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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-18
Baron Den Urges Redemption
of All Foreign Owned Securi-
ties While Price is Low

"Be a creditor country" SAYS Baron
Den, a prominent member of the
House of Peers in a press interview
in which he discusses the future pros
0ects Of Japanese finance. accordine
to the Japan Advertiser IF Toxic. The
Raron wonders why Jas1n's financial
authorities do not believe in the ad
visibility Of the redentntion of foreign
debts al. this ornortunity
he says that the present is not
only the best chance for japan to lirui.
date her foreign debt, but also high
time to repurchase any domestic
bonds which have passed into the
hands of foreigners It is MT certain
when this war will end. but 1t is cutie
certain that if the war lasts longer,
foreign holders OF japanese securities
will be compelled to dispose Of them.
For this reason; then the Japanese
bonds will decline in market tlue.
when this hapnens Japan should not
hesitate to purchase them
Japan's ambition in future must be.
as far as finance is concerned. to get
rid of the heavy foreign debts and
then become a creditor country To
attain such ambition, it is first of al
necessary that the heavy debts be
paid on The next imuortant step to-
ward attaining this ambition is for
Japan TO become big industrial coun'
try. There are pessimists who saw
that the present business prosperity
is solely due to the circumstances
created by the war, and as soon as
peace is restored in Europe. and the
European industry resumes normal
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-18
WANTS JAPAN TO BUY UP BONDS
TOCEASE Being Debtor NATION

conditions. Japan will again be beaten
in competition
But the Baron is Of opinion that
such pessimistic views are based or
timidity. The Baron says that the
powers now at war will take con.
siderable time to recuperate after the
war and the Increasing war loans will
add considerably to the burden OF the
population 1t is also beyond doubt
that even If industry In Europe Is soon
resumed. the cost of production viii
inevitably be very high compared with
the days prior to the war, or the cost
in Japan.
"a long time must elapse before
industrial conditions are adjusted &c
the same level as before the war. and
it is during this interval that Japan
could establish her industrial FREEDOM.
nance. The increased cost of pro-
duction in Europe after the war will
be a cause for increased export from
Japan Of various manufactured arti-
cles" Therefore, Baron Den believes
that the trade balance will continue
favorable to this country for many
years yet to come. "Why then" he
asks, does Japan hesitate to begin
the redemption Of her loans, and in
dustrial ventures on a large scale--a
step necessary for becoming a eredito:
country instead OF being a debtor
one?"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-18
midas INDIGO
CROP TO Bring
GREAT PRICES

LONDON. The absence Of the usu-
al supplies Of German synthetic indigo
from the leading markets Of the world
has led to an eager demand for the
natural product and record prices are
being paid for the small quantities Of
this indispensable blue dye which
come from India India Is the prIncI-
pal producing country but the expand
ing demand for indigo has led to re-
viyal of the industry In China. where
interesting developments are ex-
pected.
An estimate from the Punjab dis
trict Of India states that the area ur-
der indigo represents over IA per cent
Of the total area planted in British
India, but the condition OF the stand
Ing crops Is said TO be below average
and the yield from all standing crops
probably will be small
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-18
National, State and Municipal
Questions to Fore; Dry Law
Effective January |

DENVER, Colo.-Problems affect
ing national, stater and municipal rev.
enues and legal controversies have
grown out of the enactment of state
wide prohibition laws in Colorado, eff
tions involve efforts to obtain a refer
endum vote on the statutory penalty
law and the right of cities operating
under special charter to regulate their
liquor traffic.
Under the peoples mandate given
at the general elections November 3,
1914, Ia breweries and more than 1900
saloons will be closed, cutting off
more than a million dollars revenue
of federal, state and municipal gov
ernments annually received in various
forms of taxation.
Prior to the adoption of the consti-
tutional samendment large portion of
northern Colorado was "dry" terri
tory under the local option law pass
ed in 1907. Colorado Springs, third
largest city, excluded saloons, the late
Gen. William L. Palmer, who laid out
much Of the land upon which the city
was built, having barred saloons in
deeds to property.
The vote Of Colorado electors No
vember 8, 1914, on the prohibition con-
stitutional amendment was For 49,.
$50; against 1IS,0l7 Denver alone
returned wet majority, the figures
fayoring retention by approximately
10000. George A. Carlson, an avowed
adherent Of the 'drys," was elected
governor at this time.
Got Unanimous Vote.
The ensuing legislature enacted a
measure to enforce the prohibition
amendment and to provide penalties
for its violation This law was en-
acted by unanimous vote in the sen.
ate. III, ..-.:
The law prohibits manufacture, sale
or giving away of liquors, but pro-
vides that liquor may be secured for
sacramental, private land medicinal
use, under certain restrictions. Pur-
chasers for sacramento purposes are
required to pay an annual license fee
of 81. Physicians are permitted to
issue only numbered prescriptions,
which must state the date and hour
and specify the malady of the patient,
The prescription must not call for
more than four ounces of liquor is not
valid after IS hours and cannot be re-
filled. Wholesale druggists must pay
an annual license of 800 and retail
druggists S., to handle intoxicants
Private consumers may receive liz
quor through common carriers, sign
ing a receipt in the form OF an aft
davit showing the goods are for no
other purpose than medicinal or pri-
vate consumption. Each package must
be labeled to indicate its contents and
a fee is charged to cover the cost of
filing a record of deliveries with the
secretary Of state, required monthly
of railroads and quarterly of firms
handling liquor.
Penalties Are Severe.
Violators are subject to severe pen
alties. First offenses are made mis-
demeanors. carrying fines of 500 to
$500 or a jail sentence Of 80 days to
six months, or both. Second or sub
sequent offenses within five years are
made felony punishable by pen
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-18
COLORADO HAV|NGHARD time
NATIEMPT T00UsTLIQUOR


itentiary sentence OF from one to
three years for an Individual, or a fine
of $1,000 to $4,000 for corporations. OF.
ficers refusing or neglecting to en-,
force the law are subject TO being
ousted from office.
Advertising or soliciting intoxicat.
ing liquor for sale is prohibited
Any building used for illegally han.
ding liquor is subject to being closed
by the courts. Liquor, or liquor con-
tanners found on the property are to
be held without property rights pend.
ing the decision of the court
AS to civil liability, the law pro-
vides that any person injured or whose
property or means of support has suf-
fered at the hands of an intoxicated
person shall have right of action
against any person or firm that lille
gally furnished the liquor
At the Denver city election May 10,
1915, the electors by vote of 21,372
to 1922 authorized the addition of
an amendment to the charter empow-
ering city officials to issue saloon IL
censes and assume general supervi-
sion of liquor traffic. The enactment
of the amendment formed th. basis
of a friendly suit 10 de;erm ne the
constitutionality of such legislation by
cities operating dnder special cnarter
and at the request of Governor Carl
son the supreme court accepted orig
inal jurisdiction In an action brought
to prevent Denver authorities. from
issuing q Saxon license to August
Koch, extending beyond January 1,
1916.
Counsel for the state argued that it
possessed authority to enforce the con.
stitutional and legislative prohibition
enactments and that cities operating
under special charter had no more
right to adopt legislation in contrayen-
ton than, they had to provide penal
ties for murder or other crimes. At
torneys for the city held that the char
ter, granted by the legislature, gives
the city authorities peculiar powers
with reference to liquor supervision
as well as other matters of municipal
government .., r
Prior to the fling of the suit, oppon.
entS or prohlbltlon filed with the sec
rotary of state petition seeking to
submit the prohibition penalty law
to referendum at the next general
election r.
Secretary John f. Kramer refused to
accept the petition on the ground that
ii contained safety clause pro-
viso STIMULATING that the measure is
necessary to the immediate preserva.
ton of the health, peace and safety
of the commonwealth ~.,. X"
Under Colorado's initiative and ref
erendum law the safety clause" may
be attached to any bill, and was de-
signed to prevent referendums. Sec
rotary Ramer was upheld in the dis
trict court in mandamus proceedings
to compel acceptance Of the petition
and this was appealed to the supreme
court .- . =. 49, ..s. s.-....-,1
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-18
SEASON PROFITABLE
FOR ORANGE oRoWERo

ORovILLE. cal.-with approxI.
matsly so per cent Of the orange crop
now In the eastern markets. the grow.
ers of the Northern California Their.
NAL belt are jubilant at the outlook for
one OF the most profitable seasons IN
years. The orange market opened
with record prices. the fruit bringing
from 1885 to 1885 per box. WhIIo
heavy shipments have cut prices, the
oranges are stiIl in good demand A.
So per box.
The harvest VIII be complete by the
10th OF December and win be sold By
Christmas, approximately six weeks
ahead Of the sale OF the southern Cali
fornia crop.
Packers report an unprecedented
rush Of orders. Paeking-h0 are
working day and might to handle the
crop.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-18
EXPECTS BOARDS TODECIDE ON
FATE OF DETECTIVE Children

has what he thinks good reasons for
believing that this work might be sue
cessful. He is under no moral obliga-
ton to perform operations.
"The circumstances of the Chicago
case are not all known. But the de-
formities of the child might have been
such that an operation could be con.
sidered very extraordinary means of
prolonging his life. In that suppof =
ton no one can be blamed If the chilu
was let die according to nature. Es-
pecially as, Notwithstanding the pub
lished statement of the physician that
he could have prolonged the life, there
is no certainty about that. DR.. Hal
selden was not obliged to operate on
the child
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-18

The province of Alberta has Just
created a utility commission consist.
ing of three members 1t will exer-
else a general supervisory control
over all public utilities in Alberta and
also act as an advisory board on mu-
nicipal improvements involving bond
issues. The chairman receives a sal
airy of $1,000 and each of the other
members $4,000. This utility commits
sion is unique in the Dominion.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-18
TWO TRIBUTES
TO CHRISTMAS

No trumpet-b blast profaned
The. hour in which the Prince cf
Peace was born.
No bloody streanlet stained
Earth's silver rivers on that sacred
morn,
-Longfellow
Blow. bugles OF battle, the uarches OF
peace;
East. west, north and south let the
long quarrel cease;
Sing the song Of great JOY that the
angels began.
Sing the glory to God and OF goodwill
to man!
Whittier.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-18
Chicago man has been Enc

A Chicago man has been fined for
keeping a scrubby old goat in the
same room where he conducted his
ice cream manufacturing business. He
said it was his, but the authorities
got it.
Chemically pure iron, produced in
Germany by electrolysis. when heated
compares in hardness with aluminium.
but can be toughened by cold rolling.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-18
APPEAL r. FILED IN
ROCKEFELLER TAX SUIT

CINCINNATI, ohio.-The efforts 81
the treasurer OF cuyahoga county.
Ohio. p C. 0'Brien, to collect taxes
on 1911 ,064,377 Of property said to
belong to John d. Rockefeller. was
transferred to this city when an ap.
peal from the ruling Of United States
District Court Judge Clarke was filed
in the United States Circuit Court 81
Appeals here by attorneys for 0,Brien.
Judge Clarke several months ago.
sitting in Cleveland, granted an In
Junction against the Treasures. Re-
straining him from attempting b
collect the taxes, on the ground 81
non-residence.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-18
MISSOURI TOWN STAYS WET.

BOoNvILLE (Mo.l This city decid-
ed to remain wet by vote Of 721 to
405 In local option election. The
drys lost despite a bitter 30-day cam
paign In which women took a lead
ing part.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-18
SAY ENGLISH WOMEN .~ l..
LEARN SECRETS OF
SWISS FACTORIES

BERNIE, Switzerland Several
Swiss papers are complaining that
unless preventive steps are taken. the
Swiss matchmaking industry is going
to be seriously impaired by shrewd
English women who are charged with
having secured employment in Swift
zerland for the purpose of learning
trade secrets, and then with return
ing to England and diyulging the Sc
crets to wounded soldiers. AS a result,
the papers claim, a considerable
Swiss watch" industry has already
been built up in England. which is
competing strongly with Switzerland
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-18

Civic patriotism, just like religion needs
a little stirring up now and then.-W. S.
Radeker.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-18

BY installing electric saws and hoist
ing machinery a Massachusetts ice
company eliminated the services of 90
two-horse teams and 40 men formerly
used in harvesting its product.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-18

Mrs. Harriet Caldwell, who moved
recently from North Stamford. Con-
to Sprigdale. and who is 79, saw
trolley car for the first time on Sci.
moving day She had not been
miles away from home d IS years.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-18

A community is Just as aggressive as the
average citizen, and no more so-W. s.
Radeker.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04
HAUTE WILL
BE LIKE BELGIUM
LAWYER for Politicians Paints SAD
Picture Of the Old Town v
They Are Convicted.

limited Press Leased Wire Servicel
INDIANAPOLIS, April 3.-United
States District Attorney Daley TO-
night began the final address to the
iurv before it takes the case OF the
twenty-seven Terre Haute politicians,
charged with conspiring to corrupt
the election of November 3. last.
-Dailev's hottest fire was directed
against Mayor Dom NJ. Roberts
when he pictured scenes from the
city on election day. DALEY will close
Monday after six hour speech.
For the first view of the panorama,
60 to the city hall said Daley.
"Citv officials were not there, but
floaters and reDeaters were there pre-
paring to ravish the ballot box.
And the mayor, where was he AT
the democratic headquarters sending
dirty money all over the beautiful
CITY to debauch, to steal an e.e"tlon.
He sat there and laughed when word
came that Joe LETTERS had shot M
the Taylcrville precinct.
"The chief of pCliCe was engaged
in every crime: SO was his assistant.
The city collector was cntertainins
repeaters in his office. The police
force was beating. clubbing and JAIL
ing innocent men and refusing them
bond bed and food t. the men the
gang couldn't control
Attorney A. .. Stanley had I'm
ished the last speech for the defend
ants. He said that if the jury re-
turned a sweeping verdict of guilty,
the city of Terre Haute would be like
the city of LCuvain in its desolation.
IF that verdict is returned, 1 see
women clad not in the black habili-
ments of widowhood. but in awful
shame. which will follow them to the
end of time he said.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04
UNCLE SAM IN
v SHIP BUSINESS
Government Receiver Is Named fo
the International Mercan-
tile Marine Co.

United Press Leased Wire Service ]
NEW YORK, April 3.-Uncle Sam
shipping line operator. This was
the unique situation the United States
government faced tonight Appoint
ment in the federal court this after
noon of government receiver for the
International Mercantile Marine COM
pany, cloaled the government with
responsibility for operation of its vast
fleet Of steamships.
International law experts were in a
quandry over the legal compiled
lions presented. Results of possible
seizure, attack upon or sinking or
seizure of any ships-most OF who
are under British registry-by Euro
pean belligerents, were problematical.
Some lawyers pointed out that de-
spite defeat of the administration
Shipping BILL" the government IN an
other way was now in the shipping
business, officially, temporarily.
The receivership suit brought by
holders of defaulted bonds, was en-
tirely friendly and generally expected,
Philip P s. Franklin, vice president
of the company was appointed re-
ceiver under $4,000 bond and author
ICED to- continue operation Of the COM
panys ships. These comprise the
fleets of American and Red Star lines.
It is stated that ships of the corpora
tons subsidiary companies, the
White Star, Atlantic Transport. Do
minior and I-eyland lines, will not be
affected.
Loss Of the Titanic three years ago,
seizure of the Olympic by the British
for n11rnnSpc and the
Oceanics loss in collision, were
said to be the Immediate causes of
the corporations financial distress.
The late ]. Pierpont Morgan was
the father of the corporation" capt.
tailed for s140000,00O in stocks and
bonds as an American holding COM
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04
CARTHAGE PEOPLE
| GET HERO MEDALS.
Martin kimbroush, Sanford Parker
and BeryI Parker Receive Re-
wards for Their Heroism
Four Years Ago.
TRIED TO SAVE SISTERS
Although Unable to Swim, Boys Went
to Rescue Of Girls, and Were
in Turn, Saved by
Their Sister.
TRIED TO SAVE SISTERS

Three young people at Carthage
have been awarded Carnegie hero
medals, and $4,000 to be used for edit
cational purposes. The three persons
whose bravery has led them to be
made the recipients of the highest
recognition of heroism are G. Martin
nimbrough, Ia years old, Sanford T..
Parker, IL years old, and Beryl Park
er, Is years old.
The occasion for which these med
ais are awarded occurred on Deem
Der 1, 1911. Anna NJ. Dorsey and her
sister, F. Isabel Dorsey, broke through
ice en- reservoir at Carthage on that
day. They struggled in deep water
twenty-three feet from the bank. Kim
brough. who could not swim, went to
their aid. y
He skated about fifty feet to this
place where the girls went in. He
extended his hand to Miss Dorsey, who
grasped his wrist with both her hands.
He had partly pulled her clear of the
water when the ice broke with both
of them. He tried to reach the sister.
then, but was grabbed by the drown
ing girls. He was pulled under water,
but managed to jerk loose.
Sanford Parker came to KIM
brough'ss aid, and tried to rescue Miss
Isabel, but he went through the ice,
too. Miss Beryl Parker, seeing their
plight, skated on to the thin ice, and
extending a hockey stick, pulled both
boys on to the ice, and saved their
lives. 1t was impossible to save the
Dorsey girls.
The awards of the medals are an
nounced in the report Of the Carnegie
hero fund for 1915, which has been re-
ceived at the public library. The two
boys received bronze medals, and
Miss Parker was given silver medal
They were among the nine in the list
who received the sum Of $4,000.
A representative of the Carnegie
fund was here year ago investigat-
ing some incidents in connection with
an accident here, and went from here
to Carthage to look up this case. St
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04

Our special folding camp cot.
Strong and durable. Guaranteed to
outwear, give more comfort and sur
PASS any folding cot made and will
fold in smaller space. A $500 value
at $500.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04
Furniture Bargains
at the QUALITY STORE
LINQUIST BROS.
51S 10 5z4 Main Branch Store, sl3 Main

No. es2. Library table. the arts and
crafts style, 26x42 top. finished either
golden oak or fumed; a good $500
value: sale price $3.50.
No. sos. Solid oak library table;
table fitted with shelf and drawer;
$3.50 value, sale price $6.25.
No. sos. Solid oak library table:
fitted with Shelf, drawer and magazine
racks, golden oak or fumed oak fin
ISL. $1,000 value, sale price $3.50.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04
Carpenters Strike.

limited Press Leased Wire Servlcel
CHICAGO, April 3.-Twenty-two
hundred carpenters struck today 1t
was explained at the buildings trades
council that the carpenters are inside
mea and their strike has nothing to
do with the strike of painters, fathers
and plasterars. The strike was pre-
cipitated over the refusal Of a renewal
of the agreement which expired April
1. George Orris, business manager
OF the association. said 5000 carpen-
tors will be on strike by Tuesday
uiaht
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04

No e22. Dresser, 24x42 top, 1896
mirror; patent roll edge, top fitted
with small drawers and secret lined
button drawer, full swell front, fin
ished quartered golden oak, birds
eye maple or genuine mahogany.
Value s2700; sale price $22.5o.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04
a,y for British owned constituent

paav for British owned constituent
steamship lines. j. Bruce 1smay OF
Titanic fame, was one Of the presi-
dents of the corporation. Receiver
ship suit was brought before U. S.
Judge Hough by the New York Trust
Co.. holders of a large amount or
bonds. on which interest was default
ed. The suit recited that prostratlon
of freight and passenger commerce
because of the war caused the COM
pany's plight.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04
Overstaying Their Time.

st. Louis Globe-Democrat: 1t is
time for new man to crowd to the
front in Mexico-the outside public
Is tired of the old names and faces.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04
Here's a Nucleus.

Webster City Freeman-Tribu1es
Dave Brant and Jack Dalton might
get together and start part Of their
own.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04

NO. Coo. library table 2Gx4e, a
special mission straight line pattern,
large drawer, magazine racks at
each end, and solid panel construction
inside: finished fumed or golden OAK.
a table that is usually retailed for
$40: sale price $500.
NO. COS. Library table, same size
and similar in style to No. 655, but
table that is made to suit the custom
er that wants one for less money than
the quality kind; $14.OO quality, sale
price $1,000.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-10-16

Miss Wilma uBrton, Toledo. Ohio; Mr..
and Mrs. ". g. Lyman, Hartley Iowa;
Mr. and Mrs. DillW,u ~tfottou, Winons
Ohio; Miss Bertha MaguIc, Everett. Pa;
=. a. Hcurncs, r.. Madison. iowa; Miss
Margaret Heron, %Spcaryillc, Hans;
Ross Heron, %Spoaryillc, Kaus Wayne
Heron, S|pcnrvillD kons.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-10-16

Desmond Farrell has as his guests
his schoolmatcs, Merle Gathers OF
Fiudlay, o., and Jacob Bauh Of S..
Johns Ariz
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-10-16

Born to Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Is -.
Madison. G2S south Arno street, a