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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-04-07
AN ORDINANCE.

Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Aldermen of the City of Union, S. c.,
in Council assembled, and by author
ity of the same:
That a tax to cover the expenses
and general purposes of the said City
of Union, be as follows: 11% mills
for general purposes, and a special
levy of Az mills for maintenance of
Carnegie Free Library and to pay the
interest on outstanding coupon bonds
from the first of May, 1916, to the
first of May, 1917, shall be levied and
collected in manner and form as fol-
lows:
Section 1. A tax of Sixteen 06)
mills upon every dollar of the value
of all taxable real estate, personal
property and stock in trade, in the
corporate limits of the City of Union,
S. G.
Section 2. That the taxes herein
levied and assessed shall be due anu
collected by the City Treasurer dur
ing the month of May, 1916. The City
Treasurer shall proceed to collect the
said taxes herein levied, and he shall
keep his books open from the 1st day
of May, 1916, to the 1st day of June,
1916, for this purpose; after which
time he shall proceed by distress or
otherwise as prescribed by law, to COL
lect such taxes as remain unpaid, with
a penalty of twenty per cent GO per
cent? in addition thereto for such nom
payment.
Sec. 3. That the basis of value for
taxation of real estate, personal
property and stock in trade within
the City of Union, S. c., shall be TAX
en- from the books of the Auditor of
Union county, and such assessment
shall be the same as levied by the
County Auditor in 1915 and 1916.
Sec. 4. The sum of Two Dollars
($2.OO) is hereby fixed as a commu-
tation tax for the street or road duty,
the said sum to be paid by all able
bodied male persons able to perform
or cause to be performed the labor
herein required, between the ages of
FOUR
twenty-one (2D and fifty (5O) years
who reside within the corporate limits
of the said City, except ordained min
listers and those exempt by law, and
any person liable to this tax VINO
shall fail to pay the same within the
time specified, shall be required to
work on the streets of Union four (4)
days under the direction of the Street
Overseer, whenever required by said
overseer during the said period here
in before mentioned; and any person
failing either to pay said commuta-
ton or perform said labor, when so
required as before said, shall be
brought before the Mayors court and
upon conviction thereof, shall be fined
sum not exceeding Ten Dollars
(S1O.OO) or sentenced to Imprisonment
not exceeding twenty (2O) days with
or without hard labor.
Sec. 5. That all Ordinances or
parts of Ordinances conflicting with
this Ordinance are hereby declared
repealed.
Done and ratified in Council assem-.
bled under the hand of the Mayor
and Seal of the said City of Union,
this 9th day of March. 1916.
L. c. WHARTON,
Attest: Mavor.
w. ID. ARTHUR, O.. 81
Clerk and Treasurer 14-3
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-04-07
WILL HOLD SERVICES

There will be services held at Green
Street Methodist church on Sunday
morning a t11:15 a. m. and at 1880
p. m. in the evening.
You are cordially invited to attend
these services.
w. f. Gault. Pastor.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-04-07
LOCKHART'S POSTMASTER
IN COLUMBIA HOSPITAL.

Hr. j. Louis Hames, postmaster at
Lockhart, was operated on in Co
lumbia hospital this week. Mr. Hames
has wide circle of friends at Lock-
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-04-07
SERVICES AT BEULAH.

There will be preaching services
held at Beulah the third Sunday af-
ternoon in April at 3 o'clock, CON
Quoted by Rev. ID. w. Garvin and the
fourth Sunday afternoon at the same
hour by Rev. George p. White.
Everybody is cordially invited to at
tend.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-04-07

Ice cream saloon, or dealer in D..
Ice cream on streets, each per-
son peddling or selling ----- 100.
Insurance companies, each, life %.
Insurance companies, each, fire 10.
Insurance companies, Casual
ty, Accident, Fidelity, Guar
antee, Liability or Plate
Glass, each " 10.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-04-07
1000

Kerosene-Any merchant or mer-
chandisc broker in oils or agent of
oil companies, or other person re-
ceiving Illuminating or lubricating
oils, either in carloads or less than
carloads, and selling and re-shipping
the same in quantities of SO gallons
and upwards, shall pay a license fee
of, per annum -----------$15 5000
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-04-07

hart and throughout the county, who
will be glad to learn that the opera
tion was successful and that he will
soon return to his duties in the post
Office at Lockhart.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-04-07

Hacks, buggies or carriages
for public hire, one-horse
kept for hire outside of Liv-
cry Stables --------------- 10 0C
Horses or mules, selling by
auction, whether from a reg
ular license or sale stable or
otherwise, per day ------- 5000
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-04-07

have a fixed place of business,
which said place shall be mentioned
in the license, and said dealer shall
not he permitted to sell from any
other place; provided further, that it
shall be and is hereby declared to be
unlawful for any and all person
or persons to sell or offer for sale or
expose same for sale in or upon any
street or sidewalk within the cor
porate limits of the City of Union,
s. G.
Fruit dealers. wholesale. and re.
tau at discretion OF City Council
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27
KAlSER'S AFFLIcTloN
EXPLAINED BY DOCTOR

BALTIMORE, Md.-The exact ma.
ture of Emperor Williams illness,
while well known to the imperial ply
sicians, has been made clear for the
first time in this country by prom
inent specialist of this city The spe-
eialist explained he had secured his
information from DR.. James j. West,
a former Baltimorian and now emf
nent in Berlin medical circles.
Two years ago there was consider
able talk of the Kaiser being in poor
health and that an operation would
be necessary. According to informa-
ton conveyed to the specialist by DR..
West, the operation was performed
and it was for an ulcer on the right
side of the larynx.
DR.. West advised that the ulcer be
burned out.
Ulcers on the larynx have some
times been cured and radium has
played a most important part in their
treatment. In the case of the Kaiser,
however, according to DR.. West, il
was only a matter of time before the
ulcer would reappear.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27
Want KUHIO TO
WORK FOR LOCAL
NAVAL ACADEMY

Following a decision reached by the
territorial affairs committee OF the
Chamber OF Commerce In a meeting
this morning. Secretary Raymond {.
Brown today cabled 10 Delegate J. X.
kalanlanaole at Washington request,
ing him on behalf OF the local cham
Der 10 draw up 3il 20 present to
Congress providing for naval aead
envy in the territory of Hawaii.
II was suggested that the bill be
fashioned after the two bills now be.
fore Congress. which ask for the es.
adjustment OF the academy in Cali
fornia and in Washington.
I'VE feel that there is every advant
age here for such an academy" said
the secretary at the close OF the
meeting, and that we have more
reasons for asking such an instltu
ton Tran has the west coast OF the
mainland
Governor Pinkham will be asked
TO lend his influence in the attempt
to bring the academy here"
kuhio Mum on Park.
Nothing further has been heard at
the Chamber of Commerce in regard
to the Kilauea national park question.
but the committee this morning held
general discussion on IL.
II Is understood that Professor Tho
mas A. Jaggar is to remain in Wash
ington for month longer, and this Is
felt by the committee to be a favor.
able sign
At the present time the chamber Is
unable to get prices on the land ask
ed for by the delegate owing to the
difference in the boundaries as car
ried in the bill and the boundaries
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27
MORE FAIR PROMISES.


Mayor Lane saws that by the end of his term
the present city administration will have made
a record for economy and efficiency; he ex-
cuses the manifest oyer-a appropriations of the
first year, and enormously wonder why there IS
so much criticism.
The criticism is largely because the present
administration got itself into a financial sangle
with its eyes open. And even then it couldn't
see.
For many months the auditors reports made
to each member of the board have showed
over-appropriations But the supervisoral
financiers wouldn't accept analyze or under
stand the auditors figures.
For many months-in fact, virtually from the
first-a considerable number of the mayors
appointments have been made on the political
patronage basis And it has been the political
employees wwho have pulled the administration
INTO most of its messes.
If the mayor and the supervisors are in earn
est about an economy efficiency program now,
they ought to get rid of some of the henchmen
employed for political reasons. There is no
secret as to their identity. In private CONVEX
sation those supervisors who are not training
with the mayor freely declare that certain de-
partment employees got their jobs by politics
and keep their jobs by politics.
The mayor promises that 1916 will be an
economy year. The public would be interested
in knowing exactly what savings he proposes
10 effect Congratulations will not do.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27
KAISER So YEARS OLD TODAY
DAY is QUIETLY CELEBRATED

With quiet thoughts and prayer. as
requested by Emperor William, Ger.
mans in Hawaii are today celebrating
the Kaiser's 5Sth birthday. There is
no formal observance, and Consul Ro-
dick, in common with all the German
colony. avoids any social function. in
accordance with the wish OF the Ger.
man monarch :......1... -. r..
Many German and Austrian flags
are flying today. and thesdisplay OF
colors on the iuterned cruiser Geier
and the other vessels OF the refugee
fleet is abundant. but on none is
there any elaborate entertainment.
Early this month the Kaiser s.
sued public pren0uncement in the
imperial Gazette relating TO his birth
day, as follows: II
Fer the second time | shall: cefe-
brate my birthday amidst the clash
CT arms. Notwithstanding the heroic
deeds and glorious successes of the
forces Of Germany and her allies, the
severe battle for existence imposed
upon US by the envy and hatred Of the
great powers is not yet ended.
The heart. mind and strength of the
German people at the front and at
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27
EDITOR

Iof peace. to avoid the horrors of war, America
may we'll take every precaution against the
killing Of its citizens.
There is also more and more often expressed
the belief that some effort should be made TO
curtail the wholesale trade in munitions with
the belIigerent countries. Few of the we'll
informed senators or representatives question
the right of the United States to sell munitions
to the Allies while Germany is unable to Sc
cure them, but without questioning the right,
they question the wisdom of allowing Ameri-
can industry to be so tremendously bound up
in the success of the Allies as it is coming to be.
Although, as mentioned before, opinion is
not following strict party lines, there is bound
to be trouble for the presidents defense pro
gram from the Republicans. And the views
expressed by number of Democratic con
gressmen Indicate that the president will not
have, for this program the stanch and united
support that enabled him to force through the
tariff bill and the federal banking act. This
discussion and many others going on now at
Washington show plainly why the president
feels it necessary to take his case to the coun-
try and appeal for popular support
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27
RIVER OF DOUBT
ISREDISCOVERED
Stephen Gester, Who Braved
Dangers of Peru, Believes
He Found Its Source

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.-Stephen
Gester, graduate of the 10 class OF
the University of California, who since
he left college has been doing re-
search work for interests connected
with the Standard Oil Company, has
returned to his home in Berkeley,
CAL, coming directly from Peru.
Gester, after he had investigated
Peruvian oil fields, had several days
to spare and the opportunity of cross
ing the Andes with a motion picture
outfit which came in his direction. He
accepted, and now his friends in Ber-
kelley are saying that he has substan
tiated the claims of Col. Theodore
Roosevelt, in that he. too. has discov
cred the River of Doubt
Gester's discovery, If true, is of the
source Of the river. He said he didn't
know whether it was the famous "Riv-
er of Doubt" or not. He knew that
he had found river source that was
uncharted, but whether it was the
source of the River of Doubt or of
one of the small streams which go to
make up the Amazon source, he is not
certain
1t was not a tour of exploration
Just vacation trip while waiting for
steamer to bring him to his Berke-
ley home
The motion picture man with
whom we made the trip obtained sew.
eral fine pictures, anyway" Gester ex.
planned. HE went over the summit
on the railroad $4,000 feet, and then
went down with pack mules. It was
a dandy trip. but | am not certain
about the River of Doubt"
Germany has issued an order for
bidding the use of animal and yeget-
able fats for technical purposes.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27

home must be concentrated on one
great aim-namely. to wrest final vic.
tory and peace which will guarantee
the fatherland permanently-so rar
as can be determined humanity =
against repetition Of the hostile at.
tacks.
| therefore ask that this year. on
the occasion Of my birthday. the Gus
tcmary celebrations and congratula-
tory demonstrations be abstained
from and that the observance OF the
occasion be limited to silent recol-
lection and prayers.
Whoever en- this day feels himsel.
impelled to give further expression to
friendly sentiments may do so by
making gifts for alienation of the
wounds caused by war. or by increas.
ed participation in war charities. All
may be sure of my warmest thanks.
May the Lord God further us with
our arms May He accept the heavy
sacrifices which are offered joyfully
en- the altar of the fatherland to
strengthen the foundation Of the firm
structure of the empire and assure
the happy future Of the German peo-
pie.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27
CONGRESS AND WAR QUESTIONS.

Some remarkably illuminating debates are
taking place in Congress these days of which
Hawaii hears little Nor is there any publ
cation which comprehensively sums up these
discussions upon the Mexican and European
questions, preparedness and similar subjects
The Congressional Record, detailed and YER
bose as it is, contains now unusually interest
ing reading. For instance, on January there
occurred in the senate debate upon the allied
subjects of American travel in the war-zone
and possible embargo upon munition-selling.
The discussion appears to have been quite in
Formal, participated in by a large number of
senator's, and yet it contains thoughts as strik-
ing as any in recent American history.
Particularly suggestive is it to note that
many senator's apparently favor the precau-
hon outlined in these columns many months
Ito-that the government should urge Ameri-
cans not to travel in the war-zone except on
mperatively necessary business, and that,
whenever possible, they should embark on a
Neutral rather than belligerent ship.
multitude of opinions are heard in the
se1ate on this and similar subjects. Party
lines are only approximately followed. For
Instance, two Republican senator's, both from
HE Northwest Jones of Washington and
|1I1h Of Idaho-disagree fatty, Jones holding
HAT Americans assume the responsibility for
..|sonal peril when they go into the >awar-
.|e Bprah contending that international
should safeguard them, and that they have
light 10 assume that their government will
|1Iect them under that law,
While there is no disposition apparent ON
.. Iorf Of any ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS some With
|0itted|y belligerent tendencies-to yield
.II neutral right, there is unquestionably a
,oNing feeling in Congress that for the sake
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27
.COLLINSCOMES SQUARELY in
FAVOR o. CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS

traffic wherever there is soft spot in
| the sub-grade with the result that a
depression appears, which, aided by
the standing OF surface water, pro-
duces a rllt.
1T is generally true of all struc-
lures that permanenee depends upon
| the foundation. This is particularly
true of street pavement. If there is
any doubt as to the firmness of the
subgrade, concrete should be used, for
the reason that 1t IS the best and
most economical permanent founda-
ton we know of.
Therefore, in view of the ever In.
creasing burden placed upon our pave
ments by high speed motor driven We
hicles of various types, and as a safe
guard against the greater demands of
traffic in years to come. ! strongly
recommend to your honorable board
that You insist upon the best founda-
ton now available. namely, concrete
Respectfully submitted,
CSigned) GEORGE M. COLLINS,
City and County Engineer"
Supervisor Hollinger suggested dur
ing the discussion that various thick
nesses might be used, thin concrete
base being laid where the coral Is
hard, and thick one where the coral
is soft.
Collins would not accept this sug-
gestion on the ground that where
the coral is soft water is farther away,
while water lies near when the coral
is hard This fact would make neces.
sary standard thickness of the en-.
tire length, he said.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27
SPEAKS HIS MIND.

Amid all the backing and filling around the
city hall, the cleancut attitude taken by City
Engineer Collins comes as relief to the puz-
zled property owners and residents of the city.
When he favors certain policy, a certain
method of procedure, a certain material, he says
so without evasion. He is in favor of concrete
for Kalakaua avenue, says SO, and tells why.
As he is new to the office and a young man in
his profession, he will probably make mistakes,
but so far as can now be estimated, he is not
trying to curry favor with the shifting elements
of municipal politics, but is attempting to make
the engineering department what it should be
Ia department dealing with facts and not with
Influences
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27
HURTS WOMAN BY
KICK IN abdomen
in DRUNKEN ROW

During a row involving two families
living In Aala Lane. +. A. PareE
kicked Mrs Louisa Baranca in the
abdomen.and the woman today Is ex-
tremely III She was removed this
morning from the Emergency hospital
to Queens hospital. Pares was cut
during the scuffe with asknife which
he held in his own hand and with
which he was threatening 10 murder
all present.
Parez came home last night half
drunk and In an ugly mood and began
TO beat Mrs. parez. who screamed for
help. Mrs. Baranca and ner husband.
neighbors OF the Pnrez, went In 10
aid the woman and Parez grabbed
knife and attacked all three. He
threatened To kill his wife and the Ba.
rancas, and when Baranca grabbed
him. struggled to free himself 50 hard
that Mrs. Baranca went to her hus.
bands aid.
While she was trying TO take the
knife from Parez' hand the latter cut
himself and then kicked her in the
abdomen. The woman was so badly
hurt that she had to be taken to the
Emergency hospital, where DIR. r. @
Aver attended her until she was re.
moved this morning to Queens.
Parez Is held in jail The people
are all Portuguese
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27

"Palpably raw Supervisor Larsen calls the
handling of the municipal rock quarry at
Moiliili, and the figures which he riddles to
pieces abundantly prove his contention. Not
only are no comprehensive statistics kept, but
those which are kept are so misleading as to
be worthless, he says, and he charges openly
that the figures are juggled in the interest of
making good showing This rock quarry has
long been source of dispute and the tax payers
would be glad to see some outside committee or
expert in which they had faith make thorough
investigation and report on the facts.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27

Both English and German writer's declare
that their respective fleets have waited in
vain for the enemy to come out" There would
appear to be opportunity for some good match
maker to get the fighters together.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27

made by the territorial surveyor As
soon as this question Is cleared up the
committee will open negotiations for
prices on private lands. Robert w.
Single. chairman, presided at the
meeting this morning.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27

After reading about those atrocities in Bel
gium and Russia, Spain just naturally hastens
to appoint as chief of the army staff the we'll
known Butcher" Weyler.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27

Japan's courteous diplomats never overlook
that nice point of etiquette which consists in
sending battleship squadron along with each
note to China
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27

hardly see Kamehameha's statue.
Some of the automobiles which we're
anchored out in front must have. suf
fered severely.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27

PETER F. dunno, San Francisco
attorney, is coming on the Matsonia,
due here next Tuesday morning. Mrs
Dunno is with him.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27

A college professor declares that interna-
tional marriages will solve the problem of
world peace. Hymen vs. Hyphen, as it were.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27

MRS. ]. S. M'CANDLESS is among
the well-known Honolulans due. to
come home from the mainland Tues
day on the Matsonia.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27
tIIIIEfNIEIlNIEWG,

TRAFFIC OFFICER HILLS: Dur.
ing the last big rain | bought myself
a pair OF rubber boots. The next day
it stopped raining and | thought had
been stung. However, with yester-
days downpour, find / am mistaken
SANFORD B. DOLE: "Hawaii's
Progress During My Lifetime would,
/ believe, make an excellent title for
a book. Some of my friends have
urged that write on the subject. and
am almost tempted to carry out their
wishes.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27

Nothing much is left of the Ford party but
the crank, the bore and the horn.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27
PERSONALITIES

HARRY LEpINsoN is booked to re-
..II o. he Natsonia next week.
|0DERI HIND is expected to ar,
ne % the Natsonia next week from
hrs. s. q. CASTLE Is expected to
|'|e Tuesday on the Matsonia from
- Francisco.
.Iss ALICE COOKE is among the
..1nsers booked on the Matsonia,
..'C1 sailed from San Francisco yes
MRS. C. II. ROSE is another Homo
|..11 returning home after a trip To
Ne mainland. She is coming on the
MISS VIOLET ATHERTON should
Itlurn on the Matsonia next week
Rom the mainland. She is booked on
his steamer
DUKE KAHANAMoKU, Hawaiian
swimming champion. is pictured full
length in the National Police Gazette
81 January IS.
mr.. AND MRS. II. K, l. CASTLE
are among the homeward-bound ps
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27

sengers on the Matsonia, due Tuesday
from the mainland.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27

hrs. s. d CASTLE Is expected to
||'|e Tuesday on the Matsonia from
|I Francisco