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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-21
$4,000 SOLDIERS
FOR OAHU CALLED
FOR BY EXPERTS
War College Division of Gen.
eral Staff Makes Report
Asked BY Sec. Garrison
SAYS HA YAH CAN BE
HE'D If OAHU IS SAFE
ProbIemis 30 Make This Island,
Including Pearl Harbor,
Perfectly Secure

"The problem Of holding the Hawai-
ian islands can be solved by making
Oahu and therefore Pearl Harbor, Sc
cure against all corners, !" Declares the
War College Division. general staff
corps. in report to Secretary Of War
Garrison and by Garrison transmitted
to Congress.
1t was this report, referred to in
telegraphie dispatches last week,
which aroused widespread interest
both among army men and civilians.
as to the details Of the army experts
recommendations for Oahu.
Brig. gen. NJ NJ Macomb, formerly
in command here, Is chief of the War
College Division. Al copy of the re-
port, received by athe Star-Bulletin
this morning, thus deals with the To-
cal situation:
OAHU.
The maintenance Of the naval base
at Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Is an essen
tial factor in the military problem Of
holding the Hawaiian Islands These
islands constitute q vital element In
the defense of the Pacific coast and
In securing to ourselves the full value
of the Panama canal as a strategic
highway between the two oceans.
The probleri of hcsding the Hawaii
an islands car he solved by making
Oahu, and therefore Pearl Harbor. Sc
cure against all comefs A satisfae-
tory solution requires the joint action
OF the army and navy. Pearl Harbor
and Honolulu are already protected
from direct naval attack by fortifica-
tions now nearing completion. These,
while deemed adequate to meet the
conditions existing when they we're de-
signed, must now be strengthened to
meet the recent increase In power Of
guns afloat; but no matter how COM
plete these harbor Notifications on
the southern coast of Oahu may be,
they are unable to prevent attacks
either on the remaining hundred miles
of coast lying beyond the range OF
their guns or on the other islands OF
the group. Consequently there should
be in addition force of modern sub
marines and destroyers forming part
Continued on page three)
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-21
c. WRIGHT
WILLPLAY HERE
CARNIVAL week

Beals C. Wright, former Davis Cup
champion, and one of the leading ten
mis- players in the United States, will
compete in the tournaments in Homo
lulu during the Carnival. In letter
to A. L. Castle. the famous racquet
wielder states that he will leave San
Francisco on January II for Hawaii.
Wright announces that he expects
to play in the doubles with William
Johnston, which means that there is
likelihood of the champion coming
here in February. Wright will arrive
one month before the tournament, and
in his letter states that he is pleased
to have an opportunity to- come to
Hawaii.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-21

GERMAN OFFICIAL
CABlEGRAMS

The following eablesram from off
ciai German sources was received TO
day:
German Headquarters Report. Dec
20.-German coast batteries have driv
en- Oft the snemy's monitors from The
place which yesterday Afternoon they
had sheIied. On the west front there
has been active artillery fire. Several
suceessful blastinos Of German mine,
were made. German aviators attack
ed PoperiBghe, where is the Junction
Of numerous lines Of communication
by the enemy.
.An English biplane in an air en-
1sUement near eruoes was shot down
and the inmates found dead.
@6aIkar arena: Yesterday near No
kyavac there were further engage
ments IN which Austro~ Hunaarians
were successful, taking several hum
dred prisoners.'
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-21
CAPTAINS AUTO HITS
WIFE OF SERGT. DOoDY

Struck as she was slightjng from a
street car at King and Fort streets BY
an automobile driven by Capt. C. B.
Parker. End infantry. Fort Shafter.
Mrs. w. H. DoOdy, wife of Sergt.
Doody post exchange. Schofield Bar
racks. was slightly injured this after
noon She was taken home in an auto
mobile, refusing to go to the emerg-
ency hospital Mrs. Doody,s injuries
are slight and she walked from Gunsgs
cigar store, where she was taken after
the accident, to the auto In which she
went home.
Capt Parker was arrested by Traf-
fic Officer John Hills and released on
bond 70 appear tomorrow. He Is
charged with needless driving.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-21
JEFF M'CARN IS
DISMISSED; HIS
JOB TO VAUGHAN
District Attorneys Resignation
Accepted in Washington;
In Effect Now
JUDGE CLEMONS TO NAME
ASSISTANT IN MORNING
Cables to Gregory for Approval
of Vaughan as Temporary
Holder of Office Here

The Star-Bulletln received this aft
ernoon from its Washington CORE
spondent the following eablearam:
"Mecarn dismlssed4 No Develop
ments DoIe.p
This cabIegram ls taken as bearing
cut the report that the sudden accept
snce Of the district attorneys resiona-
ticn u due to the protests against A.
slstant Attorney Vaughan he has sent
on and his application for Judge poIe's
position. Mr.. McCarn emphaticaily
denies these runors but they are per-
sistent.
jeff McCarn today stepped down
and out of the position Of district at
torney for Hawaii, his resignation,
sent to Washington. d. c., more than
month ago, having been accepted
by Attorney General Gregory.
The following cablegram from At
torney-GeneraI Gregory was received
By Federal Judge Charles +. Clemons
early this morning:
HHesiunatfon Of District Attorney
Mccarn fis accepted, effective today.
II will be necessary for you to appoint
some one 70 fiil the vacancy Until his
spccessor 10 appointed and has quail.
fisd. Please notify me cf your
Notice Of the receipt 81 the forego.'
ing message was given In open court.
Judge Clemons says that at 10 o'clock
tomorrow he will appoint Horace w.
Vaughan. assistant district attorney,
to take McCarn's place temporarily,
unless instructions to the contrary are
received from the encouragement be-
fore that time.
Judge Clemons today cabled the at
torney-general as follows:
Precedent In Dunno Case.
1T seeming appropriate to appoint
Mr.. Vaughan district attorney, shall
take that course unless hearing your
disapproval before tomorrow morning
at 10 o'clock, when proposed he be
sworn. Assistant District Attorney
Dunno was similarly appointed in
1901. :
a well-defined story today declares
CONTINUED on page three)
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-21

LONDON, England, Dec. 21-The Teuton campaign in
the Balkans is said to be developing into great drive
on Albania with the object of giving Teuon occupation to
that shore of the Adriatc before the Allies establish
themselves.
The Albanian port of Durazzo reported 70 be the latest
objective for the Teuton forces in the Balkan Strong
forces of Germans and Ausans believed to be marching
Albania in effort to foresta alien occupation OF the
coast
Late today British officials asserted with reference to the
Gallpo withdrawal that the only casualties sustained by the
British during the withdrawal consisted of the woundng Vt
three of the soldiers.
LONDON England 2l-consantinople that the
British withdrawal from Gapo has been accompanied by much
disaster British troops The Turks ca that the British
driven heavy LOSSES Turks taking the oensv
and shatterng the British resistance
WASHINGTON, D. c. 21It is stated that full settle
which the United States
demanded dsavowa and ndene has been postponed owing to
the developments in the Ancona and to the growth Of anti
American feeling .s
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-21
Wants Incapable Heads Removed

LONDON England Dec Before Parliament sanctions
enlistment of the fourth million Of asked for the
should tell the nation the
sisted John Dillon in the House Of Commons today
In the failures of land campaigns laid
of the neency enlisted Before
enforce conscrption the higher up who responsible for
failures be removed. 8
What the us Dillon concluded 'sof sending troops
be led by like those responsible for the failures the
Galipoi PENINSULA
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-21
GOVERNOR PINKHAM IS
MUCH GRATIFIED WITH
NEWS OF SETTLEMENT

The Star-Bulletin's Washington cor.
respondent cabled this paper today as
follows:
Treasury department will accept
Irwin site"
The cablegram arrived about the
time the message to Collector Frank.
lin was going the rounds by Honolu-
luS lightning-report route. Except for
the advocates Of the Spreckels site.
those who heard the news seemed
very glad indeed that the long contro-
versy and slow negotiations are ended.
Governor Pinkham. who has been
an ardent advocate and as ardent a
worker for the Irwin site, was much
gratified this morning to hear Of the
decision Of the treasury department.
The governor. who has advocated
the Irwin site as part OF the proposed
civic center, expects TO continue on
plans for securing under public con-
troll all the frontage on Palace
Square whose south side is now part
ly bounded by the Irwin site.
I'm going to start in tomorrow
morning on the next proposition-the
acquisition Of the Gore site for city
hall. he said today. 'tOf course I am
gratiied to hear of the Irwin site be.
ing chosen. II makes the realization
of the civic center possible. The peo-
pie should have control of all the
property on this square,
Collector Franklin Pleased.
Collector of Customs Malcolm A.
Franklin expressed himself as much
pleased with the result of the negotis-
tions. in which he has acted as an in.
termediary.
Il had no interest in the matter
aside from the belief that the Irwin
site would be chosen. but / am much
delighted with the decision he said
Il acted only as an intermediary and
am not able to make public any of the
details. | can't say what the price is.
Personally, l never had any doubt that
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-21
BAR ROWDY MEMBERS
OF PARLIAMENT FOR
INDEFINITE PERIOD

Especial Cable to Hawaii Shinpo)
TOXIC, Japan, Dec. 2t-After an
investigation by the punishment com
nnittee Of the Japanese diet, five rep
resentatives were ordered 10 remain
away from the sessions for an indefi-
mite period. because Of the assault on
Premier okuma. The FIVE members
were accused Of improper conduct. K.
Muto, the Japanese firebrand, was
one Of the members disbarred from the
session.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-21
Annexation Plans Delay Peace

BERLIN Dec q. (Ofa-Greed for territory and annex
alton plans of both the Tuton allies the adupe are
back of the failures of all peace
cordng to charge made the Reichag by
alis minority. -
Inc charge made during in which
leader tried to rally opposition against the m
to raise credit of ten million marks.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-21
FRENCH WINE OUTPUT
THIRD OF LAST YEAR

PARIS, France, Dec. 21.-France's
wine crop this year will be only one
third AZ large az that Of last. A short
age Of iaborers, and the fact that many
Of the northern grape districts are
held by the German invaders accounts
for the shortage.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-21
7. K. K. WANTS TO RAISE
RATE TO SOUTH AMERICA

Especial Cable to Hawaii shinpol
TOXIC, Japan, Dec. 21-The 7. x.
K. has applied to the department Of
communication to raise passenger and
freight rates so per cent on the South
American line.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-21
PAGE ONE CHR
OUTDOOR CIRCLE APPEALS

The Outdoor Circle is appealing to
generous Honolulans to give for use
on city streets is large coconut trees
and one large royal palm. The CO..
conut trees are to be set out along
Kalakaua avenue and the royal palm
In front Of the National Guard armory.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-21

Forty-nine thousand, four hundred
and eight-one pounds Of mail nearly
25 tons; this Is the deluge which
swamped the postoffice this morning
when the Wflhelmina unloaded 1854
sacks, the biggest consignment OF mail
ever received by the HcnoIuIu post.
office.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-21
WRECKED
in TWO STATES
BY EXPLOSIONS
NitrogIycerine Factory in Iii
lois Goes Up With Terrific
Detonation

( ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wireless
EDGENATER, N. >, Dec. 2ts-Two
persons are missing and 20 known 70
be injured az the result Of an explo.
sion today in the plant Of the Corn
Products company.
CAIRO, Ill., Dec. 21.-A nitroglycer'
Inc plant Of the Aetna Powder Com.
pany at sayvIlie, near here, was bIoWu
pp today. The explosion was due 70
the chemical reaction In 5000 pounds
of pitrp- rp-oiyeerine. The Worknsen IN
the plant escaped inIufy the shoek
was feltefor Is miles tound about.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-21
Million More Men Wanted BY British

LONDON England Dec 21-Premisr Asquth speaking the
House of Commons today moved vote for additional million
for the He announced that the British forces
total million and quarter He said
wastage OF and that the British aim getting
of military physically qualified under
colors His speech surveyed the widening
needs for larger forces
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-21

LONDON England Dec 21According the Roterdamsehe
Couran the Dutch the total Prussan amount 2
063, excluding the Wurtemburgan and Bayarian lists
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-21

In an order which has just come 70
Hawaiian headquarters news Is con-
veyed that the departure OF the 18th
Coast Artillery Band, which has been
ordered here after year at the San
Diego Exposition. will not leave the
mainland until February S.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-21
Russians Begin Attack On Bulgaria

LONDON England Dec 2Sixteen transports filed with Rus
of Varna the Bulgarian port the Black Sea- under
cort of cruiser and two destroyers. 49, - s.
Athens dispatches that waships are bombardhg Varna
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-21
$500 GIVEN FOR
WAR RELIEF; LOCAL
COMMITTEE FORWARDS

The war relief committee, or :
= ganized locally to care for those !
made needy by the war in Eu- I
rope. has received an outright I
= donation of S6500, it was an I
= nounced today. The name of the I
4 donor is not given out. The COM I
4 mittee is receiving funds, though I
= not making an active canvass I
\ and is now using the money for 1
y relief in Poland and Armenia. I
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-21

BY liquefying the rare gas helium
a German university professor has
been able to reach temperature with.
in 6 degrees Of the absolute zero.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-21
Germans Hold Gap Near Lille

BERLIN, Dec 81 Oficial- forces have captured
md firmly holding the recently opened gap in the British
ines south Of Lille.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-21
TEUT0NS LAUNCH DRIVE THROUGH ALBANIA TO WST COAST FROM LE
new BALKAN CAMPAIGN ANcONA
INCIDENT DELAYS LUS|TANIA REDRESS

Failure Of German Government to Garry Through AcQuesc
ence to Demands Is Paper Says Pnssa
Losses Nearly Two and a Quarter Million Men-Tmks Say
British Lost Heavily at GaIpoli
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-19
BASEBALL SPORTS OF ALL KINDS BOXING

owner of the Brooklyn Tip Tops of
the Federal league, is dead at his
home in New Rochelle. His illness
was brief.
What effect the death of this heavy
financial hacker of the third league
will have on that circuits prospects
will be watched for by the fans. Since
he acquired control of the Tip Top
franchise two years ago, Ward was
one of the heaviest contributors to
the war chest of the Gilmore band.
The millions he made in the baking
business were put at the disposal OF
his associates for war on organized
baseball and much money was spent
in signing players for the Brooklyn
club.
In every new venture of the Fed
eral league Ward was one of those
who had the final say. He and Char
ley Weeghman of the Whales were
generally regarded as the most radi-
cal members of the troop when it
came to loosening the strings of the
league purse.
Mr.. Ward was comparatively a
newcomer in baseball, though the
sport had interested him for years.
He was merely fan, however, until
a chance was offered to buy into the
Federal through the Brooklyn fran
chise. Federal stock received big
boost when Ward purchased. He was |
known as a leYel-headed business |
man and his willingness to line up |
with Gilmore and his associates was
indication to the layman that the |
third league had excellent prospects |
of ultimate success.
Whether his policies will be car
ried on by his sons is one Of the |
things that will agitate sport circles
for next few weeks. Brooklyn can
be made a stronghold of the third |
league, furnishing a stepping stone
into New York, but the team must
be literally backed by the owner to
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-19

matte when they reach st. Paul on
their tour to the Pacific coast. Citi-
Zens of that city have asked that Bill
Brennan, chief umpire of the Federal
league, be allowed to boss the pas
time. 1t is not likely that the request
will be granted, as the powers that be
in baseball would Immediately set up
a howl. Star players from both
leagues are arriving for the trip,
which begins tomorrow night. Alex
ander and Evers were the big men
from the National to report. Ameri-
can league stars dropped in slowly,
but all will report before traintime.
Help! President Thomas has killed
the report that the Cubs were to have
a new park out on Holman avenue
and adds that plans for a new stand
at the present location will be taken
up later in the winter Plans for
new stand on the old field have been
taken up for several winters in sue
cession and that's as far as it has
gone.
However, the yarn is good for two
stories a winter-once when the
plans are drawn and again when it is
decided that nothing will be done for
another year.
Jimmy Archer's transforming Cubs
closed their season yesterday with a
defeat at the hands of Gertenrich's
Stars, 10 to 8, Maager outpitching
Carl Adams. Bubbles Hargrave hit
his usual homer. Fisher and Vaughn
will make the trip to the coast with
the National league stars.
Charley White should have little
difficulty tonight in Boston in defeat
ing Johnny Harvey. The bout is
scheduled for twelve rounds. Before
leaving Chicago White said he would
rather meet any lightweight in the
country than Harvey, but Charley
must have been kidding himself so
his victory would look better. That
is, if he fights. Every now and then
=
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
Til the Cows Come Home

hired man, called. But to no avail Freddie simply was not to be found.
 "oh. I do hope nothing has hap pened to him!" exclaimed Grandma. Hes city boy and not used to the country"
 Nonsense!" said Grandpa. He's well able to take care of himself and .-listen-what's that?"
 From way across the big field to the rear of the barn came long, plaintive call. There was moment Of silence and then 1t sounded again
 By heck!" exclaimed Grandfather. That's his horn--nothing else could make ruch an awful noisel But whats he doing way down there blowing 1t? I'll 90 see. Now, Ma, you go set the supper on the table ana we'll be back in two shakes of a lambs tail"
 So Grandfather went through the barnyard and on down into the field. Even when he was quite distance off and, of course. long before Freddie saw him--he saw Freddie And he laughed. For there, standing on slight rise in the ground. was Freddie with the horn to his lips. blowing away with all his might First he would blow, and then he would stop and call and shake his fist in the direction to- ward which he was facing. Grandpa looked, but all he could see down there were the cows, grazing peace fully away.
 By heck" exclaimed Grandfather. Those cows ought to been up and milked long ago. That good-for- nothing Gus gets lazier every day he lives!"
 Freddie was Just finishing a long blast on his horn when he became aware that someone was approaching.
 Hey. young feller," said Grandpa. what are you doing? It's supper time and everything's gettin' cold Why did you como way down here to blow your horn?"
 'I'se callin' tn cows" said Freddie. quite simply and as though Grand father would understand perfectly.
 "Callin the cowsl" gasped Grandpa. "Wh-what do you mean. son?"
 Freddie looked up in surprise. "Blowin' my horn." he explained. My Mamma said I could blow it 'til tn cows came homo all I wanted to. But--but. Grandpa, Ise blowed and blowed and they won't comel It's time they was home, isn't 1t, and and"
 Grandfather sat right down in the field and laughed. And the more ha laughed the more perplexed Freddie became
 Finally Grandpa explained to hint that what Mamma had said was only "a saying" On the old farm, when he was boy, Grandfather added, ths cows there used to come home when he blew on big conch-shell they had but cows these days didn't seem to lbe trained that way.
 And that made Freddie feel much he was disappointed that Grandfather's COWS were of the sort that won't come home no matter how much you call them with a hornl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03

wouldn't you like to know how to keep mildew off gooseberries Or rust from wheat? Can you translate Pasteur into dollars and cents?" Sub- dued in spirit, and afraid of asking more foolish questions we stole silent ly out of the Professors laboratory when he wasn't looking. He was watching mould-fiower and he hasn't missed us yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03

said Mamma, putting It in his valise, and you'll be able to blow 1t to your hearts content out in the fields where no one will be annoyed by its awful noise. Indeed"-and Mamma laughed you can blow 1t til the cows come ihomel"
 Freddie looked at her in puzzled way and then at his horn, but said nothing He raised it to his lips and started to blow when Mamma ex- Iclaimed:
 Goodness me, don't blow 1t here, Freddie! Can't you wait until you get to the country?''
 Arrived at the farm, Grandfather showed him the chickens and the horses and the cows and the pigs and -oh-ever so many interesting things that Freddie had never seen In his life before. citybred youngster that he was. And. you may be sure. he en- joyed every moment.
 On the evening of his second day there, supper time came but Freddie was missing. Grandma called to him but no answer. Then she looked all through the house and down in the barn. But still no Freddie.
 Grandfather called; and Gus, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03

captain.
 Three men stepped forward and Ned found himself a prisoner.
 Now, men," said the captain to the crew, what had we better do with this fellow? Ned has always been an expert gunner, but he has proved traitor and has wasted all the torpedoes. When we get ashore we will have Ned shot"
 Ned felt very miserable.
 Haven't we any more ammunition at all, men?" the captain asked.
 We have 16-inch shell here, sir" reported one of the crew, "but of course we can't use it.''
 The captain scowled at Ned.
 Yes, we can use it." he snapped Take the prisoner to the forward port tube"
 Ned wondered what on earth-or under the sea-the captain could mean. He soon found out.
 "Tie the prisoners hands above his head and lash the shell to them"
 When this was done the captain said:
 Now, young man, you're a human torpedo. I am going to run this sub mersible close to the enemy and fire you at its hull. Even yet you may serve our king and country Fare- well, Ned"
 The boy and the shell were placed In the tube, and a few moments later they were shot out into the sea! AL most strangled, Ned could not cry out He only felt himself shooting headfirst through the water On and on he sped, and at last
 "Ug-blub! Oh-h! Mammal"
 He was awake, and the nearest thing to a ship he saw was his bed stead. And his hands were not tied 1t all.
 I'm glad I'm not a torpedo" he said to himself, land don't exactly