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Honolulu star-bulletin., 1915-12-22
JAMES |. COKE
May BE NAMED
U. S. ATTORNEY
Cablegram From Washington
Indicates He is Strong
Probability

Developments are beginning to come
in the appointment of United states
district attorney to succeed Jeh Nc
earn, resigned and dismissed.
The STAR Bulletin received from its
Washington correspondent today the
following brief but significant cable
gram:
."Looks like James L. Coke for dis
trict attorney"
Senator Coke is now on the main
land but his friends here say that
he would accept the position If offer
ed him, though he is not making an
active fight for it against avowed can
didates. When the Wilson admins
tration took Office, Senator Coke was
strongly backed here to succeed the
then district attorney, Robert w.
Breckons, whose retirement was GER
tain because he is Republican. Coke
made no fight for the position and
-Jeff McCarn of Tennessee was ap-
pointed.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1915-12-22
vaughan CLAIMS
M'CARN INSISTED
HE BE REMOVED
"He CabIed Washington and
Answer Was His Removal"
Says New District Attorney
FALSE CHARGES MADE
NEW OFFICIAL SAYS
New Holder of Office Wants to
Do His Work Without Any
Grand Stand Plays"

Reports which have been widely
commented upon lately in federal
court circles and in the legal frater-
nifty to the effect that Former District
Attorney JEFF McGarn and Acting Dis.
trict Attorney Horace w. Vaughan
have been at loggerheads practically
ever since the latter arrived in Homo
lulu, we're given further confirmation
today when Mr.. Vaughan admitted
what practically is breach in rela-
tons between himself and the Ten
nessean.
: 81 have been informed that Mr.. Nc
earn cabled to WASHINGTON. D. c.. To
have me removed. and the answek was
bis own dismissal" Mr. Vaughan said
this morning. shortly after he had
been sworn in as acting district at
torney.
Mr.. Vaughan added that Mr., McCarn
had impaired this information to a
certain Honolulan, and that the news
promptly had been carried back to Mr..
Vaughan.
"And know that it is true" Mr.
Vaughan declared to representative
of the Star Bulletin.
al?y Mr.. Vaughan was asked
False Charges" Alleged
Il don't know the. district attorney
answered. But I do know that he
has been manufacturing false charges
against me and trying to make some.
thing out of nothing. / have done
nothing here to cause my removal.
and Mr.. McCarp knows that
~ want to go along with the duties
of my Office without any grandstand
PLAYS"
In statement to the Star Bulletin
Mr.. McCarn said that he believed Mr..
Vaughan was thoroughly capable to
handle the affairs of the office OF the
district attorney. He also denied that
he was after Judge Sanford b. D9le's
former position on the local federal
bench
Judge Dole says that he believes
there was no foundation to the report
that Mr. McCarn was after a federal
bench job.
The former district attcrnev intends
to leave for the mainland in the'steam.
er Great Northern next Sunday; unless
private business in Honolulu detains
him. He plans to go direct to his for.
mer home in Nashville, Tennessee,
and later to washington. d. G..
Up TO press tins today, Judge Dole
had reesiyed no information from
Washington as to whether he is to be
appointed to take his place.
81 guess we will have to wait until
the president finished his honeymoon
before we hear anything further" he
smiled. Il am not especially optimis
tic Ia the matter. | do not know
what is in the minds of the officinls
in Washington. ! am not applying for
the position in any sense. If they
ask me to serve another term, shall
do SO. If not, all right"
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1915-12-22
GERMAN OFFICIAL
CABLEGRAMS

The following eablegram from Off
ciaI German sources was receiyed
this morning: -
German Army Headquarters, Dec.
22.-Report Of Dec. 2f: West Of HUI
Iueh a German detachment took an
English sapping trench and repulsed .
counter attack. The nighttime was
>liveIy with artillery dueis In numer-
Gus sections on the west front.
"on the east front Russian soldiers
were elected from Dekshi farm, south
and east Of Vidsk, close to the Ger.
man front, which the Russians had
taken on the night Of December 1920.
Russian reeonnoitering detachnents
were repulsed south Of vygonvskoye
lake and near kosziuchnovka, north
west of czartorysk."
ToDAN'YS POSITION
The following eabIegram received
early this afternoon tells Of today's
situation:
German Headquarters Report, Dec.
22.-Yesterday afternoon the French
attacked German positions at Hart
m mannsWeilerkopf and at Hirzstein,
north Of WattmeiIer, and succeeded in
taking the top of Hartmannsweiler.
kopf, which has ben held since the
beginning Of April. They also took a
small section Of the trench Of HiIIsen-
farsi. The Germans have already taken
back part Of the lost position on Hart
mannsweiIerkopf. A French attack
near MetzeraI broke down before the
German position. The rest Of the
west front shows little activity on ae-
count Of dark weather and heavy
snowfall
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1915-12-22
SUPER LEAVES
HONOLULU FOR
GENERAL WORK
Sails Feb. %, Will Make Home
in New Jersey; to BE Trav-
cling Secretary

Paul super, General Secretary of
they. M. c. A., will leave Honolulu
ON February % on the Wilhelmina for
San Francisco, where he will begin
his work as travelling secretary for
the International committee of the
association. Mr.. Super will take his
family with him, and hts, iecided to
make his home in Montclear, MI.
Mr.. Super is one of the few general
secretaries to be selected TO this posi-
ton in the last few years, and the
fact that G. X. Ober travelled 10000
miles to urge the local secretary 10
Join the international force speaks
well for, the work that has been &C
cofnplished in Honolulu by the popu-
lar head of the local association.
In a letter received from r. c.
Morse, consulting general secretary
of the international committee, the
noted Y. NJ. C. A. official welcomes Mr..
Super to the staff, and states that the
association Is pleased to secure a
man with such record for efficiency.
Mr.. Morse is one of the big men, in
the association.
The plan as outlined will take Mr.,
Super to the coast, where he will be-
gin his work of conducting q recruit
ing campaign for association secEe-
taries in Stanford University and the
University of California. He will also
take up the question of placing fell
lowship secretaries in the associa-
tions in San Francisco, Oakland and
Sacramento. He will then visit
southern California, where he will
spend some time in the colleges of
the south recruiting men for associa-
ton work.
To Boston in April.
After the California campaign has
been completed Mr.. Super will make
trip to many of the southern asso.
Citations and southern colleges. He
will later go to Boston, where he will
attend the Y M c. A. conference in
that city in April. Mr.. Super states
that he will visit Honolulu at least
every three years, and will perhaps
make tour of the associations in the
Orient.
Although the plans have not been
outlined in detail it is expected that
sMr. Super will retain the position of
general secretary of the local associ-
alton for 1916, and he will also retain
his interest in the work that is pro-
posed for next year, although much Of
his time will be spent in travel The
sanction of the local board of trustees
to the change will be given soon
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Super have made a
host of friends during their residence
in this city, and the members and
friends of the association will regret
to see the General" as he is called
by many of his friends, leave Honolu-
lu. MIR. Super has been active in
bringing the local Y. NJ. C. A. to the
front rank among the associations of
the world .>.:.. /:
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1915-12-22
GRONNA RENEWS
DRY CAMP PAIGN
FOR TERRITORY
North Dakota Senator ReiHtro-
. duces Bill on Second Day
of ConqresS Session
SUPERINT FORBES
MAKES GOOD IMPRESSION
Is HustIing for Bills and Has
Received Assurances of
Support
BY c. 5. ALBERT.

L(SpectaF StarARutleffn CorreSpOndence)
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. To-
Senator Gronna of North Dakota has
again launched the fight for prohibit
tion in Hawaii. He obtained an early
start by. Introducing on the second
day OF Congress his former bill pro-
viding absolute prohibition for the
Territory. He proposes to get right
behind this measure and hustle 1t
along, with the expectation that ac.
tion can be secured at this session.
In any event Senator Gronna has
two entire years in which to work
for the passage or his bill. II he fails
this winter he will have another OPP
portunity during the short session, a
year hence He expects the assist
anee of the temperance forces.
Other legislation for Hawaii has
been started through the mill Dele
gate KalanianaoIe offered bills on
the opening day and Senator Warren
presented them TO the senate on the
following afternoon. Charles r..
Forbes, superintendent of public
works, is here on the spot and already
has begun pushing these measures
dfUuS. 1e 10 p = WOEhcE lIOu AWAY
back" He has conferred with thirty
or forty members of Congress- and
feels certain thy will do more for
Hawaii this winter than In the past.
He also has arranged for committee
hearings and hdpes to obtain favor
able reports 0nsHome of the bills be-
fore the Chrfstmas holidays roll
around.
Forbes Makes Good impression.
1t seems absolutely, certain that Mr..
Forbes will not permit any grass to
grow under his feet, even when the
warm weather comes along, and def.
mite results may be expected from his
activities. He is going to work sys-
tematically, and in earnest. That is,
the only method by which anything
can be accomplished with Congress.
Among the bills already laid before
Congress are:
To establish q fish-cultural and
biological station in the Territory of
Hawaii
For the construction of a break
water at Nawiliwili harbor, Island Of
Kauai
To establish national park at
Kilauea in the Territory of Hawaii.
To authorize and provide for the
manufacture, maintenance, distribu-
tion and supply of electric light and
power within the Lihue district and
the Koloa district, county of Kauai.
To ratify, approve and confirm an
act duly enacted by the Legislature
of the Territory of Hawaii relating to
the granting of franchise for the
purpose of manufacturing and supply.
ing gas in the district of South Hilo,
county of Hawaii.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1915-12-22
CHRISTMAS. GIFTS BY
THOUSANDS HANDLED
BY MAIL CARRIERS

Thousands Of Christmas esents
from relatives and friends On the
mainland were delivered this morning
by the postofficFs force of carriers.
and by tonight the record breaking
shipment of Christmas mail, 1854
bags, which arrived yesterday on the
Wilhelmina, will have beeh entirely
cleaned m.
Tomorrow morning, when the Great
Northern arrives, she will bring siz-
able amount from San Francisco and
Los Angeles. 354 bags, and the Chiyo
Maru, due Friday morning from San
Francisco direct, is expected to, have
even more, as she is carrying the last
mail from the mainland to arrive in
Honolulu before Christmas Day.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1915-12-22
WOODWORKING
NECESSARY FOR
new CITY HALL

'If the territory provides the site,
as Governor Pinkham intends, there
is no reason why Honolulu should not
have city hall inside of three years, "
said Supervisor Logan, chairman of
the finance committee, this morning.
"At the beginning of the present
term ] told Mayor Lane privately that
we ought to be able to build city
hall to cost 100000 the second year,
that is 1916, without incurring any
debt for it, My idea was to take the
money out of the permanent improve
ment fund, which would still leave an
equal amount, probably, for other
works such as the belt road.
Since then the situation has been
changed, owing to the requirements
of the frontage tax policy, the city
and county's share of district improve
ments already under way making a
formidable amount. This years pro-
gram of public improvements, in ad-
dition to large expenditures in rebuild
ing bridges and work on the. belt road,
comprised placing the fire department
in an up-to-date position, doubling the
electric light station capacity, start
ing the emergency hospital, various Of
flee renoyations and the purchase of
much new equipment for the road,
garbage and other departments. Hence
the setting aside of anything for a
building fund was impossible.
Rent Would Pay interest.
AT present the municipality is pay
ing $4S4 a month for rent of offices.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1915-12-22
XMAS CHEER IS
Note SOUNDED
At CLUB LUNCH

Nobody cares what the hobo eats,
Nobody cares where the hobo sleeps,
Nobody cares where he gets his
clothes So.
Nobody cares where the hobo goes.
How would your like to be a hobo?
Christmas carol sung by C. FL.
Dickey at Ad Club luncheon
Christmas spirit prevailed at the
Ad Club luncheon today at the Alex
ander Young hotel. President Wal
lace r. harrington called upon many
members for Christmas songs and
Christmas toasts, and Neil Slattery
had arranged a Christmas tree and the
necessary decorations for the occa-
sion .---:.' = -~ r.. ~
Judge S. B.. Dole struck the key
note of the Christmas gathering when
he responded to a request for toast
and stated: "To fraternity and broth
erhood, including the visitor and the
resident. J. M. Riggs, chairman of
the Christmas committee, showed the
workings of the Ad Club Christmas
spirit when he announced that more
than 500 Christmas dinners had been
provided for. the poor of the city by
members of the Ad Club. ....~...
Gives Thanks to Ladies. " -. .>..
Mr.. Riggs stated that the Ad Club
committee are indebted to many of
the ladies who have worked to make
the Christmas dinners for the poor a
success. Through the efforts of the
ladies the baskets have been arrang-
ed and will be delivered, list having
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1915-12-22
10000 SCHOOL CHILDREN
LOSE SAVINGS IN BANK

[ Associated Press by Federal Wireless !
PtTTSBURG, Pa, Dec. 22-The
Pittsburg Bank for Savings was closed
today by order Of the state banking de-
partment. The action is reported -
be due to depreciation Of the securi-
ties held by the corporation. u had
deposits Of sf1,oooooo, including the
savings of 10000 school children paid
to collector weekly. The bank has
75,cco depositors. There 10 posslbiI-
ity that il will resume business.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1915-12-22
AFTER AMERICANS ARE
KILLED, MAY RETALIAIE

| Associated Press by Federal Wireless |
WASHINGTON, D. c, Dec. 22.-
American troops at e Psso have ben
ordered to return vigorously any fur
ther deliberate firing from the Mexi-
can side, as . result Of killing Of
Americans in the recent riots and the
"sniping' from Mexican soil.
EL PAso. Tex Dec. 22.-Gen. Villa
has agreed to come to the United
States, according to announcement by
Gen. Banda, at the conclusion Of con-
ference Of former Villa officers al
JUarez. s
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1915-12-22
PARTLY PARALYzED
PORTUGUESE CANNOT
TELL HIS OWN NAME

Found on Liliha street last night
after he had fallen unconscious, an
unknown Portuguese man was taken
to the police emergency hospital and
is being treated by DR.. Aver. The
man appears to be paralyzed and can
not give his name or address, or the
name of any relatives There were
no papers in his clothing to identify
him. An effort is being made today
to locate relatives or friends.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1915-12-22
Another Million For British Army

LONDON, England Dec. 22-FoIowng an alLnght debate
last night the House of Commons
OF million in the asked for by Premier Asquth
euten William B. Robertson chief of the general
Sir John French France will be the French front to
become chief OF the imperial staff London He the
place OF Gen Murray who about command
The retirement of Sir John French Gen. Robertson
are believed to Indicate cooperation the British and
the French the western front
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1915-12-22
C0NQUER0R OF LIEGE
IS DEAD AT HANOVER

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wireless1
BERLIN, Germany, Dec. 22.-Gen.
Won Emmich, who won fame az the
commander Of the German forces
which conquered Liege, Belgium, AZ
the outbreak Of the war, 10 dead at
Hanover.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1915-12-22
FORD DELEGATE DIES

[Associated Press by Federal WirelessJ
CHRlSTlANIA, Norway, Dec. 22.-
Lloyd Bingham, one OF the Ford peace
delegates, died today Of pneumonia.
He was the husband of Amelia Bing-
ham, the actress,
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1915-12-22
British Evacuation Of Gallipoli
May Alternate Greece and Rumania

LONDON England Dec. 22Dspatches from
the Germans taking advantage Of the British withdrawal
from Galpo by effect of the retirement influence
Greece and Ruman to the Tuton The evacuation being
pointed to illustration of the weakness Of the Allies
Russia foresang these attempts by of Bulgaria
from Varna where Sav force landed yesterday after heavy
bardment IS ~
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1915-12-22
TAssociated Press Service by Federai Wirelessl

NEW YORK. N Y, Dec 22-Capt Franz Papen, the Ger
military aache of the Washington embassy recalled demand
by the United States sailed today the Dutch liner Noor In
brief statement made before the left the utache who be-
through his activities said to be connected
with the various war plots the United States declared that he
feels bitterness toward Americans lie that he glad OF
the opportunity fight the trenches The history Of the
declared, will show that he did his duty.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1915-12-22
Say Germans Suffer On West Front

LONDON England Dec 22-Aceording to British official state
ents the Germans have suffered heavily recent fighting on tn
western front near Armenee The French captured cons
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1915-12-22

According to German scientist,
animals have been distributed over the
world by the oscillation of it's axis,
which has changed the climate of va
rious lands,
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1915-12-22
." DID MY DUTY" SAYS VON PAPEN RECALLED AS HE STARTS HOEWAR[
GERMAN ATTACHE, SENT HOME
ON US. DEMAND, TO Fight,
BRITAIN TO GET new MILLION

HOUSE or COMMONS GRANTS HUGE ARMY INCREAS.
AFTER ALL-NIGHT DEBATE-BRiTlSH SAY GERMANS
FR0NT-RUSSIANS ADVANCING IN PERSlA-GERMANS
MAY WIN GREECE AND RUMAMlA BY GALLlP0ll RESULT
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1915-12-22
Russians Driving Into Persia

LONDON England Dec 22The Russians have occupied Kun
indicating important advance into Persia
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1915-12-22

CONTINUED on page two)
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1915-12-22

Continued on page three)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-02-10
ORDINANCE NO. 1872

AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL RAIL
ROAD COMPANIES OPERATING IN THE
CITY OF LAKELAND. AT CERTAIN DES-
iGNATEp STREET sRosslSGs 40 ToN
RAILROAD GATES AND TO PREsCRIBE
PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION
Be 1t ordained by the Board of Commission
ers of the City Of Lakeland:
SECTION
That all railroad companies which now OPP
crate shall hereafter operate railroad
track across the following streets: Florida
avenue. Kentucky avenue and Massachusetts
avenue, shall place and maintain at each OF
the said crossings Waterman until the es-
tabiShed hereinafter provided OF rail-
road gates at each Of the said crossings where
: watchmen are required by this ordinance.
SECTION ii
That all railroad companies now operating
or which may hereafter operate railroad
track across the streets designated In section
one OF this ordinance. shall establish on or
! before the first day of June, 1915. appropriate
and up to date railroad gates and shall there
, after operate and maintain the same In the
usual manner AS by closing the same before
the passing Of any piece OF railroad rolling
stock across the said street; ana upon the
passage across the said street Of the said piece
| Of railroad rolling stock. opening the same
with the least possible loss Of time or delay.
| Provided however. that the establishment for
| operation Of this manner OF gate before the
day herein provided shall relieve the carrier
Of the duty to maintain II hagman at such
| crossing.
| SECTION Ill
| That the violation Of any provisions OF this
ordinance shall be punished by u fine OF not
less than ten or more than three hundred
dollars or by imprisonment Of not less than
ten days. or more than ninety days, or by
both fine and Imprisonment as above.
| | hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance
numbered 1872 was duly passed at regular
meeting Of the Board Of Commissioners OF the
City Of Lakeland on the third day OF Feb
ruary, A. d. 1915. ,,
| Chairman Of the Board Of Commissioners.
| Attest: H. l.. SWATTS. Clerk. 3712
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-02-10

should hear it. also all professional
people and all interested in knowing
the people You meet.
Saturday, Feb. IL
Mrs. c. Rucker Adams. platform
manager.
10 a. m Bible Hour" Power OF
Habit" Rev. p. F. Adams, Chapiih'
Ky.
II a.. m.-Health Hour, "Neuro
Muscular Activity" Mrs. c. Ruck
er Adams.
2:45 D. m.-Full concert. Or
phean Musical Club, male quartettes'
vocal and brass; solos, songs illus
trated by cartoon sketches; readings
impersonations.
SD. m.-Prelude concert, Or
phean Musical Club. Popular lecture
Modern Miracles" magnificent!
illustrated by the performance o.
thirty miracles and a paradox. Stag
crowded with apparatus. This notes
scientist shows you these miracles
See them!
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-02-10
LAKELAND WILL
HAVE HANDSOME
FLOATS IN THE
CASPARILLA PARADE

Preparations for the representa-
ton oil Lakeland in the Gasparilla
parade in Tampa next Tuesday are
going steadily forward. and there is
every reason to believe that the peo-
ple of this city will be proud of the
appearance of Lakeland's section OF
the pageant.
The float adopted by the Board OF
Trade and City Commissioners, and
which was designed by Mr.. U. W.
Iyersen, is being constructed by Mr..
Brown of the B. & B. Paint Co..
and is so far advanced as to show
that It will be a most effective ad
vertisement Of the products Of the
country surrounding Lakeland-the
products which form the most sub
stantial basis of the city's prosper
ity. Live stock, poultry, phosphate,
citrus fruits and agricultural and
! horticultural products generally will
be exhibited on thss float.
A second float, being the compos :
lite design of a committee composed
of Messrs. Holworthy, Hetherington
and Toph, will more specifically rep
resent the municipality of Lakeland.
The altitude, healthfulness, splendid
water and fine school system OF the
city will be exploited on this hoat,
q most attractive feature OF when
will be nine pretty maidens selected
from the Lakeland school, who. der
inc the parade will distribute to the
SPECTATORS two of the products foi
which Lakeland is famous -straw
berries and oranges. The commit
tee is complacent enough to believe
that very pretty effect will be 90
tanned in this float.
Both floats will be built here, o
Lakeland material and by Lakeland
workmen. 1t is believed they vii
make attractive features OF the grea
parade. in which will also appea
, the Lakeland band. the fire depart
, ment, the Lakeland Elks' Marchin
a Club. and, it is presumed, other or
: CARNATIONS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-02-10

Wetmore.
w. l.. Rivers and wife to c. B.
Hendrix.
w. ]. Smith and wife to A. Il,
Garfield.
R. F. Hummel and wife to Il. W.
Hill.
W. j. Smith and wife to Christie
pher c. Corlett
George w. Smith and wife to T.
A. Goode
W.. J. Smith and wife to s. j..
Mitchell
P. d. Copeland and wife to Perry
Marley.
w. J. Smith and wife to Nellie
E. Stewart.
Willie D. Fitzpatrick and wife to
c. s. Twiss.
W.. J. Howey and wife to Jennie
NJ Fisher.
w. J. Smith and wife to 7. l..
Wletmore.
Scally & Bassett Realty Co. to A
A. Johns.
Russell & Hollingsworth to Rich
ard Story.
II. F. Greene and wife to w. d
Smith
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-02-10

All kiSds of advertising takers are
operatlnx in Lakeland just now, ana
- un1Sw all kinds of wiles to sep
arats ~ innocent business man
fron ~ money. Our merchants and
,1hens ohould give every solicitor
No Rvs in here to take money
80 = ,this town a cold deal unless
81; dme has the endorsement OF
ehS nSnrd of Trade or other local
lfSni 1ntion. This, Of course. does
r61r to the City Directory he
g. = Zen out by R. l.. Polk 4 Co.
80 Known and responsible Erm