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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-09-16
t THE SERMON.

mere was q vague, almost shadowy
Tight In the par1or windows. A reflect
"a glow from the dim old porch lamp
mat hung above the front steps Of the
giants castle" threw the curtained
windows into dull relief.
As the hurrying trio came UP the
gravel walk, their gaze was centered
on n of these windows. held by q
common anxiety. Not one, but all Of
them knew that q long used chair stood
close beside this particular window.
They were nearing the steps when
one OF the rigid curtains moved ever
90 slightly, and yet distinctly. 1t
parted from its mate an inch or two
and then became motionless once more.
The effect was weird, uncanny, almost
Ehostly. Someone sat behind this cur
tain watching their approach; an un-
seen hand held the curtains apart; a
pair of wistful eyes peered out Of the
loneliness that lay in the room behind.
Horace Blagden sighed audibly.
Once inside the door, he checked his
companions with a whispered word and
the raising of a finger to his lips. They
stood there for a moment, listening.
go into the library" said he, In q
lowered voice. Il think your aunt Is In
the par1or."
He crossed the hall and softly opened
the door. pausing an instant before en-
tering. AS the door closed behind him,
Eric and Mary turned toward the II
brarys where a light cleaned through
the transom.
You will not tell them tonight p,
whispered Mary. clutching his arm.
mo" he replied without hesitation,
~ haven't the heart. Why, he seems
happy-actuaily happy
They waited in the old. familiar room.
~Guriously awed by Its B~lagdanesque
;primness after their W nrather uncon-
tvAnt{NnA IA dfSGYS ar ~ Al ovsxy ,.xSt x~n Ia&,
hat n laid 1t On the table with her
gossarner and gloves. It was an In
spired act on her part, as subsequent
events proved.
Mr.. Blagden came In q few minutes
later holding open the door that his
contented smile on his thin lips.
There, my DEAR he said gently,
waving his hand in the direction Of the
Two Mtdthornes; Il am sure you can't
cailsthose fine flesh and blood creatures
dream fancies. They are very real, ana
eFot,t disappear before morning, as you
.ay. 70 Eric and Mary Your aunt
q positive she ~ only dreaming you
A waverfng. uncertain smile appeared
"a Mrs Blagden,s face. She advanced,
holding out her hands. almost shyly.
The young people sprang forward,
ZACH grasping 3 slim white hand. Mary
%lfnpulsively threw an arm about her
aunt's shonidera and draw the thin,
AhTtnlsing figure close tt her strong,
eager body. Then she kissed the
treitanlous lips of the woman VINO had
lone nothing In her life but hurt her.
come 70 stay. Aunt Rena.s said
Mrs. Blakden withdrew her ham
ON Ertcsa and elowiHs gently passed
lower the eheek ofSthe girl. Her eyes
Vac q . dEtmplofing.-
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-09-16
A Wedding Washed Off.
From It'd Bits,

From It'd Bits, 9
A short time ago q servant living II
Yorkshire gave notice to leave her eif<
uatton, informing her mistress that
b was about to be married.
the time drew near for leayinr.
she addressed her mistress thus:s
PLEASE. mum. have you got a girl
yet?.'
NO. Bridget Why do you ask I.
because, II you haven't I should
like to stay.
Why. l thought you were goinr 70
MARI the swept!
"Oh, yes, mum.s, replied Bridget.
hesitattngly. hut when / saw him
after rs q 3 vas washed felt / could
not lovesstm."
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-09-16
THOSE WHO BELIEVE IN FATE.

Copyright, 1915, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndfcate.)
Success. the mark no mortal wit
Or surest hand car always hit;
For, w~hatsoe'er we perpetrate,
We do but VOW; we're steered by fate,
Which In success oft disinherits,
For spurious causes, noblest merits"
Who has not heard OF Micawber, that
famous character in fiction. who was
some good luck for him, always wait
ing?
There r more Micawbers in this
world than people fmagine-supposed-
" sensible men and women who de-
voutly believe II you are destined to
have good luck it will come to you
whether you put forth n effort or,
not. The ear and disappointments
do not show them their errors of judg-
ment-they still continue to believe In
fate.
It is comforting to have some kind
Of hope to pin ones faith to, but those
with h ability to reasop conditions
out for themselves are firm in the
opinion that people with but few ex-
ceptions. make their own fate, whether
good or iii.
It takes determination for q girl
who has no money to go forth to se-
cure q position, but she would wait
forever and q day for a position TO
come in search OF her. All life's affairs
work on b same general principle.
There are young women who believe
because they are thrown in a particu-
lar mans society. that he MUS surely
be intended as h to wed, no mat
ter what his faults or follies may be.
Girls who are not bound down by tate
notions" give the matter OF marriage
deep and ferioi,s& thought. They Will
not encoufAEe q Would be suitor whom
they know to be q drunkard, profligate
fr work shirker. for they can look
Ahead and ses what little chance OF
happiness they might expect.
Fate makes no ones bed; you make
It yourself IL you wilfully accept thai
which You know to be baneful.
Young girls should be encouraged ia
plan out their future. 1t IS q mistake
to persist In the belief this cannot bl
done. but It must be planned alonf
useful lines. Too many mothers brinf
up their daughters with the belief tina
the sole object of their ,Axistence-aftel
their 18th or 18th birthday-is catching
2 beau. and. 2 little later on, marrying
him.
Moro careful mothers direct tl,ei
girls, minds NJ q tender age from Low
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-09-16

Queen Mary os England preserr
China tea and nearly always drinks ii
y hen b CA obtain 1t.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-09-16

In ali her trayels Nine. Sarah Bern
hardt, the famous French actress, has
never been IN Berlin. She explaink her
refusal to act there by saying she can
never forget the German atrocities OF
187Q-71.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-09-16

China has three medical institutions
Tor ome
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-09-16

paper S~ynulcate.)
Success. the mark no mortal wit
Or surest hand can always hit;
For. whatsoever we perpetrate,
We do but vow; we're steered by fate,
Which In success oft disinherits,
For spurious causes, noblest merits"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-09
CHAPTER ".
Who Should Learn About
Advertising ?

C much for some of the general rudments of adyer-
- Using. How should person study it in its many de
tails7 general knowledge of the subject its many
phasestha is the best goal to strive for Eyery article
offers its specific problems There be set of
rules to follow The only way to increase advertising
ability is to gain general survey of the field of adyer
Using. Them knowing its many different phases you
will have 'hunch' what to do, and above all, you will
have definite idea what not to do. You combine
that instinct with experience regard to the specific
thing to be advertised Thus you ought to be able to
make each advertising dollar bring in greater returns
than it otherwise would.
Often retail advertiser Tor retail merchant who
should ADVERTISED feels impatient about listening to
discussion of national advertising problems But the
fact that that retail merchant learn great deal
that will help him in his particular problems if he
learns the cardinal points in connection with the adyer
Using of the manufacturers whose goods he sells especial
advertising through the newspapers Certainly the job
whom he depends for his distribution has to face by way
of advertising problems and the manufacturer should
know something about retail advertising Even if lie
in the mai0rer business and dees the retail dealer
he nevertheless will find it of advantage to know
thing about retail advertising just it is wise for
general to get good line possible the activities
OF the "otler fellows
How about the person who is not in business where
he either advertises should advertsefor instance,
that young who wishes to study advertis-
ing possible life work! If you are of that class a
comprehensive treatment of the subject ought to be of the
utmost benefit, for then YOU surely ought to have gen
era knowledge of all kinds of advertising. IL YOU know
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-09
WHEAT CROP in
us. PREDICTED
RECORD.BREAKER

Associated Press by Federal Wirelessl
WASHINGTON. Z. c.. June 9.-The
greatest wheat Harvest in the worlds
history viii be garnered In the United
States this fall, If the forecast of the
department of agriculture, based on
the reports Of its investigators
throughout Thea Union, is realized.
The forecast, issued yesterday, an.
nounces that from crop indications the
yield for the United States this fall
will be one billion bushels. -,
b The prospective demand for wheat
products from Europe this winter,
with the practical certainty of good
price, has induced the farmers Cf the
United States toisow the largest acre.
age in the history of the country,
wiIile the prospects are for large re-
turn per acre or fall wheat there is
now growing IN the United Stqtes 90.
1863, 900 acres, while 19.24S, 900 acres
have been put TITO spring wheat.
In 1914. from a total acreage sown
of SO, 54I 900, the wheat crop amount.
ed to S91 ,9l7, 600 bushels, the greatest
production in the history of the coun.
try by more than hundred million
bushels. ' -. Ill.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-09
WAR MATERIAL
MAKERS P|LING
UP Big PROFITS
ASSOCIATED Press

BERLIN, Germany.-The annual re.
ports OF q number OF German COM
panies manufacturing arms. ammuni.
ton, automobiles, and machine tools,
have been issued, showing to some ex.
tent the business resulting from the
war. ..... ~
The Ludwig Loewe Company of Der.
lin. which produces maehine-tools OF
American type. has Just declared a
dividend Of 30 per cent. after having
paid rs per cent for 1918. Fl,
The Deutsche Waffen and Munitions.
Fabriken farms and ammunition trlstI,
which is in close business relations
with the I0ewe eoncefn, is distribut-
ing $i.430.009 in dividends, as com.
pared with $1,200,o00 for the previous
year But this does not tell the whole
story of its business success, for it in.
creased its bank balances and out
standing claims by SS,00o, 000.
The Daimler Motor Company. which
has q much smaller capital than the
company jfist mentioned, doubled its
bank balances and other reserves,
raising them to $3,515,0g and made
q very large increase in its dividend.
This concern subscribed. 81 ,200,00 to
the new War Loan.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-09
TAYLOR TELLS
Of GROWTH OF
OAHU RAILWAY
Article in U. S. Consular Trade
Reports Describes Past and
Present Condition of Road

Under the title Rapid Growth OF
Hawaiian Railway" a. p. Taylor. ~
sistant secretary OF the Promotion
Committee. contributes the following
article to the United States consular.
trade bulletin, under date of April Is.
The railroad system on the island
OF Oahu provides romantic story Of
a financial undertaking that at first
almost ruined its hackers, but Is now
one of the best.paying Investments Ia
the Hawaiian archipelago. Twenty
years ago the system boasted % 70
miles of track: today the company
maintains 127 miles of road % por-
ton OF which is plantation trackage}
owns % locomotives. "a passenger
cars and $50 freight csrs: has $4,000
feet OF wharfage and can store 10000
tons of sugar.
Taxes on property from Eva TO Ka-
huku plantation. which are tapped BY
this railway. amounted at the time
the road started to S2S,S53 In 1914
the taxes on the same property totaled
1910. 600. This Is one example how
the land along the line has increased
in value In the last 20 years. The
railroad paid SS7,s24 in taxes In 1915
which means that every two years
the company pays back 70 the gov.
eminent the amount OF the subsidy
granted to the railroad, which was
1896. $50. The gross earnings OF the
road 20 years ago were 100000 and
now they are $780, 900: the freight
earnings were $4,000 and today they
are 1913 ,000: the passenger earnings
were SIS, 900 and now they are $780,
900.
Twenty years ago $4,000 passengers
we're carried yearly, while In 1914
about 1,140,0G0 persons patronized the
cars. There were 907 900 passengers
carried one mile 90 years ago: IN
1914 they numbered 15.435,000 Pas.
senger rates show less than cents 2
mile: this is lower than the average
rate on the mainland
This railroad, which starts at Ho-
snolulu, taps five Of the lsrgest sugar
plantations IN the Hawaiian islands,
all the big pineapple plantations,
sisal plantation. several stock farms.
and several rice and banana planta
tions skirts the shores Of Pearl Haf
Dor, where the United States governs
ment is building 81 000, 900 naval sta.
ton and dry dock: and Indirectly taps
one large American army post and
one Of the strongest fortitications lln-
der the American flag Fort Kameha.
meha, which guards the entrance 70
Pearl Harbor In addition to It's com
mercial importance the road opens %
some or the finest scenic features On
the island Of Oahu.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-09
Germans Regard Retirement of
Secretary With UneasineSS;
Note Goes to Berlin Today

Associated Press by Federal Nirelessl
WASHINGTON. ID. C., June Sin
presenting his resignation to President
Wilson yesterday, Secretary Bryan
wrote:
The issues involved I'm the policy
you have decided to adopt are Of such
moment that for me to remain as a
member Of your cabinet would be as
unfair TO you as It would be to the
cause which Is nearest my heart. the
cause OF the preservation OF peace.
President Regrets Action.
In his letter accepting Mr.. Bryan S
resignation, the president says:
Il accept your resignation only be-
cause you insist upon my accepting It.
accept IL with much more than a
deep regret, with feeling Of personal
sorrow.
'.,e are not separated In the object
we each seek, but only in the method
by which we seek It. We shall con-
tinue to work for the same causes.
even though we each do our work In
our own way
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-09
SUGAR TARIFF
WOULD GIVE navy
SIX new SHIPS

During the year ending March l
last. notwithstanding the reduction OF
% per cent in import duty. sugar
brought in round figures $50 600 900
into the Federal treasury. Not only
was this by many times the largest
amount yielded by any single item in
the entire list of iuty-paying articles,
but the return from sugar was main.
tanned at its normal volume at a time
when receipts from ether staple
articles in the tariff list were drop
ping far below their customary level.
Figures just complied show that
!, -914, to March /, 1915. the first
year of the operation of the reduced
tariff rate on sugar, the importations
Of this commodity amounted to APP
proximately 2.246,000 long tons, and
that the total amount of duty collect
ed on this imported sugar was $49,-
774,345. Had the rate Of duty pre-
vailing before 1914 continued in effect.
the revenue return from this volume
of importations would have been over
$68, 000, 600. or approximately $40 eco.
900 more than actually was received.
How large part sugar has played
in meeting the necessary expenses OF
the nation is shown by the fact that
during the past twenty years il has
brought into the Federal treasury al.
most exactly one billion dollars. The
revenue from sugar alone is capable
Of providing the United States with
half a dozen new battIeships every
year and of placing the nation in a
practically impregnable position upon
the sea. to take single item from
the field of national exnenditure
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-09
WILSONTELLSBRYAN HE ALSOIS
WORKING FOR PEACE, But ALONG
DIFFERENT Lines; REGRETS ACTION

A sinister hint of the attitude to be
taken by Berlin is conveyed in word
which has reached here from Shang'
hal, China, which states that the refu,
goes there from Tsingtau, numbering
upwards of a hundred, have been no
titled from Berlin to remain where
they are and not to attempt to return
to Germany by way of the United
States The instruction sent the refu-
gees is to remain Indefinitely in Shang-
hal. Ill. a."
II is the general impression here
that the severance of diplomatic Tela-
lions will follow Immediately should
the reply of Berlin to the note to be
transmitted today prove unsatisfae'
tory.
In Austro-German quarters here the
resignation OF Bryan for the reason
announced has caused decidedly un,
easy feeling.
Yesterday 1t was announced that the
department Of justice had conducted
a searching inquiry into the cireum-
stances surrounding the sailing of the
Lusitania and had reached a conclu'
sion that no justification whatever ex.
lists for the German claim that the
liner was armed.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-09

The annual picnic of the Methodist
Sunday school will be held at Moana-
lua park Friday The friends of the
school and congregation are cordially
invited to come and enjoy the outing.
The BUSY Bees" and Knights of the
Golden Rule will be on hand to as.
sist as guides or help to carry lunch
baskets. Sunday will be Childfen's
day at the church. The little folks
will have entire charge of the Il
O'Clock service. Rev. DIR. Brace will
tell how we can help others to get
an education. The Sunday school
would be pleased TO receive books
from any one who wishes to contrib
ute them to the library.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-09

In 1868. sumurai OF Satsuma,
named Kinnosuke, visited Yokohama
and was very much interested in
watching the drill of the British
troops, under the command of Lieut..
Col. Roman, then stationed at Yokoha-
ma. When God Save the King" was
sung the reverence shown by the sol
diers greatly impressed the samurai,
and he expressed his desire for Jap
anese national anthem to the British
bandmaster. asking him to write the
music in slow stately time in sympa-
thy with the ancient procession of
Daimyos. The music was written
and then native poet was chosen to
write appropriate words.-Japan Ad.
veFtiser.
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d reported, have succumbed to the
epidemic which they sought to sup
Dress.
Conditions in constantinopie con
tinue to arow more gloomy. From fear
Of injection, the water works system
has suspended, and the city 70 on
restricted allowance, drawn from In.
suffIeient local sources.
The output Of the -four mills has
fallen below par, owing to the diff
Guilty In obtaining grain, and there is
q shortage Of coal.
From Odessa comes word that the
American built and Turkish owned
cruiser Medjidieh, which struck q
mine and was sunk near Odessa last
April, has been raised BY Russian sal.
wage workers and towed into Odessa
for repairs.
a despatch to the Daily Telegraph
reports that an air raid by the Allies
sea-pianes did serious damage to the
naval base OF the Turks In the harbor
Of ealllpoti.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-09
SAYS
HAWAII PLANTERS
ARE PROSPEROUS
Declares Owners of Sugar
Stocks Have More Money
Than They Can Spend
ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wireless

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wirelessl
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, June g.
Governor Pinkham OF Hawaii, who
arrived here yesterday. gave out a
statement to the press regarding in.
dustrial conditions In the Islands in
view OF the coming into force within
ten or eleven months of the free sugar
clause of the tariff. , T.
81 do not see what the sugar plant.
ers of Hawaii have to complain Of"
he said, in part / s..s..
Sugar is today selling at high
price and the owners Of Hawaiian
sugar stocks are making more money
than they know what to do with"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-09

Nine. Vergeri, Nine. Sanberne. Miss
Sylvia and Sacchetti, PHccini and Bon
signlia, stars of the Beyani Opera
Company still in Honolulu, will sing
tomorrow evening at the opening of
Heinie's tavern in Waikiki Cheyalier
di Roceia, formerly conductor of the
Beysni orchestra, is in charge of the
music for the evening.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-09

PURPOSES or THE COURSE "a To increase
returns the retailer apho noac advtises 2) To shoao
Msnon-Gdrsrtsing retailer hoo he can oace has prices yet
increase has profits. 90 To suggest to the jobber and
manufacturer a cautious method to create demand and
tncrease gOodwM N 70 prepare the person Nth latent
advertising ability for place IN ts neao profession
This course, When derered personally to class of stu
dents costs SIS. Is equivalent to correspondence
Which costs $685. The entire 90 lessons aCu be
green Exclusively NTH this newspaper free Of charge
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-09
ENGLIsHMAA WROTE
JAPANESE ANTHEM

Germans are now wrangllng about
the tune of the British national an.
them God Save the King" There
las been general belief that the.
score of the japanese national an.
them, Kimigayo, was written by
German, but 1t was in fact the work
of an English military bandmaster.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-09
KING CONSTANTINE
MAY YET GET WELL

LONDON, Eng, June 9.Athehs
dispatches to the news agencies here
agree this morning that King Con.
stantine continues to show improve.
ment and quote his physician, Prof
Friedrich Kraus OF Berlin. as predict.
ing that, If he has no setback, it will
be safe in day or two to pronounce
him out of danger
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-09
MEAT PACKERS SPEED
UP PRODUCTION.

LONDON, Engy june S.--In res.
ponse to the appeals o. David Lloyd
George, the new minister Of mum.
tons, 5000 men employed In the
Smlthfieid meat markets agreed yes
terday TO work -four hours day over
time to help the government turn out
suppiiss with greater speed.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-09
CANADIANS SUFFER
HEAVY LOSSES. 4

OTTAWA, Canada, June &-Totai
casualties since the Canadian contin-
gents joined the British expeditionary
force were gaxstted here yesterday at
eo0e. OF these 1913 are dead, $500
are wounded and 1865 are listed az
missing.
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iRlsA LEADER is W 2,
OPPOSED TO coNscRiPTioN.

LONDON Eng, dune e-irish M.
tionalists, led by John Redmond, are
opposed to censcription, which the
government u prepared to urge. The
party put itself on record in resoIH
lions last night. With Home Rule In
sight, Redmond has been loyal to the
empire, but he does not wish TO put
too strong . strain on his followers.
Many Of them have volunteered, but
others would not approve drafting
irishmen whose support 10 only pas
sive.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-09
ALLIES, AIRMEN INFLICT

DAMAGE ON TEUToN SUPPLIES
AMSTERDAM, Holland, June g.
Heavy damage e reported to have
been inflicted BY British ayiators on
the German base Of supplies at Ghent.
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HoNol uLu LODGE NO. 1, MODERN
ORDER or PHOENIX.

WIN meet at their home. corner
Beretania and Fort streets, every
Thursday evening at 7::30 o'clock.
CHARLES HUSTACE, JR., Leader,
FRANK MURRAY. Secretary.