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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27
The Excise Inquiry.

The Senate excise inquiry committee
has now been fully empowered to act
effectively, by the adoption of an
amendatory resolution giving authority
TO send for persons and papers," to
administer oaths and to eXpend money
If necessary for the prosecution of the
quest for the facts. Chairman Shep-
pard announces that he will begin
work Immediately.
This is an important proceeding. and
the District is keenly interested in
the disclosures that may follow a full,
searching investigation. 1t is charged
that the spirit of the new excise law
has been violated, and in some instances
the letter as well, in the grant of
licenses. 1t is specifically charged that
in certain instances, mentioned by name
and location, licenses have been grant
ed for the maintenance of saloons with
In the prescribed distances from pub
lie schools and places of public wor-
ship.
There is nothing vague or indefinite
about the accusations, formally made
by a member of the Senate on the
floor. AS to these cases it should be
possible to determine the facts with
out question. If it be found that the
challenged licenses were granted in
these cases in consequence of the adop-
ton of rule giving the benefit of the
farthest measurement to the applicant
the question will arise for the COM
mittee to determine whether the proper
basis or method of measurement has
been adopted.
The fact that SO many cases have
arisen as those mentioned by Senator
Jones in his speech in the Senate indi-
Gates the prevalence of a belief on the
part of those opposed to the license
system that the excise board in enforc-
ing the prohibited area clause of the
law has given the benefit of the doubt
generally to the saloon keeper rather
than to the church or the school, The
board may be able in it's appearance
before the Senate committee to justi-
fly its actions in every instance or it
may justify its adoption of the policy
which has given rise to these disputed
cases. 1t is assuredly desirab BILE to as
certain the precise method employed
by the board in it's determination of
these questions, SO that light can be
shed upon the need of further amend
ments to make more specific the mode
of enforcing the principle of prohibited
zones. which is the chief characteristic
of the present excise system of the
District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27
Women Are Cordially
Invited to See the New
Spring BIouses.

The thought of something fresh
and entirely different in blouses
will be pleasant thing for many
women. The very new early mod
els are distinctly tailored, and
very attractive.
One OF tho most popular models is
called the Country Club Blouse, ana is
plain tailored style Of crepe de chine,
Its distinctive feature being q dainty
pocket on each side with q button in
center of each one. Other new style.
are Of Pussy Willow Silk and have
crochsted buttons; Crepe de Chine i.
shown in many style variations; TAT
feta Silks and Soft Japanese and India
Silks are also exceptionally good look
ing.
New colors Belgian blue. flesh.
maize, white and black
Prices, $z.z5, sos, $3.50, 1895
and $5.75.
Third floor, street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27
Snow.O Instructed Sidewalks.
from the st. Louis Post-Dispatch.

From the st. LOUIS Post-Dispatch.
1t has been held by the courts that
the right of the city to require own
ers of property to remove snow and
ice from their sidewalks Is a valid
exercise of the police power" The
ordinance requires that the owners or
agents or occupiers shall perform this
duty. But it is never thoroughly en-
forced. Vacant stores. residences and
lots, with the agents name posted up
on rent or sale signs, almost in
variably have sidewalks piled up with
snow after every heavy fall This
snow remains until it Is caked into
ice, constituting a danger to every
pedestrian. Why are not such places
reported by the patrolmen and why
does not the police department notify
the agent or owner to clean or the
snow?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27
One of the Earnest Advisers.

you ought to be ashamed to take no
interest in work." said the woman with
the severe expression. Il want some
wood chopped"
Lady" replied Flooding Pete. Il do
take an interest in work. I'm one OF
de champeen lecturers on de economic
conditions an de failure to bring dc
workman an de job together"
What good'il that do me?"
Lady. you jes' wait an listen to de
lecture I'm goia' to give your husband
fur not chopin dat wood"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27
Build Just the Same!
From the Boston Post.

The naval sharps have just figured
when the vessels now building are
completed in the various shipyards of
the nations. the navy Of the United
states will rank fourth in the worlds
be very conclusive in piping times of
peace but there Is just one thing that
cannot be forgotten. A colossal war il
on. 1t is almost incredible that it can
be fought out without one or more ire
mendous sea battles that would be
sure to deplete the three great navies
involved. Any morning we may wake
up to find the navy of the United States
not fourth in tonnage, nor even third.
but second or first
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27
Philanthropy's Finish.

A man once studied everything
Affecting legislation.
A lofty song he tried to sing
To elevate the nation,
But some one said he was to blanc
For things that were misstated,
And then the awful finish came
He got investigated.
"A man once labored very hard.
And saved up all his money.
He never drank or touched a card
Or laughed at shows called funny.
At last he was a millionaire,
'Mongst money princes rated,
And what rewarded all his care?
He got investigated.
Twas ever thus. the whole world
through!
Fate leads man curious dances.
No matter what you say or do
You're always taking chances.
He said, in penitent dismay.
with coin I'm overweighted"
He tried to give. his wealth away,
He got Investigated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27

UIr order 20 avoid delay. or accounf q
personal absence letters to THE STAR should
sot be addressed to any individual Connected
With the once but simply TO THE STAR. o. ="
the Editorial Business Department accotulna
90 tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27

John D. Rockefeller, jr.'s, expressions
of filal admiration are creditable both to
himself and his father. Many men can
build up fortunes, but few can command
the unwaSering Endorsement Of the
younger members of the family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27

Villa and Carranza have complicated
Mexico's problems OF self-government in
a manner that should cause the native
statesmen Of the Philippines to pause and
consider.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27

Iceland has gone dry. The next duty
of it's government will be to exercise
a rigid supervision of it's proprietary
remedies for coughs, colds. sore throat
and hoarseness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27
CHINA, GLASS, POTTERY.

100NA3 ~1Ak1AO1 TOI IEzN1.
selections are ready and things just
a feature in these displays as in wearing apparel
MAT GREEN POTTERY:
Vases SIX different styles useful sizes attractive shapes
zoc each Lily Bowls in Csc 35c each; Single
Rose Vases Csc and 4c each ardneres in range of sizes
and designs oc to Csc EACH Values every piece superb
BRASSWARE.
Still who like piece Brassware to brighten
the home ardnieres Fern Dishes Candestcks Handled Bs
kets Vases, Umbrella Jars and Fruit COMFORTS; some new
designs shown.
COLONIAL GLASSWARE
We have the complete showing ever made and
strong emphasis directed the that eyerv piece is FIRST
quality and that the designs faithfully reproduce
onlal origin un'blers Pitchers Water Sets Bowls
all table needs, easily supplied
JAPANESE ROOM.
separate filled to OVERLOOKING Japanese China Of
qusie for table service Decorations the refined
and tasteful that be had and far from those OF
commonplace variety. Repee ideas of decorative
treatments and original shapes
Unusually attractive pieces &c. soc &c and s1oo
foo. street. rA'0o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27

in handling arms and ammunition
might do something toward reducing
the number of didn't knowit-w load
ed accidents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27

There is no doubt that the head of a
great industrial enterprise has to work
more than eight hours IL day to keep
his business running smoothly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27

The Department of Agriculture has
never devised any plan for redeeming the
large tracts of land that have depended
on free seed culture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27

Even amid the turmoil of politics
and the terrors of war there are men
who are worrying about whether the
ground hog will see his shadow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27

Thaw has spent an enormous amount
of money, but it does not appear to go
directly back to the taxpayers VINO
have had to contribute to the cost OF
the proceedings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27
Karaghuesian's Herati
Wilton Rugs Reduced.
In the Pure Food Department.

Our Standard the Be Had and the
Prices the Lowest.
Premer Brandt perfect
sack
Ib. sack
and
Cured Ham Our patrons
flavor of this ham,
carton 4 boxes for
An
Regular 3c price forSl
and
FancyG Grade drya md
ck.
Regularly
Specially
before
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27

~. Evening star with the sunda~ norr'ne
sd,'!on. T. delivered hy carriers Within TIRE city
a. IS "ent. per month; dnilv only. % cents nef
month: Sunday only. 20 cents per month Orders
r1sr he sent by mail. telephone Main 244o
Collection Is made by carrier at the end Of each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27

Official bulletins are calculated to
show that even a war can be described
in such way as to make it compare
atively undressing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27

Senator Root evidently regards buy
ing a quarrel as being quite as falla-
clous an enterprise as seeking peace
at any price
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27
Sympathy Reserved.

81 haven't slept for two nights" said
the weary-looking man.
"Indeed?" responded Miss Cayenne.
Insomnia, or the dancing craze"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27

Sing Sing prisoners have been so en-
couraged by Mr.. Ford's philanthropic prof.
ects that they are all hopeful of becom-
ing automobile owners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27

PAYABLE IN advanre-bv rnai1 rns.ae~ r-snsn.
nsrl, Sunday Included. one month. An cents.
Dsilv. Sundar cScerted. one month. 20 rene.
Saturday star. 81 year: Sunday Star ~ 70 vear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27
Jokes.

Oh, jokes resemble boils, perhaps,
AS mirth to sorrowing reverts.
They're funny on the other chaps;
But when there's one on you it hurts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27
Announcing the First Shouting
MEMS NEW
SPRING SHIRTS

With the many handsome colorings and designs and tn
great variety of styles permissible i'll Mems Shirts thes
spring styles should have greater interest for sma
dressers than any showing we have ever made
We present them with every confidence in their ability
please in Details however small large the judgment of tn
individual may scrutinze They shirts made fc
handsome appearance correct style and utmost comfort
The popular striped patterns in attractive color
ings and two toned effects; negge STYLE with soft
or stiff cuffs $1.5O
Plated bosom Shirts for the dressy and who
the very newest; in beautiful and absolutely fast
colors; coat style $500
New Soft Shirts made of fancy crepes and silk
Madras with soft turnback cuffs; unusually handsome,
and exceptionally effective in color tones. $3.50
Pure Silk Shirts, patterns. $500
r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHLANDER JOHNSON.
Neutral.

what side do you favor in this Euro
pean war;"
I'm neutral"
What do you mean by that?'
I'm not going to tell which side
favor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27

Even "old ocean" is not too big to be
dragged into politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27

Haitian editors have long since given
UP the idea of getting out an extra for
every revolution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27

Entered As second class mail matte at the posi-
ofire at Washington. D. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27

eus,nes. of,c. 1fth ST. and pennsvivan'a Avenue
New York Office Tribune Rui1ding.
Chicago ONCE: First National Bank Building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27
THE NEW MILLINERY.

knowing that many interested the spring
styles of millinery for here and southern
we fastened bring them few weeks ago. and then
have rpfenshed displays continually Every hat absolutely
new becoming and authentic
ALL-SILK AND ALL-SATIN HATS.
HATS OF STRAW AND SILK COMBINED.
NEW PANAMAS SIMPLY TRIMMED
NEW MILITARY AND SMALL TURBANS
THE LATE SAILOR SHAPES OF SIMPLE DESIGN
TAILORED BLACK SATIN HATS
Many of these hats have the long, flowing wells of either plain
or dotted mesh edged with satin.
The color all the mode trimming each model
distinctly new-the way of wearing them is new.
You find out everything about the New Millinery here-and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27

DE man dat thinks he knows more
dan other folks" said Uncle Eben, us
a useful citizen if he kin prove it an
a loafer if he can't"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-27
New Fadeless Roses.

New Fadeless Roses.
One large and foliage, three single or small
boutonnere, suitable for dress trimmings trimmings and
bouquets various shades of pink and also yellow
Soc to Sl25.
street.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-10-26
THEtHAWAH Al<IaC g AZEfTTE
1G ocnoprr m g isI awnY
THE ADVERTISERS SEMI.WEEKLY

reason. The head of the family came from Ireland
and grew wealthy, His children were ambitious
to rise socially and thought the name would cause
them to be received with disfavor. They asked to
have it changed, and selected for their new name
one borne by New England family dating back
to the Mayhower The members of the New Eng
land family contested the case, and the court de-
MED the family Of Irish extraction the legal right
to change it's name. The name which the Irish
family disliked is old and familiar, and even il its
petition to change had not been contested it would
have been denied. And that it should have been
denied will be doubted by very few, A family name
lis not a thing be banded about in response to
petty whips. The tradition that gathers about it
through successive generations is the rightful
heritage of future generations.
I 1T is true, of course, that distinctive name
Which is at the same time easily pronounced, is
great aid to man who wishes to advance him
self in public life. In populous districts where vot-
ers know candidates chiefly through associating
their names with their acts set forth in the press,
distinctive name is asset always considered
by astute politicians. Butmen have risen in spite
of names which did not strike the public at, once
They have shown that ability of the right sort will
sooner or later manifest itself, and that while it
may at first be hard to impress an ungainly name
upon the public, once it is impressed it becomes
all the more valuable.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-10-26
CORREA & ALME|DA
KEEP BIDDING LOW

Correa & Almeida were again the low
est bidders when tenders for the alter
atoms and repairs to the armory of
the National Guard, Miller and Hotel
streets, were opened yesterday by Su-
perintendent Forbes of the department
of public works.
The bids were as follows Correa &
Almeida, $1,000; II. b. Reade, Sll,,
294; II. X. X. Defries, $l1 sos; Homo.
lulu Planning Mill, 81 500, and Bowler
& Ingvorsen, $l2,222.4O. No award
was made yesterday.
When the first bids for this work
were opened COrrea & Almeida were
awarded the contract, but Bowler &
Ingvorsen entered protest claiming
that these persons were not responsible
ones. To avoid legal acknowledgements,
in one sense, new bids were called for.
Bids were also opened yesterday for
the construction of the ManowaiOpae
homestead road in Horth Hilo. Hawaii
as follows: P. +. Hurley, $49l7; Jose
Francisco Ferreira, $4,000; A. l.. Moses
$5S63.09 and William Cullen, $4,000
No award has been made yet.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-10-26
Maui People Wish
+ Kihei To Be Made
Infer-IsIand PORT

Maui wishes to know when the Inter
Island will begin using Kihei harbOr
as a port of call. At a meeting of the
Maui Chamber Of Commerce held at
Wailuku October 81 the secretary was
instructed to communicate with the
board of harbor commissioners to as
certain when the Inser <J;and would
begin calling.
"It is understood that the harbor
commissioners have improved the land
ing by placing lights and other safe,
guards for shipping and the Central
and East Maui people are anxious to
see the landing used by the regular
tsteamers that formerly called at Me
Gregor," said the Waikiki Weekly
Times.
The Mauna Loa and Mauna Kca, the
two vessels the Maui people wish to
stop at Kihei, will not stop there until
the harbor is made safe, said James A.
Kennedy, president of the nterlsland.
Wishes Gas Buoy
"Our captains tell us the harbor is
not safe for the ships at night, said
he. "Both the Mauna Loa and Mauna
Kea arrive off Kihei at night and we
are not going to risk the loss of one
Of the big ships. A gas buoy on the
reef and light on tho whaEf:are need
ed but the lighthouse people tell us
that there is not enough business at
Kihei to warrant the expense. We
are not going to order our CAPITA ms
into Kihei when they tell us it is not
safe. -
McGrcgor $ landing was dismantled
September l and leave to steamers to
call there was withdrawn.
Charles X. Forbes, superintendent OF
public works, said that he signed q
request yesterday for the department
of commerce, bureau of navigation, tC
act upon data submitted to A. l.. Ar
ledge, lighthouse inspector, for the in
stallation Of three range lights, which
would enable mariners to enter Kihe
after sunset. Surveys were made by
the department of public works, he
said and the data turned over to Mr.
| Arledge. Plans are for three lights, OF
the beach, on the wharf and back OF
the wharf but no arrangements have
| been made for a flaming gas busy OF
the reef. Parts of these buOys are
made in Germany and are difficult t.
obtain now, Mr.. Forbes stated.
Buoy Has No Light
"No light will be placed on the rec
unless we should send one out eacl
night steamer is due,' he replied il
answer to a question. eve wish t.
make the harbOr safe before asking
steamers to 60 inside. There is a bno,
on the reef now, seven feet above tn
water, but there is no light upon it
l believe the range lights will. be foun'
satisfactory"
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-10-26
Europe's Ban On Drink

~ HE larger nations of Europe, we all know,
4 long ago began to curb the Of alcohol,
precautionary measure solely in the interests of
health and discipline. But the effect also. we
know has been SO great in an economic and moral
way that the movement has rather spread than
diminished, and invites speculation whether, after
the war; it may not be continued to a degree, at
least, as in the interest of the state. One can
hardly conceive deliberate legislation putting back
the old ways of the use Of alcohol, after long
trial during this war shall have shown vast bene
fits derived from more restricted use of alcohol
Rather would think there would be progress
sive steps to curb still further its Be this as
it may it is interesting to note what has not been
so prominently mentioned in his anti-drink discus
sion that smaller communities, some Of them not
engaged in the war, have followed the same gen.
eral direction. And this has been due to economic
and moral reasons, in the sense of assuring bet
ter citizenship Europe, in this time of unparal-
leled stress, feels the need of sober ctizenry.
Milan Italy) has withdrawn 1900 licenses, and
this drastic beginning is called merely first step
in the campaign. Switzerland has suspended the
sale of drink under government auspices, and no
licenses are granted to distillers. Norway,
for fear of being drawn into war las the reason is
given), allows spirits to be sold only four days
a week, and the police have the right to prohibit
the sale of wine and beer at any time. Denmark,
with many soldiers mObilized has restrictive reg-
lations, and has made it serious offense to serve
soldiers with liquor In AustriaHungary liquor
may be sold only between and in the day, and
none can be sold on Sunday or holidays. In the
district of Berlin and the province of Branden-
burg spirits may not be sold to soldiers, and the
sale everywhere has been greatly curtailed. The
kaiser himself is known as a man of such COM
plete sef-control to be practically total alb
stainer, and he has the greatest scorn for those
that indulge to excess.
1t may be, of course, that these measures
have been adopted regulations, when peace
comes the reins may be thrown loose again, but
it seems hardly possible. When the financial re-
suits are considered, and the vast need of savings
for the whole OF Europe is taken into account, it
can hardly be that the craftsmanship of the day
will ignore the individual economy and general
Improvement in the condition of the people that
have flowed from these restrictions alcoholic
drink. H.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-10-26
Ind ferei,re. Moe /
Hostility 'f''''a 'sF'N l

IT.was not So much desire to "snub" the speak
! ers Of the chamber Of commerce and the Re-
search Club that kept the majority of the charter
convention delegates away from the meeting of
Thursday evening as utter indifference to any
thing these speakers might be expected to say.
Anything that contains the name commission" is
foredoomed to failure before the present conven-
tion and they refuse to even listen to it, because
that's the kind of delegates the voters sent there.
In all probability, at least half the speakers who
appeared on Thursday evening could have been
elected from their respective precincts as delegates
to the convention, whcr they would have had to
be listened to. They did not run, some of them
refusing to become candidates, and it is good
bet that the most of them failed even to vote at
the election of delegates.
1t is too late to get excited over what recep-
ton is rendered anyone by the convention now.
The time for work and excitement was long ago.
But, when the legislative election comes there will
be an opportunity for the workers in the cause OF
municipal reform, if they want to take advantage
of it.
Even as things stand, chance to accomplish
something in the way of charter improvement is
offered: The majority report is not vicious" 1t
contains some provisions that should, and could,
be eliminated. 1t is by no means ideal. But it