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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

Simple but comprehensive; breathing the very
spirit of wideawake community progress, is the
opinion of the supreme court handed down yester
day upholding the frontageax law and the validity
Of local Improvement bonds. -. +. <-
The supreme courts decision in the so-caled MA,
noa bond case" has been awaited with entire con
6dence BY the city officials and all others who have
worked for the application of the local assessment
principle of Improvement in Honolulu. They have
had no doubts of the reasOnabeneSs of the statute
called into question test ease. They have felt
fully convinced that the Legislative act and the pro
cedure of the board Of supervisors would be upheld.
But the decision with IFS terse and plainspoken in
dorsement of the city action. is the less a vic
tory for civic progress.
The clear and unmistakable language of the opin-
ion should put end not only to much of the loose
talk concerning restriction bond issues but to
much of the looser talk against the local assessment
principle The Start Bulletin desires to repeat some
of the findings:
"A statute pforiding that the cost of q highway
Improvement shall be assessed against the lands
benefited by the improvement cannot be said to pro
ride for constitute taking OF pirate property
for public tcithout Just compensation irithOut
dne process of lao because it does not expressly pro
ride that the amount of an assessment shall not sub
stontiaHy crceed the special benefit conferred
Much latitude must be left to the legislature in
detcTnaning method of assessment, and statute
can be successfully called in question only tchen it is
so decoid of any reasonable basis to constitute
orbitrury dbnse of potcer."
sThe issuance of bonds payable only out of spe-
cifc fund raised By special tar for public i'm
piOrement does not constitute municipal indebted
ness irithin the meaning of the Fundamental linitd
irons upon such Indebtedness"
This by the way, disposes OF the claim that this
local improvement bonding mpairs the power Of the
city to issue municipal bonds for permanent general
improvements such as contemplated in the water
works and sewers project
~The statute of this territory -. is fair on its
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
Competition IS
KEEN ON GIRLS
School Bidding

Seven bidders competed this morn
ing for the Girls Industrial school
building contract Bids were opened
1T II o'clock by the department OF
yublic works, and the lowest bidder
was found to be H. H. Foster, who bid
$3.50 and IS days working time, $3.50
lower than the next lowest bidder,
Dan B. Cummins, $1,000, so days. -:
e Other bidders were Neves and Fer
nandez, $8007, ~ days; Pacific Engi-
neering ComDany, $7450, 80 days; H.
L. Fernandez, $1,000, 65 days; Henry
n. X. berries. $66S710, rs days: and
the Honolulu Planning Mill, whose bid
reached the Office at noon, an hour
too late, $500, so days. .<.ar~
Foster was low bidder on the first
industrial school job, which consisted
of alterations to the old buildings.
The present contract, which will be
let by the industrial school board in
few days, is for erecting new build
ing or groun of buildings.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
THE JEW IN THE ARMY
PROGRESS.

hack from the last so years we can
see what a wonderful progress the
colored race has made. Therefore
these so-called white people who
make such remarks about the Jews
and the colored race are far beneath
them 1t only goes to show when
they make such remarks how totally
ignorant and narrow-minded they are.
and am sure those men who are
literally broad-minded must feel moth.
ing but contempt and pity for their
ignorance.
l do not claim that a. Jew is better
than any one else, but JUST AS
GOOD as the best of people. Accord.
ing to the laws of the United States
DO man is better than another and all
have equal rights, especially in the
army, know this rule is carried out
effectively by giving all an equal
chance for advancement or promotion.
Therefore ] have no cause to com.
pain in that regard, but Just referring
to some ignorant enlisted men. They
don't think it right that Jew ought
to have the same privileges. i anu
only in hopes that some of these sol
diers l refer to should read this mat.
ter, and If they feel that they have
any grievances or that am not stat
ing true facts, can give absolute
proof in regard to what have said.
...... Yours respectfully,
~. ~- H. s.,
-. 1st Inf, schofield Barracks, H. T
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
Schofield Barracks,

Honolulu, Aug. "a.
Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
II Sir: Being as | am a Jew and am
serving in the U. s. army, feel that
a great injustice is being done to my
self and other fellow Hebrews by
their fellow soldiers. 1t seems to me
that Jew is thrown down to some
extent. / have been in the army for
the past two years and all have
heard by some ignorant people is
hikes, SheeneyS and black man. If it
comes to a showdown, it can easily be
proven that the Jews Of the United
States, or in fact any other country
in the world have always been known
to be law-abiding,. peaceful citi
Zens of the country in which they
have settled down and have made
their home. And as far as those con
cerned that are serving in the u. 5.
army, i can safely say that the large
majority of them are getting along
splendidly, for the simple reason that
they know enough to live up to the
rules and regulations laid down to
them by the service. Now, as far as
not being as good as a white man.
some of these sneering, sarcastic peo-
pie are so small and nHTrow-minded
that they cannot see any farther than
what is in right before'them. Because
it is Gods will that the skin color OF
another human race is black, this does
not signify that we have mot the other
qualities of other races. II we LOOK
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
BOYCoTTING PROGRESS.

L. l.. McCandless is again attempting to block the
Beretana street improvement.
He was successful in his first attempt and has
good prospects of success in his second attempt,
securing protests, through attorney, from Orien
tails who own property in the proposed improve
ment district.
He does not agree with the frontagetax system
created by legislative enactment and already sup,
ported by thousands of citizens and taxpayers. Be
cause he does not agree he blocks.
The arBulletin cannot conceive that such OBJ
stfuctonist tactics are good politics and certainly
They do not constitute good public spirit They are
ESSENTIALLY petty, essentially narrow, essentially
1malltown stuff. If majority of Honolnlu's citi-
zens indulged in such obstructonism, this would be
grassgrow country village instead of growing
city.
McCandless is credibly reported to be candidate
for delegate to Congress- not with the hope of win
ming from Prince Kuho but to keep actively in poll
tics preparatory to running for mayor next spring.
platform of obstructionsm is poor platform for
any man who aspires to be mayor of Honolulu
This is not the time nor the place for blocking
needed public improvements. The man who organ
lies systematic boycott on progress has no bust
ness asking voters for public Office.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

his taxes 6nd therefore should not be
assessed for any special benefit of
streets to him. Bourbonlike, he re-
fuses to see the bald facts OF the mat
ter one of which is that no part OF
the municipal revenues can by law be
expended in permanent street con-
struction within the district of Homo
lulu. Another fact is that there is not
another citizen of Honolulu who re-
ce1ves more direct benefit from other
peoples taxes than l. l.. McCandless.
How far would the taxes on his do
mains outside Of the city district Of
Honolulu go toward meeting the large
expenditure upon the belt road. high
way that increases the value of his
lands in the country sections far
above what the tax assessor finds?
There should be an amendment to
the frontage tax Jaw which would pre-
vent Obstructionists like McCandless
from blocking improvements under
that most progressive statute which
has ever been enacted for metropoli-
tan Honolulu. Instead of the SO per
cent veto allowed to property owners,
the latter should have only the con-
stitutional protection against unjust
or exorbitant assessment for improve
ments. At all events it should be
made penal offense for any proper
ty owner to interfere with the vol
untary Judgment of other property
owners with respect to any. proposed
improvement. "Bossism" of any sort
in matters of public welfare is now
adays solecism and ought not to be
tolerated. -. II. .@#.. 49,.
N PROGRESS
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
Leyeg15I1MER T Iol!Gy(
L. /. MecAN0LEss AND CIVIC PROGRESS.
Editor Honolulu Star Bulletin,

Editor Honolulu Star Bulletin.
Sir: Republicans of Oahu may
have to meet one plausibly strong ar
gument for sending l.. l.. McCandless
to Washington. That is, that it would
remove from Honolulu for some
months each year, one OF the worst
enemies Of civic progress this city has
To put up with. Still, it would be too
high a Price to pay, as Honolulu de-
sires none but friends at the national
capital. Best to keep him at home,
allowing him TO bite off his nose to
spite his face" wherever his influence,
OF money or property, may unfortun-
ately be potent. and pressing improve
ment schemes to q finish where he Is
helpless to hinder them
McCandless is fighting the front
age tax law at every opportunity, re-
gardless Of the fact that it was in
the platform of his party the last time
the local Democrats were successful
at the polls. He pretends to hold out
for the doctrine, twice lost by popu-
lar verdict through the ballot box, that
permanent streets in Honolulu should
be built out of revenues. assessed for
current expenses of the municipal gov
eminent. Every intelligent citizen
knows that this paramount necessity
will require millions to meet, and that
no adequate program of permanent
street construction for a single year
can possibly be carried out by any
scheme of general taxation which
would not be prohibitive in point of
exorbitance.
McCandless cries out that he pays
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GARDENS APPOINT
MENT.

The appointment of Deputy City Attorney Car
prise and it is wonder that city officials believe
he should not hold the two positions When City
Attorney Brown named his two Young assistants,
Crsty and Garden, he told the Star Bulletin that
they would give all their time to the municipal work.
There has been considerable criticism, largely jusi
fed that city officials giving too much of their
time and energy to other than city business If the
city attorneys office has SO little to handle that its
head can take long vacations away from the city
and one of its staff ac 1T other public duties it
would seem that reduction in the number of depu-
ties might serve economy without sacrificing eici
ency. Is it good public policy to double UP jobs
for city officials whether municipal territorial,
so that they must scatter their energies as some
officials now have to do? @..
This is in no way criticism of Deputy Garden.
1t is criticism of practise the Star Bulletin has
heard condemned i. thousand times but which per-
sists 1t cannot be said that the duties of public
utilities commissioner are scant. They are, or
should be, rather heavy The commission conducts
large number of important Investigations and the
legislature intended these Investigations to be thor
ough and effective. Frequent trips away from the
city are required. A lawyer who is a member of the
commission ought to bring his legal knowledge into
play, and for the sake of economy the commission
should then dispense far possible with the
ices of paid outside attorney. Deputy Garden can
not hold both positions without sacrificing full eec
tiveneSs in at least one
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

Applicants for membership in the proposed Aero
club of Hawaii are already enrolling themselves on
the membership blank at the editorial Offices of the
Star Bulletin. The club membership is open to all
and getting on the roll does not commit the member
to take up active aviation. 1t is to organize sup
port Of the idea of aviation here on Oahu as pa
friotic undertaking.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
GERMANY LOSES 100000 MEN.

LONDON, Ensiand.-German casu-
alties in the month of July, according
to a table compiled here from German
casualty lists, totaled 122 $40, bringing
the grand total since the commence
ment of the war, taken from the same
source, to 3,135,177. IL.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

-. JOHN KELLETT, detective SER
geant, police department: Did I see
the fire last night? You bet! Did
go to it? Certainly not! From my
place IN Kaimuki the view of the
flames was magnificent hope the
loss was small but it certainly was a
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
tIIIIEfNIEpNEWl

WALLACE w. BLAISDELL, as.
sistant and acting fire chief: Well,
the jinx is broken at last. That's
what usually happens after a long
spell Of inactivity. | hope we have no
more rs bad as the one last night.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

The railroads hate terribly to grant that eight
hour ay demand but if they allowed to increase
freightrates they can view the future with some
equanimity.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
MADAME ALDRicH WILL
BE HEARD IN CONCERT

Honolulu music lovers will have an
opportunity on Thursday evening.
September Z. to hear Madame Mariska
Aldrich of the Metropolitan Opera
Company, now visiting here. who win
give recital In the opera house, be-
ginning at o'clock. Arrangements
for the concert have been completed
by Robert E. Scott, acting manager
of the opera house, and announcement
will be made later regarding the sale
OF tickets.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

+. D. LoRING MACKAYE of the anti
tuberculosis bureau, territorial board
of health, is expected to return Tues
day from his annual vacation.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

With submarines like the Deutschland and the
Bremen, Germany's place in the sun might be
stretched to include place In the sea.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

beautiful sight. When the flames
were at their maximum height think
the volcano would have to take sec
end place for a moment. = -.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

kMQh4lON9

Because of the illness of Mrs. Tay-
lor, Robert Taylor, customs inspector
in charge has not been. to work for
the past two. days. Is.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

LIEUT.. LOUIS PEPIN, Fort De
Russy: 1t was a hot fire, all right,
but it didn't bother our boys. They
certainly deserve a lot of credit for
the way they turned out, their orderly
formations and their energetic efforts
to save the surrounding buildings.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

The Colonel's silence which is now in progress
has been such success that 1t should be made an
annual eyent.-Columbia State
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

The Deutschland has proved entirely sea worthy.
She is able to sink at the psychological moment
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

R. WAKABAYASHI, who is trans
ferred here from Sumitomo bank of
Osaka, arrived in the Nippon Maru
He will be assistant to Manager Ka-
wakatsu in this city. '.~s
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

Since Mr.. Hughes took the stump we are just be-
ginning to realize how many awful mistakes the adj
mnstration has made. .".
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

Clyde Stratton, noted convict, and
two other prisoners escaped from the
Illinois peniteniiary at Joliet.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

Perhaps when Candidate Hughes voice gives out
they will call on the Colonel as pinchhtter.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

John NJ. Parker of Louisiana must be relying on
the silent vote.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

Italy is apparently just getting her second wind,
the first having been mostly used up in preliminary
cheers: 81. =.'.-- .:. ,..:
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

As usual, the, public will hold the sack for tn
railroads if an increase in pay is granted.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

Golfers are beginning to wonder if the Allies BIZ
Drive wasn't trihe sliced
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
JAPANESE BANKERS ....
ENTERTAINED TODAY
AT LUNCHEON PARTY

G.. Hayashi, T.. Namura and C. Ku
jima Of the Sumitomo Bank of Osaka,
who are on their way to San Fran.
cisco, arrived in Honolulu this morn.
ing on the Nippon Maru. They were
guests of the Japanese residents oil
this city who attended reception in
Osaka at the time of the last excur.
sion to Japan. Friends escorted them
TO the Shinriu Tel on Vineyard street,
where q luncheon was served. --
Silkoline is good for busters be-
- l1a,,oc lint
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

IT'S evident that the Allies expect every Russian
to do his duty.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

Perhaps Denmark wants to get few outside bids
on the West Indies. Ill
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

Kona weather is great for the political rumor
crop
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

Villa continues great sport for the rumorologists
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-31

Mrs. A. e. @Hsat retufped this
morning to her hume in Bemidai. Iafe
ter spending sevsnnts hourss lastxFe-
ming attending taH husiness matters
at Hines. !.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-31

At the Grand theater tonight will
bee shown~the sVitaGraph feature,
Green Stockings" q aNsplendid com
edy Of English life, whittier by Al u.
Mason.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-31

Prof. H. J. 3Bsstul, instructor in
science in the Bsmidji high school,
will leave tonight for his home ct
sNorthfield~ where, he will spends his
[spring vacation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-31

H.. Lamiouxs of Moorhead who has
visited for several 5dayssas the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. G.. Taylor, left
this afternoon for a few days. busi-
ness visit at Virginia.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-31

See E. S. Woodward for painting,
paper hanging, kalsomining,- wall
paper, up-to-date patterns. Shop
4O2 America Ave. Phone $751;
Adv. 26d429
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-31

/ The members of the aFranch Rich
company who. come to- the Grand
theater next Monday for three
nights engagement, in rapid fire
comedies with: music and girls, have
one of the best popular priced musi-
Ecal shows on the road, according to
|press reports. The show~is adver-
tised as q show with lots Of girls.
lots of music, lots of pep, lots of fun.
|lots of chic costumes, in fact, lots
Fofs amusement. A regular moving
picture program will be shown at
each shows
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-31

Thomas Hughes Of the Beltrami
Elevators& Milling oompany, left last
night for St. Paul and Minneapolis
where he expects to- spend several
days on business.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-31

Miss Katherine Chance; who,iteach-
es in the graded schools of this city,
will leave tonight for Minneapolis
where she will spend her spring vaca-
ton with relatives and friends.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-31

A. E. Hodgdon of Buffalo Lake,
Mlnn', was visitor in Bemidji yes
terday. Mr.. Hodgdon formerly lived
on farm near Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-31

Miss Della Hendrixson,, who has
spent some time acting as. trained
nurse at Mcintosh, MINI, returned to
this city this morning.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-31

Miss Maidi Stohl, after visiting as
the guest of friends in Bemidji yes
terday, returned onthe evening train
to her home at PineWood.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Miles Hubbel re-
turned last evening to their home at
zYola after having spent yesterday in
Bemidji transacting business affairs.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-31

IT: d. johnson, operator at the
tUnion depot, who has been visiting
for. the past two weeks with his par
lents eat Kansas city; Mo-, returned
| toti BenidJiH today to resume his du-
lties. asaoperator.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-31

Miss Frances Kenney, music teach
er in the Bemidji schools, will leave
tonight for her home in Minneapolis
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-31

Miss Ruth Jennings spent a few
hours in Ramidji yesterday visiting
with friends. She was enroute from
Pony Laiffess~w here.s she teaches school,
to.Yanstnfke MhaDe sheWilb visitswith
|fftamlaa ..= 49,. ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-31
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X XURE X
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Born, to MIR. and Mrs. Theodore
Peterson, on Monday, March 20, q
|daughter.
Mr.. Spencsn of the county asaEEey-
or'sg Office and two of his deputies
were cut asurvsyings the state road
south and east from Azure, couple
|of days. last week.
The town board Of Roosevelt met
on Wednesday of last week.
T. Wallace Curtis apent a couple of
days in Bemidji and Pinewood last
week, returning home on Thursday.
A man named Wood has moved in
on the John Morrison farm, formerly
the Peckham place..
A basket social and dance was
given In the Buzzle hall last satur-
day evening for the benefit of the
baseball team. A large crowd was
(present.
Sam and Martin Jemtvold attend
ed the basket social and dance at the
Farm hall last Saturday night.
There will be a special election in
! the town of Roosevelt, April 10, for
|the purpose of electing one assessor
TO fll&the vacancy caused by the res
Iignation Of George Curtis.
The town board of Maple Ridge
held a Z business meeting at Fowlds
Friday; March "a.
There will be a three-day revival
meeting at the Azure church next
week, March 20, 80 and 81. Several
ministers of the United Lutheran
church will be present.
George Curtis left last Saturday
flor Lenox, 8. D., swhereshe has rented
Ia rooming house.
Mrs. Charles Mehler closed q. sue
cessful term Of school in Dist. No
rs last Tuesday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-31

Mrs: J: G. Cobb went to- shevnn
this AFTERNOONS where she will visit
her parents, Mr., and Mrs. A. O. WI
son.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-31

A number of young men surprised
Roy Opsahl at his home on Bemidji
avenue last night. Among those
present were Julius Miller, John
Carney, Daniel Carney, Refine Bot
Ting, Clifford Montague, Earl Thur
Der, Delbert Woods and Floyd Mad
|son.