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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
'CARETAKERS' SCRAMBLE
FOR RENT-FREE HOMES
Receive Compensation for Living in
Costly Mansions During
Summer
Widows With Children Preferred by
the Real Estate
Brokers

Few poople are possessed of III. kuowl-
edge that i; is possible to get the use of
a tine home in this city without LAYING
ont a penny for rent and in some in
stances many indeed il is also possible
1" secure monthly compensation with
FREE. gas and coal thrown in. says the
New YORK Evening Post All that *
asked Ill retgru fur this Is "a occupy a
house. This possibility comes under the
head Of "caretakcrs.' a branch "t the
real cstat" business which is more ~ an
item IN property management with hr"k-
ers in the 9Th avenue section than other
parts Of Manhattan.
last now is the season when the care
takers" are busiest scurrving from one
office Ia another to land berth for the
summer. and the man who attends TO this
department Of a real estate office has ms
hands fully occupied in placating appli-
cants. taking their addresses and dis
missing them as quickly and Is cour-
teously as possible with a promise To no.
tify them of their engagement.
While the business of caretaker Of
property is quite familiar to MANY PEG
Pile their number is comparatively small
when it is considered that there are thou
sands of worthy families who would wei
come an opportunity t" live rent free IN
a house that cost anywhere from S.,.~i
TO several hundred thousand dollars and
with neiehbors whose names are recorded
in the social register
Brokers in the 18th avenue section de-
veloped the system of employing care
takers some wears ago and it was con-
ceived through the discovery that a house
he,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
The Worst Thing About a Job.

From The Chicago Record Herald.
Il can have my choice of three places
in which to work during the summer
vacation" said the sophomore.
II suppose you will choose the one that
paws the most his friend replied.
'.Oh. | may not take any of them. a
job always intereferes so much with a
fellows fun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
Bootshop in a Boot.
m The strand Magazine.

From the Strand Magazine
A boot six feet long and three feet
high, made in correct proportions ana
of genuine leather. stands in front OF
Los Angeles repair shop. Ii contains a
set of pigeon holes and drawers FOR
nails. tools. etc. and is furnished with a
haIf-horsepower electric motor operating
a stitching machine. Standing IN ms
boot the workman goes on with his
task to the amusement of the crowds
that pass along. and the novel adver-
tisement is said to be trade-bringer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09

Now. now. don't take II SO hard Two
Years is a long sentence. | know: but
he NAV not have TO serve II all. ConNicts
who behave themselves often get OIL
months before their appointed time
That's lust it, the woman sobbed.
Joe can he an angel when he likes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
The Danger.

From the Milwaukee, Journal
The poor woman's husband had just
been sent to Jail. She was weeping bit
terly. and sympathizer said TO her:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
Pronunciation.
he Boston Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript.
We are willing to pronounce "Huat-
usco.' "Ooatusko and Zacualpan
.'Thakualpan.' or Vera cruz era
C.rooth.' but when these armchair seos-
raphers insist on Gaining MeNico
.lTeheko., that's where we quit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
WRITER TELLS WAYS
FOR MAKING SCREENS
w. C. A. Stevenson Gives Sugges-
tons as to Size and
Weight.


'"uid ne no petter 'lh,e man NOV
to take IN the subject of door and win
dow screens ss Ne are nst about TO the
sa..a, 49,, $3.50. ;, ,n,,l
"soii wren every one pesl"s -
about making provision to keep Inc ny
from the house saws William c. A. Ste
,.apSor /, go >,,;on., builder
- ~ >a''o,ai -. .; a.
not fit. Then again some have found
out that in the long run II pays 10
have screens made tn order, as they
last longer
mere are various me,h"os ~ p si,,nis.
n ~" - etitS r., ~, nninin,, Il
'it aus -, ~ raus
.'..MfS ne'' lon =" ,;Ie ,na dfixe
:, zen ~. M g, .rha,, ,,sn
~. u-niiish ~ i,n,i ;l.s
~ otl-ni W ~ - ,;t,nr,
- 1,c ~ ush'tu ID s :" 800, :. law,
~ ~ 'omise. ~ 'iu.e tnre ~
ny lIaiie 'laIt
@'a.'ies ~ a. do,.i
peste' J"p ,r - na;Ts
Pin ma! re ISL ~ pla - .ne ,,;-ht
s,ueu IN. ~ winch 'aSe S'"i'
diSo oe usea
No WINDOW screen shoh , 10 b be o. I'll, IN
Iaac'lcai vs., ~ 80 49, ~, ;,,at stand
GOV: some US ssi T,eiE Ia "a. .un' $500
~" -, 70 1naar sasb and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
Change in Food.

There should be change IN the cun-
nary department as we'll as in the mouse
proper Menus. nourishing. palataole ana
suitable. should be carefully planned. and
if they are fruits and vegetables Will ne
conspicuous in the dietary and the con-
seouent lessening of work for the COOK
will be the result. Wherever IT is pos
sible there should be an outdoor dinlnS
room. and in the suburban sections and
right in the heart Of the city. too. IL is
often possible to utilize the porch in this
way. screens that shut out prylng eyes.
but admit air and sunlight. being easily
obtainable.
The back yard in some instances may
prove available for al fresco dining, ana
in this. as in many other things, where
there is a will there is a way Every
Ia bor-saying contrivance obtainable
snould be utilized in the summer
Then there is the roof. and the FAMILY
that can command fiat city house roof
should certainly make the most or II IN
the good old summer time. There are
dealers who make it their particular ous.-
ness to show city folks how to mt up
their roofs comfortably. and even on a
No, night on a moderately high roof
there is generally fair-sized breeze as
sorting itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
Spirit of '76.

From the Chicago News.
This years Fourth of July speeches
promise to be fervid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
Widows Have First Choice.

Having many such houses TO look
after. real estate agents. following the
experiment which proved successful. he
gan to hire worthy couples with and
without children 10 live in the house
while it was on the market for disposal
| one pleased occupant. as it were,
/ brought another and the list of names
! and addresses of available caretakers
I began To increase. SO that today keen
competition prevails for the ohoicer
places. particularly those which have at
tached to them a monthly stipend.
Not only are houses which are on the
market for sale or reut-and there are
great many of them available Just now
/ in the 9TH avenue section, perhaps
greater number than in ten years-the
only properties which are placed in the
hands of caretakerS. hui hne homes
which are TO be given up for the sum
mer and are in the charge of real estate
I agents also figure in the caretaker 5
prospects. The latter invariably are the
kind more eagerly sought. because be-
sides the more comfortable apartment
coal and gas and a monthly salary of
50. and in some cases more, are avail
able
Given Carte Blanche.
A caretaker is usually given carte
blanche TO make use OF the basement
floor OF a private dwelling. with the
accessories mentioned in return for keep
,ng the house tolerabiy clear of accumu-
lated dust and for showing the house
when the card of the agent is presented
some houses are sold in a week or
month. but there is a probability that
house may not he sold for year or
several years. Naturally the longer the
house remains unsold the better the
caretalSer likes it Some have done very
well in pursuit of this vocation, some OF
| the more fortunate having accumulated
! some thousands of dollars in the savings
1 they were enabled to make through not
| having TO bother With rent. gas or coai
/ bills.
One family more fortunate than others.
/ il is said has not spent cent Tor rent
/ in seven years. although its base OF rSst
4 mas been disturbed frequently during TINS
| period,
| one VINO has managed this department
| of a large real estate brokerage ONCE
| for a half decade more tells of MANY
interesting experiences ne has had win
l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
Terms Arranged Like Rent

Six beautiful rooms:
ijlcd bathroom: gas and
.lcctric lighting The
most economical heating
plant in use. Oak floors
aud oak trim throughout.
Laundry. Front and back
torches. Deep back yard.
Sample House
.i:s; ontario Road
Near Columbia Road.
open for Inspection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
Prevention Is Better.

The swat the fly crusade OF the
last few wears has eNerted such an m
fuerce that careful housewives not
only follow the injunction religiouslNs
but go one better and prevent the en-
trance of the undesirable fly by hav-
ing the house thoroughly screened as
early as possible.
If the floors are hardwood the heaIH
rugs and carpets may be advantageous
replaced by those of grass or me ON
ia shjoned rag floor coverings now peins
restored to favor. On carpeted hoors, II
NOT convenient to take up the carpets
cover them with crash, and II the uphoi
stored furniture must remain. also conceal
the heavy fabric with slips of ilnen
which now come in far more decorative
and likable designs than formerly
Pictures-a few-are alwa%s deslra ble;
mt cool-Iookng seascapes or Woodland
scenes in water colors. restfui etchinss
and passe partouts contribute to the at
mosphere of charm and comfort that
sno,ld pervade the transformed mouse.
Flowers of course. are always "eicon'e
and CRYSTAL bowls and vases make me
most acceptable holders though the whi.e
and gilt wicker baskets now so mucn IN
vogue are very effective.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-12
MORE BEEF.

With the advent Of Argentine beef comes the
announcement that the Federal Government
will permit grazing in the public forests in such
Il way as to accommodate approximately H.
100000 animals--all of which means more
beef. But the important question is, does this
mean cheaper beef? 1t is doubtful.
There are columns and columns of figures
presented to show that the beef supply of the
country is declining. Export figures are re
lied upon in great measure as tending to prove
this We do not furnish one.half az much of
The roast beef of Merry England as We used to
do Il few years ago. The Englishman now gets
the bulk of the genuine article from Argentina.
We may overlook the fact that the American
packers are a big factor in that end of the
game - !. - 49,.
1 Beef dealing in this country is asystem, and
though the Iheat statistician quote figures until
he is black in the face the beef dealers hold the
business in close combine, whereby they con
irol markets and prices g4ss. ..... j..
We may Craze 100000 more animals If we
can, and the small farmer increase his output,
but there is 4 grip on the beef market in this
country which defies the fact of greater supply,
and SO far as anyone can see seems likely to
continue TO do so for many Years to come
:Porfland Evening Telegralns... X. aa.ss !. ~ "a.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-12
lBREE FBIsts OF ElKIPAEIEl DAY

Kamelamrha Day, 1914. presented. three
striking phases that made the day notable.
First, from an historical and commemora.
live standpoint, the ceremonies were splenddly
conceived and handled with large degree Of
Intelligent impressiyeness. The best spirit Of
rid Hawaii was observed and the professional,
tableaus and pageant we're kept al high level
81 dignity and natural artistry Such cere-
monies as those of Yesterday will, il made per-
manent by repetition, insure steadily-increas.
ing regard on the part Of the mixed peoples Of
Hawaii for the best things in the life Of Hawaii
many years ago. :.
second, from the standpoint of picturesque
holiday, thesocclsioIl was a success \ series
% stately and cdlorfHl pictures, carried out
With the recognized histrionic adaptability of
the Hawaiian, attracted and charmed tourist
and resident alike. go ~ ~
Third, the meaning Of the day was made the
text for significant addresses by the chosen
orators of their people.
Here are two suggestive excerpts from
speeches, the first by the veteran orator, the
Rev stephen T. Desha Of Hilo, the second by
m energetic and keen-ninded young collegian,
the Rev. Akako Akana. Said Dir. Desha.
Mr.. Akanas ringing thought was this
ITO you young men want to say follow the ex-
ample OF Kan shaIneha. The king would not per-
NIT dissipation among his warriors IN his court.
Kamehameha not OF that type II You desire TO
be like him. you must ike clean lives.
You young men who are enjoying the opportun-
ties OF education and training made free to you
through the wisdom OF Kamehameha and the Kings
ana Chiefs yhl lived after him must 81 yourselves
10 help bear ,s civic responsibilities OF the
ton 10 come
The drawback to Yesterdays program WIS
Tint there we're 50 many features sene had 70
Ae neglected. hut in general it may be SAID
that Kauseli;,laell; Day has taken GU II v lncspi7
ing for Hawaii and The cuiumittees and so'S-
etits who worked hard to make Il possible are
Is be congratulated on the worthy success that
attended their efforts.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-12
RI6HJIAss BASEBALL FOR HONOLULU

Baseball, king Of American sports, should
reach higher level IN this city than ever before
With the fine new plant opened to the public
Yesterday. The new Athletic Park is a real
credit Co the city and the sport. and many an
ardent fan and fannette-tle terms are fast
eoining from slang to legitimate use--Mill he
much pleased with the new accommodations.
The two teams that PLAYED yesterday, one
from the University Of CALIFORNIA; the other
Il local product. showed sportsnanship through
out. Ii the Oahu League cam keep down the
rDw.li,x who in the past have often run the
eame to suit themselves, ii will win Il large
baseball public that hitherto has rather hest
tated to attend games at Athletic Park. For
innatelv the present league management seems
determinei to keep its sclfrespect by making
the few everboisterous PLAYERS behave gentle
men Tf the management will guarantee and
offer clean PLAYING and fast playing, the league
will win enough popularity SO that Saturday
games can be PLAYED to good attendance and in
that ease many strong supporters of baseball,
who have wcllfountled scruples against attend
inc sporting events on Sunday, may indulge in
their favorite Saturday afternoon recreation
confident Of being well entertained.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-12

fS3,S73,S4l as the estimated amount
OF money taken in by those arrested
SIS we'll as thOFe convicted during the
tseal year ended June 80, 1913 =.
The successful criminal prosecu-
tons OF promoters of fraud schemes
within the last few months are very
gratifying and the punishment meted
out TO the swindlers viii doubtless
have a wholesome effect in lettering
others from using the mails improp-
erly s~E
The stock selling proposition ap-
pears to appeal to the public more
than any other one fraud scheme con-
Quoted and the amount of money TAX
en- in by promoters operating this
class of scheme is enormous. The fol-
lowing case Is probably one OF = the
most far-reaching of its kind ever
prosecuted by the post office depart.
ment:
international Lumber and Develop
ment Co.
The ostensible business OF this
concern was to clear, plant, and
bring to high state of tropical cul-
ture 10000 acres of land located in
Mexico. BY contract entered into by
the several promoters in control OF
this company certain Of them were
to receive $50. and others were to
receive $3.50, for every share Of stock
sold, for which the latter promoters
were to clear and develop acre Of
land. Thousands of unfortunate pur-
chasers of contracts were unable to
make their monthly payment and were
lapsed out. The stockholders number
more than 1000 scattered throughout
the United States, Canada and Eu-
rope Dividends were paid from the
proceeds of the sale of stock. Offices
were maintained in Mobile, Ala, Chi.
cago. ILL.,, and Philadelphia, Pa, Il
This case was difficult to prepare,
for the reason that the business was
carried on in various parts OF Mex,
leo. 1t was also a difficult case to pro-
secute, due to the fact that the Next
can government does not permit the
removal of original records from that
country and witnesses could not be
subpoenaed. II was estimated that
the promoters of this scheme flched
from the public approximately $1,000
600. They were convicted and SEN
fenced. - :. -. -. p
Another class of fraud promoters
being vigorously prosecuted by the de-
partment is the so-called medical spe.
cialists who use the mails for their
nefarious business. The business con.
Quoted by this class Of swindlers is
one of the most sdespicable of all the
nlail-order fakes. They prey upon the
aged, the sick, the cripple. and the
feeble-minded, and, regardless Of the
length of time they treat patients, con-
tinue to hold out hopes of being able
/ to give relief and to effect cure:
Victims have been known to continue
to send money for a period of eigha
years. OF these takers, including
those who used the malls to promote
illegal medical practice, 222 were ar.
rested during the year; 212 were in.
/ dicted; and 121 have already been
convicted. From Report of the Chief
| Inspector. -. ss-s.sl.. ~ :
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-12
sE0RLD.VlDE

The temperance movement is neither local no
national. it is worldwide. Read this from Lon
don:
While it has not been suggested that the British
admiralty follow the example OF Secretary Dan
iels and prohibit the OF wines and liquors
in the navy, d movement is afoot to induce the
men to give up drink
Admiral Sir G. Kng-Hau. speaking of this move
nent SAID thai temperance in the navy was making
progress all along the line but there was still room
for much Improvement. He condemned the practice
Or giving out grog and said 30 Ter OF the
men would give IL up If some small addition to
their pay were substituted He hoped some first
iord of the fus would take up the matter with
wisdom and boldness. 1t would mean adding an
other $500 600 to the pay of the Rih to bring about
the reform which would lead to ~ increase tr eff
cheney all aroIspd.
In the Indian army the progress of temperance
Is remarkable. According to officers back from In
da about so per cent Of the British soldiers there
are total abstainers.
..Tanco foot" the latest disease, is fast SUI
planting appendicitis as a fashionable ailmen
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-12
EDITOR
IN THE FARM RrREAU.

.'Unlcss fsrmcrs Gre sufficiently interPs'e ed
in farm bureau work to form an effective organ
!zation which truly represents the farming in
terests Of the county, there is small chance of
the county bureau meeting with great success.
1t is not enough for professional and business
men to interest themselves in the work; the
farmers must feel that the bureau is theirs, that
it is a means by which they can ali cooperate in
securing for the community at large every pos
sible benefit, and not an institution for confer
ring benefits on them individually. A county
organization imbuel with this spirit is a nec'"s
sary preliminary to successful work by a
county agent e s. Government Report.
The same holds true in Hawaii.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-12
MULTIPLICATION oE the FEEBLE MINDED.

lions and the seiapletion Of those uIl.
DER way Cor The ci,stodiai care or con-
troll OF q. greater nIGher Of the feeble.
minded cannot 10 oserestimated. The
Statements o. Amos u. Butler OF In
diana u the effect lhat feeble-mind-
edness PRODUCES more paupefism. de
generacy and eTime than any other
foree. that q touches every form Of
charita bic activity. that. q iss felt IN
every part of The state and affects i'm
some way all yeGsle, and that It's cost
Ia beyond comprehension. are again
Quoted as the pest argument for the
policies advocasc s - C
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-12
EFFlcIENcY.

q hope" said one wife TO another.
sthat you never nag your husband.
"only when he Ii beating the rugs,
said the second one. When he Is thor
oughly irritated he makes 4 much bet
ter Job OF 1t aides Home Journal.
A map's credit q seldom good II
ne Is unable 90 make good.
But when i woman puts her loot
down, the size. Of her shoe ciits no
figure, :
Doubtless we told the neighhors
that they moved from Eden because
the landlord wouldn't paper the hat,
And many a man has spent half his
life in making q reputation and the
other half in trying to live Il down.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-12

Supervisor Harlesty is said to be slated for
grand jury probe because Of having collected
from the city a bill for a contract in which he
was interested. Hardesty's attempt to get his
superyisorial hands on this money was exposed
about a year ago by the Star-BulIetin and was
dropped, only to he repeated when the citys
legal adviser, the deputy city attorney, retired
and a new deputy succeeded him. The amount
Of money involved is quite small. but the prin-
t'iple is large enough to make worth while a
fight against the supervisors effort to get the
COIN.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-12

The economic All social problems
connected witk he fe-hle-minded are
of far greater Importance than the
average "msn nR the street" realizes.
Whatever the cause, the fact Is thar
this class Is i1rce.ising enormously In
all civilized ccGhtr:eS. Some figures
in a report or the COMMITTEES OF visit.
crs of the state charities Of New York
are commented Oh ia the Journal OF
American Medical Association. - Acc
cording 20 this ~esort. there are in
New York, a. pre-: ept, $4,000 feeble
minded persona OF these, 1900 are
provided for j.. Institutions especially
designed for their care. and $500 In
ether institutions. leaving at large o..
coo. 1t has beea estimated that OF
the $4,000 feehte-nia'led. 10000 are
girls and women Gf ld-bearing age
1850 of whom ara cared for In fnstf-
buttons designed f1s the care of such
persons, and 1b23 are confined In re.
Iformatories. prisons md almshouses:
leaving about 10GG at large In the
community. Goddard estimates that
IN the way .ot snressing disease and
immortality and Incl easing the stock
of feeble-mineed. a Girl or woman Of
this class. of si.ill-nearing age, Is
three times as gssat menace to the
community as fec0leminded boy or
man. The roy:tl commission of Eng
land reports thar = that country the
feeble-mindef ,asr Increasing at twice
the rate OF the general population.
The importance ri providing. by the
establishment sof additional institu.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-12

George W, Perkins, one Of the hatte-scarrpd
heroes of Armageddon, has been denounced as
fatal to the chances OF the Progressive party.
Looks as if the party is preparing it's alihi in
advance
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-12
ATTORNEYS DIFFER.

The United States district attorney at Homo
lulu tried 10 shoot All opposing counsel. Very
had form truly. Why can't this misguided Of
ficial use civilized methods and throw ink
stands, at the other attorneys Oakland (Cal.)
Enquirer i. 49,, ..-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-12

Ecnador prohibits the importation OF
patent medicines containing ingredi-
,ents detrimental to health.
Three burglars held no the niyht
Waterman and four workinep in tic
Strani Picture theater IN New York
last week and robbed the safe Of
$1,000.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-12

Collector StackableS resignation was de
manded Wednesday on the ground that he
was not .sin sympathy with the administration :"
It's safe guess that he's still less in sympathy
with the administration today