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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-17
LILLE fNIIIYIEWQ

: 5. .FURUKAWA: The trip to
Japan by the st. Louis team this year
will mean much to baseball both in
Hawaii and Japan At present base
ball here is practically dead, but Ar.
cia's plan Of sending team to the
Orient may be big help to the ma
tionaI pastime.~ The ST. Louis man
ager is to be congratulated on his
efforts to do something for the game.
RAYMOND c.. BROWN: ] do
not think that the action of the cham
Der of commerce means that it is OPP
posed to the issuance of municipal
bonds. To me it means only that it
is opposed to the proposal submitted
to it by the supervisors. believe
that if another proposal, for the issu-
ance Of bonds for sewers, water mains
and parks perhaps, is submitted to it.,
it might be willing to pass on it as a
new proposition. ~ =....~. .. +.
John D. Rockefellers fortune has
passed the billion dollar mark.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-17

An order for 100000 steel hillet5, to
cost 100000, is reported to have been
awarded the Canadian Car & Foundry
Co., by the Imperial Munition Borad.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-17

d Ii is always gratifying when some leader of the
community comes forward and refused to allow "a
struggling new industry die.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-17

An amusement pier along the waterfront should
go long way towards solving the problem of what
to do for the soldier and the resident as
well. ..."..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-17

Don't forget that cleanup day would be appro-
pirate as preparation for the visiting throngS of
the winter p -. -.-. -.... ....
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-17

The Immediate issue before city administrators
and taxpayers is whether Kalakaua avenue will be
free from bumps when the tourist season of the win
ter starts in
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-17

II the Manoa bond case is decided on the law and
the evidence, there is ample evidence regardless of
Khat the law may be. zs4.ss Fss,z.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-17

Speaking of the electorate, it should be borne in
mind that children born on annexation day are al
most Of the age to vote Our electorate is no longer
dominated by the plug hat brigade. The men in the
ranks are products of our schools They read.
They write. They can add and substract They
have been taught to think for themselves They are
establishing families and building homes When one
stops to study the record and the material offered
1T is question whether the electorate or the men
who assume to handle it on the old iimfam basis
are the more deserving of criticism
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-17

John D. Rockefellers fortune has
passed the billion dollar mark.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-17

MALFORD II. DRTtMMoND. denuty
territorial bank examiner. has return.
ed from an official tour Of Kauai
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02
'Trotting' Frock Of Black Tafeta with White Neck
and Sleeve Frills Flounce Trims Hem Of Skirt.

A CURRENT of dread ran
~ through the feminine world
= = when rumors of the spring
styles were first set aHoat. The
visions inspired by such terms as
Spanish farthlngales." "old-fash.
Toned basques." shoulder capes."
"bustles." "tie-backs." "cascaded dra-
peries" and "crinoline skirts" were
anything but gratifying. Now that
the fashions are really here 1t Is
plain to be seen that fears were un
founded. and that the modern inter.
pretations Of all these nightmares"
have little in common with the hid.
eous styles Of past generations.
The farthingale Of the present is a
graceful. dainty affair fashioned OF
mist-like tulles and laces trimmed
with lovely ribbons and vari-colored
flowers. There is scarcely the slight.
est hint Of the clumsy, voluminous,
unbecoming garment made of the
heaviest velvets and brocaded satins
worn by Good Queen Bess" and her
contemporaries.
Just as great difference is to be
seen between the snugly fitted
basque of today and the stifrly boned
monstros!ty OF yesterday. And SO we
find the modern adaptations Of the
long-ago fashions entirely to our lik-
ing.
Take for instance the shoulder.
cape. The designers have used 1t to
advantage on onepiece irocks. top
coats, tailored suits and separate
blouses. Even neckwear has taken
unto itself the lines and generous
proportions of the cape. There are
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02

Most OF US are familiar with the
worsted weaves, and will find the
new silk and tub fabrics OF greater
interest. Silk broadcloth will become
fayorite because Of its adaptability
for almost every costume in the
wardrobe. 1t is to be had in every
color and design, from the broadcast
OF awning. stripes to the smallest
check or pin-stripe. It can be sue.
cessfully laundered and will be used
extensively for sports suits, trotting
frocks and separate skirts.
Pussy willow and chiffon taffeta
appears in such variety of designs
that one becomes bewildered at the
colorful display. You will find them
in printed. lowered, checked. plaid
striped. dotted and embroidered nat.
terms. The charming qualities of
these popular materials are we'll
known. so l need not repeat them.
Then there are faille, marqutsette do
sole, Shantung. Polonaise silk fonl.
ard and Raiah. in marvellous assert.
ment of colors.
There are linens of coarse and fine
weaves. piqhes. popllns, indestructi.
BILE voiles, eponge. Jersey cloth and
many more linen and cotton weayes
appropriate for summer wear. Home
manufacturers have accomplished
much in the production of new col.
ors, despite the dearth in the dive
supply. Among the tones are mole.
taupe. smoke and stone.gray; mid.
night. cornflower, Marie Louise and
sevres blue. tobacco, leather. Gin.
namon and treebark brown; silver,
pearl-gray, undine green, orchid,
pomegranite red, amber yellow, mus.
tard. terra.cotta and hundreds Of
other fascinating tones.
The woman who has "softness"
in her heart for the lovely blue.gray
tints will be captivated instantly by
the very latest color known as "in.
visible.blue." 1t is delightful blend.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02
Silk Dahlias.

but has been modified, like the fash.
ions. to meet the demands Of the
present. It is flexible, yet stir
enough to distend the skirt modish
distance from the figure. The crino-
line skirts are fiounced. tucked.
ruched or putfed afte- tho fashion of
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02

Ing Of the blue of the North and the
gray of the South, and the result is
wonderful blue which possesses
silvery-sray effect that is sure to APP
peal to the lover Of delicate, refined
color.
The wide diversity Of spring hat
styles Is no less than that Of fabrics.
The small hats continue to climb up.
ward. the large hats grow more like
pancakes. while the brlms Of the
happy mediums" turn up or down,
as fancy dictates.
Martial Note In Hats.
The smartly tailored woman will
be fascinated by the small hats Of
the military type with their towering
fantasies of plumage. Milady Dainty
will have eyes for nothing but the
exquisite CONNECTIONS OF straw, moss.
rosebuds and ribbons which are of
Vatican origin. The picturesque
beauty will bestow her smiling favor
upon large hats with trimmings OF
ostrich plumage, flowers, tulle or vel.
vet.
Fashion has shown Partially to no
particular type Of beauty in the crea.
ton Of spring millinery. There are
plenty Of hats for the youthful, or for
those who are past the prime of life.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02

Wonderful carpets from Persia
and other parts of the east, a mum.
Der of which are naval prizes, Of a
total value of over $4,000, have
been auctioned in London. Soma
500 carpets were disposed of. one
Of the most remarkable Of which
is valued at $4,000 and took over
80 years to make.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02

After the battle of Hill 10 at n.
Dardanelles the knapsack Of Corn
H. H. Neeves of the warwicksh,r.
yeomanry. a Rugby man. WAS
opened and a shrapnel bullet Was
found wedged in thimble wbich
formed part Of his outfit. and prob.
ably saved his life. eD
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02

those worn by our ancestors, or
they hang in straight, unbroken 3
lines to the slender ankles Of Il
the wearer.
The cascaded draperies were 4
an instant success. In the realm
OF afternoon and evening gowns
they have undisputed SWAY.
Whether the material is the film.
lest tulle or faille, it is arranged
IN graceful cascades over tho
hips, or down the back of the
frock.
No evening frock is complete with.
out some form of drapery this sea.
son. a delightful combination of
occurrences and sophistlcation Is nm
evening gown Of robins egg-blue
iafile. 1t has petticoat of silver
lace. and over 1t is arranged the
taiiie IN cascadcd draperies. Blush
roses nestle among the folds of the
draperies and trim the shoulders of
the snugly fitted bodice.
1t seems 10 me that the desirners
are striving TO outdo one another in
the extravagant use Of materials.
The result is the constantly widen.
Ing silhouette which will soon re.
semble an open fan. The newest
skirts are perfectly fiat in the front
and at the back, while the sides
spread as far as tho ingenuity of the
designer can make them. This bout.
fancy Of skirt draperies need not
cause despair to wrinkle the brow
of the stout woman. They are adapt.
able to any figure If the modiste
properly adjusts the line at thewaist.
New Ideas in Bodices.
While We notice many changes in
the lines Of the skirt, there have
been Just as many new ideas intro.
duced where bodices are concerned.
Sleeves seem to change shape over
night. They are slashed with insets
Of contrasting material pulled after
the manner Of the Henry ". period;
tightly fitted at the top and extreme
ly full below the elbows; cuffed with
snug wristbands. turncd-back, circu.
lar cuffs. or flaring cuffs shaped like
calla.lily. No one can find fault
because Of monotony of sleeve.forms.
And what fabrics are utilized to
produce these wonderful effects in
the art of costuming? They are
weaves which have certain body"
in their makeup. Instead of the
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02
Back View of Evening Gown
in French Blue Crepe.

"tle-back." Whether or not this
spring fashion is destined to become
popular remains to be seen. 1t is
still in its infancy, and few couturlers
have the courage to exploit 1t.
Not so with the crlnollne. however.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02

Parrots are said sometimes to live
more than a hundred years. '
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02

widths which ripple gracefully over
the shoulders.
On the top.coat the shoulder cape
Is OF greater width, and frequently
extends nearly TO the waist line. An
unusually stunning coat is fashioned
OF the long neglected alpaca. 1t is
OF pearl.gray, the ultra.modish color
OF the season, and is lined with old.
blue silk. The fullness is supplied
to the skirt by series of pleats over
the hips. The shoulder cape is quite
long and is ornamented in front nv
a row of buttons OIL one side and
loop buttonholes on the other. The
wearing qualities of alpaca have
been eulogized by our grandmothers
and l can vouch for its smartness
and beauty.
Crinoline in Favor.
And what of the ue.back? It an
pears on both frocks and suits. I
recall an unusual suit of navy blue
tafeta with wide skirt which
featured the tie,back. The silk
tailored suit is in great favor and is
made OF lustrous faille or heavy gros.
grain tafteta. In fact. there is ten.
dency to revert to o!d-fashioned silks.
The coat of the particular suit Is
ntted to the figure, but has a full.
ilaring skirt which extends below the
hips. The tightly fitted sleeves are
finished with double ruche of the
taffeta. The neckline and the lower
edge OF the coat are finished In the
same manner.
The skirt is very much shirred
about the top but flares wide at the
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02

charming frocks of broadcloth.
French serge, faille. taffeta or chiffon
cloth with skirts that measure from
five to eight yards around. and tight
~ fitted waists which boast of shout.
der capes. Sometimes these are
made Of three tiers of different
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02

Blessings have been recommens.
ed as a cure for rheumatism.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02

ankles The
double "tieback"
series OF cords drawn through the for
skirt halfway between the hips majority
winch holds the funss at cnone depth varying from
the back fiat bow of the afeta fourteen
ornaments the other days.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02

On the Left.
Turban of
japanese
Straw,
Ornamental
with
Fringe of
White and
Old Blue
Wool.
On the Right,
Hat Covered
with Figured
Blue Silk
with Black
and White
Silk Dahlias.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-17
JOHN L|GHTBURN
BADLY STABBED
MEMBER OF WELL KNOWN FAMILY
is BROUGHT TO BROWNSVILLE
FROM POINT ISABEL.

As the result of knife wound received
last night at Point Isabel, John Liehtburn
i at the home of his brother, Nathan
Lightburn, in this city, in critical con
ditlOn. An arrest was made.
According to information received by
county officials, an anti American speech
was being made To IA group of Mexicans at
Point Isabel when Liehtburn intcrfered and
attempted to stop the speech. 1t j. claim
ed that Lightbum had turned his back
when he received knife stab through the
back that penetrated to his right lung The
injured man was brought 10 Brownsville
by County Commissioner +. b. Edwards
and y receiving medical attention al the
home of his brother.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-17
SEES INTRIGUE
ON THE BORDER
EDITOR OF SPANISH PAPER IS OUT
WITH CHARGE THAT EUROPE
is RESPONSIBLE.

In q telegram to the Carranza consulate
at Brownsville today. Leo ID. Walker, editor
of ri Proere~o, the foremost Spanish paper
at Laredo, charges that intrigue of Euro
pean nation, a nation now at war, Is re-
spon-lble for 10 recent occurrences on
the American Mexman border that brought
about the American expedition into the re-
public. lie charges that fmissar Of this
nation are seeking 70 end the exlsrtation
Of war munitions to Europe byJ involving
the United States in war with Mexico.
lie charged that the Columbus massacre
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-17
DALLAS TR|PPERS
HERE APRIL %
WILL SPEND THIRD NIGHT OUT ON
EXCURSION IN CITY OF
BROWNSVILLE.
lEv Assnrinfrl Press.

DALLAS, Texas, March l7-Population
centers Of South and Southwest Texas
will be the principal stops on the itinerary
Of the trade excursion conducted by the
Dallas Chamber of Commerce thiS year.
A special train will leave here April %,
spending the first night in Houston; from
there it goes to Corpus Christi, spending
the second night there. The party goes
to Brownsville for the third night.
The trip back includes stops at San Be
nito. Sinton. and then night run to Beau
mont. Through San Augustine, Kirbyvlle
and other points in East Texas the train
viii proceed a. far a. Longview, the last
stop before Dallas.
The buffet car has been abandoned this
year For this reason the train i known
locally ~ the prohibition special
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-17
NAF FARRATE NOT
/ .T0COMMANO ON
TEXAS BORDER
EXPECTED TO. VISIT MATAMOROS
SOON, BUT NOT REMAIN
THERE PERMANENTLY.
COMING TO BORDER WITH OTHER
OFFICERS TO CELEBRATE VIC
TORY OF A YEAR AGO

Reports that General Emliano =. Nafar-
rate, former Mexican commander in Mata-
mbros, Is returning 10 Matamoros for the
purpose of assuming command of the gar
rison there, were officially denied by Car
rama Consul j. T. CARA of Brownsville
today, who said also there i no truth in
reports that General Alfredo Ricaut j. to
be transferred from command Of the border
from the gulf to Piedras Negras to some
point in the interior.
1t was stated. however, that General Ma
farrate j. expected to visit Matamoros the
latter part of March, along with some of
sary victory of last March when his com
mand IN that city defeated and repulscd
Villa attack under General Jose Rodriguez
General Nafarrate l. now in Tampico,
where he Is IN command of the force of
Carranclstas at that port.
Some uneasiness has been caused along
this part of the border over the report that
General Nafarrate was to again be in com
mand on this border on account of the
strained relations that existed between the
American and Mexican sides when he was
IN command there, at the time of the ban
dit raids on the American side of the bor-
ders.
Reports were circulated also that Gen
eral Nafarrate was bringing with him a
large force Of men, and this was officially
denied to-day IN brownsville
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-17
tRy Associated prcss.b

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 1.-THE
casualties and no clashes with the Willis.
tas to date, according to reports al Fort
Sam Houston.
Colonel Dodd. commanding the Seventh
and Tenth Cavalry, makes no reports di-
rect to Major General Frederick Funston,
but is in wireless communication with Bri-
gadier General John j. Pershing
Reports vary regarding the Mexican
attitude. Interior Of Mexico reports say
there is little excitement, while Colonel
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-17

SCHOONER REPORTED
AGROUND SOUTH OF
RIO GRANDE MOUTH

schooner La Proyenc Of unknown aground and dashed
Of the Rio No
o
Mex boat with
Island, mouth the Rio Grand,
Isabel he nothing of
the boat loaded
Whether this
ment
To
the i TO oreachth
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-17

and harmony, resulting in recent meetings
Of both lodges deciding to merge and for
get the past differences. The Modernos
Cahalieros dc Honor promptly turned over
the lodge ball to the original organization,
and went out of existence.
Wednesday the officers of the organiza-
ton went into the headquarters Offices and
found that miscreanis had forced entry
and destroyed practically all the records
of the organization. which extend back to
its organization. twentv-six years ago.
Everything wa literally torn 20 pieces,
along with an American flag that had been
used in the lodge rituals. Complaint has
been made 70 the police. but there j. no clue
to who was responsible for the work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-17
AFTER BEING AT ODDS FIVE YEARS LOCAL
MEXICAN LODGES ARE MERGED INTO ONE

was carried on through the courts. the Ca
baIleros De Honor and the Modernos Ca
balleros de. Honor, two Mexican lodges
which have their headquarters in Browns
vile. have been merged. and are now
known "a the CabaIleros de Honor. The
fight broke out IN the Caballeros De Honor,
in lodge meetings, in 1911. This was fol-
lowed by split and the organization of
the "Modernos Cabaleros De Honor
which obtained possession of the lodge
rooms on Adams street. which has been
tenaciously held by the organization since
that time.
Lately movement was Inaueuratcd in
the interest Of the lodges to bring peace
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-17
TWO men CONVICTED OF ATTEMPTING To
LASS0 SCHOOL TEACHER GET 5 YEARS

In the district court at Edinburg Thurs
day. Pedro Cruz and Pedro Garcia were
convicted on a charge of aggravated as
Sault by attempting To laSso Miss Hattie
Mcclellan, a school teacher, on the border
road, near the Donna pumping plant sta
tion abcut three weeks ago. Both Cruz and
Garcia we're given five years In the state
pcnitentiarv. Enrique jackson. the third
man held in connection with the incident,
was released because he turned states evi-
dence. None of the men concerned were
more than l9 years old.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-17
American Troops Haze No Casualties,
And No Clashes With Villa Bandits Yet

Bullard NJ Harhngen SAYS there l. some
excitement il The Rio Grande section.
Night marches probably will b. made ~
Il was indicated here today. the object be-
ing 10 mystify Villa a. 10 the movements
of the troops, while the days will bc uscr
for accommodating. Daylight marches mr
It impossible to hide the troop movement
General Pershing's dispatches today con
iirmcd reports that the Mormon colony are
aiding as scouts for the expedition. Alb
solute secrecy IS maintained here as To
how far the troops penetrated into Mex
leo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-17
(By ASSocia ted Press)


by in to II i
Of
the
colon
. of
understood about Villa
officials learned
whether the Villa o
risonmg Of he
the huahu dcscras
preclu problem OF present.
Andea
q on ito
officers might the authorities All he would
"Carranzas soldiers marching Villa soldiers
That q c t be
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-17

Miss Mcclellan was on her way home
from school and was walking along the
road when the three youths made the at
tempt to lasso her. She ran up the road.
followed by the men who hesitated how
tol from her handbag. She then darted
into the brush, made her escape and in
formed nearby residents. The incident
caused a great deal Of excitement in the
Donna district at the time. and mob vio-
lence was feared. The men, however. were
removed safely to Edlnburg.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-17
SUB WARFARE TO
BE CONTINUED
NOT lNDiSCRiMINATE, HOWEVER
GERMAN OFFICIALS REITERATE
TODAY.

BERLIN. March l7.-German officials
reltcrate that submarine warfare will ~
on IN the limits ~ct ~ the German memo
randum to the neutral powers last month.
but that the demands of those who wish to
see indi~crminate torpcdoing 1T "what-
ever comes IN front Of torpedo tubes" will
not be fulfilled. This il also deduction.
II i said. than can be drawn from the Won
IIrpltz resignation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-17
d KILLED IN
AN EXPLOSION
Ia CARRANZA SOLDIERS AND 10
CIVILIANS VICTIMS OF A
GRENADE EXPLOSION
(By Associated Press.)

LAREDO, Texas. March 17.-Fourteen
Carranza soldiers and ten civilians were
killed in an explosion of grenades and ar
tlllery ammunition in a railroad ear at
Monterrey Tuesday. according to news
brought by passengers this morning. The
Carranza authorities suppressed the news
Of the explosion. Tense excitement among
the poems was caused. They thought the
americans had arrived"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-17

The Associated Pres war summary 10
day says:
Five successive infantry assaults on
Nerdun were repulsed by Tire French, ac-
eording to war Office statements today. The
Germans are shifting their drive to the
Nsux region, where the French are strongly
entrenched
The German attack is of the most vio-
lent character, but each was broken bv a
curtain of fire.
The German official statement saw.
French attacks ON the positions N Dead
mans hill were unsuccessful.
Important operations may be developing
along the southern part Of the Russian
front, "a Vienna reports increa sing artiv-
ny on both sides In Gallcia the Russians
attacked along the Strpa, but without sue
cess, the Austrans say.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-17

WASHINGTON. d. G., March l7-Sat-
isfactory assurances regarding the atti-
tude Of the Carranza government TO the en-
trance of American troops into Mexico
were conveyed 10 the state department to-
day by Consul Silliman. who H. with Gen
eral Carranza. No trouble from Carranza
forces l. expected, he said.