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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30
PAN-HELLENIC
BANQUET Date
IS NOT CHOSEN


Committees were named last eve
ming at a meeting at the Y. NJ. G.. A.
Of Greek letter fraternity men to ar
range for the annual PansTiellenic ban
auet for Honolulu. The date has not
been chosen. though probably some
Saturday late In January viii be de-
cided upon.
]. Brooks Brown. Alpha Tau Omega.
was chosen general chairman for the
event, and the following committee
was named to handle arrangements,
date. place and other general details:
Guy H. Buttolph. Phi Beta Kappa,
chairman; G. s. Franklin. Phi Delta
Theta; Lloyd R. Killam, Sigma M,
and Frank G. Anterior. Psi Epsilon.
Wallace r. harrington, Beta Theta
Phi, was made chairman Of the COM
mittee on entertainment, and VIII be
assisted by Albert NJ. Cristy, Phi Gam
ma Delta, and A. L. C. Atkinson, PM
Delta Phi.
On the committee for invitations
and publicity are ]. Brooks Brown.
chairman; G. s. Kennedy, Phi Kappa
Psi, and Hallett Abend, Kappa Sigma.
Decorations viii be attended to by
committee made up Of w. R. Ouder-
kirk, Phi Kappa Psi. chairman; G. NJ.
Hite, Phi Kappa Sigma. and II. p.
Agee, Kappa Sigma. Mr.. Harrington
was elected toastmaster, as well as
chairman of the entertainment COM
mittee
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30
MARGARET WILSON
ADVOCATES SCHOOLS
AS SOCIAL cEMTERS

Associated Press by Federal Wireless]
WASHINGTON, d. c. Dec. 3d.
Miss Margaret Wilson acted as pre-
siding officer at the meeting Of the
American Civic Association yesterday.
In her opening address, the president s
daughter urged the policy of making
better use of the public school build
ings as social centers.
The association adopted resolution
urging that Congress name a commit
tee to consider the creation of an in.
ternational park at Niagara Falls, the
congressional committee to confer
with the Canadian government and
secure the appointment Of Canadian
committee for the consideration of the
international project
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30
FORD PACIFISTS
HAVE DECIDED ON
CAMPAIGN Plan
Hope BY Sheer Persistence to
Win Belligerent Nations
From Erring Ways

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wireless
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Dec. 30.
-Lieut-go A. j. Bethea of South
Caroline, who is Ill. is the latest to
announce his intention OF leaving the
Ford peace mission and returning
home. It is likely that he will sail on
the first American-bound liner from
this port
Yesterday the first of the Ford
party members arrived here. the
others being due from stockholm to
morrow. No formal welcome was ex-
tended and the delegates received no
official recognition.
At the Swedish capital, the Ford
mission leaders announced that they
had agreed upon a definite working
program. They viii first submit their
peace plans to the governments of the
various belligerent nations. II these
governments reject the proposals that
the war should come to en- end, the
proposals will be again submitted. and
the various warning nations will be
appealed to In the cause OF peace until
the persistence Of the peace advocates
attracts attention and their plans re-
ceiye consideration.
A number OF lawyers trained In in.
ternational law will be retained to
draft the various proposals to be sub
mitted in suitable text and to advise
the delegates concerning the inferna,
tional technicalities to be observed in
their work.
Members Of the party state that
they know that certain of the belliger-
ents are ready now to listen to peace
proposals.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30
WARRANTS
out FOR ARREST
OF VAR PLOTTERS
Police Win Drag Congressman
Buchanan From Nations
Council to Face Charge

( ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wireless I
NEW YORK, ". Y, Dec. 30.-Bench
warrants were issued in the United
States court here yesterday for the
arrests Of Frank Buchanan, member Of
Congress from Chicago; former Con-
gresham H. Robert Fowler Of Eliza
BEETHOVEN, H.. attorney for the La
boris National Peace Council: K. b.
Martin, member Of the council. and
Herman Schulteis. also member. all
Of whom have been indicted as prin.
cipals in a conspiracy to foment
strikes in American munition fac.
tories, for receiving pay from for.
eign government for their efforts to
cripple American industry. and for
briblng others to stir up trouble in
American manufacturing plants.
These four refuse to surrender
themselves to the federal authorities
and warrants have been issued accord
ingly and sent to Washington to be
served.
Their alleged accomplices. Jacob
Taylor, president Of the council;
Frank Monnett, former attorney-gen-
eral OF the state of Ohio. and David
Lamar. known as the Wolf Of Wall
Street" yesterday surrendered to the
United States marshal and were re-
leased on bonds of $4,000 each.
Capt. Frank Won Rintelen is still q
prisoner Of war in England and be-
yond the reach Of the American au-
thorities.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30
FIRST ANNUAL
RECEPTION BY
Y PRESIDENT

The first. annual presidents recep.
ton in the history Of the Y. NJ. c. A.
win be held on New Years night
when President Frank @. Atherton
and Mrs. Atherton will receive the
members and friends Of the associa-
ton from 7:3O to S:15 in the lobby of
the building.
Invitations were issued this morn
ing to number of business men and
their wives, and the New Years pro-
gram for the evening has been an
nounced by the committee in charge
of arrangements. Tourists IN the city
are cordially invited to attend the
presidents reception and enjoy the
program Other friends Of the Y. M.
C. A. and residents of the city who
would be interested In the program
have also been asked to be present.
A. e. Larimer, chairman of the mu-
sic committee, has announced that the
Knights of Kamehameha will play
during dinner hour In the cafeteria,
and during the reception Mrs Chas. L..
Hall will render solo, g. j. Boisse
will play on the eornet, and Robert
Heen will entertain with selections
on the ukulele. Mr.. Larimer states
that he will have other musical fea-
lures for the evening.
AID FIRST M
Dinner in Cafeteria
Floyd II. Emmans will have
charge of the dinner which will be
given in the cafeteria from $50 to
1880. During the dinner hour Mr..
Emmans win have arrangements made
so that all who dine may adjourn to
the bowling alleys and billiard room
preceding the reception.
Following the presidents reception
the guests and members viii have an
opportunity of witnessing the basket
ball game between the All-Stars and
the All-Service teams. This will be
followed by gymnastic exhibition by
students of the school under the direc-
ton of Glenn E. Jackson physical di-
rector
Clair TAFT, champion exhibition
diver of the Pacific Northwest, will
give number of exhibitions in the
pool following the gymnastic exhibit
ton, and many OF the best swimmers
will meet in competition.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30
GARRISON WANTS
HALF A MILLION
Men ENROLLED
Declares Country Totally IN
prepared For Either De-
tense or 0ffense

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wireless]
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. 3d.
That the nation is hopelessly UMPIRE
pared at the present time either to en-
force any Of its rights abroad or even
to defend It's own territory against
the invasion OF the army Of any first
class power has been shown by a
recently conducted resurvey Of the
situation from military point Of view
carried out by the war department,
according to an announcement made
by Secretary Garrison yesterday.
The general situation, as complete
reports from many sources show II to
be, is bad, declares the secretary, and
haste in preparing the nation for its
own defense-is most necessary.
II is vitality necessary today that
the war department should get the
names OF trained soldiers, ready to
volunteer at the first call for men, to
the number Of 100000. and towards
the preparation Of such q list OF names
the war department VIII now hendeits
energies.
Secretary Garrison proposes to 60
before Congress, as soon as IL recon
venes, and inform the members that
the administration wants to enroll and
train within the next three years g.
force Of not less than half million
men and to take such other action as
win. within the next six years, provide
the nation with a force Of reseryists.
liable 20 call to the colors, Of half
million more trained men.
The administration desires likewise
TO inaugurate now system Of foster
ing the various munition plants Of the
cbuntry during the time Of peace, thus
assuring the country Of an adequate
supply Of munitions should time of
war ever arrive.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30
CHINESE SAIL ORS PASS
SEAMEN'S LAW TEST

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wirelessl
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Dec. 30.-
Amongst the applicants for certifi-
Gates as able seamen, under the re-
quirements of the Seamen's Act, ten
Chinese sailors, members of the crew
of the China Mail steamer China, for
merly Of the Pacific Mail, have been
examined by the inspectors OF these.
it was announced yesterday, seven
will be granted their certificates. The
other three passed in all but the ply
steal tests, being rejected ON that ac-
count.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30
WORKERS GET
WAGE. INCREASES

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wireless
BOSTON, Mass, Dec. 30-A general
wage increase, affecting majority
OF the lowest paid operators in the
cotton mills of northern New England,
was announced last night by the of.
ficials of the cotton factories asso-
citation The wage increase will be
shared in by about $4,000 employees,
and will go into effect at the first OF
the year The advance, 1t is under
stood, will average per cent for all
workers whose pay is now $40 week
or less.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30
COUNTRY SHIVERS
FROM WORST COLD
SPELL in YEARS

Associated Press BY Federal Wireless
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, Dec. sO.
From this coast to the Atlantic the
northern and central sections OF the
United States are in the grip Of one
Of the most severe cold spells expert
enced In many years.
Yesterday there was snow in Berk-
eley and Oakland, while the cold fur
ther north in the state and through
out Washington and Oregon is severe.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30
NAVY MOTOR BOATS
PLANS SUBMITTED

ASSOCIATED Pressby Federal Wireless
WASHINGTON, d. c.. Dec. so.-
The plans Of the designers for fast
motor boats to be carried upon the
decks of battleships, for use against
submarines, have been submitted to
the navy department. Following the
example of the British, the depart
ment will recommend the building of
large number Of these submarine
destroyers.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30
GERMANY WOULD
TTLELUSlTANA
CLAIMS VITHU. S.
Washington Hears New Pro-
p0Sal Viii Be Submitted
By Berlin

ASSOCIATED Press BY Federal Wireless
= WASHINGTON. D. Dec. So
New proposals from Germany for the
settlement Of the claims of the United
States arising out of the killing Of 101
Americans in the destruction of the
Lusitania are expected here next
week, Berlin having intimated that
Germany is anxious to settle the out.
standing questions between the Ger.
man and American governments.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30
TRAWLER SUNK BY
1EuIoN NINE.

AMSTERDAM. Netherlands, Dec.
30.-The British trawler Erin founder.
ed and sank In the Channel yesterday,
with the loss OF three members of the
crew. The Erin was SEEMING for Ger
man mines and had caught one in her
net, IN hosting this from the water
the mine exploded. tearing hole in
the hull Of the trawler.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30

Switzerland normally sells $4,000.
900 worth of cheese yearly to the
United States.
sentenced there to 30 days in Jail for
threatening to shoot President Wilson
If he did not maintain strict neutrality.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30
ANDREW ROSS, "KING
OF C0C0S ISLAND, !" DEAD

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wireless !
WELLINGTON. N. q, December 30.
ANDREW Ross, known as the King
Of Cocos Island" because of his resi-.
dence on that famous goal of many
treasure seekers, died here yesterday.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30
CONSUMPTION TO
FILL RANKS OF
CHINESE ARMY
Yuan Orders Imperial Troops
Into Dissenting Province
to QueII Revolt

Associated Press b. Federal Wireles1I
PEKING, China, Dec. 30.-Cou-
mencing on Saturday. an order bring.
ing into effect q CONSUMPTION policy
for the manning Of the Chinese army
viii go into force. the government
making an announcement to this e..
feet yesterday.
Orders were despatched By the min
lister Of war. In the name Of Yuan
Shih-Kai. to the commanders Of 81
the troops In the provinces adjoining
Yunnan to advance INTO that provinces
for the suppression Of the revolt gath
ering Roadway there
II was announced yesterday that
France has refused the request Of TIE
Peking government 70 be allowed %
transport troops Into Yunnan By lIo
YunnanI4ienchau railroad traversInE
French China.
IMPERIAL GUARD IN REVOLT.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Dec. So
The revolutionary leaders have cab|ol
20 the leaders here that the troops az
the imperial guardo, ordered into Yum
nan by Yuan Shih- Kal 10 suppress tie
revolt there. have refused 10 obey IIc
order and are deserving. allg1|hE
themselves with the rebels.
Word was received at the rev6I1.
tionary headquarters here that The
Chinese Of Texas have raised = fund
of $4,000 to aid the republican upr|s-
ing.
Minister Koo. at Washington. ye.-
terday issued a statement which saII.
The disturbance IN China is conl|ncI
altogether to the one provinces Of XI1-
nan. The government b cohtroIII1s
the situation
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30
JAPAN'S HEIR APPARENT
TO BE RAISED IN RANK

TOXIC, Japan, Dec. 3d. Prince
Hiroshito, the eldest son Of Emperor
Yoshfhito, will be raised to the rank
of crown prince with appropriate cere-
mony on April 20.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30
HERMANNs soANE.

Versammlungen IN K. Of p. han.
Montags, Januar 3 und II; Februar :
und q; Maerz 6 und 20.
w. WoLTERS, President.
c. BOLTE, Sekretaer.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30

The Wilson liner Marengo. which
went ashore near Deal, England. was
refloated.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30
TEMBL0RS KILL TWO

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wireless
SAN SALVADOR, Guatemala, Dec
30.-The series of earthquakes from
which this district has been suffer.
ing for the past several days, is =
tinuing. the tremblors increa
violence. Yesterday the first casual
ties were reported, a wall being
thrown down upon four persons, two
OF whom were killed and the other two
injured.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30

Associated Press by Federal Wireless
NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec. 3O--Wi
liam H. Taft was yesterday elected a
honorary president of the World
Court, the object of which is to sc
cure the cooperation of the various
governments for the formation OF an
international judicial body for the In.
yestigation of questions of information.
al dispute, the the avoidance of war.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30

John Hays Hammond was chosen
active president OF the American or
'ganization designed to lead the way
for the permanent International body
hoped for after the war.
The members of this body are plaa-
ming for congress to be held in Louis
vile, KY in April, at which delegates
from Tthe various neutral nations OF
the world are expected.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30
HONOLULU LODGE NO. 1,
MODERN ORDER or PHOENIX.

VIII meet at their home, corner Of
Beretania and Fort streets, every
Thursday evening at 1880 o'clock.
CHARLES HUSTACE, JR, Leader.
FRANK MURRAY, Secretary.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30

When man takes a bitter medicine, he
usually leaves little in the spoon.--E. w.
Howe
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30

Switzerland has five dye factories.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30

In Vermont 5,O76.S75 maple trees
were tapped this year.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-30

SPORTS, CLASSIFIED AND SHIPPING
SECTION
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

suitable invitation to be pres snted the
state meeting at Athens this year.
The application of J. ]. Simmons to
retail near beer at No. 122 Cotton
Abenue was read and on motion ADOPT
ed same was granted, provided said
Simmons Obeys all laws, rules and or
dinances governing the sale of near
beer
The petition of Mr. A. L. Smith ask
ing that his near beer license for re-
failing near beer at No 200 w. Lamar
street be transferred to v. Petropol &
Co., was read. On motion adopted same
was granted, provided V. Petropol IL
Co. comply with all laws, rules and
ordinances governing the sale of near
beer
Petitions of citizens and property
owners ON Hampton street, asking
that light be placed on said street
between Lamar and Church streets,
was read and referred to the Light
committee.
Petition Of Mr. l. j. Kalmon asking
that the city purchase from the de-
parment of agriculture at Washing
ION set of types of Government Clas-
sifcation Of Cotton was read and re-
ferred to the Purchasing committee,
The matter Of purchasing spring and
summer uniforms for the firemen and
policemen was on motion referred to
he Purchasing committee. with
authority to act
The Ordinance committee was in
structed to draft suitable ordinance
requiring the drivers of automobiles
to properly park their ears upon the
streets.
The Ordinance committee was in
structed to draft a suitable ordinance
prohibiting skating on the streets.
On motion adopted the owners of the
property on Cotton avenue known as
the Eldridge property are 20 be noti-
fed at once to repair the awning IN
front of said property
On motion adopted the Colored Or
phanage in the northern part of the
city must have a water meter install
ed at once.
Bills amounting to $l57.O6 were read
and ordered paid.
On motion council adjourned.
H. W. WEAVER,
adyt. Clerk and Treasurer
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25
REGULAR MEETING
MAYOR AND COUNCIL

Regular meeting of the Mayor and
City Council of Americas, February
oath, 1915. Present, Mayor Council,
presiding; Aldermen Dudley, Bell,
Poole, Bolton, Harris and Jones.
Minutes of last regular meeting we're
read and confirmed.
The Fire committee reported adj
Tersely on the petition of Mrs. Annie
III. Allen to have frame building on
EAST side of Lee street on the Hudson
property condemned. On motion re-
pert was adopted.
The fire committee reported in favor
0f allowing Messrs. w. ]. Tinsley and
+. G. Oliver to erect sheet metal
~nildiRg and shed in rear of their re-
-pective places of business on Lamar
treet- On motion report was adopted.
On motion adopted the Americas In
xtitute is to be allowed free water
=Sa their Indebtedness to the city in
the sum of $4295, same being in fl Ca
form, was ordered cancelled.
In the matter of the motor driven
pump and compressor bought of the
international Steam Pump Co, was
Cn motion put into the hands of the
chairman of the Finance committee,
with instructions to eject a c0mpro-
mise
The request of the attorneys of hr
Y. o. Gammage in the case of l.. D.
Gammage VS.. the Mayor and City
Council Of Americas, suit for damages,
vas read: The Clerk and Treasurer
was ON motion instructed to draw up
u proper voucher for the sum of
$3,5e0.O0 and interest from September
24th, 1913. at seven per cent, to-
gether with $500 additional cost.
Upon request from a committe rep
rcsenting the local camp Woodmen of
tie World, the Mayor and City Council
win invite the State Convention OF
that order here for 1917, and the City
Attorney was Instructed to draft a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25
LIEUTENANT BECKER
WANTS NEW TRIAL
Continued from Page IL

ton sets forth that important new
evidence has recently been discovered,
and that the defendant now has alb
solute proof that material witnesses
who testified for the prosecution per-
iured themselves.
Becker, whose case was recently
reviewed and his conviction affirmed
by the court Of appeals, is confined in
the death house at Sing Sing, await
ing execution, while three others con-
victed with him in connection with the
assassination of the gambler, has al
ready been put to death.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

Especial to Times-Reoorder.,

Especial to Times-Recorder.J
PRESTON, Ca. FEB. 25.-The
Methodist Sunday school was reorgan
lied Recently with Mr.. L. A. Page as
superinte1 dent, and the attendance
has been very encouraging.
Mrs. Charlie Stapleton was a visitor
here one day last week. on her return
home from pleasant visit in Ameri-
Gus.
Mr.. and Mrs Emmett Stapleton, of
Whigham, are spending a few days
pleasantly at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charlie StapIeton arriving Sun
day. #
DIR. and Mrs. J. NJ. Kenyon, Of Rich
land, and DR.. and Mrs. G. G. Luas-
ford, of Weston, were among others
who visited at the home OF DIR. J. F.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25
DUTCH CRAFT AT ANCHOR
AT THE POLICE BARRACKS
Disabled HOcher of the Kaiser Landed
There.

A genuine German bum" was drop
ped inside the Americas police bar
racks today, but without damage to
the premises. This hocher for the
kaiser 1000 miles from the firing
zone, fell upon Americas yesterday,
and after sampling a wash-pot full Of
Americas happy-juice he fell again IN
an alley, where the cops got him, and
sent him to the city's submarine base
for repairs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25
Lunsford here Sunday.


Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tullis, of
Church Hill, spent Sunday pleasantly
at the home of Mr. H. Cobb, and Mr..
]. C. Tullis was a pleasant guest at
the home of MIR. j. w. Montgomery.
DR.. and Mrs. Thaddeus Wise, of
Plains, were pleasant visitors at the
home of DR.. Lunsford Saturday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Sherman, of
Seminole, spent Sunday pleasantly
with relatives here
Mrs. ]. W. Montgomery was among
others shopping in Americas Monday.
DR.. J. F. Lunsford visited Plains
Monday and assisted the Drs. Wise in
performing an operation.
Mrs. viii Argo has returned from a
very pleasant stay of several days
with relatives at Plains.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Durham visit
ed relatives in Richland Sunday morn
ing.
Quite number of Preston's young
people have entered the Times-Re-
corder Thrift Club campaign and are
putting forth every effort to land one
of the handsome prizes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-25

Williams Jams Q Later shortly after 9
o'clock, he saw Chance in the auto, it's
engine very hot.