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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-25
LIVING IN VIRGINIA.
{Hy g. G.. KfnG.)

In the mountains OF Virginia,
Where the mint is growing green,
Where the mountains loom around you
With bubbling streams between;
Where the chestnut trees are loaded
With their NUTS 80 ripe and red
Yes. Its here In old Virginia
Tired ones may rest their heads
The garden spot" you've heard it
Some will say It's here or there!
They know mott should worry"
For their errors do you care?
To the Blue Ridge they are strangers
To mountain dew" not known;
But its here in old Virginia
Rugged statesmen oft have grown.
So 1 wend me back from exile
To tho Dixieland, 80 long.
l am living in Virginia;
Help me sing the mountain song.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-25
IN MELLOW wHIsKEY

Let us imagine. ourselves at one of
he old mansions. and we are back
From church. The gentlemen are
teated around the big open fire in the
oarlor. the ladies gone to their rooms
to their appearance at
|iinner. The host, who has excused
himself for a few moments, now re-
turns with cut-glass pitcher Of apple
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-25
ORIGINAL POEMS BROUGHT
FORTH BY CHRISTMAS
Condition of Belgian People Espe-
cinlIy Attracts Efforts of
Nersifiers.
ALL ARE ABOUT HOLIDAYS
But Different Men and Women Con-
slider Day in Various Aspects
and From Different Angles-Some
Poems of Special Merit,

From its friends in city. State and
nation. The Times Dispatch has re-
ccived this year an unusually generous
Offering of Christmas verse These
metrical outpourings of the Christmas
spirit reveal varied special inspira-
lions.
The situation OF the BeIgians ap-
parently has been especially hospita BILE
to the poetic muse. Other verses, how
ever. are in the vein to which the world
Is more accustomed. Following are
some selections from the poets mail
bag:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-25

Upon thy mountains ranging view
And In thy sky's deep changing blue,
Where thy intellects on heights abide
And In thy homes by the old Preside.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-25
TO MY VIRGINIA FRIENDS.
(By whitman Dur,nd nnh.,x.>

Thoult find on every branched tree
In every cloud. in every beam,
FROM all the stars In silv'ry stream:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-25
Cor Thorn there's neither bread nor
home this happy Christmas Day.

Thcre's somewhere. somewhere peace
on earth. somewhere good will to
Across the waste OF waters, a thousand
leagues away.
There's some one still remembers that
here It's Christmas Day.
o God Of Peace remember. and in Thy
mercy keep
The hearts that still can pity tho eyes
that still can weep.
Amid the shame and torment. the ruins
and the graves
To theirs. the land of freedom, from
ours. the land Of slaves
What answer can we send them? We
can but kneel and pray:
COD grant. God grant. to them at least
happy Christmas Day.
THE CHRISTMAS MESSAGE.
ny Cassie Moncure Lyne)
Ring Christmas bells! Ring loud and
long,
To tell to all tho earthly thronE
The message angels spoke to men,
That Christ was born In Bethlehem
Ring Christmas bells--as on that morn,
When shepherds knew q Prince was
born,
And wise men journeyed from afar
With precious gifts-thelr guide
star.
Ring Christmas bells while snow
flakes fall,
Since last you rang an awful pail
HAS covered graves OF soldiers bold,
Whose duty babe them do as told
To those poor souls. charge not the sin,
For HerOds still would keep their
throne,
Since human hearts to sin are prone.
Ring Christmas bells the weary long
For wars to cease their awful wrong.
Let angels whisper in each car
A time Of hope and comfort near.
King Christmas bells. Ring loud your
peal,
That all throughout the world will
That Peace on earth, good will tn
men,"
Are the glad tidings that you bring.
Ring Christmas bells. Let each loud
stroke
Proclaim that thraldom to sins yoke:
With murderous wars the earth viii
scofn,
When In mems hearts. a Saviour's born.
TO MY VIRGINIA FRIENDS.
tBy WiKhtman Durand Robertsa
My Christmas gift, dear friends, to
thee
Thoult find on every branched tree
In every cloud, In every beam,
From all the stars In silv'ry stream;
Upon thy mountains ranging view
And In thy sky's deep changing blue.
Where thy intellects on heights abide
And In thy homes by the old freside.
In all the song birds sweetest singing.
And where thy wedding bells are ring
ing;
In the swelling heart. In the falling
tear,
When those are gone We held mos.
dear
Just everywhere. thou friends to me:
on earth, In sky and the sounding sea.
1t Is tho gift from All above
To all below-the gift of Love.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-08
GOVERNOR PROBABLY
WILL WRITE FURTHER
ON FRANCHISE BILL

That the Rapid Transit Company 3
reply TO Governor Pinkham's letter
concerning the franchise extension
bill pending in Washington may bring
a further communication from the
governor vas abCu. the only develop
ment in the franchise matter today.
In answer to query Governor
Pinkham stated this morning that he
lad nothing 70 say al present concern
ing the reply senI him by l.. Tenne!
peck in regard to the franchise mea
sure OF the Honolulu Rapid Transit &
Land Company, which is befoYe Con
grpss now. 1t IS thought, however
that he will in time prepare an an
swer to the statements set forth by
the companys representative in the
letter sent the "hie1 executive yes
terday.
The full text CT the Rapid Transit
answer is published On page 10 of the
Star Bulletin today.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-08
CIRCUS SCONIQUE
NOW ASSURED AS
CARNIVAL
Director general Oougherty Is
Advised TrappingS From
Germany Are Shipped

The "Circus COmiqua. one OF the
biggest features of the 1919 M.d-Pacll-
ir Carnival and an event upon when
DirertOr-General DOughertv has build
ed high, is now assured. Mr.. Dough-
prty received word this morning
through Georg Rodiek of Hackfe}d 4
Co. of the receipt Of cable carrying
the advice that the costumes and oth'
pr trappings ordered from Germany
had been shipped.
A further exchange Of underwater
messages will now be INDUCED i'll with
the idea OF learning specifically Just
when the shipment was made and
about what time the shipment will
reach Honolulu.
The director-general had about
made UP his mind that it would be
necessary to fOregO the Circus Com
iQue and expressed the greatest de
light this morning when he received
the news that Will permit him 10 in
clude this feature in his elaborate
program Of surprises.
The Circus COmique will be one Of
tie distinctive features Of the 1919
celebration. Those residents Of Homo
lulu who have seen the CirCuseS which
tour the mainland each year will get
some idea OF what the Circus NOmique
is to he like. There will be the Gus
tomary big top, rings, sideshOws
aCrObatS, clowns, animals and, in TACT
all the paraphernalia Of an up-tO-the
minute circus. The costumes, which
have been ordered from Germany
alone will be an attraction, and imme
diateIy upon their arrival the rph@ars
ing Of the circus performers will com
mence. - EMK
"A feature Of the Circus COmique
will be the side shows, including the
Village Of Nations. which will depict
the native life OF the majority Of ma
tionaIities represented in the Hawai-
ian Islands.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-08
MACK DROPS
GREAT STAR

IAssociatcd Press by Federal WtreleSSl
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Dec. 8.-Con-
ME Mack, manager Of the Philadelphia
Athletics, has precipitated one of the
biggest sensations baseball has ever
known by selling Eddie Collins, the
star second basenan. to the Chicago
American League team. The price is
not announced, but it Is rumored that
Charles Comiskey, owner Of the White
Sox, paid $4,000 10 the Philadelphia
Americans for the great player and
batsman.
Mack started his series Of sensa-
tionaI moves after the worlds series
by calling for waivers on Pitchers
Bender, Plank and Coombs, getting
ready to release them.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-08
BERLIN DENIES CLAIM

IASsOciated Press by Federal Wirelnssl
BERLIN, Germany, Dec. 9.-Official
On the west in fIanders rain and
bad reads impede the moving Of
troops.
North of Arras the Germans have
progressed slightly. The French
statement claiming advances in the
forest of Argonne is untrue. No
French attacks have been made there
for long time. On the contrary, the
German soldiers are gaining ground
there continually, though slowly.
On Sunday the Germans captured
French position east of Varennes.
The French attack north of Nancy
has been reputsed. Nothing especial
is occurring in East Prussia
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-08
ASSOCIATED Press by Commre by Federal WireessI

Wirelessl
WASHINGTON D. c., Dec 8.-President Wilson
sage Congress- read before the assembled houses the Hall
of Representatives today contains its chief feature notable
declaration of national policy result of the critical nterna
tonal situation caused by the European
The president speaking earnestly the congressman de-
cared that the friendship of the United States be and
accepted by the nations because offered spirit which
need question suspect Therein lies great
ness he said.
Just now the message continues I'VE should be par
cuary jealous of this spirit because dearest present
hope that this character and reputation may presently God
providence bring opportunity counsel and bring
into the world
Are you ready to defend yourselves? Most assuredly
"Yet we shall never turn America into armed camp
powerful navy has always been national defense We shall
take leave be strong the in the future in the
past without ofense."
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Other recommendations made in the presidents message
include the following:
l. Government steamship lines to South America Mr.
Wilson declared that private capital unprepared take ad
vantage of the most immediate opportunities and pioneer
work is needed for this if it is at first Improbable
g. Legislation unlock the resources of the national
domain
3. larger measure of self government for the Phil
ippines.
Alaska coast the interests of navigation Present charts
he points out notorousy inaccurate and the many wrecks
make surveys imperative
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-08
SCHUMANS HOME
FROM War ZONE,
DISCRED|T NEWS
Local Man Says No Trouble
Experienced Travelling In
BeIIigerent Countries
.FLATLY DENIES STORY
PRINTED IN NEWSPAPERS
Party Saw Much Active Prep
aration For War at Quarters
of the 18th Army Corps

Regarding largely as a joke the
many stories which have been anC
now are in circulation 10 the effect
that residents OF acknowledgement ma
items are having difficulty in getting
out Of these European countries Wnicf
are at war. and declaring that he ant
his family, although at the very seat
Of hOstilities when the present wal
was declared, Travelled extensively and
unmOlested in Germany. France and
England even after those nations had
commenced fighting. Gustav SChuman
president of the Schuman Carriage
Company, and Mrs. Schuman, return
ed to Honolulu in the MatsOnia this
morning after mere than seven
months spent on the mainland and il
Europe.
However. Mr.. Schuman said today
that he is very GLAD to be in Honolulu
Cnce more. He saw the beginning OF
the war he pointed out, adding that
enough was brought to his attention
to make him thoroughly acquainted
with the tremendous preparations
which were made by Germany. France
and England in the advent of the de-
claration of war. Miss Myrtle Schu-
man. who accompanied her parents on
the trip. remained in San Francisco,
where she is attending private
school. She expects to return to HO-
nolulu in about tive months.
Denies Reports From Europe.
In making clear his utter disbelief
of the reports which have been spread
broadcast regarding the trouble eX-
perienced by tou' lists in leaving ku-
rope for the United States when war
was declared, Mr. Schuman said
"When | got to San Francisco from
Washington. d. c., read a newspaper
account of some trouble which a Ho-
nolulu party had shortly after the war
was declared, in travelling from DreS-
den to Berlin. The story said that
while en-, board tn" train the members
of this party were forced to give up
their seats to SO! hers, and finally
were put off the train at little sta
tiOn TO make room for other soldiers.
1t went on to state that the members
of the party waited for five hours at
this station for another train. Now.
| happened to BE- on the same train
with thai party, and in the same car.
Wherever the story came from. | don't
know, but I do know that nothing hap
pened as Was set forth in the news
paper"
Leaving Honolulu April p, Mr. and
Mrs. Schuman and their daughter, aft
er visiting in San Francisco, Detroit,
Chicago, Buffalo and New York City,
embarked from New York for Bremen.
Germany, arriving there Nay 26. From
Bremen they travelled to Berlin, where
they purchased a machine and con-
tinued to Dresden, where they remain
ed two weeks.
From Dresden they travelled by au-
tOmObile up the Rhine to Mainz. and
from there to Metz, one of the most
fortified of German cities.
From Metz the rarty jOurneyed to
Paris by rail, remaining there two
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FAMOUSD|PL0MAT
FALLS VICTIM TO
HEART DISEASE
En- Route to China on Mission
For Government; Compelled
to Leave Steamer Here

As a result of a disease with which
he was stricken on the eve Of his en-
trance upon a new mission to China,
which eventually would have added
.anOthCr chapter to his brilliant career
as an American diplomat OF many
years service, William WOOdville
ROCkhill, one Of the oldest members
Of Uncle Sans diplomatic corps, died
at l2:5O o'clock this morning at the
sanatOrium adjoining the Maternity
Home, Beretania street. to where he
was removed shortly after his arrival
in Honolulu from San Francisco on
the ChiyO Maru December I.
Mr.. Rockhill. whose death was due
primarily to heart disease, is sur
vived by widow, who was accom-
panying him to China and who was
at his bedside when he passed away.
Preliminary private funeral services
will be held at st. Andrews cathe
dral at , o'clock this afternoon, Bishop
Henry Bond Restarick officiating.
Following the services the remains
will be cremated and taken by Mrs.
ROckhill to LitChfield, Conn.,, her for
mer home.
Mr. Rockhill was taken with a Sc
we're chill shortly before he went
aboard the Chiyo NIaru at San Fran
cisco, en- route to China, where he
had been commissioned by the United
States government as special advisor
to President Yuan Slrihkai He
thought nothing of the attack. how
ever. and decided that he was able
to make the journey. He was i'll dur
ing the entire trip and constantly un-
Continued on page tLreel
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-08

When Congress met yesterday il was
confronted with number ofimportant
matters carried over from last session
According to the calendar the follow
ing bills are up for reconsideration:
Important house bills which passed
the house and are pending in the
senate: a->
Directing the secretary Of agricuI-
ture to furnish information regarding
Investigations of boll-weevil and hog
cholera plaques.
To authorize exploration for coal, oil
and gas.
To amend the act relative to the
prevention of collisions in certain wa
tiers.
To limit the effect of interstate COM
merce regulations upon convict or pris-
on-made goods.
To amend the act relative to dams
across navigaOIe waters
To regulate the interstate transpor-
tation of immature calves.
To regulate the immigration of
aliens.
To revise the judicial code.
To create a bureau of labor safety.
To better regulate the serving OF
licensed officers of the merchant ma
rine.
Amending the act relative to nation
al-defense secrets.
Declaring the purpose of the United
States toward the Philippine islands.
To amend the act relating to the
postal savings system.
To prohibit the importation of pris-
On-made goods
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-08
BROADER SCOPE
|SPLANNED BY
CHARITIES BODY
Many Changes In Bylaws
Are Recommended by Miss
Bergen of Chicago

Far-reaching amendments to the by
laws of the Associated Charities
which. if adopted, will perfect a com
plete reorganization of that society
will be presented to the board of di-
reCtOrs of the charities for their con-
sideratiOn and possible action at a
special meeting which has been called
for 3:3O o'clock Friday afternoon in
the Library of Hawaii. The proposed
changes in the bylaws have been
drawn ZIP largely upon recommends
tiOnS presented by Miss Margaret Her-
gen, the social service expert of Chi
been carrying on an investigation OF
the local charitable institutions.
The amendments to the bylaws have
been suggested 70 the directors bv the
members of the executive committee,
acting on Miss }ergen's recommends
tiOnS. AS proposed they are far
reaching in their purpose and will al
ford the Associated Charities a much
broader scope than it now enjoys, and
will further to a marked extent the
work of that organization.
In connection with the call for a
special meeting of the board Of direc-
tors. the membership Of the As5OCiat.
ed Charities has been notified of a
special meeting Of the members of the
corporation which will he held at {
O'Clock Friday afternoon in the lib
rary
The most drastic amendments eug-
gested by the executive committee are
as follows:
"Article II - Board of Directors:
Sec. |. The management of the cor
pOratiOn shall be vested in board of
directors which shall consist Of twenty
one members Of the corporation; sew
en- to be elected each year to serve
for three years. For the first year
seven shall be elected to serve one
year; seven to serve two years; and
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-08

Limiting the hours of railway EN-
ployes
To cOdify, revise and amend the
laws relating to influencing the nomi
n'tion and eiet tion of representatives
and senators in Congress.
Providing for government aid in the
construction of rural post and roads
in certain cases.
To promote the welfare of Ameri
can seamen.
To pension widows and minor chill
dren Of veterans of the Spanish wal
and Philippine insurrection.
Relating to the anchorage of vessels
in the navigable waters of the United
States.
To consolidate the veterinary serv
ice in the army.
The water power bill.
Bills Which Have Passed Both Houses
To provide for enlarged homesteads
(pending in conference).
To provide for the registration OF
and to impose a special tax upon all
persons who produce or deal in opium
etc. Conference report submitted and
pending).
To authorize the carrying of mail by
aeroplane, etc.
Providing for compensation of
clerks of United States district courts.
To provide for and encourage the
prospecting, mining and treatment of
radinm-bearing ores, etc
Canadian fisheries treaty bill.
To authorize the supreme court to
Continued on page three)
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. :: = ;, y q :: u :, :, ;: ). 8. 1. 8. :. ;

Former Governor Walter F. Frear
returned from Washington this mOTn-
ing after more than year of absence
from the territory. a.
Leaving here en- September 10. 1913,
as the chief executive Of Hawaii, he
went to Washington to insist upon
being relieved Of office. At that time
the nomination Of l.. f. Pinkham to
succeed him was still held up in the
senate. Later in the year the nomina-
ton was ratified and Mr. Frear was
added to the list of Hawaiis ex-gOy,
prnOrs.
Since that time Mr. Frear has spent
many months in Washington, largely
because Of the negotiations between
the navy department, the Hawaiian
Dredging Company and the San FraA-
cisco Bridge Company over the new
Pearl HarbOr drydock contract, Me.
Frear representing as attorney the
Hawaiian Dredging Company. News
# success Of these negotiations has
already come to Hawaii in the wire
less DISPATCHES that a new contract
had been signed.
While in Washington Frear also
took more than passive interest in
several important Hawaiian matters
pending before Congress or the varf-
)us departments. On several occa
5ions, called on from Hawaii in time
f need, he represented local inter
e3ts or projects very energetically
and successfully
Discussing Hawaiian matters now
awaiting action or decision in Wash.
ngtOn, Mr.. Frear indicates that sew
9ral vital matters should be settled
soon
Optimistic on Tariff.
His views regarding future tariff
legislation as affecting sugar are opti4
mistiC. He fOresees a Republican
victory in 1915 and consequently d
hange in attitude as to free sugar.
DO you look forward to a modifica-
ion of the Administrations attitude
IN the sugar tariff he was asked.
The prospects look very good Tor a
restoration Of the duty on sugar." he
said, not the entire duty as it was
Under the former tariff bill, but a sub
'tantial duty. The Republicans should
win control Of the house in 1916 and to
ny mind very probably will elect the
PRESIDENT President Wilson may be
reelected, but do not think So 1t is
not likely that the senate will be Re
publican, but with a Republican pres
dent and house there ought to be a
tuty placed on sugar. Even with a
Democratic president, the tariff atti-
tude might be modified If the house
we're to be Republican"
Federal Building Bill. .
The former governor appears con-
fdent that the federal building bill
will pass Congress at the present
short session.
1t is on the unanimous consent cal
endar and may be acted upon at the
first unanimous consent day he says.
"Of course, as you know, 1t was held
up before because of personal DIFF
ference between two congressman, hit
| understand all that has been smooth
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PROGRESS" SAYS PARIS

tAssOCated Press by Fed aral Wirelessl
PARIS, France, Dec. g., -OfficiaI-
The enemy is more active along the
User. Our artillery has replied sue
cessfuIiy.
"In the region Of the Aisne and in
Champagne our artillery has dispersed
several concentrations. In the forest
Of Arsonne and northwest of Pont-a-
Mousson we have gained some ground.
Nothing else is noteworthy today
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-08
Hope to Smash Northern and
Southern Wings. as Result
of Victory at Lodz
ON WEST EACH SIDE
CLAIMS PROGRESS MADE
Berlin Officially Denies French
Reports of Advance in F or
est of Argonne- -ParIs De-
CIareS Artillery Fire has Dis
perSed Several Teuton Con-
CentratI0nS.

GAssocfated Press bv Federal WireleSsl
BERLIN, Germany. Dec. 9.-OffcIal
I'VE are closely pursuing the enemy
south az 4 east Of Lodzt Nothing spe-
cial is happening IN So uth Poland.
BERLIN, Germany, Dec. 8.-The
TaeebIatt says that the battle Of Lodz
will be an indecisive Victory unless
the Germans press their advantage by
relentless pursuit. The pursuit, if
successful, will then be strong enough
to assaiI the northern and southern
winqs Of the broken Russian army.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-08
ALEXANDER AND MITCHELL
SLATED TO PITCH TUESDAY

Z This afternoon the All
( Nationals and All-AmeriCIns viii
Z stage their fourth contest at Moi
< liili field, opening at sharp.
4 Alexander the Great will make
< his second appearance in the box
< for the Nationals, while Willie
< Mitchell of Cleveland will work
< for the Americans.
( The batting order. together with
< the clubs to which the players be
( long. is given below:
( All-Americans-Murphv. Athlet-
< les: Walsh. Athletics; Lewis. Red
Z SOX: Hoblitzel. Red SOX: Chap
: man. Cleveland: MOriarty, De
Z troit: Boone, Highlanders: Nc
: Avoy. Athletics: Mitchell, ClevP-
: land.
Nationals st Louis:
: Carey. Pitts Durg; kliliter, Phila-
( delphia: Miller. st. Louis. Snod-
( grass, Giants: Fletcher. Giants:
: Byrne. Philadelphia: Clark, Gin
( cinnati: Alexander, Philadelphia
sga re sgEa saa Z :