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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01


Ad Club members in numbers and
with enthusiasm today did hons. 10
one of Their most active brothers,
Harry L. Strange. upon the eve of his
departure for England to join the
British colors.
Mr.. Strange, secretary of the club
and manager of the Honolulu Gas
Company, was the subject of verbal
tributes which eliminated In the pres
entatien to him by hls fellow clubmen
OF handsome jeweled watch fob.
bearing the Ad Club Truth emblem
prominently displayed.
The occasion today was billed as
"Newspapermen's Day. hut that sery-
ed merely to cloak the real event of
the weekly luncheon, which was the
clubs godspeed TO a member leaving
at the call of drty which he feels :
Mr. Strange, who has been given
leave of absence by the Gas Company
until next January, has been one OF
the clubs hardest workers ftost ef-
fective in inside and outside activi-
ties, and one of the biggest boosters
Honolulu has, 1t was pointed out by
several speakers. The newspapermen
were especially invited because Mr..
Strange's club activities have been
largely along publicity lines and in
this work he has won the cooperation
of every new spaperman with whom he
has come in contact.
The surprise. billed on the printed
cards sent out to members proved To
Continued on page threel
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01
NO WORD FROM CHINA
TODAY; RADIO FAILS
TO PICK UP STEAMER

Down to 3 O'Clock this afternoon no
word had been received from
/. the China Mail steamer China by the
local agents. H. Hackfeld & Company.
as to when she viii arrive from the
Orient
A radio was sent out toward the
liner last night. but the wireless peo-
pie here were unable to pick her up.
This is taken to mean that either she
IS still out OF reach or else Is having
trouble with her radio outfit. The
steamer was due to arrive today or
tomorrow.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01
FEBRUARY RECEIPTS
FROM CUSTOMS SHOW
MATERIAL DECREASE

Customs receipts for February show
decrease of nearly $4,000 from the
figures of February, 1915. Total re-
ceipts for the month which ended at
midnight last night we're $67,S52.10.
For February, 1916, they were $S0,-
27S.25. This is a drop of $12.426.06.
For January total receipts were $14.-
9S3.87 more than for January, 1915.
February has been light month, how
EVER, and March is expected 20 show
better record.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01
ROAD LAB0RER STRUCK
BY LYING ROCK DIES
AT QUEENS HOSPITAL

Sam Puu, the road laborer who was
struck in the head yesterday by a
piece of rock. during blasting opera
tions at Hakipuu quarry. died at
Queens hospital last night at 1850
O'Clock He was hurried In from Ha-
}ipuu yesterday afternoon by autemo-
bile An inquest will be held tomor-
row at noon.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01
Nary Board Is
For Selection
In Promotions

IAssociased Press by Federal wirelessl
<<$<<%%<$<<<$<$$$s
\ WASHINGTON. d. C., March l. 4
\ The promotion of naval off I
= GERS of higher rank by selection 4
\ instead of by seniority, and so
= per cent increase in officers of I
\ all grades fer the next five years,
= are recommendations contained 4
4 in a bill which the personnel 4
\ board of the navy has drafted
\ and to be soon introduced in Con- \
4 gress. 4
= The promotion of officers viii 4
= be selected by those OF the next \
= higher grade, according to the 4
= plan, and the three lower grades =
\ will continue under the present :
\ system.
4 . 4 i 4 4 4 4 / / 4 4 \ 4 4 4
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01
HAWAII DEFENSE PLAN
is CHARACTERIZED AS
IMPERATIVE; LIGHTS

Associated Press by Federal wirelessl
WASHINGTON, .. c., March H.
The war department has asked Con-
gress for an appropriation tf $4,000
for land defenses in Hawaii, including
the installation Ct searchIights and ac-
QUESTION Of right Of way. The appro-
priation is characterized as inpera-
tive.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01
new HAVEN Man
FORTUNE
TO SETTLE!

NEW YORK, n. Y. March 1.-The;
suit which the administration brought
against the New Haven railroad sys-
TEN to recover from John Billiard the
profits alleged to have been made on
the deal when the New Haven pur-
chased the Boston & Maine railroad,
has been settled. Billiard has paid
s1,I25,000 under the compromise.
MERIDEN, Conn, March John
Billiard refuses to comment on the.
settlement Of the governments suit.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01
SANTA FE OFFICE Is
GETTING INTO SHAPE

Work Of putting in office equipment.
lettering signs on the windows, and
getting the space ready for occupancy
is progressing nicely today at the Sam
Ia Fe's office location, with Fitzpat-
rick Brothers store, s26 Fort street,
and 1t Is expected the Office will be
opened by March 10 or before. Until
the new Office is ready. the agents
have desk room with the Office Sup.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01
INCOME. TAX RETURNS
AT ELEVENTH HOUR
FLOOD INTO OFFICE

Returns on the income tax are com
ing into the office of the internal rev.
enue collector rapidly today and it
Vas expected that practically all of
the persons and corporations subject
tc the tax will have made their re-
turns before the close of business this
afternoon. This is the last day re-
terms may be made without the. nav
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01
THIRTEEN DEAD
in AVALANCHE

tAssociated Prsss y Federal wirslessl
BERLIN. Germany, March 1.-Thir-
teen persons we're killed today by an
avalanche in ST. Elvie pass, on the
border, between the Tyrol and Italy.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01
Paris Says German Offensive at
Verdun is Halted; Berlin Silent
fAssociated press Service bY FederaI Wifela

PARIS France March quiet regns today
the west front around Verdun where for days the battling has
been terrific Military observers
has been definitely halted.
Only intermittent bombarding is taking place the front be-
Regneve and Remanauye
IN hand, high officials declare.
The chief German efforts this directed
effeeting possible of the Of
regiment which cooped the Of the fortress Douanon
the fortress being surrounded ty French soldiers
there by handtohand fighting. -
The front ealm enabling both forces
and large supplies of ammunition.
Military observers whether u
Germans but prelude of offensive along
dun salient 1t thought that the Germans preparing a
M front west OF Ponta ousson eighteen miles southeast Of
Metz.
BERLIN, Germany, March 1.-The today
does not mention the situation at Verdun refers only three
aerial battles
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01
JAPANESE STABBED BY
C0UNTRYMAN is BETTER

Mizuzawa, a Japanese. who was
stabbed at Waipahu plantation last
Sunday morning by a fellow country
man, is reported as q little better to.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01
BRITAIN MUST SAVE this IS WAR TO EXHAUSTION" WARNS KITCHENER
NEW YORK STOCK
MARKET TODAY

Following are the closing prices OF
stocks on the New York market to-
day, sent by the Associated Press over
the Federal Wireless:
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01
Italian Liner Thought in War Zone
IAssociated Preas Service py Federai

IAssociated wIrelessl =
NEW YORK N Y March 1.-The Italian liner America armed
believed to be in the carrying S2
steerage for New York The Naples
on February % and nothing has been heard
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01
WATERS, ATTENTION!
THEY CAN'T PINCH you
FOR TAKING IOWA TIPS

IAssocistsd ersss By Federal wirslsssl
SIOUX CITY. Ia. March l. The
Iowa anti.tipping law has been held
unconstitutional by the district court.
II Is declared to Be class leaIslafion.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01
DENY MURDER
OF AMERICAN

TAssociated Press By Federal wfrslsrsl
= WASHINGTON, D. c.. March L.
The killing of Grover G. Yarn, an Am
erican, by villistas north Of Durango,
is denied In advices received here.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01
SUGAR jumps

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL, March 1.--
Sugar: s6s test, 5.o2 cents. Previous
quotation, 4.92 oenfs.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01
British Steamer With Oil Afire

MANCHESTER England, March 1.-The Brtish steamer
spaea from Philadelphia loaded with Oil from The STANDARD on
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-01-13
THE LEW|ST0WN BANK
ANNUAL MEETINGS HELD

growth, the deposits during the last
quarter of the year being the heaviest
in the history of the bank. The to.
tai deposits on December were $685..
022. 80
The trust and farm loan departments
showed Il particularly pleasing in
crease and II Is the intention of tho
officers to encourage as much as pos
sible during the next year the growth
of this branch OF banking, giving par.
ticulnr attention to trustee business
and the administration of estates.
The average deposit balance Of the
customers OF the bank shows mark
ed increase over the previous year, In
dicating the healthy financial condi-
ton of the residents of Fergus county.
Bank Of Fergus.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders and directors OF the Bank Of
Fergus County was held beginning at
|S o'clock last Tuesday evening. In the
spacious directors room Of that insti-
tuition. This was the twenty ninth
annual meeting OF this bank, which
now occupies the distinctive position
Of being the oldest state bank in Mon
tana.
The retiring directors were re-elect-
ed without change, as follows:
Thomas A. NARROW OF Helena, l.. II.
Hamilton Of Great Falls. Ralph w.
Reynolds OF LewistOwn. O. w. Belden
OF Lewistown. james b. Elliot, Of
Wheaton, Mont; James u. Lane,
George II. Kelly, John d. Waite,
George J. Weideman, Austin w. War;.
r. II. Wright and r. r. Taylor, all
OF Lewistown.
The annual report submitted by the
cashier disclosed very satisfactory
condition, the year 1916 closing with
/ the largest number OF checking ac-
counts. the largest aggregate balances.
and the largest number OF savings de-
| positors with the largest amount OF
savings deposits in the history OF the
bank.
Another gratifying feature was that
the cash on hand and In bank repre-
sented 43.6 per cent Of the total ST.
5O6. .18S.47 held in deposits. In the
matter OF capital $250.000, surplus
1921 ,S5l.77. deposits $1.506,18S.47 not
including dividends unpaid, cash re-
sources OF $656. .681 .23, loans to custom
ers 1920, ,454.91, and total resources
OF $2,071. 1881. the Bank Of Fergus
County occupies the first place among
the banks Of the county and In point
Of capital and surplus occupies th'
third place among tho banks Of th'
state.
The retiring officers were reelected
aB follows: John d. Waite. president
+. e. Wright. vice president; Austin
w. War;. cashier; T. T. Taylor. assist
ant cashier: p. J. Osweiler, assistant
cashier,
The bank has recently let contract
involving the remodeling OF theil
building, installation of new fixtures
and complete new furnishings. Wher
this work is completed. their bankinl
, room will ba one OF the very best II
the state.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-01-13

All of the Lewistown hanks held
their annual meetings Tuesday. and
the usual dividends were declared,
while the institutions all showed a
very prosperous and satisfactory year.
The most important change In the per
sonnel of officers or directors was at
the Lewistown State bank, where II.
l.. Bills. a bright young banker who
has been cashier of the Security State
bank OF Judith Gap. was elected presi-
dent, to succeed A. w. Stoddard.
First National Bank.
At this bank the stockholders found
that the year had been the most pros
porous and lucrative In the history Of
the bank. The deposits are larger
than ever and the business transacted
surpassed that of any previous year.
The same directors were reelected.
but J. p. Schmit was added to the
board, making eight directors, as fol
lows: David Hilger, G. NJ. Stone. W..
J. Johnson, w. NJ. Blackford. B. y.
Stack, Andrew Fergus, w. II. Fergus
and j. p. Schmit.
The officers were all reelected as
follows. David Hilger, president; e..
NJ Stone, vice president; w. J. John
son. cashier, J. p. Schmit and J. l..
Steinbarger, assistant cashiers.
lewstown State Bank.
The board of directors were elected
az follows: A. w. Stoddard, II. l..
Bills. G. Il. McKoin, c. +. Copeland,
Peter p. Halpin, II. l.. DeKalb and Ed
ward Mcdonnell. Mr. Halpin Ia a new
director, while Mr.. DeKalb succeeded
the late John Brooks. and Mr.. Bills
was elected n month ago to succeed
V. II. Dusek, resigned.
The officers elected follow: II. l..
Bills, president; G. =. McKoin vice
president; G.. II. Copeland, cashier;
Peter =. Halpin, assistant cashier.
Mr.. Stoddard, the retiring president
has extensive ranch and city property
interests, to which he will devote his
time He has served In an excellent
and efficient manner at the head OF
this bank The condition of the In
sttution was found to he very salts
factory. with deposits larger than ever
The past year has been profitable
one and the usual dividend was de
clared.
The Empire Bank.
At the meeting of stockholders o.
the Empire Bank and Trust compan,
held Tuesday evening, the following
directors were elected: Samuel Phil
lips, j. III. Atkins. George w. Cook, i
r. Cunningham, Frank ]. Hazen. +
$. Smith. Tom Stout, M. l.. WoodmaI
and J. n. Wunderlin the only change
being In the election of Mr.. stout Il
fiji the vacancy caused by the deatl
of John r. Barnes.
At subsequent meeting OF th'
board of directors, the present officer
were reelected, as follows:
Samuel Phillips. president: M. l.
i. Woodman, vice president: Frank j
Hazen, cashier; J. G. Miller, assistan
. cashier. The reports of officers ind
Gated that during the past year tn
. bank has enjoyed very health
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-01-13
LANSING SENDS HOT
NOTE TO CARRANZA
ORDERS HIM TO CAPTURE AND
PUNISH PERPETRATORS OF
DASTARpLY CRIME.

WASHINGTON. Jan. Following
is the text Of Secretary Lansing's
communication to Consul Silliman at
Queretaro, for presentation to General
Carranza:
"On January 10, c. r. Watson, chair
man of the Mine and Smelter Opera
tors association ol Chihuahua, and
general manager Of the Cusihuiriachic
Mining company, with 10 of his asso-
ciates, all representative Americans.
while en- route from Chihuahua to
their mine at Cusihuiriachic, were TAX
en- CT the train 40 miles west OF Chi
luailua City by bands operating un'
der the direction of General Villa,
stripped naked and deliberately shot
and killed.
Their bodies are being brought to
FL Paso.
1T is stated that tlese men were
nl, tlered because they were Amer
leans End were killed in ac"ordarc 2
with tie gene.'.u policy r',hi ely an
roanced recently by Villa. This atroc.
ious act occurred within a few miles
of Chihuahua City, in territory an
nounced to be in control OF the Car
rama forces. The Villa bands roam
ing about in Western Chihuahua pub
! licly threaten all Americans with
death and destruction OF their prop
erty. Following the occupation OF
Chihuahua by Obregon's forces, many
J Americans returned to Chihuahua tc
resume operations with the consent Of
the military authorities Of the de factc
government.
Urgently bring the foregoing to the
/ attention OF General Carranza ant
request that he order immediate ant
efficient pursuit, capture and punish
ment Of the perpetrators OF the das
tardly crime above mentioned. Alst
urge strongly immediate dispatch o
forces to the various mining camps II
the state of Chihuahua.
"Reuuest to be informed OF actor
taken"
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-01-13
D ]. BURKE IS SHIPPING OUTFIT
FOR MILWAUKEE, CONTRACTS

d. J. Burke, the we'll known Milwau-
kee railroad builder, who was the
successful bidder for the lengthening
of all Milwaukee passing tracks, along
the district which is being electrified,
has a force Of men at work loading
and shipping some of his railroad
building equipment from his grounds,
just north of the fair grounds to Jen-
ney, a station located near Butte.
where work will begin shortly. He is
shipping over some steam drills.
wagons. picks, shovels. ETC., and will
have force of men at work by Janu-
ary 20. The force will be increased
from time to time. and the completion
OF the work will require about six
months. Mr.. Burke will supe1intend
the work but will continue to have his
headquarters in Lewistown.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-01-13
SHRINE DINNER
WILL Be GIVEN
MOBILES OF ALGERIA TEMPLE
IN THIS SECTION PLANNING
A REUNION.
WILL PROBABLY Be ON JANUARY 20

The idea Of forming here Shriners
club has been discussed recently by
some members of the Shrine and,
while 1t is entirely uncertain as yet
whether or not such an organization
will be effected, it has led up to the
plan OF having Shriners dinner at
some date in the near future, Thurs
day, January 20, being the time gen
orally considered as an excellent time
for It, This would afford ample time
to make the necessary preparations
and coming on the night for the COM
mandery meeting would not interfere
with any other affair now known Of
and the Knights Templar would, of
course, defer their meeting on that
occasion should one be contemplated
for that night.
Shriners here are so far removed
from their temple that it Is only on
the occasion Of the annual ceremon-
ial that any of them are able to say
"howdy" to Algeria. The club would
serve to bring the mobiles into closer
touch and keep interest in the Shrine
up.
At the proposed dinner the plan is
merely to have the club idea talked
over and even If it is found inexped
lent to proceed, it is sure to be de
lightful affair--one that might well
have been given before this.
Shriners are urged to call on Illus
trious Potentate A. B. Lehman OF
John w. Seiden and express theil
views In regard to the dinner. The
club plan will take care of itself, bu
II the dinner is to take place its com
plete success must be assured In ad
vanc.
What do you think of it, Mobiles?
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-01-13
GRAND JURY MA =;
THEIR FINAL REPORT RI

The grand jury, which began its
session on Dec. Z, concluded its labors
Saturday and shortly after / o'clock
submitted its final report to Judge
Ayers, who discharged the jury with
his thanks. Accompanying the final
report the jury presented 10 indict.
ments and one accusation. The in.
dictments were as follows:
J. M. Bloom Of Denton, practicing
medicine without license. The court
announced that no bond would be re.
Quired in this case. The defendant
or before Jan. Is.
John Schultz, grand larceny. A
bench warrant was Immediately is
sued and the bond placed at $4,000.
M. E. Pankey, practicing dentistry
without license. No bond will be
required in this case.
Ruby Brown and Anna Pearl Brown,
incorrigibility. These girls are sis
ters Of the two Brown boys, sent to
the penitentiary a few days ago on
felony charges. The whole matter was
turned over to Probation Officer
George Berry, in whose charge the
girls have been for some time.
Walter Pipinich, incorrigibility. This
boy also goes into the custody of the
probation officer.
Percy T. Brown. Turned over to
the probation officer on a charge of in
corrigibility.
Frank Shepard, gambling. A bench
warrant was issued and the bond
nxed at $1,000.
Leslie Brunson, forgery. Bench
warrant issued and bond fixed at
$4,000.
Richard Young, grand larceny
Bench warrant issued and bond fixed
at $500. The defendant Is charged
With appropriating 1929 belonging tc
the Bartenders' union.
Previous Indictments.
Previously the grand jury had re
turned indictments as follows:
Frank Baker, incest.
Archie Mcdonald, carrying con
cealed weapons.
R. w. Crawford, misdemeanor; sell
ing meat from an animal that died.
commit rape.
Albert Brown and William Brown
incest.
b.. J. Wood, practicing medicine
without license.
Tho Accusation.
The accusation, as 1t is termed. pre-
scented by the grand jury along witt
the indictments and the final reports
is against Ira B. Kirkland, city al
torney. 1t is very voluminous docu
ment, covering "a typewriter pages
The nature OF it can be best under
stood by presenting the following pre-
llminary statement: g.. ....
Comes now the duly drawn, sun
moned, empaneled and sworn gran
Jury of the county of Fergus, state @
Montana, and through its foreman, i,
NJ. Stafford. hereby presents to tn
above-entitled court this accusation
In writing, against Ira B. Kirkland a
city attorney Of the city of Lewistowl
Fergus county. Montana, municips
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-01-13

in the state of Montana,
alleges that the said Ira B. Kirkland
has been guilty of wilful and corrupt
and malfeasance in office
in that he, the said Ira B. Kirkland,
while acting as city attorney for the
city Of Lewistown, Fergus county,
Montana, charged, collected and re-
ceived cut of the city treasury of Lew
istown, Montana, illegal fees for serv-
ices rendered by him in his capacity
as city attorney of the city OF Lewis
town, Fergus county, Montana, over
and above that allowed by law, and for
cause of accusations shows to this
court and alleges"
The document then goes on to set
out that Mr.. Kirkland has been the
duly qualified and acting city attor-
ney since May 8, 1915; that an ordin-
ance duly passed and approved May
3, 1915, fixed the salary Of the city
attorney at $500 year; that there
after Mr.. Kirkland, as city attorney
put in various claims for services
which were allowed and paid.
These claims are then enumerated
in detail, covering many pages and,
in conclusion, it is set out that these
items are all for illegal fees against
the city.
In conclusion, the accusation asks
that a copy be served on the defend
ant, who will be required to appear
before the court and make answer;
that if he does not appear, the court
proceed to hear and determine the &C.
cusation; that upon the appearance OF
the defendant, the court set a time
and place for the trial and hearing
of the accusation and evidence in sup
port Of the same, and the answer and
evidence, if any be offered, by the said
Ira B. kirkland; that the charge here
in be declared sustained and judgment
entered that the said Ira B. kirkland
be deprived of and removed from his
office.
Judge Ayers directed the foreman
to turn the accusation over to Coun'
ty Attorney Wright and when this was
done, directed the latter official tc
serve copy as directed and that the
defendant thereafter appear before the
| court to answer such accusation.
Jury Discharged.
In discharging the jury Judge Ayers
expressed his appreciation Of the work
Of the member. They had followed
the instructions closely and he be
lieved their services had been mos
valuable to Fergus county. 1t was al
ways a guess when a grand jury wa
called, but the court was the one TAX
Ing the chance, and he was satisfied
the court would not be blamed TO
calling this grand jury. The first fou
indictments returned were sufficien
in their importance to warrant all thu
expense incurred. In those cases l
was very difficult for the county attor
ney to secure the evidence such as th'
i jury had secured in the Baker case
He again thanked the jurors.
u The Report.
Following is the final report re
turned by the grand jury: