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The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-09-17

Did you notice anything strange in
tiIem-anythng like fixed, vacant
eXpression?'
Nothing of the sort. Your eyes were
bright, brighter than usual. You look
ed about in the room as if you knew
You We're where you ought not to be
and as if you were afraid of being
found out"
Did you observe one thing when
came into the room-did you observe
how l walked?"
You walked as you always do. You
came in as far as the middle Of the
room, and then you stopped and looked
about you.''
What did you do on first seeing
me-"
Il could do nothing. l was petrified.
| couldn't speak; l couldn't call out;
l couldn't even move to shut my door,"
Gould l see you where you stood?"
You might certainly have seen me,
but you never looked toward me. It's
useless to ask the question. l am sure
you never saw me-"
How are you sure?"
"Would you have taken the diamond,
would you have acted as you did after
ward, would you be here now, if you
had seen that was awake and looking
at you? Don't make me talk Of that part
OF 1t. l want to answer you quietly.
Help me to keep as calm as can. Go
on to something else"
She was right, in every way right.
l went on to other things.
What did l do after l had got to
the middle Of the room and had stopped
there:'
'You turned away and went straight
to the corner near the window, where
my Indian cabinet stands"
when l was at the cabinet my back
must have been turned toward you.
How did you see what was doing?"
when you moved l moved"
$50 as to see what l was about with
my hands?"
There are three glasses in my sit.
ting room. AS you stood there I saw
all that you did reflected in one OF
them"
What did you see?"
"You put your candle on the top OF
the cabinet You opened and shut one
drawer after another until you came
to the drawer in which had put my
diamond. You looked at the drawer
for moment, and then you put your
hand in and took the diamond out"
"How do you know took the dia.
mond out?"
II saw your hand go into the drawer
and I saw the gleam of the stone be-
tween your finger and thumb when
you took your hand out"
"Did my hand approach the drawer
again-to close it, for instance?"
mo. You had the diamond in your
right hand, and you took the candle
from the top Of the cabinet with your
left hand"
"Did 1 look about me again after
that?"
mo"
| "Did leave the room Immediately p
"No. You stood quite still for what
seemed long time. saw your face
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-09-17
PROLOGUE.

fhe moonstone had first reposed In
the forehead of an Indian idol. AS CEN
turtles went by. i'll luck following 1t,
it passed into Mohanmedan hands, but
always through the ages three Brah-
man priests kept secret watch over 1t.
John Herncastle, an English officer,
during the storming of Serinsapatam,
stole the stone, killing its guardians.
Gabriel Betteredge. house steward for
Julia Lady Verinder) explains how the
stone came into the house In which he
serves. Master Franklin Blake, q
nephew of Lady verinder, had been
sent abroad to be educated. On the
day he was expected home Penelope,
Bctteredge's daughter. observes three
Indian jugglers acting suspiciously.
Franklin arrives earlier than expected,
having eluded a dark stranger follow
ing him in London. Franklin has the
diamond, which has been willed to his
cousin Rachel as birthday gift by
Colonel Herncastle He puts the stone
in bank. The jugglers make secret
visit to the house. Rachel receives the
moonstone on her birthday. Among
the guests is Mr.. Murthwaite, an In
dian traveller. The next morning the
diamond is missing. Superintendent of
Police Seegrave is called in to investi-
gate. and the three Indians are impris-
Oned. Suspicion also falls on Rosanna
Spearman, a servant, and others. Ser
gcant Cuff. London detective, Is re-
tanned and begins his work. He is
checked. however, when Rosanna, who
record. refuses to have her room search
ed. 1t develops that Rosanna has Wis
tied a neighbor, Mrs. Golland, and bor-
rowed q tin case. This Sergeant Cuff
suspects she has buried in the swamp
secured by two dog chains. also bor-
rowed. Rosanna shows signs Of nerv-
BUSINESS. Sergeant Cuff asks that Miss
Rachel be kept at home. He later WIS.,
its Friznghall to interview the three
Indians. On returning he sees a note
in which Rosanna tells that the quick
sand has become her grave. Sergeant
Cuff suspects that Miss Verinder and
Rosanna had secret between them
relating to the moonstone. He wants
to question her. but Lady Verinder OBJ
jects, offering to do the questioning
herself She writes to the sergeant
that her daughter and Rosanna had
had nothing between them, at the same
time dismissing him. Mr.. Septimus
Luker, dealer in gems, and Mr.. God
frey Ablewhite are victims Of an out
rage. Both had been bound and gag
ged by evident thieves. Rachel admits
she knows who took the diamond.
Rachel becomes engaged to Godfrey
and at the sudden death of Lady Verin-
der inherits the Verinder fortune. She
later breaks her engagement without
apparent reason. Solicitor Bruff relates
how he was visited by one of the In
dians. Franklin Blake narrates how
he found his night gown hidden in the
quicksand by Rosanna Spearman be-
fore her suicide; also note of explana-
ton. Solicitor Brutf gives Godfrey Il
key. enabling him to meet Rachel. The
young woman accuses Godfrey of TAX
ing the precious jewel She says she
saw him take it,
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-09-17
The Qiplomat,

The Diplomat.
He-l really don't know how I have
offended you"
She-You don't?
He-N o; but will you accept my apol.
ogy and let me know what it's all
about t?-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-09-17
His Way.

His Way.
"How did you become so rich? Have
you always earned more than you
spend?"
"Not bit Of it, young man. But
I've always managed to spend less
than l earned. Free Press.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-09-17
An Ominous Office,

An Ominous Office,
Gee! That secret society must pull
some rough stuff in degree work."
"Why so?'
II see, among other officers, that they
have an eminent worthy custodian Of
the liniment. ."-Exchange.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-09-17
An Economist.

II have decided to become a vege-
tartan and a prohibitionist."
"What's the idea?'
1.-THE system may enable me to have
enough change left to tip the waiter"
Washington Star.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-09-17
Human Hatrack,

Indignant Young Lady-That gawky
freak! Why, you told me he was a
nobby young fellow!
Treacherous Friend-Yes, but SPELL
ed it with a k.-Chicago Post.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-09-17
Enough to Make
Anybody Laugh
Aetna In One Les.on.

'Do you think could learn to be q
moving picture actor?'
"Sure you could. Just remember
this one thing. A heaving chest de-
notes surprise, fear, hate or any other
emotion" Courier-Journal,
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-09-17
He Got the Trousers,

Husband-You want bonnet and
want a pair Of trousers, and I have
only $40.
Wife (sobbing)-You don't suppose I
can get bonnet for $40, do you?-
Pittsburgh Press.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-09-17
An illustration,

dad, what is meant Dy carrying
Goals to Newcastle?''
Its figure of speech, my boy-like
trying to tell something to gradual
ing class that it don't know.'-Pitts-
burgh Post.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-09-17

Hampton-Where have you been7
Rhodes-I had to go south for my
lumbago.
Hampton-1 got mine right at home.
Kansas City Star.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-09-17
Call Him OF.

"Didn't you say your dogs bark Is
worse than his bite?"
"Yes."
"Then, for goodness sake, don't let
him bark! He's just bitten me."-Pitts-
burgh Dispatch.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-09-17
Association.

"a man is known by the company he
keeps"
EYES," replied Miss Cayenne, land
many men are unknown by the COM
pany they pretend to keep."-Washing-
ton Star.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-09-17
Cacklinq to a Purpos(

CackIing to Purpose.
Husband-1 wish you'd stop this
everlasting cackling about my expendi-
lures. Wife-No, shan't. Cackling
saved the capital Of Rome, and I'm go.
ing to see if can't save your capital
that way.-Boston Transcript.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-09-17
A Contradiction.

A Contradiction.
"Politeness," said the ready made
philosopher, doesn't cost anything"
Maybe not" replied Mr.. Growcher.
But I once stopped to tell a man the
time of day and he grabbed my watch.'
Washington Star.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-09-17
Defined,

Pop. what is leisure?" asked little
Rollo.
Son." replied senior, "it's the odd
five minutes get when mother doesn't
remember what she has for me to do."
philadelphia Ledger.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-09-17
The Real Test.

He-Is it impossible for a woman to
understand the intricate, real problems
Of life?
She-Did you ever read the descrip-
ton of dress pattern ?-Philadelp
Ledger.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-09-17
In Legal Terms.

She (after tiff)-You will admit you
were wrong?
He "a young lawyer)-No, but I'll
admit that an unintentional error might
have unknowingly crept into my asser-
ton.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-09-17
Home Grown.

~ VS. 4 !
Hampton-Where have you been7
Rhodes-I had to go south for my
lumbago.
Hampton-1 got mine right at home.
Kansas City Star.
Defined.
Pop. what is leisure?" asked little
Rollo.
Son. replied senior, "it's the odd
five minutes get when mother doesn't
remember what she has for me to do"
Philadelphia Ledger.
A Contradiction.
"Politeness," said the ready made
philosopher, doesn't cost anything"
Maybe not" replied Mr.. Growcher.
but once stopped to tell man the
time Of day and he grabbed my watch"
Washington Star.
An Economist.
Il have decided to become a vege.
tartan and prohibitionist."
whats the idea?'
1.-THE system may enable me to have
enough change left to tip the waiter"
Star.
He Got the Trousers.
Husband-You want bonnet and
want pair Of trousers, and have
only $40.
Wife (sobbing)-You don't suppose
can get bonnet for $40, do you?-
Pittsburgh Press.
Call Him OF.
"Didn't you say your dogs bark Is
worse than his bite?"
Eyes"
''Then, for goodness sake, don't let
him bark! He's just bitten me."-Pitts-
burgh Dispatch.
An Illustration.
dad, what is meant Dy carrying
Goals to Newcastle?'
Its figure Of speech, my boy-like
trying to tell something to gradual
ing class that it don't know."-Pitts-
burgh Post.
Human Hatrack.
Indignant Young Lady-That gawky
freak! Why, you told me he was a
,,o1,hxv vo,1po fo11nui
Treacherous Friend-Yes, but SPELL.
ed it with a k.-Chicago Post.
Association.
"a man Is known by the company he,
keeps"
"Yes," replied Miss Cayenne, land
many men are unknown by the COM
pany they pretend to keep."-Washing-
ton Star.
The Real Test.
He-Is it impossible for a woman to
understand the intricate, real problems
of life?
She-Did you ever read the descrip.
ton of a dress pattern?-Philadelp
Ledger.
In Legal Terms.
She (after a tiff)-You will admit you
were wrong?
He "a young lawyer)-No, but I'll
admit that an unintentional error might
have unknowingly crept into my asser.
ton.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-23
COMMITTED Is
TOLD OF LOSING
TOURIST TRADE

This afternoon before the Hawaii
Promotion Committee. Assistant Sec
rotary Taylor in his formal report
made note of the congested travel con-
sditions to and from Honolulu and the
trouble tourists are having in arrang-
ing their bookings.
This portion of the report read by
Mr.. Taylor is as follows:
"The taking off of the Sierra, which
made another congestion in travel
from Honolulu to San francisco, as
well as from Honolulu to Vancouver,
has created some distress among
travellers who came here with round
trip tickets, and many OF them have
had to spend considerable time going
to the shipping offices to get return
accommodations. Many Of them have
had to cut their visits short in order
to take passage on other vessels. Two
tourists endeavored to leave on. freight
steamers.
.Four people from the Pleasanton
left yesterday on the Niagara for. their
homes in Colorado by way of Van
couver. This necessitated, for the
four, an increased expenditure OF
nearly 5000. They have had to cut
their stay in Honolulu by one week,
which they said they would have been
glad to have spent in Honolulu, and
in addition the hotel loses at least
$780,"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-23
BRITISH TROOPS
WHO T0QkSA|lQA
nov IN Turkey
Nathan Mitchell ii Honolulu
Represents France and Ger
many on CAPTURED Islands

Nathan Mitchell. American consul
at German Samoa, now occupied by
British forces, bears the unique dis
tinetion OF representing the French
and German interests in the former
German possession. Mr.. Mitchell Is
now in Honolulu having arrived on
the steamer Niagara yesterday from
Mis- post. He isshound for washington.
DC, on e0-day leave OF absence
At the outbreak of the war Mr.. Nit.
chell. in addition. to being American
consul. represented the interests OF
the British and French governments
When, on Saturday, August 29, six
British warships and two transports
with 400 troopers landed on the Is
land, he turned over the British in
terests which he represented to the
administrators of the invading party.
Soon afterward the German govern
meft asked the United States to have
Mr.. Mitchell look after it's affairs in
Samoa. and Mr.. Mitchell thus assumed
this duty. the while retaining author
ity to attend the interests OF the
French.
Today he said that there was no OPP
position offered by the German resi-
dents of the colony to the invading
force of Great Britain. He said that
nearly all of the 400 troopers have
since been transferred to the Darda-
peiles by way OF the Suez canal. and
their places have been taken by 600
older men.
Mr.. Mitchell will take the first boat
to the Coast on which he can secure
accommodations. He says he knew in
advance that it would be hard for him
to get immediate booking on a steam
er to San Francisco. but he was de-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-23
EDITOR
NO REPUBLICANS WANTED.

In indorsing Chief Justice A. G. VI. Robert
son for reappointment the Bar Association has
affirmed its respect and professional admira
ton for iurist who well-deserves such tribute
But the probability that the chief justice will
be reappointed is remote. The department of
justice is evidently determined to recommend
none but Democrats for the Hawaiian bench.
Judge Robertson in days of old was Repub-
lican. Since his accession to the bench he has
taken no part whatever In politics, and he let
it be known throughout Hawaii that the dis
.trict magistrates appointed by him were also
to take no active part in politics. Nevertheless,
Washington Democracy ranks him as Repub-
lican and proposes to act accordingly.
The most authoritative information obtain
able in Hawaii is that the department of justice
is quite resolved on the course of recommends
ing no Republicans for appointment. If Demo
cratic material is not now ayailable-and the
patent delay Of the department indicates some
difficulty in selecting the proper men-it is
planned to allow the Republican judges to con-
tinue in office as long as they will stay, serving
with terms expired, while the powers that be
hunt for suitable successors.
The Bar Association recommends Attorney
General Stainback to succeed Circuit Judge
Whitney, a Republican who grew tired of serv
ing without disappointment. The attorney
general has steadily grown in the estimation
of the territory since Governor Pinkham chose
him. Furthermore, as he is Democrat, he
has thereby qualification which the admins
tration evidently regards as indispensable.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-23
PRESIDENT HADLEY ON MILITARY
EDUCATION.

A good deal was said, when the last 1egisla-
ture was considering the military education
bill, concerning the attitude of leading educa-
tors of America on this topic The ants
tried to show that educators are against mill
tary training in the public schools and insti-
tutions of learning.
President Hadley of Yale in recent speech
before the Yale Alumni Association of North
ern California shows conclusively where he
stands in the following vigorous comment:
Eve have all lived this year under the
shadow of the war. We are all trying to see
into the future and not succeeding very well.
The interest in the questions that involve even
our own country is very great. | think you
will be interested to know that in the camps
the army officers have established for training
officers for the reserve, there are more Yale
men than men from any other college. These
men know that if trouble should come they
would be the first to be called upon to give the
full measure of devotion. 1t is SOLDERING
thought, and for those who think that prepar-
edness for war must mean recklessness to make
war, it is an influence worth consideration
The spirit of the Yale boys today is the same
spirit that has animated them in the past
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-23
WHY SPEND $4,000?

G. X harrison, on whose ability and reputa-
ton as hydraulic engineer and water expert
the United States government has set its stamp
of approval, is vigorously opposed to the ex-
penditure of $4,000 BY the city and county for
the water commissions activities.
He says il is waste of money; that the sum
is inadequate to make thorough investigation
of Honolnlu's water resources by tunneling or
boring; that there is plenty of surface water
available for Honolulu for the next fifty years;
and that all of the data and statistics concern
ing the surface water may be secured free of
charge from his office
He offers to lend his aid and that of his
trained office staff to such Investigations as
will be of use to the city.
Mr.. harrison by no stretch of the magma
ton can be accused of having an axe to grind.
His office is independent of local institutions
or local politics He is the head of the water
resources branch Of the United States hydro
graphic survey in Hawaii; his office is affiliated
with the territorial government through the
bureau of agriculture and forestry. He speaks
now simply because he cannot remain silent
and see what he considers waste of public
money on an impractical, however well-rneant,
hunt for a new water-supply.
The Star Bulletin said before the mayor had
named the water commission that the expendi-
ture of the money should be closely guarded
for there was danger of waste The commits
sion chosen by the mayor is strong one and
as nearly safe from interior Influences as any
body Of men in Hawaii can well be.
Nevertheless, in view Of the emphatic state
ment of an expert of Mr.. Larrison's type the
question may again be put whether there is
any need to spend $4,000 Of Honolulu Is money
in active field investigation of new water
sources
Certainly if it is fact-and Mr.. harrison
says it is-that already proved and measured1
surface waters in Honolulu are sufficient to
provide an ample supply, there is no need to
begin or even to consider expensive tunneling
or boring schemes, or the bringing of water
from distant points to the city mains.
He again calls attention to the possibilities
for using waste waters from local power-plants.
This possibility has been repeatedly pointed
ont but the comparatively small amount of
money and effort necessary to take advantage
of it has never been forthcoming.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-23
WILL RUSH WORK
TO Make ARMORY
SAFE FOR Drill
Staging Must Be Erected on
Main Floor in Order That
TruSses May Be Braced

The national guard armory will moi
be closed for drills and assemblies am
longer than is absolutely necessary tC
Insure the safety of the building and
its occupants. This was definitely
known this morning. when Supterinten.
dent of Public Works Charles r.
Forbes made another inspection OF
the building and decided on a course
OF action.
Forbes is now preparing sketches
for alterations which Will stiffen up
the roof trusses with lateral braces,
and guard against any further sagging
of the truss cords. 1t will be neces-
sary to erect staging on the main drill
floor from which to work, and this
will cut out the use of the building
for military purposes while the work
is in progress.
II do not know how long it will be
before these changes are made, said
Superintendent Forbes this morning.
Work will be pushed as speedily as
possible, so that the national guard
viii be Inconvenience very little. My
office will get the sketches out imme-
diately."
Adjt.-Gen. ]. w. Jones of the nation.
al guard appeared before the house OF
representatives at the last session OF
the legislature and warned the solons
of the dangerous condition of the arm
cry. He said that insufficient trusses
had been placed in the building and
that under heavy strain the roof
was in danger of collapsing.
AS a result fthis warning the leg
islature added $4,000 to the original
building appropriation Of $780,
COO. making $4,000 in all This $780,.
600 became available July 1.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-23
THE SAFETY or THE ARMoRY AGAIN
QUESTIONED.

Two years ago this month the death of a
structural iron-worker on the then just begun
national guard armory raised the question of
the plans and methods under which the armory
was being constructed.
An Independent investigation by the Star
Bulletin uncovered an amazing number of facts
up to that time unknown to the public. Sum
married, the situation indicated that the de-
parfment Of public works was not certain of
the safety of the steel-work; that an expert
full; that the architects, the contractors, the
sub-cohtractors and local buildefs who had
looked at the steel were not satisfied WITH the
methods Of erection. Yet the framework Kept
going up until supporting pillars bnekled, a
big truss fell to the ground and man who had
been standing on the truss high in the air was
killed
Such safeguards as hasty expectancy could
suggest were then applied and the building
continued, finished and has been in use about
eighteen months.
Now drills and assemblies at the armory are
discontinued because Of the discovery that the
roof structure is in danger Of sagging. The
unsatisfactory condition of the armory was dis
cnssed before the last Legislature and the legis-
lature was asked to provide an appropriation
to strengthen the building.
The moral pointed out two years ago is even
more applicable today time having abundant
ly proved its justice that it doesn't pay to
take chances on public buildings in order to
save money that it's better to err on the side
of too much strength than too little and of too
many safeguards rather than too few. Cutting
down the supporting strength of buildings in
order to get within appropriations is likely to
be costly economy.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-23

Honolulu is getting a slight taste of the hor-
rors of war. Housewives are distressed at the
breaking of crockery and window glass from
the big gun firing and the reverberating thun-
ers nom shore to hill bring up vague pic
lures of the Dardanelles and Rheims. And, by
the way, this little taste of war is plenty real
istic enough, thank you,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-23
PREPARING BOOKLET ON
MOUNTAINS OF HAWAII

"Kilauea and Haleakala" is the IT,
tie of a little book that is now being
prepared by the Hawaii Promotion
Committee, and which viii soon be
ready for publication, so beautiful
views having been secured for the
booklet. Views of the volcano were
furnished by the Hilo publicity com
mittee, and the Haleakala pictures
were contributed by H.. Gooding Field.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-23

HARRY YATES. for three years a
teacher at Mills School. has arrived
at Walla Walla, Wash, his former
home. and will hereafter reside there.
says the Bulletin OF that city on July ).