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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04
SOUTH AFRICA MAY
MAKE PAPER FROM
NATIVE WELT GRASS

CAPE TOWN, South Africa-The
chairman of the industries committee
of the Pretoria Civic Association, in a
letter recently published in a local
paper. states that bales of ordinary
Welt grass were sent to Scotland and
America for experimental purposes,
and reports from Scotland go to show
that it is nearly equal to esparto.
For the manufacture of packing and
the cOarser, kinds of paper he is OF
opinion that a capital of 100000
would be sufficient to run a mill cap
able of turning out a minimum of Is
tons per week.
In advocating the starting Of a paper
factory at Pretoria, the CORES pendent
points out that in addition to the grass,
two Of the principal articles necessary
to the manufacture of paper. viz, lime
and coal are available in large quaint.
ties, and at a cheap rate.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04
TINE is PASSING


In discussing the "Kalihi iHarbor Improve,
ments one thing should be kept clearly in mind
The project now under consideration is almost
entirely different from that first broached.s The
original project called for a channel from IA
Hhi HaFbor ont to sea- reaching deep water
nearly two miles west of Honolulu harbor The
present project Is for a 400tfeot channel from
the northwest side of Honolulu harbor through
what was once Il small tidal waterway to the Ka-
lihi llasin. The later project also includes the
derelopmento of kapalama Basin, which is small
or than tile entire Kalihi Harbor.
The United States engineers office here, after
thorough and impartial surveys, has strongly
favored the development of this channel and
basin.
II remains for the people of Honolulu to get
together and see that the project is adopted.
The combined work of energetic individuals will
do il.
Sixty days from May 20 have been given for
Honolulu to present arguments at Washington.
Those days are rapidly passing. -..s
Get Busy, I J.. 4. g..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04

The fact that the takiugs Of the Taris
theaters have greatly fallen off during
the years of 1912 and 1918 is being
actively discussed in the Paris press.
AS a matter OF fact this falling off
has achieved remarkable dimensions
To deal with round numbers. the ia
kings for the Grand Opera have fallen
from frs. 3,SSN,000 to frs. 2,9Ga 900.
those of the Theater Franchise from
frs. 2,450, 900 to frs. 1850 ,nn", ami ia
ken altogether, the four theat"rs sGhSi-
died by the state to which. besides
the two already mentioned, h"lOnC also
the Opera COmiQuc aud the OdCOn.
show a total falling off in takinCs of
frs. 100000. That is To say. that the
takings have fallen off To the extent
of 20 per cent With regard to the
other Paris theaters. figures are avail
able for the Is mere important ones,
and show that the takings have de
creased from twenty-fOur to twenty
TWO millions of francs in round rum
bers. This decrease is a sufficiently
large one. although it is less than that
recorded for the -four state theaters
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04

Honolulu, June 3.
Editor Star Bulletin,
Dear Sir:-The opponents of the
"drys" have absolutely no peg to hang
an argument on, the old-time worn
gag they used to spring, that the high
licenses paid was what kept the city
and county government las the case
may be- going, will not work now:
the people, the men and the women
in all walks of life have been think
ing, and thinking out lod too. Public
sentiment is aroused and we'll ii might
be &c
You can see every day il you will
the evil effects of the liquor traffic,
There is no good in it, there never
was any good in it. The cause OF
crime to a great extent can be laid
at its doors; poverty and misery fol-
low in its wake. Every day some
young men tumble off the water
wagon" young men in many cases
having bright prospects for the fu.
ture.
You know them; you have felt sorry
for their plight, have plead with them
to give up tine soul and body destroy
ing booze"
But where lies the blame? 1t il
the license system"
Hands are held up in holy horror
when any suggestion Is made to II
cense the brothels; then why license
thing" that brings distress, misery
and shame not only to the offenders
but to those associated by family ties
or otherwise. -.= = IT.
Why eondone a thing which Is evil,
bringing evil results only? Why IL
cense a business and at the same time
try by education to lessen the evil
effects of that business? Again, il
property adjoining places which are
licensed for liquor traflc is made
more valuable or more desirable and
the people are made better mentally,
morally and physically. then by all
means renew all licenses and grant
many more. ..-ar-...s.. a., .~-.l -- 3.
This question of the liquor traffic
is not a new one. it Is not question
for a few churches to decide within
their four walls; no, it is one in which
we are, all interested. Men. women
and children are interested in the out
come of this great question which eff
fects the lives and the home life of
thousands 1t Is national question,
= worldwide question and It cannot
be handled with gloves. it needs and
mnst have the unanimous voice of the
people to do away with this blighting
evil. '.s.'s.e-. ~
Yours truly, - ~, s5
IoHN POPCORN.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04
FEATURE
.OF DELICATESSEN
SALE SATURDAY

At the delieatessen sale TO be given
by the Catholic Ladies' Aid Society
next Saturday In the corner store OF
the Progress block will be found every
variety of delicious eatables, including
lau.lau. all ready to take home and
prepared under the careful supervision
Of Mrs. Jack Mcveigh who has achiey.
ed a reputation for preparing this
most saVory edible. The pickles and
Jams deserve q special mention as
they will be sold so reasonably that
no thoughtfuf housewife could afford
to miss them. There will be cakes OF
every variety. delicious meats. buns.
rolls. biscuits and bread. including
Portuguese bread. in fact there Is
hardly an article Of food that properly
belongs to sac Of this kind that will
not appear. The light luncheon for
the busy man and woman Ia being fea.
tured especially and music win help
to enliyen buyers and sellers. AZ the
noon hour some local well-known sing.
ers will render a number Of charming
selections.
y
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04
that VACATION TRIP

Vacation days have come an'! hundreds Of pc"
pie Of Honolulu are trying I" niIN" up thr
minds where To go.
81 BY way of Il friendly suggestion, listen t" whH
the Honolulu Nd Club has to say about the Ha
wafi trip Ii is in the form of Il resolution
adopted after the excursion of the AL Club Il
Hilo That was many months ago, hut the sen
fimcntS of the club still hold good:
Us WHEREAS. the Honolulu AID Club has carried
out to a most successful conclusion three-day eX-
cursion HiIo and the volcano Of Kiauea and
II. WHEREAS, the said excursion has proven most
ENJOYABLE, and has shown many people of Honolulu
that the residents of this territory should See Ha
wall First" and 49,
WHEREAS. the exeursionists found the scenery
of Hilo and environs beautiful in the superlatiVe
degree the climate cool and comfortable: the auto
mobile roads exceedingly good, yet being constantly
improved and mileage added; the automobile service
unexeeed the railroad to Paauilo marve of engi
neering skill and lying along route of marvellous
scenic beauty; the volcano, even in inactive
Of the wonders of the world that be
for one TO have even slight comprehension of it's
awesomeness and grandeur; the trip to Kalapana
furnishing views of tropical forests, 3ava flows the
old native Hawaiian life, and historical caves and
temples not to be found anywhere else in Hawaii;
and other attractions that even better than had
been claimed for them
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Homo
lulu Ad Club In regular session this 10Th day of
August, 1918, in Honolulu. Hawaii, unquafedy en-
the people of these islands and the visitors
from the maitland the trip to Hawaii and its
beauties and scenes; endorses the trip with the
recommendation that at least week be devoted to
the trip, in order to give sufficient time to the ap
probation OF these various attractions. 49,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04
AN EXCELLENT RECORD

The excellent record for order made in gen
rra by all branches of the military located on
Oahu is thrown into strong relief by the actions
Of few negro soldiers who have been convicted
Of an organized conspiracy to assault white
members of the service. The speedy trials, thor
auIghnesS of the hearing and severity of the pen
aties attached to guilt again emphasize tn" fact
that the commanding officers here will not toll
crate actions that tend to disgrace the uniform
or lower the respect in which the service is held
by Honolulu.
This incident is unfortunate, but that it is
only an incident and not characteristic of any
regiment or any company will be Immediately
attested to by anyone familiar with the army
experience OIL Oahu for some years past AS a
proof of this may be cited the report of the So
cial Survey Committee on conditions in Homo
lulu, which, by coincidence, was made public
at the same time the report of military court
before which the negro soldiers were tried. The
Social Survey was made almost entirely by cti-
zens. Referring to the matter Of discipline and
order among the troops here, the report says:
1t should be stated however. and emphasized as
the findings of this committee after careful consid-
Grafton, that as whole the men of the service in
Honolulu have given a notable example of good
II conduct and self-control. ~
IA EVERY mhltdTy command there are a number
OF bad characters and their activities have no
l. torious and unfortunate and have reflected unde-
served discredh upon the great majority of men Of
the service whose conduct may Justly be praised
This fact is we'll recognized both by the men of the
. service and by the officers. AS rule the enlisted
men are markedly courteous in their demeanor and
wel-behayed when outside the rigorous discipline of
barracks The soldier Honolulu as a. rule befieves
In maintaining the reputation Of the uniform and
+ the flag and is the first to condemn his comrade
8 whocas discredt upon either ..-..-. .. -
This testimonial as to the character of Uncle
Sans 1000 men stationed here is far more i'm
l"rtant than the conviction of the twelve who
failed to uphold the ideals of the service.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04
Leye9SkE!lMEK TQ :,'l!!(7y

feels much like the Angeleuo described
in a recent travellers letter. The
v ritter said. y gu mention to i typical
man OF Los Angeles that you prefer
TO live in San Francisco. you will not
find him knoCker He will prob
ably put on d bored expression. reach
for the daily paper. and busy himself
in the foreign news" The man OF to-
day who is posted IL the trend of
events, and does not expect to live
long enough to see saloons banished.
would make a poor showing before a
life insurance company if he sought
anything more substantial than an &C
Cident policy.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04
EDITOR

comes he can escape for weeks from his daily
routine "f business.
What about iii" child of poor parents? Tn"
child in the Oriental section of the city? What
chance for fresh air and recreation has he?
The only chanc" is the Ber"tania playground.
That allows tn" children t" "Scap" from the %lal-
ing. dusty streets. to find whnrS0m" recreation
and happy games. That's tn" vacation ground
for hundreds uf children.
To give countless children this little bit Of va
cation, cannot YOU Of better fortune help the
playground by helping ont the benefit enter
tainmcnt at We Liberty thpater tomorrow night :
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04

ment there is both a dearth of money
and Of good plays In the first place.
the customary visitors from the south
east Of Europe are not coming to Paris
in their usual numbers; secondly, Ow-
ing to the chauvinistiC spirit at pres
ent prevailing, the number of Germans
in Paris is small; and added to all this
we have the many millions of taxation
that France has to bear for her new
ornaments. These are the real rea,
sons for the state. of the theatrical de,
preston in Paris.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04
THEY HAVEN'T AUTOS.

Something like J 700 automobile licenses are
held in the city and eountr.of Honolulu. Fully
ten thousand people ofthe city are constant pa.
irons of the auto and ride in it frequently. It's
their recreation.
When the day is hot and suItry, the man or
woman with the ant" can escape to the cooling
hreezes of the country and the beaches. \ few
minutes ride will take the auto.owncr far from
dusty streets and noisy traffic.
The auto0wncr can have little breath Of va
cation every day. And when real vacation-tmc
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04
NORWAY SEEKS TO
STOP EMIGRATION

CHRISTIANIA. Norway Soc
iety for the Restriction of Emigration
held its annual meeting in Christiania
recently. On" of the measures taken
by the society to prevent young men
from emigrating is to induce them to
settle 10y offering them cheap land.
Several hundreds Of acres of bOgland
have been drained. and the society in
tends TO build houses and TO dispose
OF the land in small holdings.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04

The Star-Bulletin invites free and
frank discussion in this column on all
legitimate subjects OF current interest
Communications are constantly re-
ceived to which no signature is at
tached This paper will treat as con
fidential signatures 10 letters if the
writer's so desire, but cannot give
space for anonymous communica
tiOns)
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04

SAM WILLIAMS (pufser steamer
Sferra): Endeavoring to be reform
er is not all Joy and gladness. have
discovered that when you start out to
show a man the error Of his way it
Is always best to try II out on some
one that you can surpass when u
comes to oratorical flights. Hence my
series of sermonettes to Or, Mackech-
ME.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04

JAMES l.. YOUNG: Work on the
Kewalo reclamation project is going
right along now and we'll be finished
in a short time.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04

During the last is days OF the
month OF May there were II deaths
from contagious diseases In the city
OF Honolulu. Thirteen persons died
from tuberculosis, one from diphtheria
and three from entesic fever.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04
uIILEfNIEINIEIQ

H. P. WOOD: would like to see
a large number of local contractors
submit bids for the completion is sure
to be keen.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04

JAY A. URGE tSeattle): I've
seen some mighty fine associations
since left Honolulu. but they can't
beat the Y. n. C.. A. down in the
Crossroads" I'm on my way east
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04

The Importance of the military as an asset
{" tins community continues to he emphasized
IN the very practical way of hundreds of thou-
sands being spent here on construction work,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04

Democratic plumbers on the eve Of Republican
precinct elections ought to stimulate some in
tt,FeSt.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04

Engineer Whitehousc naturally accepts dis.
missal at the hands of politics-pIaying supervis-
CTS as compliment to his independence and
efficiency
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04

M. c. PACHECo; Me turn Pro-
gressive? Not a chance. can safely
say with my friend. the late David b.
Hin, Il am a Democrat
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04

Huerta is now willing to allow an election.
Sounds like the good old days of Cannonism in
the house of representatives
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04

Pull, politics and pifflc will now run the road
department.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04

k"aloha is out. Furthermore, he's in
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04
II. DREW

JOHN H.. DREW: The Matson
Navigation Company will assume the
entire responsibility for the safe and
speedy transit of a consignment Of
Kona coffee from Honolulu to the
White House, at Washington, D. G
The product left the islands In the
steamer Matsonia. Il 4 II aa.e..>ss.. . =
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04
JOHN Popcorn

JOHN P. CLUM. lecturer for the
Southern Pacific Railway, who has
teen visiting in Hawaii for some time
past, returned to Honolulu this morn.
ing from a trip to Hilo and the vol.
cano.
o. J. PICKLE. who for some time
has been the Honolulu manager Of
the Federal Wireless Company, has
resigned his position in order that he
may enter into business for himself in
Texas. S. B. Madden, chief operator
for the company at Kaneohe, will sue
coed MIR. Pickle.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-04
THE LICENSE SYSTEM.

F. S. HAFFORD.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-06-18
HISTORY OF NEVADA TO
BE TOLD IN PAGEANT

A number of talented people of
Reno have volunteered their services
to assist Miss Jeanne Weir, secretary
of the Nevada Historical society, IN
her efforts to produce a pageant, por-
traying the history of Nevada from
the days of Ferdinand aud isabella
down to the. present time, says the
Gazette.
The pageant will take place on the
lawn of Mackay field on the evening
of July 2, pioneer day of the Eagle
Moose carnival. 1t will be most i'm
posing and. beautiful as well as in
structive spectacle. Prof. Serugham
has arranged for brilliantly illuminat-
ing the grounds.
The home of Miss Weir has been
turned into eostuming house, with
an expert costumer from San Fran
cisco in charge The bands that will
be in attendance upon the carnival
will furnish music for the spectacle
1t is now planned to repeat it on ad-
mission day next fall. Miss Sameth
instructor in dancing at the Univer
sitv of Nevada. is instructing the
Young people who will participate.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-06-18
EARLIEST COAL MIN
ING IN INDIANA

Some knowledge of the coal re
sources of Indiana was obtained as
early as 1904, when the public land
surveys showed a number of out
crops. The report of the Geological
Survey of Indiana published in 1872
states that in 1911 coal was dug at
Fulton. in Perry county, and taken by
Robert Fulton aboard the steamer
Orleans for its first trip down the
Ohio river. There is good reason to
believe that coal continued to be
mined for local consumption between
1911 and 1897, when the first attempt
a. commercial mining was made, but
there is no record of the quantity
mined during that interval. The first
commercial coal mining in Indiana,
according TO f. W. Parker, of the
United States Geological Survey, was
done by the American Camel Coal
Co. at Cannelton, Parry county, 1887.
The coal was mined on the bluffs
alon0 the Ohio and Wabash rivers
and for the first ten years of the COM
pany's operations was loaded directly
into boats for shipment to points
down the Ohio.
In 1910 the United States census re.
ported that the production Of coal in
Indiana in that year was 9,6s2 tons.
The industry developed slowly until
1868, when it was ascertained that the
block coal mined in the Brazil and
Terre Haute districts made satisfae
tory blast furnace fuel IN its raw con
dition. At about that time the con
struction of railroads throughout the
state gave an impetus to the coal min
ing industry. which has shown steady
progress except when affected by
periods of depression and labor dis
affections.
The record for production was made
in 1910. when il was 1s,3s9,sl5 tons
the production for 1918 was l4,loo,ol'
tons.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-06-18
NEVADA MAN TAKES A
SNOOZE ON A TRAIN

The long distance record for sleep
ing in California is believed to have
been established by passenger on
the westbound Western Pacific train
which reached OrovilIe Saturday
The man slept all the way from
Elko to San Francisco, a distance of
6s5 miles
The man got on the train Mt Salt
Lake City and was taking two table
spoonfuls Of sleeping potion every
two hours in an effort to induce
sleep. The potion did not produce
the desired results. and he placed the
bottle to- his lips and drank its en-
tire contests.
He fell into heavy slumber and
trainmen and passengers feared that
he might die. DIR. r. A. Kusel, the
railroad physician at Oroville, was
called to meet the train and partially
reused the sleeping man. He gave
the conductor drug to give him be.
tween Oroville and San Francisco to
bring him out of his sleep.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-06-18
PREMIUM LIST
NEVADA STATE FAIR

The twentieth annual fair of a.
Nevada State Agricultural society
VIII be held at Reno septemher 81 20
~ ineluslve. The president of tbe
soeIety is Alex Dromiack and tba sae.
retary w. D. Phillips. The latter has
1eoe'Ved from the state printing Office
the pamphlets giving general infor.
nation regarding the fair. containing
the INST of awards. These booklets
VIII be distributed in a few days and
anyone overlooked. who is desirons of
obtaining one, is invited to apply to
the secretary, SAYS the Gazette.
All exhibits originating in Nevada
will be transferred free of CHARGE -
Keno, by the Nevada California. Ore
gon,- Virginia & Trnckee. Southern
Pacific and Tonopah & Goldfeld rail
ways, the freight paid upon them TO
the fair being refunded when tn eek
hibits are reshipped for return by the
same owner.
The directors of the fair this year
are: Charles Sadlier. y. G. Wheeler
:. II. Wheeler, James O'Neill. f. i.
'"fR~f - W AIRY, =. M. slater
Quincy Gordon and Alex Dromiack
Reno; Frank Regan, Carson Citv:
Fred Dangberg, Minden; Frank win.
Jams, Good Springs: Thomas Hunter
Elko; T r. Richardson. Fallon. and
W. J. Bell, Winnemueca.
At a recent meeting of the board
$4,000 was appropriated for the paw
ment Of premiums. An equal amount
viii be offered in purses for the racing
program. II was also decided to pre-.
sent handsome silver cup to the
county making the largest and most
general display of its products. The
ladies department promises to be of
especial interest this year. The man.
agement requests those desiring space
in either the pavilion or the live
stock park to apply for reservation
as soon AS possible.
Further information regarding the
fair may be had by addressing the
secretary of the society, postoffiee box
SIG. Reno.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-06-18
HAv|LAND & HOS.
K|NS. Sell RANCH

Tuesday another Humboldt county
real estate deal of more than ordinary
magnitude was consummated here
when Gerhard Miller, Jr., of Willow
Point, purchased the Haviland & Hos
kins ranch, situated at that point. The
real estate consists Of 4s0 acres of
land. and in addition there were go
head of horses and IS cattle included
in the sale. Although the price was
not made public, it is said to have
been top notch for Humboldt county
land.
The property in question was pur-
chased some six years ago by Havi-
land & Hoskins from William Town
send. At that time the firm operated
stage lines from Winnemucca to the
northern part Of the county and wish
ed the location for stage station
They also raised horses and hay for
their stock. Some two years ago the
firm sold out their mail contracts, af
ter acknowledging the routes, and af-
terwards dissolved partnership.