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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-24

Architect H. L. Kerr has completed
plans for the memorial which A. A.
Young will erect at Leahi Home in
memory of his father, the late Alex
ander Young The memorial will be
in the form of a model sanitarum and
will cost about $4,000 1t was Mrs.
Alexander Youngs intention to erect
the memorial. but she died before her
plans could be carried out.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-24

Governor Pinkham signed the fol-
lowing homestead agreements. trans
fers and sale documents Tuesday:
Special Homestead Agreements
No. 1897. Manuel r. Aguiar, Jr.. for
lot No. 1853. Kappa, Kauai; No. 1893.
Johnny s. Raposo, for lot No. 10, ka-
paa, Kauai; No 1900, Frederick G..
Miller, lots Nos. 1914 and 1915. Lualua-
lei, Waianae, Oahu.
Transfers-W l.. Howard to Jose
c. Souza, trustee, lot No. ,, block 20,
AuWaiolimu, Honolulu; ". F. Wilson
to Caroline G. Silva, lot 3, block II,
Auwaiolimu. Honolulu.
Special Sale Agreement-No. 323,
Tong Kau. lot No 3. HalekouWaika-
luakai. Kaneohe, Koolaupoko, Oahu.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-05
FRENCH GOVERNMENT
WILL. PAY INDENINITII.S

PARIS. February BY n decree m.
propriating $50. 100000 to be applied to
individual indemnities for damage to
property caused by the German occu-
patton. the French government is held
TO have adopted the principle OF such
indemnities. though heretofore no law
authorized them. Heretofore tho state
has declined all responsibility for dam
age to private interests as the result
or invasions. Excuses committed by
an enemy were considered In the Same
category MS losses by storm or flrc
In June. when there was no Thought
or war, Deputy Louis Marin Intro
duccd a law recognizing the principle
or national responsibility for individunl
losses In such cases. The chamber.
however. did not consider the discus
sion of this law urgent and n va. do
ferred
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-05
French

PARIS. February 4.-The French
War once this afternoon gave out
n report on the progress OF the
lighting. which reads as follows:
ITO the north OF the Lys there
was yesterday In the vicinity OF
Newport Il particularly spirited
artillery engagement. At Notre
Dame de Lorctte, to the southwest
of Lens, a determined German at
tack the morning OF February 3
was driven back by the fire OF our
artillery. The French guns also put
an end to a bombardment OF the
road between Arras and Bethune.
I'm the region Of Albert and
Duquesnoy-en -Santerre we destroyed
several blockhouses. Throughout
the entire Aisne Valley there was
yesterday an artillery engagement,
in which the advantage rested with
us.
The three attacks reported last
night against our trenches In the
vicinity of. Perthes, Mesnil-les-
Hur!us and Massiges were carried
out by forces of the enemy which
cqualed a battalion 1900 men) at
each point. The first two attacks
were completely dispellcd by the
fire OF our artillery. The third.
which took place north OF Massiges.
took advantage OF a mine explosion
to make Roadway. Later we cap
turcd these locations. We built now
trenches at n few yards distance
from those which had been blown
up by the Germans, and which had
become unteTable.
February 3 passed quietly in the
Argonne.
"In the Woevre district and in
the valley of tho Seille we were sue
cessful In some outpost encounters.
and We dispersed certain conveys of
the enemy.
In tho Vosges there have been
some encounters between patrols on
skis, and our troops have made
slight progress to the southeast OF
Kolschlag and to the northwest OF
HartmannsWei lcrkopf. The snow
has begun to melt"
The following official communica-
ton was given out by the French
War Office tonight:
Artillery engagements have oc-
Cured In Belgium and to the north
of Arras, west of the road between
Lille and Arras.
I'VE have captured from zoo Il,
800 metres of the enemy's trenches
near Hcburtcrne, north of Albert.
Our forces have reached conveys
and assembling points.
by the efficient shooting; of our
artillery in the valley OF the Aisne.
the German batteries were silcnced,
caissons were blown up. the mon
engaged In constructing works dis
pcrsed and aeroplanes put to flight.
I'm front of Nerdun We brought
down an aeroplane and took the
Rviators prisoners.
I'm Alsace a German attack near
uffholz has failed completely"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-05
WHAT WARNING NATIONS CLAIM
IN THEIR OFFICIAL STATEMENTS

night, were repulsed. We took
prisoner seven officers and sol SOL
dicrs, and We captured nine machine
guns. nine other guns Of smaller
calibre. and much war material.
I'm the middle yosges there oc-
CURED yesterday the first encounter
OF German troops, mounted on Skis
with French chasscurs. The out
como was successful for us.
I'm East Prussia Russian attacks
against the German position south
Of the Memel River were driven
back.
"1n Poland. north OF the Vistula.
there have been ssirmishes between
small detachments of German and
Russian cavalry. At point south
of Sochaczew the Russians delivered
repeated night attacks upon our po-
sitions. They were forced to retire
with heavy losses. The German al
vance In the vicinity of Bolimow is
progressing, and this in spite of
the violent Russian counterattncks.
The number of prisoners We arc
taking is increasing
I'm the Carpathian Mountains
German and Austrian and Hun
garian soldiers have been fighting
shoulder to shoulder for some days
past. We and our allies have been
several times successful in this diff
ficult, :Alow-covered, mountainous
country"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-05
TRADE TRAINING SCHOOL.
IS CONDUCTED FOR MEN

LONDON. February 4.-One OF tho
most interesting employment expert
ments in England Is trade training
school for grown-up men, enabling
them TO shift from trade temporar-
lily stagnant owing to the war. Into one
where skilled labor is urgently needed.
The experiment is being carried out by
the Prince OF Wales Relief Fund. and
II successful, may be indefinitely ex-
tended.
Furniture trade was one Of the most
adversely affected by the war, and "A
large number Of skilled furniture work :
ers have since become skilled leather
workers. on military equipment.
The school was opened December /.
In the first five weeks OF It's existence
II enrolled 1873 men, sixty-four OF whom
have already graduated" and obtained
employment as leather stitchers
More than half the mon placed have
been over forty years old, and the re-
port of the f1rst five weeks work in
the school states that men over forty.
and indeed over fifty." arc quite aa
quick and adaptable az the younger
men.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-05
British.

CAIRO. February ( (via London.
$50 r. M.).-The following official
statement. recounting the rcpulse Of
Turkish force which attacked the
Suez Canal, was given out here to-
day:
AT daybreak yesterday the enemy
advanced on the posts at Toussoum
(thirty-flve miles north Of Sue8).
When they attempted to cross the
canal on Tuesday night and their
artillery bombarded Toussoum and
Serapeum.. our artillery. supported
by ships in the canal, replied.
The enemy tried to cross tho
canal on RATS. but retired at 3
o'clock in the afternoon. with the
loss OF eight officers and numerous
dead. while 2S2 more prisoners wore
taken.
Our losses were two officers and
thirteen men killed and ftty-eight
men wounded.
AT lei Kantara Gorty miles
south OF Port Said) the enemy also
attacked. but was driven out, leav-
ing twenty-one men killed and
twenty-five wounded and twenty
five unwounded prisoners In our
hands.
THE enemy's force consisted OF
1.2oo men and six batteries"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-05

whole force of the enemy concentrated
the Russian monaco.
Indeed, 1t la quite possible that open
boasts OF the impending destruction
OF Serbia were merely intended as a
blind, and the coalition OF the army
was intended from tho outset for tho
task II is now attempting
In East Prussia. after long siege.
the Russians have at last succeeded
in obtaining a strong foothold on the
left bank OF tho River Angerap, at
Gross Medunishken. this being the first
detail OF the operations on the Ange-
rap which, has been published In many
weeks. All the German blood that
Powered on the BZura and Rawka
Rivers has been sacrificed In vain, for
since the Russians first took that posi-
ton there has been no substantial
change In the situation. The Cars
troops are evidently content for the
present. and for their own reasons. to
hold what they have.
The hRhting In this area has been
for the possession Of single trenches.
copses. farms and even barns. and the
estimates OF the total German losses
in their frantic and fruitless efforts to
drive wedge into the Russian lines
foot up to the most astounding and
stupendous figures. The next few days
are expected to show whether more
can be accomplished by even greater
rccklessness in the expenditure OF
human life.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-05
EXPORT OF CHEMICAL
PRODUCTS HAS BEEN LOST

COLOGNE. February I.-Thc Ger.
man exports OF chemical products. in
the manufacture OF which that country
undoubtedly led the world. have been
virtually entirely cut off since the out
break OF hostilities. Last year they
attained the enormous figure Of about
100000
German experts in this trade, how
ever. express no fear as to the future
They arc of opinion that the CONNIE
titfon which has started in other coun-
tries will after the cessation of the
war only tend to sharpen the edge OF
tho inventiveness OF German chemists.
who Will, they say, be able to make
further chemical discoveries which will
place them In position "a. least equal
to that which they have hitherto held.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-05
REPORT on PROGRESS
OF WAR BY RUSSIANS

PETROGRAD, February I--Thc gen
eral stan o! the Russian army to-day
issued report on the progress Of the
war which reads as follows:
I'm East Prussia our troops have
strengthened their positions near the
village of Gross Medunischkcn. on the
left bank OF the Angcrapp.
On the left bank Of the Vistuln
our encounters with the enemy have
become more frequent. Engagcn,.nts
OF considerable Importance have taken
place on the front between pipno and
Bejune. Our troops took by assault
the town Of Skempc. TO the east Of
Iipno and repulsed an attack on the
enemy on the village OF Blino. infict-
ing heavy losses on him In this
lighting we captured the COMMANDING
officer OF the battalion, three other
officers and 100 soldiers
ION the right bank OF tho Vistula
the hghting on tho front between
Eorjimow, Goumine and VIOLA Cos
roska continued February . with the
same energy. The enemy brought into
this engagement fourteen regiments az
first-line troops and quantities OF ar
t!llery. Including their heavy pieces
The artillery fire was continued dav
and night.
AN engagement OF particular Sc
verify took place AT the village az
Gcuminc where, after sanguinary hand
to hand nTht!ng we rcpulsed tho
various attacks OF the enemy. Tho
Germans here sustained immense losses
hut they continue to bring fresh troop.
forward TO the tight
"A demonstration of the enemy along
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-05
MAS0NS PREPARING
FOR ANNUAL MEETING
Grand Working Committee, of Grand
Lodge, Meets at Masonic Tenn
pie Tonight.

Past Grand Master George w. Wright
Is In the city preparatory to the ses-
! slons or the committee on work pop-
uinrly called by the members the
grand working committed" which
meets In Masonic Temple this evening
at 100 o'clock for excmplificution of the
| ritual ceremony
| The committee on work meets an
nually on Friday before the grand an
nual communication OF the Grand Lodge
OF virginia. a. +. a. NJ. which con-
Eencs on Tuesday evening next
MIR. Wright is the grand lecturer Of
me Grand Lodge and has OH his COM
| mittee representatives from the six di-
visions OF the State. They are: w l..
Davis. Portsmouth,: James Bowman,
Roanoke; DR.. Robert L. Page, Rates
vile. Charles G. Davis, Lincoln: lee
turers: A. .. Calcott. Norfolk: DR.. IS. II.
A. Kent Halifax; Thomas G. Nelson,
Rustbnrg: DR.. John c. Primer. Men
dota; w. +. keyser. Luray. and Otis W
Douglas. Recdsville.
The committee viii S.+e Headquarters
| at Hotel Richmond. and will hold ses-
sions daily until the meeting Of the
Grand Lodge, at 10 o'clock In the morn
ing and 1890 at night
The Grand Lodge will open its scs-
sion at 1880 o'clock Tuesday evening
and close on Thursday evening. The
| grand officers ut present are: Philip X
| 'auman. Lloyds. grand muster: James
H. wood, Charlottesville. deputy grand
master: James Aston Cabell Richmond
grand senior warden: Henry Knox
tield. Alexandria, grand Junior warden;
Fred Peasants. grand treasurer; Jo-
seph V. Bidgood. depty grand treasurer:
Charles A. Nesbitt. grand secretary:
John +. Mayer. deputy grand secretary,
all OF Richmond: Earnest L. Cunning
ham. Newport News grand senior dca-
con: Sol. Cutchins. Richmond grand
Junior deason; Rev. Harry g. Lee
charlottesville. grand chaplain. James
H. Price. Richmond, grand marshal:
James A. Pnmplin, grand pursuivant:
Oscar j. Adams, grand tilcr and a. w
! Baker grand steward. OF Richmond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-05

stated that representatives of the nuh-
iishing HOUSES will be allowed TO les
thy before the committee when the
nearing Is reopened at s o'clock to-
night In the courtroom of tho state
corporation Commission.
In It's investigation the committse
mas sought to determine whether mem
bers OF the State board are related RI
mem oers OF the publishing concerns. II
snihcient proof Is presented that dis-
examinations have been made. Attor.
ney.General Pollard will institute suits
AGAINST the publishing houses charged
win tho irregularities. Publishers e1-
pain that the cost of distributing books
Is greater in Virginia than i'm some
other states. because conditions in this
state are not equal to those prevailing
IN other places where lower rates are
charged, especially MS regards exchange
or old books and methods OF distribu-
ton.
superintendent Stearnes last night
reported that he had communicated
with school superintendent through
out the state In an effort to obtain
All possible information on the subject.
Inc committee of investigation must
report It's findings to the General As
sembly during the present session.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-05
OI.D-TIME REMEDY
MAKES PURE BLOOD

Hoods sarasparilla has been. and
stun 10. tho peoples medicine, because
OF .ts reliable character and Ito won
and revitalizing tho blood and reiiov.
ing the common diseases and ailments
scrotula, catarrh. rheumatism. dv..
pepsis, loss OF appetite. that tired fs.i-
Ing. general debility.
riches tho blood. and in 20 doinS ,sn
doris tho hSman systom tho ereAtes,
service possible. This medicine has
been tested for years. II II perf,etIw
pure. clean and absolutely safe. "A wei,
AZ OF peculiar and unequaled msdioinni
mort.
Got Hoods. ana get II now. from any
drug store.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-05
German

BERLIN. February tby wireless
TO Sayrillel Tho headquarters stan
of the German army to-day gave out
an announcement on the progress of
the war, which reads as follows:
Yesterday saw nothing more
than artillery engagements on the
front from the North Sea as far as
Rheims. Further French attacks
near Perthes were repulsed with
losses to the enemy.
German forces yesterday deliv-
cred attacks at points north and
northwest of Masslges. and to the
northwest of st. Menehould. They
stormed three lines of French
trenches. one behind the other. and
occupied the principal French posi-
lions for a distance of two kilo-
metres Cone and ono-1ftcenth miles).
All the French counterattacks,
which were continued during the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-05
CANADIAN PARLIAMENT MEETS
Government VIII Ask for War Vote OF
S1OO,O0O,OOO.

SlUUpVUOsOOO.
OTTAWA, ONT. February 4.-The
Canadian Parliament was opened to-
day by tho Governor the Duke
OF Connaught.
The speech from the throne declared
that since the outbreak Of war tho
people Of Canada have given most
abundant and convincing evidence Of
their loyalty" that more than 10000
Canadians dispatched across tho At.
lantic are completing training, and ut
Is anticipated that the force soon will
take It's place In the field of action.
1t was added that Large additional
forces have been organized. from which
further contingents arc ready to DO
dispatched"
= The government will ask Parliament
for war vote OF S10o,00o,o0o to be
raised by loan and applied upon naval
and military operations and for insur.
ance or indemnity against war risk, IL
necessary.
The House adjourned until Monday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-05
Don't Be Misled If
You Have tuberculosis

No specific has been discovered for
tuberculosis. hut Eckman's Alternative
mas been successful in many cases.
Read OF this case:
IL Thompson ST., New York.
"Gentlemen, Five years aro LAT
august was taken to 81. Fraucis'
hospitni to he treated for bronchitis
ana conRcsted lungs. After RsyernI
"eekH' treatment l was advIsed nv the
doctor to go to n cOnyniescent snnItn-
rum. but could not he admitted he
cau.e the doctor mt the hospital, after
thorough examination. declared my
case Tubercular, and gave mo n Ger
tthcnte to that effect. showed the
certificate to Father stark, ana he nd
vtHed me TO tnke Eckmnn's Alternative,
I took 1t faithfully. and soon found
myself free from night sweats aud
fever. hive not taken the AItern-
tive now for two years. and can truth
fully nay am we'll. ! feel better and
am stronEer than before my sickness. ~
tAbbrevintcd.)
tAmdavitJ MARY KoRHAMER.
Eckman's Alternative is most eff'ca-
cious in bronchial catarrh and severe
throat and lung affections and up-
building the system. Contains no
harmful or habit-forming drugs. Ac-
cept no substitutes. Small size 81:
regular size, 81. Sold by leading drug
gists Write for booklet OF recoV-
cries.
Eckman Laboratory. Philadelphia.
Sold by Tragic Drug Co. Richmond Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-05
APPALLING LOSSES
ON BOTH SIDES

VN bo1h SIDES
Especial Gable to The Times Dispatch. ]
fEItoGRAD. February t.--Tremcn-
dous efforts by the Germans to break
| through the Russian lines west of
| warsaw are eliminating in 4 series of
battles Regiment after regiment, sup
ported by great masses OF artillery,
were flung yesterday against tho ms
| sian trenches and the losses on both
sides are appalling. So far there is
no definite result
FURTHER south, In the Carpathians
another great hattie is in progress
Powerful German rcinforcements have
peen sent to that region. hut the Rus.
SLAMS apparently are holding tho adj
vantage. as their troops are reported
SCUM or the main range of the noun
tains, overlooking the plains of Hum
gary.
series of battles i'm fun strength
on both sides is developing along tho
entire front. They are swayiny around
warsaw, where Won Hindcnburg is nj
,s,hp!ihs 10 drive wedge through the
Russian position, The cost of this dos
rerate plan Ia appalling, hut il ~ rho
only alternative icft.
About 10000 of their hest infantry
with the backing of an incredible ,nasa
Oh artillery were sent by the Germans
ih'o the narrow front among the shat
tered farms. All day Tuesday there
was continuous succession or dense
charges without the gain Of n foot
There was no tactical manoeuvrinp at,
tempted, only hoadlonR rushes OF meI
bending over their bayonets
SENT REELING RACK
TO UNDERGROUND COVER
More than half Of these were shot
down oerore they reached within fftv
YARDS or tho frozen bitches, where thu
Russians lay waiting and then sprnnp
on the Germans with bayonets and 40
quit ends or rifles. In n short, silent
death EraDple, tho issue was decided
Inc Surviving Germans were sent reel
ing back TO their underground cover
This supreme sacrifice of Mackcnzcn.s
pest troops is necessity OF the Aus
trian compact General Hindenburp
mas no railway system over which his
army can he sent round To be- i'm timo
( l" convert the Austrian columns in the
'hrpathinns into victorious army
lie must consequently, by gigantic
frontal assaults on the heart OF the
/ Russian position in Poland, try TO com .
pei tho Russians to bring UP suhstan-
tiai forces from the Galician side of the
Carpathians 80 as TO relieve tho Aus
! irIanS.
lie has an even more Immediate mo-
! tive for hRmmering the Russian con-
! ire. Ills army in North Poland is in a
| worse position than any purely Ger
| man force In the Eastern theatre OF
| war. The Austrians already confess
themselves unequal to their task. Ger
| man reserves have already been
brought w, chiefly ny railway from
Mnnkacz In Hungary and distributed
! among the Austrian columns to try TO
prevent them from yielding.
| PRISONERS taken in the last fighting
/ include both Bavarians and Saxons.
| This transference of the German con-
uhecnt to Hungary was made when
! Inc Austrians saw their last homo OF
| attacking Serbia extinpuished nv tbo
| hooding Danube and Save The Aus
, TRANS maintain their defense OF tho
south tsZok Pass. while their nro-
jected offensive with the principal der.
man supports to the east of Beskids has
| been repulscd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-05
AuStrO-Hungarian.

AMSTERDAM. February (via
London. February 8, 1910 A. NIL
The Austro-Hungarian war press
bureau has Issued the following:
Artillery and infantry lighting
continues along the Nida River.
we evacuated Tarnow (Galicia)
after the Russians bombarded the
place with heavy mortars.
decisive battle is being fought
I'm the region of Dukla, whers
strong Russian pressure la felt In
the direction OF Dukla Pas, and
neighborins passes. The lighting In
the Carpathians Is being serlouelv
interfered with by the deep snow"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-05
CRUCIAL EVENTS IN
EASTERN WAR THEATRE

Especial Gable TO The Times Dispo,o, :,
PETROGkAD February t-C,rucioi
events are now happening in Western
Poland and tho Carpathans. In Tho
former area the German attacks on tho
Rawka increase daily in scope and dc =
termination. while on the mountain
ridge which separates Galicia and Hun
gary, the enemy continues TO march
fresh forces up through the passes and
deploy them in an overwhelming battle
line.
Tho number OF Germans operating IN
Inc Carpathians Is considerably larger
man was at FIRST supposed, and Il il
hchcveh the projected campaign against
serbia has been postponed, and the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-05
STEARNES AGAIN ON STAND
IN BOOK INVESTIGATION
Legislative COMMITTEES Will Hear from
Representative OF SchOoibook
PublIrherH Tonight.

The joint Legislative committee prob
ing charges that publishers have dis
eliminated against Virginia in the mat :
ter OF prices charged for schoolboolts.
last night heard additional evidence
from X. G. Stearnes. State Supcrinten-
dent OF Public instruction.
Producing various records of his Of
fee. Mr. Stcarncs testified regarding
the prices and quality of books adopt
ed for use in the State. and presented
statistics showing the cost of distribu-
ton OF hooks In Virginia. Under the
present system % per cent OF the
wholesale price of hooks is added for
distribution, The Virginia Book Com
pany, of Richmond, acts rs deposit
tory.
Delegate julien Gum. author OF the
resolution calling for the Legislative
inquiry. Is chairman Of tho investi-
eating committee. Last night IL was
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-05
stnhs Him.eif in Wrist.

a. S Butterworth. n membcr OF the
Richmond Light Infantry Blues. Bat
tanon. stabbed himself In the wrist
while endeavoring to remove his bayo-
net from his gun during a drill at the
Blues Armory last night He cu, on.
OF the large arteries in his wrist and
lost great deal OF blood before friends
made tournequet and stopped the flow.
ambulance Surgeon Stern was sum
moned and dressed the wound.