. Riley. 1st In
fantry, was very earnest and conscien-
tious In the performance Of his duties"
says the report. 3sHe devoted much
attention to the sanitation Of the camp
and to discipline He allowed no alb
senteeism except when specially ex-
cused by himself and noted on the
rolls. He was in harmony with the
officers detailed as inspeetor-instruc-
tors" III D. -, d >.
Capt. Geo. B. Schrader, quartermas-
ter; Capt. r. w. Warham, commits.
sary; Capt. A. W. Nicely, L. 8. A. p,
and Chaplain Valentin Franckx are
all commended On their work.
The general efficiency of the regi.
ment is rated as fair"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-10
ROLLER Skating
BECOMING HABIT
!. IN HONOLULU
Management Proposes to Give
Dance But Postp0nes First
Until Next Week

Roller skating has caught on" in
Honolulu and gives ample promise of
becoming "a habit" Since the open
/ ing night, last Friday, the manage
ment has been unable to supply the
demand for skates, notwithstanding
the fact that 500 pairs of the latest
Chicago make were in the skate room
when the ring was opened.
Keen pleasure and good, healthful
exercise Is the result of an hour spent
on the new maple floor, which is in
excellent condition and which is sur
faced each morning following its use
the night before.
II had been the Intention of the
management TO give dance tomorrow
evening but the demand for skating
has proved too insistent and the dance
win be postponed for at least one
week
Commenting on the dances that the
company proposes to give, Manager
LIE Claire said: ssWe propose to run
dances on the same high plane that
we have insisted on for roller skating.
No unruly element win be tolerated
and any evidence Of any ungentleman.
~ conduct will lead to someone leav.
ing the house. IT is our purpose to
give Honolulu something new and diff
ferent in the amusement line. We
believe there is a large field here and
that we have something that the peo-
pie want. We are here to stay and
wish to establish reputation for run
ming an orderly place.
r"In our aim we hope for the Co
operation of the public and feel that
We are entitled to it and will get il"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-10

At Kahului on November 18th a
benefit moving picture exhibition fol-
lowed by a dance will take place. The
proceeds go to the Kahului kindergar-
ten, which needs funds to help carry
on the work of the fourishing school
under Miss Marie Holt
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-10
ARMY LADIES WILL AID IN SALE
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF HEALTH

and Social Welfare Committee Of this
chamber to a plan of selling Christ
mas Red Cross seals, 0ipef cent OF
the proceeds from such sale remain
ing in the Territory for anti-tubercu-
losis work and 10 per cent to be sent
to the American Red Cross in return
for seals, advertising matter, ETC., has
been received. - 'st ~ =.
Replying thereto, have to inform
you that at a meeting of the Charities
and Social Welfare Committee the
matter was considered and your. plan
has the approval of the committee
"tSigned) RAYMOND C. BROWN, =
f. s.-s... ,.-s1-5.5 i, 49,, Secretary"
The first meeting of the local forces,
headed by Mrs. Walter F.. Dillingham;,
was held at her home in Punahou yes
terday afternoon at 4 O'Clock. and the
date fer the first day of the seals was
set for next Monday, to continue unta
all of the four hundred thousand seals
are travelling through the mails on
Christmas letters. .:..- ..:
The ladies were assigned to differ
ent districts, the city being divided
into thirty precincts for that pur-
pose. Talks were given by DR.. Sim
clair and Mr.. Rath and after the
maps, seals and literature had been
distributed, dainty refreshments were
served.
The ladies are now working hard to
complete their organization in their
own districts and seeking volunteers
to assist in the sale. ., "a <,,.s-. =
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-10
Belgian King Appeals to America
Asks Aid For Starving Subjects

LONDON m-Abert King
commission
help his peops during coming winter
informed officials and citizens Belgium England
terrible ishtened
violence.
confidently American
friendship
at this time always will be precious
"t*.a E = : s>e@4A r.-- ALBERT
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-10

A boys and girls book shelf to-
gether with Winston's Cumulative
Encyclopedia have just been added to
the Maui Library Associations collec-
ton of books. The order was placed
today through the library COMMITTEES
with e. j. Kelly.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-10
WHERE you ALWAYS SEE THE BEST
Messrs. Blair and
Bredhoff beg to an
nounce the engage.

uent EXTRAORDINARY
OF Miss Marta Golden at the
Popular theater, beginning
Wednesday evening, Noven-
Der the 18th.
Miss Golden has for the
past two, years been a men,
Der of H. w. Bishops Ye
Liberty playhouse stock
company in Oakland, Cali
fornia. When Miss Marie
Dressler severed her eonnec-
ton with the Gaiety theater
in San Francisco, the man
agement considered Miss
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-10

Letters have been received by sew
.eral Wailuku people within the last
two weeks from Judge and Mrs. Selden
B. Kingsbury, who have been visiting
friends and relatives in California.
Lately they have been with his dapgh-
ter and her husband in Los Angeles.
and the Judge has opened an Office
only recently with his son Fred, whom
also he has been visiting.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-10

A great time is expected tomorrow
evening at the Makawao Community
house, when the new building will be
formally opened Elaborate prepare
tions for the booths nave been made,
and very attractive program for the
first part of the evening has been pre-
pared.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-10

Last Friday evening delightful
Halloween party was given at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. w. Leslie West
of Wailuku. The guests were the
members of the dancing class that has
been meeting at the West homes except
Miss Aloha Whistler, who was the in
vited guest of the evening. Dancing
was enjoyed until late and refresh
ments were served.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-10
NAIINESxg)

Especial Star-BuIletiD Correspondence
WAILUKU, Maui Nov. Wv. A.
Anderson has been Wailuka visitor
this week and attended meeting of
the Nahiku Rubber Company directors
Thursday at the Baldwin Bank in
Kahului. Mr.. Anderson leaves this
evening for Honolulu for a few days.
trip on business. .>s e.. .ag's ~ K -..#
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-10

. At the suggestion of Father Francis
of Paia, Scout Commissioner of the
Maui Boy Scouts, reception and
dance will be given at the Alexander
house gymnasium in Wailuku the last
Saturday of this month. The object
of the dance is to raise funds for the
Boy Scouts of Maui and put the move
ment on solid foundation.
The Red Cloud chief., 1914-07-23
synopsis.

Enoch Wentworth. journalist, and An
drew Merry. actor, play IA hand at poker.
the stakes absolute control of the future
iof the loser. Wentworth wins. They de-
eide to keep the matter secret. Dorcas.
knowing from her brother. Enoch. or
Merry's shortcomings, tries to arouse his
ambition. Andrew outlines the plot or a
iplay he has had In mind and she urges
him to 20 to work on II. When the play
In completed Merry reads II to Went
worth. whose life ambition In to write n
successful play. He demands Merry's
play as n forfeit OF the bond won In the
poker game. Preparations for staging the
play are begun, but Merry. who Is to "a
the leading part, IL missing. Dorcas
proves a success In the leading female
part at rehearsals. quarrels with her
brother for taking credit for a play she
knows to belong to Merry. Dorcas hnds
Merry among tho down-and-out In. n
bread Lint and ~persuades him to take his
part In the play. The producer suggests
worth tries TO Induce Merry to make. The
actor refuses, but finally consents on con-
Idition that Wentworth cease his atten-
ltions to Zilla Paget. the heavy woman In
tho play. who has a bad reputation. The
play proves n great success. Dorcas &C
Icuses her brother Of theft. The blind
Child OF Zilla Paget appears and Ia heart
Flesaly repudiated by the mother. Zilla
IPaget finds evidence that Wentworth Ia
mot the author Of the play and forces her
self In a q member OF the wentworth
household.
The Red Cloud chief., 1914-07-23

sently each quick scum of the broom.
Once the maid dropped It and the
stick fell on the floor with a startling
rap. Occasionally her dragging foot
steps clattered across a bit Of bare
floor or she paused to thump the pill.
lows vigorously. Dorcas was reused
from her reverie by the imperative
call Of the telephone. She listened
while Mrs. Billerwell answered 1t.
Then the doorbell rang and she heard
Merry's voice. She began to grope
about the dim room In search OF
matches to light the gas. She was still
in darkness when he tapped at the
door.
Andrew seated himself in a shadowy
corner beside the window. A glimmer
Of light from q street lamp fell upon
the girls face. In her eyes was an
appealing loneliness which he had
seen before.
Miss Dorcas," he began with grave
gentleness, what can I do. for you?
You know me fairly we'll. Where is
nothing heroic about me. I doubt II
! could fight a duel. It makes me
shiver even to touch a pistol-but
am ready to stand up to be shot at II
1t will make things easier for you"
II believe you would" said Dorcaa
with IN unsteady laugh.
Il swear I would" he assured her
with simple gravity. The girl fell
deeply moved.
There will not be any shooting. and
I don't know exactly what you a dc
for me. I don't v know what tc
ask you to do. I thought Of turning
to Mr.. Oswald at first. l didn't felt
I could come to you more easily"
Thank you for saying that" Ar
eager happiness flushed into the mans
The Red Cloud chief., 1914-07-23
REAL HOME FOR THE HOLE
Finds Secure Abiding Place After 9
Period Of TroublouS
Nanderlnos.

Everett p. Dahlgren, the m~illionair>
opponent Of woman suffrage, said al
o suffrage debate in Boston:
Il always declare that woman
shouldn't enter politics till she's FIJI
filed all her prior duties.
"'Prior duties! Prior duties!' So
a young lady Knocked me n day.
What do you men mean by these
prior duties" that you're always talk
ing about, Mr.. D%ahlgren?
80 then I told the young lady this
story:
"Once upon a time, I began. q little
hole was born; and It looked around
to see where It should take up ito
abode.
ut first decided on a window. but q
man came straightway and put in q
new pane. II next chose q chair seat,
but the housewife sent for a Gamer.
and in a jiffy a new seat was put In
the chair. The hole To- selected q
baby's rattle, and the baby was SO
pleased that It began to tear the rat
tie to pieces. and the poor hole. half
crazed with fright, had just time to
escape. 1t threw itself. more dead
than alive, into the first thing that
came to hand. which happened to be
the sock Of a suffragist's husband.
There. at least. the hole seems to
have found a real home. It's peass
has not been troubled from the be-
ginning, six months ago."
The Red Cloud chief., 1914-07-23

although a culver in her chin bclied
the bravery.
Jason, don't ask me again to take
you with me-" she pleaded. IF you do
! shall weaken. | do not know where
I am going myself. have nowhere
to take you. shall miss you terribly,
you understand that. But you must
stay here and look after Enoch and
the house and everything. You are
needed here as you never were in your
life before"
"Fo' de Lawd sake, take me wild 20.
Missy. I'll sleep anywhar. A corner
In q cellar II do TO- me-"
Uncle Jason, do you remember the
story you have told about mother
leaving you to care for Enoch and
me? Sometimes I think of that day.
You wheeled mother out on the piazza
where the locust trees were in bloom.
and I almost believe that you did not
tell me, but that I remember 1t my.
self"
yes. honey" The tears rolled down
the negro's wrinkled face. "She called
to Lucy to bring yo' out. Yo' want
muffin but er little pink face en two
doubled-up fists dat want ez big ez q
cotton blossom"
The old man paused to wipe his
eyes with a red bandanna handker.
chief.
And she said?" continued Dorcas.
The girl was trying to smile.
"She said, Promise me, Jason. ez
long ez yo' lives, to care TO- my baby,
my sweet little gal baby, she'll W
remember she saw her mother. Take
care oh her, Jason, ez II de Lawd his
self had glib her in yo' charge I
promised, honey" the husky voice
died away in q sob; II called de Lawd
to witness right thar dat I'd look out
TO- yo' all my life, ex we'll ez an OIL
darby could do"
you have done It, Uncle Jason"
Dorcas took the sooty hand between
her palms. IF mother could know
how faithfully you have filled your
p~romise-and somehow I feel, Uncle
Jason, that she does know-she would
say that you have the whitest soul God
ever put into a black body"
"Oh Lawdy, Missy, can't I come wild
yo'? don need no money. Yo'
needn't pay TO- me anywhar-"
Jason. you blessed old saint. 1t isn't
money l am considering. I have plenty
OF money. Mother left Enoch in your
care as much as she did me. You
have told me that"
The negro bowed his head solemnly.
won't you stay with him?"
Jason pointed to the inner door OF
the vestibule. Honey, what's a-goin
to happen? Do yo' reckon dat Marse
Enoch's a-goin' to marry dat-pus
SOM"
Jason, I don't know. Only yor
must stay here"
II will" The old servant spoke
with slow impressiveness. "'Fore d.
Lawd. l will. Missy"
She ran down the steps. Jason fol
lowed to close the carriage door wher
she entered. Az they moved away
Dorcas leaned out to glance at thu
home which had been hers sine
school days ended.
Drive me to the Gotham Theater.
said Dorcas; then I wish you to TAX
this little boy to Harlem"
The Red Cloud chief., 1914-07-23
CHAPTER XIX.
A Break In the waverly Place Home.

A Break In the Wsverly Place Home.
There is another bit of baggage"
Dorcas spoke to the cabman, who
stood beside a carriage In front of the
Waverly Place house. He lifted lit.
tie Robin and set him on a seat with
a grip beside him. Dorcas paused with
her hand on the carriage door.
Wait" she ordered, as the man
turned to go In the house; here
comes Jason with a valise.
The cabman lifted 1t from the hands
OF the old negro and swung 1t up on
the front seat.
Jason said the girl. reckoning to
him as she a up the steps Of the
house. The servant followed her. They
stood under the dull CLEAN OF a lamp
In the vestibule. She laid her fingers
on the mob OF the inside door and hello
It as one does when in fear of an In
truder. Jason" she repeated, IS,
want to talk with you for a minute"
Eyes. Missy" There was a tremol
In the old negro's voice.
Dorcas stood gazing at him steadily
The Red Cloud chief., 1914-07-23
CHAPTER Xxx.
An Everyday Miracle.

That night. when the curtain fell
upon the third act. Dorcas turned Gag.
erly to Merry. You are my friend?"
she whispered.
Miss Dorcas," the actors voice was
profoundly grave, but his eyes smiled.
II would bestride the whirlwind or set
my foot upon a cyclone for YOU"
The girl lifted her eyes with a swift
glance. She remembered the line-it
was one the actor used to speak in
THE King at Large"
II believe you would" Her voice
was low and impetuous. Il need q
friend. a strong. patient, wise friend.
as I never did In my life before"
Miss Dorcas. you make me wish
this moment that ! we're a Samson and
O Solomon. I am not strong or very
wise. but I am patient. and there is
no task upon Gods earth that I would
not try to do for you. You believe me.
don't your"
The crimson blood flushed into her
face.
YES" Her voice was scarcely aud
ible. The curtain began to ascend for
an encore. Come to Mrs. Billerwell's
tomorrow night. ! am going there to
stay with Alice over Sunday. need
your help"
He regarded her curiously for q mo-
ment.
II will come" he answered gravely
Then he took her hand and led her
down to the footlights.
On Sunday evening Dorcas sat star
ing down into q crowded street Of
Harlem. Under the vivid glare oil
electricity the city looked sordidly
ugly. 1t was a strange contrast to heI
own home. The house at Waverly
Place had retained much Of its stately
old.time dignity and its outlook upor
the t~hree-shaded square was quiet ant
pleasant. Upon Harlem's Sidewalk
throngs Of children romped ant
shrieked In the midst of q city's din
A balmy wind had been blowing al
day long and had driven a wintry chill
from the air. Knots of women "a
talking on doorsteps or they leane,
out to gossip from adjacent windows
A gilt clock on the mantel strucl
seven. Dorcas rose. opened the door
and stood listening. On the lowe
floor she heard a door slam. She wa
trying to separate insistent noises O
the street from everyday Household
hustle. She heard Mrs. Billerweil Civ
an order to a servant. then JUL
laughed merrily, and a light footste
sounded on the stair. On the othe
side of the wall a servant was pr,
| pairing a room for her. She heard tn
girl slam a window and begin to NOV
furniture about. while castor
~squeaked re~belliously. Then she 10
to sweeping. and Dorcas counted al
The Red Cloud chief., 1914-07-23

and child are alive. Interesting sit
luation. isn't It? Bigamy releases a
woman, though l had not felt terribly
fettered. have George Volk to thank
for bringing that brat across. 1t was
.one Of his mastery little schemes of
revenge. Then. in a curious way. !
learned that Volk's wife Is the woman
you call Alice Bourne. He laid a
scheme to get money out Of her yes
lterday. l got q detective and planned
to face him when he reached his
wife,"
what the devil has Volk and your
matrimonial affairs to do with that?"
wentworth pointed to the sheets OF
paper beside her on the table.
Don't be In such a blooming hurry.
II tell you the situation is dramatic.
! went to the house where Alice volk
hives In Harlem--oh. ! was disguised.
/ tell you: you would never have
Known me. The detective got In first
and opened the area door. ! slipped
lin and waited. He was to give me a
signal when Volk arrived. A servant
came dumping down the cellar stairs
after coal. hid in a closet where
they store trash and-waste paper"
Enoch's eyes narrowed and a yellow
,pallor crept over his face. Curse It'll"
He spoke in q hoarse whisper.
Yves. curse it," repeated zilla Paget
with an amused laugh. MY word! II
The Red Cloud chief., 1914-07-23
CHAPTER xvuL-continusd.

A wave Of scarlet swept cver
Enoch's face.
ITO think Of Merry squaring up
lthrough-you. It's the most Internal
scheme ever concocted."
That's . bally bad guess 81 yours.
Merry does not come into this at ALL"
where did you get these?" Enoch
spoke Hercely and pointed to the
sheets of paper that lay under her
hand.
IT'S rather an unusual story. Sit
down and I'll tell 1t to you. II you are
searching for a plot for that new play
lof yours. you might find this worth
WHILE"
Wentworth threw himself into the
chair In front of his desk and wiped
beads OF Precipitation from his fore
bead.
did you ever hear Of George volk?''
asked Miss Paget.
Enoch's forehead corrugated into q
pushed frown.
Il met him In London seven years
ago." she continued, and l was such
. bally fool ! married him. In those
days he vas q heroic looking figure. II
you saw him as he Is today you might
aay I had showed poor taste"
Wentworth sat staring at her with
Uullen curiosity.
II have found out that he is in New
York and that ten years ago he had
been married here. Also that his wife