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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23
BAD WEATHER IS
HINDERING WORK
ON war FIELDS
Comparatively Little Activity
Yesterday and Today on
Any Front
lGrrman OmraIl


GERMAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS
Nov. 22.-Foggy weather on the west
today hindered fighting. South Of La
Bassee canal patrols OF Anhalt infan-
try regiment SO and Madgeburg pion-
eer battalion entered English
trenches and after destroying defenses
brought back more than 20 prisoners
and one machine gun, In Somme sect
or artillery lire increased toward
evening. English attacks broke down
East font West of Riga our forces
took 33 prisoners and three machine
guns, no loss to them. No important
fighting otherwise from ocean to Car
pathians North OF Kampolung, latter
sector, Rumanian attacks fruitless.
On Rothenthurm pass road and side
valleys of Alt, we gained ground
quickly, breaking down enemy with
bayonet attacks
Before noon West Prussian and
East Prussian Infantry and squadrons
of Her Majesty's Cuirassiers entered
Craiova. capital of western Wallachia.
On Dobrudja front Won Mackensen's
army is near coast of Black Sea, hav-
ing small engagements.
On Danube local artillery fire On
Macedonian front between Ochrida
and Presby lake and plain of Monas-
tir enemy vanguard came within
reach of German-Bulgarian positions.
East of Paralove our rifle Iards at
tackled and recaptured height and
maintained ii against several strong
attacks.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23

attached TO the lrst infantry had an
unusually interesting course of in
str1ction Wednesday as they not only
continued their regular work of learn
ing TO mark off trenches and build
bridges but also experimental with
high explosives and studied the laying
Of mines. Twenty men and six pack
mules from the demolition company
Of The u. s. Engineers at Fort Shtfter
came up to camp and the instruc-
lions were taken under their direc-
lions. The first thing taken UP was
experimenting with trinitrotuolal, a
new explosive just put into use by r..
S. Experts and used today for the
first time on the Hawaiian Islands.
This substance will explode only by
con<ussion and that through
specially prepared illuminate cap. Next
they were taught to construct fou-
enske which is a large hole filled
with rocks with powder underneath
and when the enemy charges up a
hill this is exploded and the stones
are SO placed that they are hurled
down the hill with terrific force They
werf also instructed how to lay mines
and explode them under a passing
hoslIle army. The regular army en-
gineers then showed the guardsmen
how to pack an equipment of engin-
GERS outfit with all the paraphernalia
arranged and the use of each piece
which consists OF tools for carpentry,
track laying, map making, surveying
and many others necessary to prepare
- dhe advance or retreat of an army
Engineers Use shoveIs
TIE engineers attached to an army
f0rpt enc of its most important
branches as war is new the applicai
ton OF engineering science to the arm
Ell conflict. In real war the en-
gineers do not dig trenches but simply
make the outline where the infantry
arctic dig. Here in camp. however,
In order that every man of the com.
pauy may know lust how il is done the
Digging OF trenches is done from plans
made by Capt. e. j. Taylor. L. S. A..
NElGhshRslsaS~xorked out from reports
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23
THE PASSING OF GENIUS.


Jack Londpns death is moi only the loss Of srik-
Ing and vivid personality but Of a who created
literature.
From the moment when he first began writing fo.
the magazines. his stories and articles were dsting
uished by rugged power, driving force which
came with shock of delight 10 jaded literatteurs
satiated with the polished phrases Of fctionsts
whose books of rhetoric and philoogy instead
of the great and pulsating world of real things
London had lived full years of action before he
began writing with the serious intent of becoming
a master of fiction He had a wonderful back
ground Of experience from which 70 draw. and a
mind which absorbed and held impressions like
hardening wax
No American writer living today has a wider
vogue in foreign countries. probably none SO wide
England. France, Russia acclaimed London a
literary genius when he was still struggling for
ognition in certain cynical circles of The United
States. No. it is hardly fair TO term it struggling
for recognition" for London wrote as he and
felt and left the verdict with the future. In his
case he received worldwide contemporary recogni
ton, unlike mosr men Of literary genius. and he re-
eeyed also the monetary rewards.
He turned an inGuiring. apt mind into many chan
neis. Politics in the broader sense, sociology ethno
logy offered him inviting fields. But his fame will
probably rest mainly on his fiction. He better
as creator than as critic-another sign Of genius.
He died i'm Che prime of steadily unfolding pow
ers At forty he has long list of literary works TO
his credit and his place in his counrys hall Of fame
is secure.
Much ofswhtd London wrote on his first visit here
has been criticized. and with considerable Justice
Whatever of hlrshness there in his statement of
early impressions has been more than Outweighed
by the full measure of his later appreciation, often
spoken and often written. LII the last year his
praises.ef Hawaii have reached an audience number
ing hightinto the hundreds of thousands He had
frequently expressed desire to make Hawaii his
permanent home though to of his vigorous spirit
no earthly home could be certain of permanence.
Had he lived here long, might justifiably have
exPeete(efnnm isis pen a novel which wouldS haye
phned Hawaii forever among the spots made famous
as 1he locale for ain accepted masterpiece.
Bike most men of genius his ways not the
ways of convention. But his fame rested on no
exaggeration of manner. departure from societys
accepted standards of life, no studied preense He
wis anything but n poseur. He was man of orig
mad thought and genuine creative intellect. whose
capacty for kindly social intercourse, for friend
ships for useful work outside his own lines of per-
sonal activity. growing he passed into the
riIeness of middle age. Some me1 of genius grow
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23

drawn up by one of the clubs MEM
bers, s. NJ. Starratt, for the additional
bathhouse for women guests were
adopted and the contract for the struc-
ture awarded TO the contracting firm
of Knaack & Company.
Work of erecting the building. which
will be on the clubs grounds mauka.
Waikiki of the women's lanai and
nearly on the site of the old dancing
pavilion which burned down a few
years ago. The contract price is 1925.
Plans and specifications drawn up
by Starratt, who is a subinspector OF
the United States navy and is superin-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23
TUESDAYS FIGHTING

GERMAN ARMY HEADQUAR-
TIERS, Nov. 21.-Western arena,
Crown Prince Rupprecht's front:
Our artillery has won noticeable ef-
fects today in fighting the enemy A
lively hostile fire was directed against
our positions at several places. There
were no infantry engagements.
In Champagne and Mouse sector:
Some artillery fighting revived.
Eastern arena, Prince Leopold 8
front: Nothing important.
Archduke Carl's front in the Car
pathians: A patrol enterprise on the
Lubova sector carried out as planned;
40 prisoners brought IN. Russian ad-
vance failed On the east edge OF
Transatlantic only minor fighting.
Last night, north of Kampolung, we
dispersed several Russian attacks. In
Alt Valley we captured some import
ant towns and entrenched heights.
Our infantry is before Craiova, up TO
now the seat of the chief command OF
the Rnmanian first army. ss
In the Balkans, Won Mackensen s
front: Nothing important except aTtil-
lery fire. ConstanZa and Czernavoda
shelied.
Our flyer squadrons bombarded
Transportation E, Enlistment near
Bucharest.
Macedonian front: Between Lake
Presba and the CGerna river the
enemy has been reaching with van
guards for German-Bulgarian posi-
lions. Serbian advances in some
places on Mogiena front, prepared by
strong fire. failed. On the flooded
Struma plain only engagements OF re-
connoitring detachments
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23
CAMP CHATTER /

Brig.-Gen. Sam Johnson, n. G. H., is
daily visitor in camp, and is taking
personal interest in the details of
camp life. He feels very much graft.
fled over the large attendance. II
was through the personal efforts of
the general himself that over 100 en-
listed men were excused from their
jobs in order to attend maneuvers He
declares it is the most successful Ma.
tional Guard camp of the many he
has attended, 10Th in point of attend.
ance and in discipline and traiping.
Mai. Redington, assistant to the ad.
jutant-general, finds time from his
many office duties to visit the man
euver camp and observe the work each
day.
The governor is expected Friday
afternoon to witness regimental pa
rade and to review the LIST Regiment,
y. G. H. This is believed to be the
most interesting ceremony Of the week
and many visitors will no doubt be
IN hand. Visitors are welcome at all
times. however, between Teveille and
etreat The governor will be, accom-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23

Company NJ, under the command of
Capt. VIM. Hampton, has perhaps the
best musical organization in camp.
This company is composed of Filipi-
nos, who have organized very cred
table stringed quintet. Tonight the
quintet serenaded the 1st u. S. In
fantry battalion, which is in camp adj
Joining the guardsmen's camp. Among
the selections rendered was a medley
of the United States, Hawaiian and
Filipino national anthems, composed
by the quintet leader The serenade
seemed to be greatly appreciated by
the regulars.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23
OUTRIGGER LET'S
NEW BATH HOUSE
CONTRACT; $1265

Announcement was made Wednes-
day by Sec. ]. Ashman Beaver of the
Outrigger Canoe Club that at meet
ing of the clubs board of directors
last night the plans and specifications
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23
EDITOR

narrower az they grow older fall into groove. be
come intolerant of Others. absorbed in their own
tolls. ambitions, ideals. successes or failures Not
so with London. His horizon broadened. Doubt
less history will place him high in the ranks Of Anne
ri,;,n men Of letters. -: II.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23

tendent of construction at Pearl Har.
Dor. call for &c dressings rooms and
l03 lockers. There will be two show.
ers and two toilets. The building will
be so feet long and 20 wide. one
side facing toward the lagoon on the
Waikiki side of the Outrigger
grounds. 4
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23

A most interesting lecture was given
today to the officers and non-commis-
stoned officers of the guard at the
hospital tent by Maj Bloombergh of
the regular army Medical Corps. His
subject was camp sanitation and per-
sonal hygiene, bringing out the inn
portance Of cleanliness not only of
the individual but also of cook and
squad tents in order to prevent cpl
denies. His talk made strong inn
preston on all.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23

The British government has requist
toned leather and served notice. that
sale, removal or secretion without
war Office consent constitutes an of.
Tense"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23

Wilcox Will Make No Fight in California SAYS
headline. On the face of the returns showing that
the lowest Democratic elector there is 1900 votes
ahead of the highest Republican, are prepared to
believe it.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23

Among the other things that Hawaii has to be
thankful for is that while Wilson was keeping us
out Of war. he wasn't also keeping MS out of sugar
dividends
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23

Thoughtful Madame Pele is getting ready fine
display at Kilauea just the tourist season comes
booming along
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23

Archduke Charles comes TO the Austrian throne
at time when perplextieS and court factiOnalisms
are quite in keeping with Hapsburgian traditions
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23

s,t'harfes r. Hughes having conceded the election,
we can now turn to the war news and the dope
on the Yale Harvard game next Saturday.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23
kinney TO WAIT
Until governor
ANSWERS LETTER
As Matter of Courtesy Not
to Reply Immediately to
COLLEGE, Club

Henry W. Kinney, superintendent of
/ public instruction, will not answer the
letter of the College Club, urging
more trained teachers for Hawaii S
public schools, until Governor Pink
ham has despatched his reply TO the
members. ~-.: a. .-~>. >.....
Il prefer TO wait until the governor
answers the letter. Kinney says. Il
want to be courteous in the matter.
If the person who compiled that
report had wanted information that
person could have gotten it from the
department of public instruction" he
continued But no attempt was maze
TO get any information from this Of
flee ri -. -:.. 80" .'.~: ... ...
i DO not believe that the person
who complied the report wanted any
information. ...-.+..-" ...... -
Kinney has written to the College
Club acknowledging the receipt of the
communication. '# =: - Fl ~.
himself as very pleased with its APP
pearance. .:-.
Capt Caldwell, commander of the
engineers company, was asked the
first night in camp by one of his men
if they were supposed to sleep with
their boots on. -. =..=. 4. -. r.. >.
Capt. Jack Atkinson of the machine
gun company has been unable 10 he
constantly in attendance with his
company because he is engaged on
the trial Of DR.. Lii He comes out,
however, every night. During his
absence Lieut. Lawrence Judd is in
command: s.... ~
Capt. Charles. r. Frazier of Com
paEy c said Wednesday that he has
been so busy with camp duties that he
has been unable to follow in the
papers what the Outdoor Circle is do
ing but has found many eompensa-
tons here doing his duty.
A centiped caused a great commo
tiCn in one of the tents of the machine
gun company Tuesday night when ne
took an evening stroll up the side of
the tent and Pvt. B. H. Knollenberg,
who was preparing to sleep on the
ground, Immediately got up and re
turned with cot. Where he got
this cot is deep, dark mystery and
is puzzling the rest of the men. He
refuses to tell, however, regardless of
the pleadings of his, cent mates
Can't. Chas. NJ Coster of Company
E was officer Of tho day Wednesday.
The men CT Cdhbany b gave a
musical Wednesday evening near
headquarters and later went down to
the regulars camp and played for the
1st Infantry who are detailed here as
instructors to the National Guard.
Officers Of Company H say they
hone their families are well during
their absence at the front. A few pies
would be greatly appreciated.
Wednesday morning the engineers
company blew up a rock which was in
the way near camp and so many
pieces of the rock went through Capt.
Caldwell's tent that a new tent had
to be procured. The conclusion also
scrambled the eggs which the cook
was preparing for breakfast.
Corpl. David Olson of the machine
gun company when asked Wednesday
where Sergt Gimbell of the same COM
pany was, was said to reply that he
was officer Of the day while he meant
to say that he was the non-commis-
stoned officer in charge of quarters.
This reached the ears OF the officers
and caused great amusement.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23

Mr.. Gompers organization is beginning to look
like the American. Federation of Belabor.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23

Plenty of instrumental and vocal
music is on tap every evening in the
various company streets, nearly every
company having its quartets of sing
ers and players. This music is one of
the compromising features for day
spent in the strenuous work of the
various drills. Officers row" is a
favorite street for the various seren-
aders.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23

Rumania's prospects are rapidly getting no bet
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23
HIGH EXPLOSIVE
GIVEN TEST BY
ENGINEER CORPS

tcontinned from page onel
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panied by Brigade Comdr. Samuel I
Johnson
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Fairly good bathing is to be had by
the men each evening in an irrigating
ditch which runs through cane field
near the camp. Needless to say it is
well patronized.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23

Capt Jack Atkinson of the machine
gun company has been unable TO he
constantly in attendance with his
company because he is engaged on
the trial of DR.. Ii. He comes out,
however, every night During his
absence Lieut.. Lawrence Judd is in
command. :..... -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23

Capt Caldwell, commander of the
engineers company. was asked the
first night in camp by one of his men
if they were supposed TO sleep with
their boots on. ..... T.. .. ~
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23

Capt Charles r. Frazier of Com
paEy G said Wednesday that he has
been so busy with camp duties that he
has been unable to follow in the
papers what the Outdoor Circle is do
ing but has found many compensa
tons here doing his duty ~.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23

Gen. Strong, commander of the Ha-
waiian Department, visited informally
the camp at Red Hill Wednesday. He
5oked over the camp and expressed
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23

There are two canteens in camp,
one conducted by the battalion of reg.
ulars and the other by the National
Guard. Both handle soft drinks, ice
cream, cigars and tobacco, cakes,
pies, ETC., and are well patronized.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23

himself as very pleased with its APP
pearance. ~. %.-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23

An autobus line has been estab-
lished from the end Of the carline at
Fort Shafter to the Red Hill camp,
buses running every half hour, from
5 p. m. until midnight. The fare is
5 cents.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-23

The men CT Cdhhany B gave {
musical Wednesday evening neal
headquarters and later went down Il
the regulars camp and played for the
LIST Infantry who are detailed here a:
instructors to the National Guard
The sun., 1916-09-17
STANFORD KIN WINS
IN $S5O,0OO APPEAL
W. J.. Hanson To Get Rrtvial
Of Suit for Control of
His Fortune.
HIS MOTHER DEFENDANT
New York Court Ruled That
the Young Man Was
Incompetent.
HIS MOTHER DEFENDANT

III all opinion written By Judge Ward
yesterday the United States Circuit; Court
OF Appeals ordered the District Nur.
to retry OIL Its merits the suit brought
by Walter l.. Hanson. granddaughter OF
Leland Stanford. to have SGT aside the
assignment through which he turned over
TO his mother. Mss. Annie L. Hanson.
his Interest in trust funds agsregating
about $4,000.
Tie Federal District Court some time
ago threw the suit out on the ground
tina, the youth had been adjudged in
competent and therefore had no standing
In court. The appellate court in ordering
the action r~einstatcd, however. declares
that Hanson was never legally declared
incompetent and that the whole in
competency proceedings In the Saratoga
County Court was void on lis face.
THE presumption Is. therefore, that
the complainant Is competent. and as
he resides In California and declares him
sehfso be a citizen OF that State" says
Judge Ward. "thc court has jurled!c-
t!om.- The decree is reversed and the
case Is remanded with directions to the
court below TO dispose of II on Its
mauats."
fs his suit in the District Court Han
son said that after the death OF his
father. Walter Hendrick Hanson, a
prominent New York business man. his
mother induced him to assign to her his
The sun., 1916-09-17
MAILS.

i,sNi. Japan. Corca. China. Philinpir"
Islands via San Francisco. per steamer
Shiryo Maru. close AZ New York i:S y VI
ia. morrow
Japan. Corra. China specially nddres.el
only. via Seattle. rer steamer Tal'hyhiu-,
clos. NJ New York SO, y VI Tuesday ,
Hawaii. samoan Islands. Australia ,eNcept
West. specially addressed mail for Sev Isa.
land. vi1 San Fr1r'isco rsr steamer Snrorla.
close n New York 1880 p ". Thursday.
Hawaii. Fly Islands. Now Zealand, Aus.
'ralIa texorpt Wes'l VIA Varcouver ard Vie.
toria y G. rer s'ear,er Makura olose a.
Nov York G3 = " Friday.
Jarar, Corea, China. via Seattle. per
steamer Canada Naru. close AZ New York
.;@1 y VI Srrfc~t~r -
Japan. Cor"a Chinn fryoer' shanghai "itr,
Philirrlne Is!snd- via Vancouver ard Vic
to-'f. " e. lrr steamer Frpr"sa OF Russia.
cos" nj New York - r VI Spntcnher 70
The sun., 1916-09-17

interest IN the above mentioned trust
funds.
In return, he a y she promised to
a him $4,000 a ear but she failed tc
keep her promise. and hi sued her IN
the State Supreme Court here TO have
The assignment set aside. This action,
he alleges. he later dropped on her prom
,sc that she would pay up the money
but. he asserts. she also failed TO make
good this promise.
ON November 6. 1912. young Hanson
clipped with Miss Henrietta Reut,u, q
vaudeville actress. and married her In
Newark. ". J. When his mother heard OF
the marriage she started the incompe-
'cncy proceedings III Saratoga county.
Hanson saws that one of the three com
misr'oners appointed by the S%aratogl
court "a inquire into his state OF mind
refused to ACT. and the other two found
him incompetent without his being pres
Ont.
Afterward Hanson went to San Diego.
Cal. II got a Job AZ a chauffeur with a
physician there. He then began his suit
10 set aside the assignment IN the Fed
eral courts here. setting forth hat as he
was a resident of the State Of California
N his mother was a resident OF the
state Of New York he was entitled to
bring the action in the United States Dis
trict court On the ground Of diversity Of
citizenship.
The defence contested this point, as
well as his right to sue In the face of the
Saratoga courts decision as to his COM
potency. Hanson declared that he was
sufficiently sane to hold a job ar chauf-
feur.
In the incompetency proceedings state
nenfa uara Ynado - tho eHart that va,,vnu
The sun., 1916-09-17

WASHINGTON. Sept. i6-Crui.cr Bos-
ton siiled from Astoria for Bremerton
supply ship Glacier from Mazatlan for
Acapulco: destroyer McDonouRh from Hos
ton IN sea armorel cruiser Maryland from
Sallna for Acapulco; tug Mohave and
cruiser New Orleans from Astoria for
Ircm-rton: cruiser North Carolina from
iioston Tor Ha pton Roads: battlcship Ok
lihorna from Hampton Roads for Snu,h.rn
lgll rounds. torpedo boat RoIgcrs from
lioston for sea destroyer Porter from
Hampton Roads tn sea; destroyer Sa mn
ron from Fort Pond Hay for Newport
cruiser ~, Louis from Honolulu for Wal.
m"a; DESTROYER Cassin arrived at Hampton
Roads: cruiser Chattanooga at Corinto
destroyer Drayton at Norfolk; DESTROYER
Jacob Jones at Norfolk; destroyer Nichol-
Son AZ southern drill grounds; DESTROYER
lauldinG at Norfolk cruiser PittsburR al
Acapulco; cruiser San Diego at Gulf 0f
Fonseca; tug Standish at Annapolls; sun.
ply shin supply NJ Yokohama. yacht swim
IA, Norfolk destroyer Wainw right al Bos.
ton yacht funkton Al Hampton Roads:
the CulGoa VIII leave Hampton Roads Tor
Dominican waters upon ronplstion Of tar.
set practice. not later than October I.