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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27
MORE FAIR PROMISES.

Mayor Lane SAYS 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 overall 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 fangle
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 mayor s
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
to effect. Generalizations will not do,
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 FAR
as can be determined humanity -
against repetition Of the hostile at
tacks 81
therefore ask that this year. on
the occasion Of my birthday. the Gus
tomary celebrations and congratula,
tory demonstrations be abstained
from and that the observance Of the
occasion be limited To a silent recol-
lection and prayers.
Whoever On this day feels himself
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 joyfulIy
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
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 {.
Rrown today cabled TO Delegate ]. X
Kalanianaole at Washington request
ing him on behalf OF the local cham.
Der TO draw up Oil 20 present to
Congress providing for a naval acad
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'
tablishment of the academy in Cali
fornia and in Washington.
I'VE feel that there is every advant'
age here fer such an academy. said
the. secretary at the close Of the
meeting, and that we have more
reasons for asking such an institu
ton than has the west coast OF the
mainland.
Governor Pinkham will be asked
To lend his influence in the attempt
10 bring the academy here,
Kuhio Mum on Park.
Nothing further has been heard at
the Chamber of Commerce IN reSard
to the Kilauea national park question.
but the committee this morning held
general discussion on ii.
II is understood that Professor THO
mas A. JaggN is to remain in WASH.
ington for a month longer, and this Is
felt by the committee to be faVer-
able sign.
At the present time the chamber Is
unable to get prices on the land ask
ed for by the delegate owing 10 the
difference i'm the boundaries as car
ried IN the bill and the boundaries
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27
RIVER OF DOUBT
IS REDISCOVERED
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 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. 1t was
dandy trip. but ! am not certain
labout the River of Doubt
Germany has issued an order for.
bidding the use of animal and veget.
able fats for technical purposes.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27
COLLINSCOMES OUT SQUARELY IN
FAVOR OF CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS

traffic wherever there is soft spot in
the suh-grade with the result that a
depression appears, which. aided by
the standing of surface water, pro
duces a rut.
cit is generally true of all struc.
lures that permanence depends upon
the foundation. This is particularly
true of a street pavement If there is
any doubt as to the firmness of the
subgrade, concrete should be used, for
the reason that it 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,
(Signed) GEORGE M. COLLINS,
CITY and County Engineer"
Supervisor Hollinger suggested dur
ing the discussion that various thick
HSSSeS iHISHL NC uSSu, lulu COHCTeIe
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
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 comprehensiyely 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 large number of
senators, and yet ii contains thoughts as strlk-
ing as any in recent American history.
Particularly suggestive is it to note that
many senators apparently favor the precau-
ton outlined in these columns many months
aeo--that the government should urge Ameri-
cans not to travel in the war-zone except on
;uperatively necessary business, and that,
Whenever possible, they should embark on a
Neutral rather than belligerent ship
multitude of opinions are heard in the
senate on this and similar subjects. Party
ines are only approximately followed. For
Instance, two Republican senator's, both from
NE Manifestations of Washington and
.ofah Of disagree fatty, Jones holding
hat Americans assume the responsibility for
..rsonal peril when they go into the 'twar-
1one,' Borah contending that international
law should safeguard them, and that they have
q right to assume that their government will
protect them under that law.
While there is no disposition apparent on
the part of any congressman excepcsome with
admittedly belligerent tendencies-to yield
any neutral right, there is unquestionably a
growing feeling in Congress that for the sake
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 lie 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
"a department dealing with facts and not with
influences.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27

HARRY LEvINSoN is booked to re-
turn on the Matsonia next week.
ROBERT HIND is expected to ar
rive on the Matsonia next week from
San Francisco.
MRS. s. C. CASTLE Is expected to
arrive Tuesday ON the Matsonia from
San Francisco.
MISS ALICE COOKE is among the
passengers booked on the Matsonia.
which sailed from San Francisco yes
tecday.
MRS. C. II. ROSE is another Homo
lulan returning home after a trip to
the mainland She is coming on the
Matsonia.
MISS VIOLET ATHERTON should
return on the Matsonia next week
from the mainland. She is booked on
this steamer.
DUKE KAHANAMoKU. Hawaiian
swimming champion, Is pictured full
length in the National Police Gazette
Of january 10.
Mr.. AND MRS. II. K. L. CASTLE
are among the homcward-boudd pas.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27
tIIIIEfNIIINIEWl

TRAFFIC OFFICER HILLS: Dur.
ing the last big rain bought myself
a pair of rubber boots The next day
1t 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.
II. o. DOMINIS: 1t rained so
much around the judiciary building
yesterday that, at times, one could
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27
HURTS WOMAN BY
KICK IN abdomen
INDRUNKEN ROW

During a row involving two families
living in Aala Lane. F. A. Parez
kicked Mrs, Louisa Baranca in the
abdomen and the woman today is ex.
tremely i'll. She was removed this
morning from the Emergency hospital
to Queens hospital. Parez was cut
during the scufae with a knife which
he held in his own hand, and with
which he was threatening TO murder
all present
Parez came home last night half
drunk and in an ugly mood and began
to beat Mrs. Parez. who screamed for
HELM Mrs. Baranea and her husband,
neighbors OF the PareZ, went IN to
aid the woman and Parez grabbed a
knife and attacked all three. He
threatened TO Kill his wife and the Ba-
rancas. and when Baranca grabbed
him. struggled to free himself so 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. II. G
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

'sPalpably 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. AZ
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

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

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

After reading about those atrocities in Bel
GUM 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

MRS. j. 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
PERSONALITIES

HARRY LEvINSoN is booked to re.
turn on the Matsonia next week.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27

MRS. s. C. CASTLE is expected to
arrive Tuesday on the Matsonia from
San Francisco.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27

Mr.. AND MRS. H. K. L CASTLE
are among the homeward-boudd pas.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-27

ROBERT HIND is expected to ar.
rive on the Matsonia next week from
San Francisco.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23
GOVERNMENT
HEARS HOW IT'S
WORKERS LIVE
Grave Digger from Arlington Cemetery
Weeps as He Tells Story of Pr-
walton Made Necessary By
Small Salary.

Washington, March 23.--A grave-dig-
ger from Arlington National cemetery
told the House committee considering the
Nolan wage bill for government EN-
ployes yesterday how he managed to
keep his little family together on $40 a
month and fell into tears in the midst
of his recital. The bill proposes a mini
mum wage of So day for federal work.
ers.
The man, who represented the grave
diggers in the cemetery, came fresh from
his work. Wet clay chung to his worn
shoes and tattered coat. He started his
story boldly enough, but as he pro-
crossed, telling how it was impossible
for him TO buy meat for his wife and
two children. tears came to his eyes, his
chin quivered and finally his words be-
came inaudible.
"0ut of my $40 a month, he said, II
pay S. for rent, IS for carfare and the
other S27 pays all our other expenses.
We eat beans and hominy principally
We never have meat. Even beans and
hominy are going up. ! remember when
beans were eight cents a quart; now
they are 20.
"Those graves are hard to dig We
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23

men, who have frequently exhibited be-
fore President Wilson and congressman,
boarded special train of four sections.
Their cars had been held on a side track
in readiness ever since the American pun
tive expedition was ordered.
The men now en- route to reinforce
General Funston comprise a total of g.
1000 cavalrymen.
General Funston's dispatch indicated
that General Pershing's expedition was
nearing Villas fighting line While Car
ranzista troops are reported already
fighting with Nillistas, in a running re-
treat, the American forces are closing
in.
Reports that all communications be-
tween Columbus and Pershing's command
was believed this was due to military diff
ficulties and not treachery.
Steps are being taken to replenish
Pershing's supplies. Officials admitted
that unless more supplies reach him with
in few days a serious situation would
be faced by the expedition.
The state department and Carranza's
representatives here yesterday rushed
work on the protocol providing for CO
operation of the United States and Car
rama governments in pursuing Villa and
also use by Americans of the Mexican
railways. The protocols essential fea-
lures have been agreed upon. The de-
tails were being worked out and put in
proper diplomatic form yesterday.
Signal service officers yesterday passed |
the buck" to Congress in the matter of
crippled communication conditions below |
The Rio Grande.
Primarily, said one officer, trouble ex-
in operating the wireless from
he Villa pursuit column to the border
base was due to congressional unwilling
less to provide sufficient officers and APP
,aratus. Secondly, immediate failure
vas said to be due probably to static
generally bad in Mexico. All
he wireless apparatus available is
nassed in Mexico.
Reports of trouble in the oil fields
bout Tampico have reached the state
apartment, but officials hold that such
roubles are similar to those the region
las experienced for some time past.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23
TROOPS RUSH
TO PERSHING
A Prompt Response to Fun
ston's Call for More
Men
A SHORTAGE
OF SUPPLIES
Washington Is Disturbed by
the Break in Com
munication

Washington, March 23.-General Fun
ston's call for reenforcements met in
slant response yesterday. From all sec
tions of the country troop trains were
speeding toward the Mexican border.
A 4 o'clock yesterday morning Coz.
Wilder with four troops of the 9th cav,
airy at Fort Myer. Va, just across the
Potomac from Washington, left ON a spe-
cial train with right of way orders for
Columbus N. NJ Other squadrons of cav
airy from Wyoming, Fort Leayenworth,
Kan, and Fort Sheridan, ILL.,, and the
oath infantry (colored) from Fort d. A.
Russell, Wyo., were also on their way.
The request from General Funston for
the Fort Myer troops reached here late
Tuesday. In a pouring rain the cavary-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23

in no small measure the rapid stride
that Goddard has made in the direction
OF athletic supremacy is to be retained
as coach. Material this year is unusual
ly promising, inasmuch as there is &
strong nucleus of veterans, around which
Coach Hoernle expects to build up d
brilliant school machine.
There are five men who have aided q
good deal in recent years in keeping God
| dard on the baseball map. Keefe is one
of the pitching mainstays. Conner, who
! played independent bali with st. Johns
bury last summer, is a promising can.
didate for the third base position, and
Wiley is regarded by many as fixture
at the first station. Bill Quinn OF Dor
chester, Mass, whose operation for APP
pendicitis last summer was happily post
poned until after the baseball season, is
to be the same old Bill back of the bat.
1t will take mighty good man To dis
place the big fellow from Dorchester, so
the observers say. Then, to complete the
quintet of old-timers, there is Tommy
Davidson, who will be seen in some of
the sitter games.
Not in several years have so many
promising youngsters been ready to don
the diamond toys at Goddard Shepard,
a Brighton, Mass, lad, is moundsman of
better than average ability George Faux
ner, the miracle man of 1915 football at
Goddard seminary, is likely third base
candidate. Faulkner's chances are not
lessened by the factt hat he was selected
as the all Boston third baseman last year
He halls from Dorchester high Beattie,
Graniteville boy, is to make strong
bid for an infield position. Martin Shea.
another product OF Dorchester environs,
who did garrison work for the Lily
Whites last summer, will be seen am
bling around shortfield unless the dope
is woef,illy wrong. Chlderara, who is
home town boy and the hero OF many
kid games in other years, can be used
behind the plate. He is bright posi-
bility as Bill Quinn's understudy. Lyons,
another Barre lad, win fit well into
it is thought. Riley, who emf
grated southwark from the wilds of Bak
ersfeld, the seat of Brigham academy,
is not a Benny Kauff in the sense that
he thinks he knows his baseball grammar
by heart, and yet he lays modest claim
to being pitcher as well as a first base
man. Time will tell.
The Dog river valley, famous for its
fair, contributes in Dole likely back
stopping candidate. Lowell, Gushing
academy boy, has his eyes on the first
pillow. From far Westmoreland, n. H., |
comes Thompson, boy who played an
Dutfield position back in his home town
when the pitching market was glutted. |
Bethel sends up a third baseman in the |
person of Rogers, and Richardson, who
halls from Thompson's native heath. may
be seen in the sun parlor. MacRae of
Rochester will be allowed to gambol in
5he outfield, it is probable.
When Coach Charlie Hoernle, who likes
% give every last aspirant fair shake,
yets to sending 'em in for an inning or
wo in the first game. there will be a
merry time in store for the official scer-
It.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-23
Strong Team Expected to Be
Developed from Prom
Using Material
Is GAMES SCHEDULED
WITH GOOD TEAMS
Season Opens with Barre
A. c. April 20; Closes
June %

Goddard seminary's baseball schedule
which appears in its completed form for
the first time to-day, gives promise OF
furnishing fandom in Barre with a very
fast brand OF the national game in the
pellucid spring days just around the cor
| ner. Moreover, the announcement that
the school on the hill is to play such
teams as Dean academy, Tufts seconds,
Vermont seconds, Middlebury seconds,
st. Anselm's, the Dartmouth freshmen
st. Peters A. C.. of Rutland, in addition
to local semi professional clubs, indicates
that Goddard is ready TO adhere to its
policy, enunciated last fall, of playing
only teams in it's own class, policy
that is to be realized in part by ignoring
for the most part, the high school and
other secondary teams in Vermont.
Beginning April 20, when game is to
be played with the Barre A. c., the
schedule continues until June %, when
the University of Vermont seconds are
to appear on the hilltop. Eighteen
games are in the schedule, which is Civ.
en- as follows:
April 30 Barre A. c. at Barre.
May 5-AIiddlebury college seconds at
Middlebury.
May 5-Rutland high at Rutland
May est. Peters A. c. at Rutland.
May l2-Tufts college seconds at Med
ford, Mass.
May l3-Dean academy at Franklin,
Mass.
May l5-St. Anselm's college at Man
chester, N. H.
May l6-Dartmouth freshmen at Han
over, n. II.
May 20--Italian A. c. at Barre,
May Middlebury college seconds at
Barre.
May S0-Italian A. C. at Barre 1.-TWO
gamesl.
June 3-Barre A. C. at Barre.
June Sort Ethan Allen at Winoo-
ski.
June 6--Vermont seconds at Burling-
ton
June l0-Barre A. c. at Barre.
June l4-Fort Ethan Allen at Barre.
June l7-Italian A. c. at Barre.
June 22--Vermont seconds at Barre.
Daniel Keefe, better known as "Spit-
BALI Keefe, of Richmond is captain of
5he 1915 team. The other officers are {
Manager, William Mcintosh of Winchen-
Ion, Mass; assistant manager, Raymond |
Gilman of Marshfield. Charles L.
Ioernle of the faculty, to whom is due