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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-10
TAYLOR GAINS
big POINT FOR
CARRIERS HERE
Question of Allowing Them AS
ISOLATION Insurance Privi-
legeS Up to Convention

Through the efforts of the Hawaii
Promotion Committee, restrictive
clause in the constitution of the Ma
tional Association of Letter Carriers,
I by which members of the Honolulu
| branch are barred from participating
in the life-insnrance privileges OF the
association, will probably be amended
at the next national convention, so as
| TO allow Honolulu members the same
privileges as letter. carriers living in
the, states possess.
Replying to letter of protest writ
| ten to the association by Acting Secre-
tary A. p. Taylor of the Promotion
Committee, Secretary Edward ]. Can
trell today replied to Mr. Taylor,
thanking him for bringing the matter
| formally before the National Associa-
ton of Letter Carriers, in behalf OF
the associations local members.
Il agree with you that there is no
good reason why this provision in our
constitution should not be eliminat-
ed says Mr.. Cantrells letter, ''and
have taken the matter up with the
board of trustees of our Mutual Bene-
fit Association, and have urged them
to make recommendation to our
next national convention, which will
permit the members of our branch in
Honolulu to enjoy the benefits of our
life insurance feature.
Mr.. Cantrell then goes on to pay a
handsome compliment to the Promo
ton Committee, as follows:
1T is extremely considerable Of you
and the committee you represent to
interest yourselves in this matter
which affects so small a part of the
inhabitants Of your city, but it is the
best evidence that you could possibly
apply to prove that your committee is
interested in all your people.
Il shall make known your CORES
pondence to our members through
Secretary William E. Fraser, and /
wish to assure you that my best eff
forts will be devoted to having the
constitution of our organization amend
ed so as to conform with the request
contained in your letter"
According to Mr.. Taylor, the letter
carriers organization bars Honolulu
members from its insurance privileges
on account of conditions which exist
ed here good many years ago, tend
ing to make the city insanitary, but
which have long since been abolished,
so that now Honolulu is a more
healthy city than the average munich
pality in the Middle West or Eastern
states.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-10
WAR is DECLARED ON Invading
MOSQUITOES IN WAIKIKI DISTRICT

vent pipes leading from cesspools are
screened at the top
Mr. Klemme pointed out that open
vent pipes have proved a source OF
great annoyance to the mosquito ex-
terminators. II went pipe is open.
the mosquitoes enter, get down To the
oesspool and breed and then come ont
again, he explained. -
Tin csns lying around also make ex-
cellent breeding places. ~. .
"A tin can with a thimble-full OF
water in IL will serve as breeding
place for thousands OF mosquitoes, 4"
ne declared. ~ =. ....
There are countless things to be
done before the inspectors can effect
a practical determination. Swamps
will have to be drained where prac-
ticable. Ponds of standing water will
be filed up. Cesspools will be sealed.
Vent pipes leading TO cesspools will
be wired. Tin cans found lying around
will be carried away. Oil will be
used on standing water that. cannot be
done away with.
Inspector Klemme believes that the
campaign at Waikiki will take at least
three days. Upon its completion an
other will be started in the Kaimuki
district.
The board OF health recently COM
pleted a campaign OF mosquito exter-
mination at Kahala. This campaign
was carried out largely upon the re-
quest of residents of that district who
complained to the board of the pests.
The determination was effected in
spite of the fact that Kahala is a
district which is outside the. boundary
of tho boards work in Honolulu
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-10

In an attempt to lessen the humber
of Misunderstanding that occur in re-
gard to securing marriage licenses,
Territorial Treasurer c. j. Mccarthy
is sending out letters to the different
license agents in the various districts
OF Oahu.
Most any office has its troubles, but
the one that bothers at the treasury
office as much as any is when young
would-be married couples, having Sc
cured their licenses in this city, hasten
back to another district of the island,
to be married by the minister in the
home town.
According to subsection 8 OF Sec
ton 1874 of the Revised Laws of Ha-
wall" says Mr.. Mccarthy, "a mar
rage must be celebrated in the dis
trict where the license has been Sc
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-10
Quarantine Officials Also OBJ
iect to Monkey Brought BY
New Adiutant General

Shall Col. Samuel Johnson's bear
and monkey be "deported. back to
Singapore? Will the colonel's sue
cess as bear tanner, nearly. involv.
ing the loss of one OF his thumbs by
a bite from the bear before it became
docile, go all for naught. because the
government refuses to allow the
"animiles" to land?
This is the burning question which
ragged on the Mongolia today when
the colonel arrived, returning from a
three months trip to the far eastern
corners OF the earth He brought back
a stuffed alligator which he himself
shot; live honey" bear about as big
as Skye terrier, anu monkey.
He started home with two monkeys,
but one came within the too affection
ate embrace of the bear, and depart
ed this life on shipboard The other
monkey, profiting by his comrades
fate, let the bear severely alone for
the rest of the trip
Col. Johnson intended bringing his
pets to Honolulu as q present for the
Honolulu School for Boys. Principal
l.. g. Blackman of the school met the
colonel at the dock. So did DR.. Leon
ard NJ. Case, assistant territorial vet
erinarian for the U. s. Bureau of AMI
NAL Industry at the government
nursery here The educator and the
colonel wanted the pets landed. The
doctor said it couldn't be done.
Both Col. Johnson and Principal
Blackman pleaded with DR.. Case to
allow the monkey and the bear to be
landed. The doctor said If he al
lowed it he would be breaking the
federal law. which states that no
animals other than Gagged. canary
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-10
BOOKS AND CURi0S
ARE LEFT TO SON
r.. BY EMERSON WILL

The rare collection of books and Gu
rios which was owned by the late DR..
Nathaniel Emerson, who died at sea
between Seattle and San Francisco on
July Is, is bequeathed to his son, Ar
thur Emerson, according to the will
which was filed in circuit court today,
together with a petition asking that
the Trent Trust Company be appoint
ed executor of the estate.
Mr.. Emerson's estate consists of real
estate valued at S1400 and personal
property, mainly stocks and bonds,
valued at s5392.62. The widow and
son are named as the only heirs.
Aside from the books and curios, the
entire estate is left to the widow. The
petition for appointment of an execu-
tor will be heard by Circuit Judge
Whitney on September Is.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-10
OLD scheme Being WORKED AT
HAWAIIAN VILLAGE At FRISCO

tie impression that they dare not
dance it that way, any more
Il must caution you," continues the
spieler, that this must be viewed in
spirit of broad mindedness and toll
erance. OF course, there is slight
extra charge for this added attrac,
ton"
This extra charge Is 25 cents. Those
who are inveigled into paying the ex
ira sum are taken downstairs to a
room where three fat and mature
DANES, who have never been farther
west than the Cliff House, go through
a series of perfectly innocuous gam
bols.
The misled visitor watches for a
few moments, looks foolish and walks
out
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-10

Late this afternoon the Y. NJ. C.. A.
swimming pool campaign fund total
reached $1206, with reports yet to be
heard from number of teams. The
sum of $4,000 is needed before the pool
can be finished and paid for.
At 5 O'Clock this afternoon meet
ing of all team workers and leaders
will be held in Cooke hall, Y. NJ. c. A.
building, for the purpose of hearing
all reports, and finding out where we
stand" as General Secretary Paul
Super expressed it.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-10
MCCARTHY Wants TO SAVE time
FOR WOULD-BE HONEYMOONERS

cured, and SO it happens that when
the happy young folks, with the mar
riage license in their hands and
dreams of domestic bliss in their
heads, knock at the door of the village
parsonage, they have to be turned
away with information concerning the
law, and sent back here for the cere-
mony.''
Mr.. Mccarthy is kind-hearted man,
and in his wish to avoid this incoIl-
yenience to the candidates he has
sent the letters already mentioned to
the license agents in the out of town
districts. The letters call special at
tention to the law ON the subject and
to the limits of each district. BY this
method it is hoped that the agents
will put prospective people wise on
the law When such people are contem.
Mating uatrfmOny.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-10
PERSONALITIES

G. w. SLEEPER OF the Won Hamm-
Young Company leaves for the main
land In the steamer Mongolia late this
afternoon on q business trip. Mr..
Sleeper expects to be married before
returning to Honolulu
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-10

A meeting of the board of harbof
commissioners will be held in the Of.
fee of the department OF public works
capitol building, at 80 o'clock tomor.
row afternoon.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-10

The Hawaiian Band viii give pub
lie concert at the Lanakila home. Pa
lama, this evening, beginning at 1880
o'clock.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-10
local And GENERAL

Masonic board Of relief will hold a
regular meeting at 1880 o'clock tonight
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-10

The members of the Honolulu Street
Railway Benefit Association will meet
in the ORGANIZATIONS club house. Bere-
tania street near Alapai, at 7:30
o'clock Thursday evening.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-10

Upon the recommendation of Maj.
Gen. William H. Carter, the war de-
partment has issued formal orders
which will permit the transforming of
King Kalakaua's hunting lodge at Lei
lehua, which is now used as quarters
for the commanding officer at Soho
field Barracks. into country club
for use by the officers Of the garri-
son.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-10

In line with a campaign now being
carried on in Honolulu by the United
States Public Health Service, the To-
cal board of health has received from
the service headquarters an interest
ing bulletin explaining the spread Of
disease by rodents. The bulletin deals
mainly with disease-carrying rats and
the efforts which are being made to
exterminate them.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-10

A request from the Smithsonian In.
stitution in Washington, D. G., for a
complete set Of samples Of Hawaiian
woods, which was received by George
r. Carter recently, has been turned
over to the Chamber Of Commerce.
Mr.. Carter, Charles s. Judd. superin-
tendent of forestry: the College Of
Hawaii and the Hawaiian Develop.
ment Company viii cooperate in fiji
ing the order.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-10

The four charges against Alfred
Ferreira for alleged cheating of labor
ers by representing himself to be the
chief engineer Of tug In HiIo harbor,
and in need Of oilers, were continued
In district court today until August II.
It is alleged that Ferreira collected
small amounts from prospective sem-
ployes" for medical examination
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-10

When Your Eyes Need Care
Try Murine Eye Remedy
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-10

E. P. Winter, former quartermaster
of the steamer Siberia, who is charged
with having Struggled $1,000 worth OF
opium into Honolulu the latter part of
June, was released yesterday on bond
in the sum OF $500. The case will be
given preliminary hearing before u.
s. Commissioner George s. Curry on
August 81
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-10

Riyu, woman, was arrested for al
legged assisting and maintaining che
ia game on Beretania street by detec-
tfves from Capt. McDuffie's Office this
noon. With her William Kekipe and
Yano were taken charged with hav-
ing tickets in their possession.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-10

Wireless dispatches to the Canad.
ian-Australasian agency in Honolulu
today state that the Niagara will ar
rive from Vancouver at daybreak to-
morrow and will dock at Pier Z. She
viii depart with about 20 passengers
from Honolulu at o'clock tomorrow
afternoon for Sydney and way ports
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-08-10

The case of Ben Haaheo and Rebec-
ca Robinson Houghtailing, charged
with having committed statutory Of
tense, was to be given preliminary
hearing before U. s. Commissioner
George s. Curry late this afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-09
SEEK TO CONFIRM
MORS' CONFESSION
Story Must Be corroborated Before
Bodies Are Exhumed-Sheriff Sc
cures Important Evidence = Deadly
Drug Frequently Administered.

Yonkers, n. Y, Feb. 9.-Investigation
into the story Of Fred Mors, that he
killed eight inmates CT the German
Odd Fellows home, centered today In
efforts to secure corro5ora.ion to war
rant the exhuming Of three bodies.
These died of poision, according to
Mors. but the authorities today said
they would not act upon this statement
until It was supported by other evil
dence.
The other five victims were put to
death by anaesthetics, Mors said, and
exhumation Of their bodies would be Of
no value.
Light on the question whether Mors
IS mentally unbalanced was expected
today from Dr. G. E. Gregory. who has
had the nurse under observation at
Bellevue hospital, New York.
A powder said to have been found
in the effects of Mors, was reported to-
day by the chemist who analyzed it to
be a deadly poison. Sheriff Weisen-
danger. of Westchester county, an
nounced he had learned that patients
at the home were frequently given
larke doses of drug, which when a
sufficient quantity is accumulated in
the human system. Is likely to cause
death. An inspection of the drug room
at the home revealed that poisons were
kent on the same shelf with harmless
drugs. This room was in charge of a
14-year- girl.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-09
Held Guilty of Violation of
Antitrust Law in
Missouri.
ESCAPE CUSTER
BY PAYING FINES
Each Company May Continue in 6usi.
ness in State on Payment Of Fine Of
S25. 25.ooo-opinien Declares National
Paekins Company Became Holding
Company For Five Defendant Firms,
Thereby Destroying Compositions.

Jefferson City, Mo-. Feb. 9-The
packing firms of Armour & Co., Swift
& Co., the st. Louis Dressed Beef &
Provision Company. the Hammond
Packing Company and Morris & Co.,
were found guilty of violating the state
antitrust law by the Missouri su-
preme court today.
An order of custer was issued but
the companies are allowed to remain in
the state on payment of fines.
The supreme court ruled that the
antitrust law was violated by the ac-
quirement by the National Packing
Company of the Hammond Packing
Company and ST. Louis Dressed Beef
and Provision Company.
Fixed Price Of Dressed Meat.
The opinion says that the National
Packing Company became a holding
company for the five packing compan-
les named and directed them, thereby
destroying competition and fixing the
price OF dressed meat.
Each company was fined $25, 900.
Justice Blair did not sit in the case,
owing to the fact that he was in the
attorney generals office when the suit
was filed.
The custer suit against the So called
beef trust" was filed by Governor
Major, when he was attorney general.
Daniel Jeller was appointed to take
testimony in the case and he reported
that the companies had violated the
antitrust law,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-09

appeal on the table, but his motion was
defeated, 3S to &c. six democrats op-
posing the bill and Senator Iyran also
voting with the republicans. Senator
O'Gorman is out of the city.
Senator LaFollette voted with the
democrats.
Senator Hitchcock prepared a sub
stitute for the Reed order. which was
submitted as follows:
"All senators are required TO appear
forthwith in the senate chamber and
to remain in the chamber to March 4,
1915. They are prohibited from hold
ing secret caucuses They are pro-
hibited from communicating with the
president or cabinet officers for the
purpose of ascertaining how to vote or
what measures to favor or oppose"
Would Make Rule Drastic.
Senator Hitchcock declared he did
not criticize the president foi attempt
ing to enforce his convictions, but he
hoped the senators would respect thei,
own.
mot one-half OF the democratic
members believe in the bill,' he added
Senator Reed moved to amend the
Hitchcock substitute 10 provide that
all secret caucuses or conference with
any one interested in legislation shall
be held to be conference within the
meaning Of the order.
Vice President Overruled.
Vice President Marshall finally in
terrupted debate and ruled that mas
much as Senator Reeds original pro-
posal was not debatable, the appeal was
no. debatable. From that ruling Sena-
tor Lodge appealed and the senate. by
vote Of 46 to SO. refused to sustain
the chair. The insurgent democrats
voted with the republicans. as did Sen
ator Bryan, democrat of Florida. Sen.
ator Norris republican. voted with his
party, but LaFollette voted with the
democrats.
Following that vote the vice presi'
dent decided that all intervening mo
tions had been decided and the mattel
before the senate was Senator Reed.
order to compel continuance of attend
ance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-09
j, S. WILL NOT
ENTER PROTEST
Government Considers Lusi-
tania Flag Incident
as Trivial.
USE OF OTHERS
BANNERS COMMON
Practice SO General During Wars That
Protest 10 Not Worth While-English
Newspaper Admits Incident Shocked
British Pride-Greece Protests to
Germany and Insists Upon Observ-
ance Of international Law.

Washington, Feb. 9.-The admins
tration's view Of the hosting of the
American flag on the British steam
ship Lusitania, as stated today on the
highest authority, is that the use OF
other flags by vessels of war, is such
customary practice that protest is
not contemplated.
Regarding the establishment of a
war zone by Germany around the Brit
ish Isles, President Wilson said today
he was awaiting the German govern
ments memorandum being forwarded
by Ambassador Gerard, before reaching
decision on what attitude to take.
He said Germany's first note con-
tanned many questions on which the
United States would like further ex-
planation.
Just Warning.
The president takes the view that
the German order does not constitute
a blockade or even paper blockade
He takes it merely as warning.
He said restrictions on the use OF
foreign flags on ships would have to
come from international agreement. No
other governments have up to the
presest asked the cooperation of the
United States in any protests.
President Wilson can not understand
the long delay In Englands final an
swer to the American protest against
the seizure of neutral vessels.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-09
LIVES IN QUAKE RUINS 2s DAYS.
Exists Without Food But 10 Able to
Find Water.


Find Water.
Rome, Feb. 9-Michiel Cairolo, who
was extracted from the earthquake
ruins at Palermo yesterday. was i'm
prisoned for twenty five days with
out food. Cairolo is recovering from
the effects Of his experience which he
was able to describe today.
when the earthquake occurred" he
said, II attempted to escape but found
myself blocked within a stable. Be-
meath the stable cellar was being
excavated from the ricks, and made
m yway into the excavation.
Fro mthe moment I entered the
cellar I saw no more light and be-
lieved I had become blind.
II shouted with all my strength until
fell into an apathetic condition.
by feeling about with my hands in
the darkness l found a wet spot and
moistened my burning lips. This re-
vived me. and with my hands I dug a
hole in which water collected and l
was able to drink.
Thus managed to exist until yes
terday. when heard voices above me.
aroused myself to make a su-
preme effort and screamed. Those
above me, am told, thought it was a
ghost, but continued my cries and
convinced them that a living man was
imprisoned. In three hours they res
cued me-"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-09
Germans at Standstill in
Effort to Reach Polish
Capital.
ACTIVITY GREAT
ON BOTH WINGS
Severe Fighting in Prosrsss Both q"
East Prussia and in carpathian
Mountains-Gsrma Send Reinforce
ment. to Aid Forces Seeking to Check
Russian Invasion Of Prussia-Monot.
onou. Course in Western Arena.

London, Feb. e.-The fierce German
attack on the warsaw front is again
at standstill, according to reports, re-
ceived from both Berlin and Petrograd.
On the other hand the Russian capital
reports that on each wing Of the battle
line the Russian offensive has been re-
sumed.
The Russians claim to have made
progress. on the Hungarian side OF the
Western Carpathian ranges, and sue
cess in the direction Of Mezolaborcz
which resulted in driving back the
enemy with considerable losses in guns
and prisoners.
The Austro- German army is said to
have met reverses on the Uzsok and
Beskid passes. Balancing the Rus
sian successes are the Russian admis-
sion Of retirement before strong forces
in Bukowina and the Austrians claim
of having entered the town Of Kimpo-
lung in the Crownland.
Desperate Fighting in Prussia.
In East Prussia the fighting ap-
parently is assuming more desperate
character. This may account for the
lull on the Warsaw front, as the East
Prussian forces may have been re-
inforced by some Of Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg's veterans.
The fighting in the western arena
has been taking its usual monotonous
course, with sporadic infantry assaults
on the trenches to an accompaniment
of artillery firing.
The full text Of the German blockade
proclamation. published here today,
served much comment, in which the
Lusitania flag incident figures largely
Most Of the papers defend the use OF
the American flag in this emergency
hut some express misgivings as to the
result of this course Of action.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-09
NEW USE FOR ALCOHOL.
SoIidified Booze Used in Trenches For
WARMING Rations.

TCorrespondcnce of Associated Press !!
Paris, Jan. 22.-The commissary de-
partment of the army has lately dis
tributed to men on guard in the ad
vanced trenches soiditied alcohol
which is easily lighted by n match.
and, burning without visible flame,
gives out sufficient heat to warm up
rations.
From the chemists standpoint solidi-
fled alcohol is still ineXistcnt, all ef-
forts to arrive at this result at ordi-
nary temperature having failed. The
availability of so-called solidiiied
alcohol is due to the genius of the
smuggler About ten years ago man
conceived the idea OF crushing grated
soap in mortar and mixing with i,
it's weight in alcohol. In this form
the alcohol passed the customs inspec-
ton as soap and a subsequent process
of distillation restored the alcohol to
its natural state.
This was the process taken up by the
army to furnish soldiers in the trenches
convenient. inconspicuous means OF
heating their food.