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The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-05-28
No,U Encourage Trusts

n MBITION for foreign trade is voiced in
recent address at Chicago by Joseph f
Davies, chairman of the newly organized Federal
Trade Commission favoring something like Ger
many's cartel" methods. Critical persons have
been suggesting it would be just as we'll for this
new Trade Commission to let other people do the
talking for while. Nevertheless, the chairman's
suggestion has particular significance at this time
and is probably preliminary to effort before
congress next winter to have law enacted that
will permit this cartel system in foreign trade.
President Wilson said publicly months ago he
would favor special legislation permitting combi
nations or cooperation in gaining foreign mar
kets, provided he could be convinced this would
work no in Jury to the Sherman antitrust law
Many American manufacturers comparatively
new to the conquests of foreign markets and find
the competition of foreign manufacturers difficult
to meet Thus far the American public has been
educated to regard a Trust" or monopoly, as
indefensible. A little time will be required for
the average to learn that Trust in operation
on the home market is baneful but beneficial in
international trade.
Chairman Davies is supposed to have been
pioneering at President Wilson's suggestion and
with the Presidents full approval. The idea OF
the cartel system has thus been launched for
discussion and analysis, with prospects that it will
be championed by the administration when the
next annual message to congress is delivered. En-
plantations already being disseminated to show
that the cartel system represents consolidation
rather than cooperation and that it is much more
than mere price agreement Individual manage
ment is encouraged and competition is effectualIy
stihed by the assignment OF certain amounts OF
business to each concern which becomes part OF
the cartel SYSTEM" Employment is standardized
and there are fewer periods of reckless production
followed by long periods of reaction and unem-
ployment.
4 This idea, advanced by Chairman Davies
will probably be welcomed by the manufacturing
world. There has been much complaint that,
der court decisions, American firms could not com
bine, for example, to maintain selling Offices
abroad. 1t is also another indication that the
President will press at the next session of con-
gress, now eight months away, for important legis-
lation calculated to give added impulse to foreign
trade. From many quarters the necessity for mer
chant ships is being emphasized and the country
is being prepared for another effort to authorize
the purchase and operation Of ships by the federal
government
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-05-28
.ACon1nonsense
Conclusion

THE practical men OF the city, as represented
in the chamber Of commerce, have reached
the conclusion preached two and three years ago
by The Advertiser, that Honolulu's water problem
consists in getting more water for the city but
in using what we have with some degree of judg-
ment. 1t is not the water that is used in Homo
lulu that produces the perennial shortages, but
the amount of water that is wasted.
The only sane method of selling water is by
the meter system, and it is useless for those OPP
posing this commonsense plan to talk about burn
ed UP lawns and dying flowers and, we suppose,
bathless Children There is no reason why water
sold by the thousand gallons is going to be any
more costly than water sold now, under the pres
ent let-'er-run system, but it is a certainty that
water paid for by the thousand gallons will not be
wasted There will be less leaky plumbing, fewer
soppy lawns and more plugs given their legitimate
use in bath tubs and wash basins while none need
deprive themselves of drop needed for legitimate
use. So.
There is every reason to believe that under a
uniform meter system, made compulsory, the wa
ter rates will be materially reduced. The large
pumping bills will be cut out very largely, for
one thing
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-05-28
HAWAII BAR ASSOCIATION w.
REFLECTS ALL ITS OFFICERS

At the regular annual meeting Of the
Bar Association of Hawaii, held on
Wednesday afternoon in the rooms of
he Honolulu stock exchange, Judd
Building, the officers of the association
we're reelected, as follows: Charles X.
Hemenway, president; Judge John T.
De Bolt, vice president; Clarence II.
Olson, treasurer, and E. White Sutton,
secretary. Twenty members were pre-.
,ent at the meeting. This was the
only business taken up.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-05-28

On June 3, the post exchange, under
direction of Corporal Leigh of thu
land win give the second big amateur
light in the aerodome at the fort. Cir
'ulars have been sent to all the organi-
sations announcing this fact and stat,
ing that entries should be made without
lelay and that men wishing to use the
stage recently constructed for practise
'ould do so on application to Corporal
Leigh. As the last amateur night was
20 successful it is thought that this
one will be more 80 and more local
talent will participate in the evening 3
entertainment
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-05-28
PASSING

"Thcrc may be peace deadlier than any war, l"
says resolution passed yesterday at the Epis-
cOpal convention in Chicago. Maui News and
other cheek turner's please copy.
physician, a few days ago, advised a tenement
mother to 60 away for a rest and change. Where
was the poor woman to go? The proposed camp
at Waialua would give just such woman the
rest prescribed for her by this physician
Mexican murderers of Americans being safe on
their own side of the line, Villa appears to see no
good reason why they should not be equally safe
side of the line. At least he informs our
secretary Of state that the execution of five con
victed Mexicans in Arizona might affect American
interests in Mexico Just if Americans had any
interests in Mexico that Villa or any other of his
cutthroats had any respect for. The secretary of
state fell for Villas talk, however
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-05-28

According to Jack Desha, the Erly bird got the
worm. But who got the hook? ..
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-05-28

These hot days should remind everyone of the
warmer weather to come, when those who
afford it will seek the GOODNESS of the seaside and
the mountain. But there are some thousands Of
little children in the tenement districts of Homo
lulu who will have no opportunity of healthu
holidaying unless the generous of the city come
forward to provide the fund needed for the estab-
liShment and the upkeep of the proposed summer
camp at Waialua A twenty five cent piece will
provide transportation and keep for tired mother
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
FIRST SUIT FILED AGAINST
 THE CITY FOR FALL OF WALL

James Weatherly and A. O. Lane mem- bers of the commission, William O. Mat thews city building inspector, ct als. . and the plaintiff asks for 5000 damages for personal injuries received on April 2l'' in the following manner:
 That the plaintiff about 5:s0 o'clock was inside the Atlantic and Pacific Tea store to make a purchase and was about to leave when "a brick wall fell crushing and breaking the roof. ceiling and walls of said store in upon her. and thereby injuring her about the head shoulders, arms, legs and body to her great damage as aforesaid
 This is the first suit to be filed against the city as a result of the catastrophe. on Second avenue two weeks ago when eight lives were lost, and many people injured when the Steele-Smith five-story wall fell and demolished two adjoining stores. The filing of the suit followed the report of the majority of the com missioners, Weatherly and Lane, holding Building Inspector Matthews responsible for the accident and ordering his dismiss sal Several similar suits have been filed against the owner of the Steele-Smith property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
HARRISON TO PASS THROUGH HERE TODAY
Head of Southern Will Return to Bir mingham for A. G. $. Meeting
 Tomorrow

Fairfax Harrison, president of the Southern railway, and a large party of officials of that company and the Queen and Crescent route, will arrive in Bir- mngham this morning at Il o'clock. The party will come from Chattanooga. leav- ing that city this morning at o'clock aboard special train. There will be i've official cars in the train, and it is ex- pected that at least seven prominent of- ffcials of the companies will come here.
 MT. Harrison and the party will pass through Birmingham to Meridian, thus be- ing able to make complete inspection or the Alabama Great Southern from Chat tancoga tc Meridian during the daytime. The party will return from Meridian to- morrow morning at o'clock and Will at tend a meeting of the Alabama Great Southern directors in this city.
 Aside from routine matters it has not been indicated what questions will De taken up at the directors meeting.
 The official party will be joined in Chat tanooga this morning by L. Sevier, general agent for the Southern railway and allied line, with offices in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
Ailments of Men Happily Overcome SUCCESSFULLY TRIED BY
 MANY

Undoubtedly the following sug- restion will work wonders for that great class of men who, through dissipation of their nat ural strength, find themselves in their second childhood' long be- fore the three score and ten al- lotted to life's pleasures and en- joyments are reached.
 It is presumed to be infallible. and highly efficient in quickly re- storing in nervous exhaustion" weak vitality, melancholia and the functions.
 By taking it at home no man need be the wiser as to another's short -comings. and expensive fees are avoided.
 Lack of poise and equilibrium in men is a constant source of embarrassment even when the public least suspects 1t. For the benefit of those who want a re- storation to full bounding health. and all the happiness accompany- ing it. let 1t be stated that the prescription calls only for three grain Cadomene tablets. in sealed tubes with full directions for self administration. The tablets con tain no opiates or habit-forming drugs. so a physician's prescrip- ton is not neceesary. Wel1 stocked pharmacies supply these tablets which nossess the most wonderful tonic = invigorating powers imaginable. The effect of their use Is soon apparent in new strength and nerve force
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
EVERYONE IS INVITED ID GO ON EXCURSION ID OPENING 0F LOCK
Is Not a Chamber of Commerce Affair, But a Birmingham CeIe-
 bratiOn

T want 1t emphasized. if possible, tha, every man and woman who wishes to go Is entirely welcome, and is herewith ex- company the excursion to be conducted to Lock F on the Warrior river May B. yesterday said Secretary W. c. Radcliffe of the Chamber of Commerce.
 This is not Chamber of Commerce af- fair. This organization is conducting 1t and making all the arrangements, but every person desiring to take the trip is welcome to go whether or not they are members of the chamber or any other or ganization. The whole affair is a Bir- mingham celebration, and we want to make 1t possible for every citizen of Bir- mingham. or the county either. for that matter, to take part in it if he or she desires"
 Indications now are that there will be 300 or 500 tickets sold for the trip, the cost of which is to be $l DO for the round trip, including the luncheon on the river steamer at noon. The excursion will leave the Terminal station at o'clock on the morning of May l3 by a special train op- erated over the Southern railway to Salt CT bluff, about % miles from Ensley and directly on the banks of the War rior river. There the crowd will trans. fer from the train to the boat and go to the locks. 30 miles further down the river The return trip will be made SC that the special train will get back to Birmingham after again receiving the crowd from the boat at Salter's bluff al 7:45 the same evening.
 Secretary of War Garrison will be in Bir- mingham it Is stated, all day May 12, contrary to other reports which have been circulated. He is to come here direct from Chattanooga, and with his party will be allowed to rest, probably during the morn- ing In the afternoon the entertainment committee of the Chamber of Commerce Will take the Secretary of War and his party for an automobile trip over the city and very early the following morn Ing the official government party will leave Tor Cordova, where a special launch will take them down the river for the formal speeches at the opening of Lock F that afternoon.
 Secretary Radcliffe received a telephone message from w. P. Gum, secretary of the Bessemer Commercial club. yesterday stating that about 100 people from that city were planning to make the trip, and had chartered boat. The Bessemer peo- pie were invited to go with the Birming- nam excursion. and it is probable that they will do so. it is said
 All those who possibly can do so are re- quested by Secretary Radcliffe to notify him of their intention to secure tickets Tor the excursion by not later than Fri day of this week, In order that the proper a arransements for the crowd can be made
 special arrangements are being made TOT the ladies of the party and it is stat ed that they will be assured of every conn fort during the trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
ATHLETIC DAY AT EAST LAKE TO CLOSE WEEK OF HAPPINESS

of the park during the day and percent ages of the various concessions have also been offered to MT. Nespor. He states that he believes the event will prove very profitable for the playground movement
 The programme as outlined will be in charge of the following committees: Athletics Committee: William Street IT,, B. A. C.. Prof. F. Courleux, High land; Prof. Mitchel, Y. NJ. c. A; c. Richie, Boy Scouts; Dr. Crow, B A C. Aquatic and Swimming Committee Prof Able. Y. M. c. A: William Cobbs B. A. C.; W. Murdock, Boys club.
 Junior Track Events and Games: Dr F. Ballard. Boy Scouts; Prof. T. C. Young. Barker school; Prof. w. c. Grant Barrett school; Prof. T. D. Moore, Rob- inson school; Prof. M. F. Bush. Cray mont school.
 Girls Folk Dancing and Games Miss Sallie Ham, Behrens' park; Miss Mary Palmer, East Lake; Miss Francis Young blood. Ensley; Miss Annie Lee West End; Miss Annie Palmer, Woodlawn. Mrs. H. Graves, East Lake.
 E. NESPOR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
MIR. WARD RECEIVES
 COVETED LETTER

There are people in Birmingham who haven't anything to kick about. Since the publication in The Age-Her- aid last Sunday of the fact that George Ward, president of the city commission, had conceived great ambition to get at least just one letter from citizen stating that everything was all right and things going good, several people have written to the commission president com plying with the request and President Ward is happy and satisfied
 One of the letters received, which is representative of the majority of them. is as follows
 MT. George B. Ward, President City
 Commission:
 Dear Mr. Ward-To insinuate that you have gray hair or gray matter. consider nothing short of black hand libel How could you accumulate either while engaged in the joyful occupation of soothing and regulating limping, whining, kicking, belly-aching crowd of 200 600 humans? While thus employed I feel sure you haven't had time to read the papers, therefore, I venture to hand you a bit of Birmingham's glad cheer. wouldn't swap my little parcel of city dirt for all the palaces Of several Kings read about. Believe me, Birmingham is all right. Iris the dearest spot on this old pall of clay; we have no smoke and no dust present or prospective, with the possible exception that our esteemed friend, the Rev. Brooks Lawrence, may kick up a little when handing us the glad init at parting. Are we not safe from the big guns across the sea and equally safe from the dirty, grating paw of the NEnx iaor Ina oif .,1,nic ccin CTS haven't wrangled in two weeks, the billy goats and nanny goats are having their spring frclic and all nature is in full dress.
 Yours always, N. B. STACK,
 "Wylam."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06

"The Week of Happiness" which Is being conducted under the auspices Of the city department of playgrounds and recreation, z. Nespor, superintendent, for the purpose of raising funds for the su- pervision of playgrounds this summer. will be concluded Saturday by a grand finale athletic day at East Lake park.
 The Week of Happiness buttons will be sold on the streets again Saturday also to all persons who have not already bought them. With every button sold Saturday will be given a ticket which will admit any kid to a ride on one of the many amusement devices at East Lake park.
 The programme at East Lake will in- clude many kinds of athletics and will be participated in by professional ath- letes of the city, as well as the amateurs The playground and recreation depart ment has made arrangements by which it will receive 50 per cent of all receipts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
MOORE SILENT ON
 CHARITIES REQUEST
Welfare Board, to Which Matter Was Referred, Will Meet
 Soon

J. D. Moore. chairman of the welfare board. stated yesterday that he could say nothing about the boards action in re- gard to the proposition that the city take over the Associated Charities as made to the board of city commissioners Tuesday by committee from the board of direc- tors of the charity association.
 MT. Moore stated that meeting of the welfare boards to which the matter had been referred by the city commission, would be called as soon as all of the members could be gotten together and the matter discussed, but before that time there was nothing he could say about the proposition.
 The committee from the Associated Charities. headed by H. Key Afilner, pres ident. asked that the city take over the institution, as it was greatly hampered by lack of public support.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
MANY CLASSES
 JOINING ARMY Premier Asquith Speaks at Meeting to Encourage
 Recruiting

London, May 5-(s:T D. m.)-Pre- mier Asquith, addressing meeting of committee formed to encourage re- cruiting among employees in the whole sale and retail distributing trades of the country today said that out of 790.- 900 clerks. commercial travellers and other workers in these trades 4a0.o0O had joined the army.
 The premier stated that inquiries were being made with regard to re- cruiting in the cotton trade. biscuit manufactures. hotels and other branches of industry. with the view to making a further appeal
 Mir. Asquith proceeded to point out that what women have done to release men for the army. Up to April 24 more than 50,000 women had enrolled on the war register initiated by the Board of Trade. In one of the largest engineer ing works in Newcastle, in the depart ment devoted to the manufacture of shells, he saw 5000 or 40OO women a, work. If that could be done in an oc- cupa ton so far removed from the nor nal activities of women, 1t ought to be far easier task in other trades.
 Every breach in our first line" the premier declared, ''has been made good. but there are still in reserve unused and, to the enemy. unsuspected resources, which you must mobilize and organize to the full. I am not the least ashamed to call myself an op- timist; not that underrate the prowess of the enemy, the gravity of the strug gle. the imperious need for the un- sleeping exercise of our national quail ities of patience. constancy, resolution and fortitude. ain an optimist, be- cause believe in the righteousness of our cause and because I am confident that by personal and corporate effort and self-sacrifice there Is nothing that we shall leave undone to bring that cause--be the struggle short or long ito . decisive and glorious issue"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06

The city commission yesterday was formally served with notice of suit against the city. the commissioners and the building inspectors for damages for personal injuries alleged to have been received in the Steele-Smith wall disas- ter.
 Mrs. Mary E. Smith, through her at torneys, Hummer 6 Powell, has brought suit to recover s5ooo damages alleging that she received injuries while mak- ing purchase in the Atlantic and Pacific Tea company store. when the wall fell and crushed the building.
 The opinion is given out at the city hall. however, that the supreme court of the state has plainly held a city Is not liable for damages In such cases, al- though anyone of it's officials may be held liable individually if negligence is proven.
 The defendants in Mrs. Smiths suit are set out as the "city of Birmingham, a municipal corporation. George Ward, president of the board of commissioners;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06

able for a fruit stand and shooting gal- lery In both of these cases whether right or not, I believed and still believe that MT. Matthews was influenced by the wishes of the city commission. The opera house was closed, and there is Just one less theatre in Birmingham. The lot re- ferred to will soon blossom as flower garden, and I propose to call it George Wards flower garden.
 "Who doesn't make mistakes? If you expect to select man to fill the position of building inspector who is infalible, you may at a later date find out that your honorable selves are not infallible in the making of such selection.
 .sThis communication Is voluntary on my part, not having discussed the sub- feet with Mr. Matthews or any of the in- terested parties.
 Tn conclusion. I would emphasize the fact that am under no obligations to Mr. Matthews, having received no favors from him during the time he has served as building inspector. but believe in justice to every one, though the heavens fall. Yours truly, T. H. MOLTON.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Lauds Fight on IIliteracy
To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 I read with great doal of tn+aros+

V thC h1uitoi ol it <t6c-I1eTaiQ.
 read with great deal of interest your editorial in this mornings issue relative to proposed legislation providing for com pulsory education in your state. This is a matter of paramount importance to every thinking man and woman. The re- port of your superintendent of education shows that there is deplorable amount of illiteracy in Alabama. Taking into account the splenddly equipped men and women and the wonderful resources of your great state. 1t is surprising that your legisla- tors should permit such condition to ex- ist. But am sure that the splendid cit izenry of Alabama, aided by your excel lent paper, will soon see to it that such deplorable conditions will soon be a. mem- ory of the past With adequate child labor laws, compulsory education, free text books and mothers pension, Alabama will soon take her proper place among the most progressive states of our nation. Very truly yours.
 H. P. HANSON, Vice President Southern Conference on
 Woman and Child Labor.
 BirminghamA May 1, 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
COMMISSIONERS SEE
 PLUMBING EXHIBIT
Stated That Laws of City May Be Changed So as to Reduce
 ExDenSe

Members of the city commission yes- terday inspected the plumbing exhibit now being conducted by the Birmingham Real Estate exchange and afterwards stated that in all probability the plumb ing laws of the city would be changed in order to comply with the necessities shown by the exhibit
 It is now claimed that the plumbing laws require unnecessarily expensive ap- paratus in new buildings The commits sioners state they mean only to require such plumbing by law as will conform to the standards of health and santa- tion and do not mean to cause unnee- essary expense by such laws, as it is claimed is now the case. The matter probably will come up at the recessed meeting of the commission tomorrow aft ernoon at 3 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
R. J. REYNOLDS IN
 THE CITY YESTERDAY

R. J. Reynolds. of the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco company one of the most widely known tobacco concerns in the United States. was in Birmingham yes- terday for a short time He was en route to New York from the Pacific coast. MT. Reynolds trip to Birming- ham was said yesterday to have been nothing but routine trip through this city This Is said to be the first time the noted merchant has been in this city MT. Reynolds expressed himself as being very much impressed with the city and the indications of unusual busi- ness activity.
 He left yesterday afternoon for the