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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-20
Forbes EXPENSE
FUND TORPEDOED
BY JUDGE STUART
He 0yerruIeS Territorial Off
Gals Demurrer to Wilder
Injunction Suits
DECISION RAPS 'J0Y-RlDES,'
LUAUS' PICTURESQUElY
Holds Plaintiff Justified BY
Public Policy in Bring
ing Case

Circuit Judge T. B. Stuart today
overruled the demurrers filed by Lu-
cius f., Pinkham, governor; J. II.
Fisher, auditor; Charles j. Mccarthy,
treasurer; and Charles r. Forbes, su-
perintehdent of public works and
chairman of the public utilities CON-
mission, in the Injunction suits which
Former Judge Arthur A. Wilder
brought several weeks ago against
these officials.
The injunction> suits were brought
to restrain the territorial officials
from paying from the funds of the har-
Dor board and of the utilities commits
sion the expenses charged against
these bodies by Superintendent Forbes
for his recent trip to Washington.
In effect, then, Forbes is blocked
temporarily at least from getting his
expenses paid from the funds of these
bodies. Judge Stuart also finds that
steps had been taken, by or on be-
half of these public bodies, to pay
the bills, hence territorial officials
are blocked from so disposing of the
delayed expense accounts which have
been the cause of so much discussion.
In rendering his decision Judge Stu
art gave credit to Judge Wilder for
having represented the citizens Of the
territory and brought suit to. prevent
the payment from public funds Of the
expenses which Forbes incurred dur
ing his trip to Washington.
Several prominent attorneys of the
city sat IN the court room during tho
reading, taking much interest In the
Judges words. AT the attorneys table
ffyontfnued ON mage fwOl
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-20
BRITAIN HOLDS
China SEIZURE
SMASHED PLOT
London Iustifies Stopping of
Steamer With American
Flag and Removal Of 81
Germans and Austrians and
One Turk

tAssociassd Press by Federal wirslessl
LONDON, Eng, April 2n.-official
announcement was made here that
when the British auxiliary cruiser,
formerly the White star liner Lauren.
tic, held up the China Mail liner China
of Shanghai and took off 81 Ger
mans and Austrians and one Turk
part OF = big plot focusing In India
was uncovered.
The seizure Of the men was pro-
tested by the United States govern.
nent, az the China is under American
resistry and Was flying an American
flag At the time Of the stoppage and
seizure.
The announcement asserts that the
German consul-general In San Fran.
cisco, Franz eopp. and others Of the
Germans indicted by San Francisco
grand jury were participants In this
plot. The Oriental headquarters Of
the eonspiratcrs are said 70 have been
at Shanghai, and after this was un-
covered the plotters sailed for Manila.
fAssocistsd Press hy Federal Wirslsssl
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, April 20.-
The department. Of justice officials
here said today that they had no
knowiedge that consul-cenerai 1opp
was implicated in the alleged India
plots.
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Change Of DATE
FOR CARNIVAL
IS ADVOCATED
Rotary Club Hears Reasons
Why Kamehameha Day is
Proper Pivot
WOULD STlLE OBSERVE
WASHlNGT0N'S BIRTHDAY
J. D. Dougherty, Former Direc-
tor General, Talks of
Tourist Problem

That June IL, Kamehameha Day,
hereafter replace February %. Wash
ington's Birthday, as the pivotal day
of Hawaii's annual Mid-Pacific Carni-
val. was the proposal made to the Ro-
tary Club today by James D. Dough-
erty, former Carnival director-general.
Mr. Dougherty did not suggest, how
ever, that Honolulu do away with the
usual celebration of Washington's 3
Birthday. Instead, he proposed that
February % be made a real Military
Day and turned over to the military
In its entirety
Let US have the morning parade,
by all means" he said. Let us hold
military athletic tournament In the
afternoon and let the boys show the
taxpayer that they are getting value
received for the vast sums that Uncle
Sam is yearly spending on the up
building of what promises to be the
greatest fighting machine Of the
world.
"Let us answer the question that
has been raised by the press: What
can we do for the soldier?' by turning
out en- masse and entering into the
spirit Of the occasion and show them
that we appreciate their work. This
will be the best answer We can give
to this question over which many OF
our best little newspaper letter
writer's appear to be growing gray.
fContinued on page eight
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RANDALL CHARGE
IS INVESTIGATED
BY GRAND JURY
Evidence on Accusation ot
Violation of Neutrality
is Presented

An investigation of the case of Guy
D. Randell, charged with having vio-
lated the neutrality of the United
States by recruiting men from Ho-
nolulu for the forces of the Allies, Is
believed to have been made today by
the federal grand jury.
A report on today's investigations
will be made to Judge G. F.<Clemons
at o'clock next Monday morning.
There was no evidence in federal
court circles today that an indict-
ment had been returned in the Ran
dell case, If that matter was probed.
Randell who has been confined in
Oahu prison since his arrest early
this year. was called as witness be-
fore the grand jury this morning. It
is understood that, although de-
fendant, he testified voluntarily 9th
er witnesses called were Marshal j.
J. Smiddy, Corpls. Greelish and IT.
vine Of the 4th Cavalry, Harbor OFF,
Ger A. e. Carter and William H. Camp
tional bank.
Randell was one of three persons
arrested by Marshal ]. ]. Smiddy on
charges of violating the neutrality of
the United States. The others we're
w. R. Seligsen, proprietor of the New
York Suit Company, and man named
Jefferson, a former soldier Jefferson
was discharged as having assisted
the city attorneys office In preparing
the case Seligsen's case was dis
missed for want OF evidence.
When Randell was given q prelim.
mary hearing before U. s. Commits
sioner George s. Curry shortly after
his arrest he entered plea of guilty.
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H. B. S. winner
in Fight FOR
WATERRIGHT

fstsr-Bullstin Special BY Mutual wireiessl
HILO, April 20-F Following two
year fight In a suit against the terri
tory to adjust its claims to water from
the south branch Of the Wailuku riy-
er, the Hilo Boarding School was
awarded 100000 gallons OF water a
day from the branch in decision
handed down yesterday by Circuit
Judge Charles F. Parsons.
The territory was represented In
the suit by the attorney-general's de-
partment, which today stated that the
Hilo Boarding School originally
claimed IL was entitled TO 10000, 900
gallons Of water day from the south
branch OF the Wailuku river. Att0r-
ney-general / M. Stampack says that
the territory probably wlli appeal the
case to the supreme court.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-20
MAY BE SURPRISE
At GRAY HEARING

There may be surprise sprung on
the defense at tonights civil service
commission hearing of the accusations
against Jesse Gray, Wahiawa police
officer charged with accepting bribes.
A. NJ. Cristy, first deputy city attor
ney, who is In charge of the prosecu.
ton, is keeping very silent on the ma
ture OF the evidence he is to intro
dnce. All he viii say Is that 1t is
documentary" Asked il there would
be new witnesses 10 testify he smiled
and said, Maybe, come up to the
hearing tonight ana you may have a
surprise" The nearing win be held
in the supervisors chambers in the
Mcintyre building.
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Russians Landing to Fight ii France

PARIS, France April 20From her millions Of available men
Russia sending considerable
the British and the French
Numbers Of Russians began dsmbark Marsel and 1t
announced that they going fight in France.
Gen Jo the French coanderin-chief, welcomed them
address in which he ad Your arrival another proof Of the
voton of Russia the common ss
NEW YORK N. Y, April 20The the port
of Archang the White Sea- government traffic
cable i believed that the Russians who landing
seles taken transports Ahangel and carried
British Isles to reach their destination. 5ys& #
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SHERIFF CERTAIN
GRAY INNOCENT;
Stands BY HIM

1--WE investigated these charges
against Officer Gray of Wahiawa, and
investigated them thoroughly, and
I'm satisfied that he is innocent of
the charges preferred against him by
the city attorneys Office" said Sher-
III Rose today. And If I'm satisfied
OF the innocence of one of my sub
ordinates, not only have | a right to
sit beside him iuring his hearings, but
/ consider 1t my duty. I'm not through
with this case yet, and I'm pretty sure
that the final evidence will free the
man of all suspicion. .
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-20
Washington Advices Showing
That "Free Sugar" Bogey is
About Routed Stimulate
Prices on Honolulu Change
SENATE WILL VOTE LATE
SATURDAY, ACTION SURE
Time for Debate Will Be Given,
Hardwick of Georgia Wish
ing to Oppose Unconditional
Repeal Plan

WASHINGTON, .. c. April 2o.-
Senator Simmons, chairman Of the
senate finance committee, moved In
the upper house today that that body
should recede from its stand for an
amendment 70 the house sugar bill,
the amendment limiting the tariff to
May I, 1920. He obtained the unani-
nous consent Of the senate 20 consid-
er HE motion beginning at one o'clock
on Saturday, and vote on II 10 ex-
pected at sec'cioek that day.
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j. S. AEROPLANES
in MEXICO ARE
FIRED UPONNO

IAssociatsd Pres by Federal wirs;sssl
HEADQUARTERS, U. s. Expedition
in Mexico, April 20.--The u. s. aero
planes have lately been fired upon
several times and in one case it is
known that Carranzista soldiers did
the firing.
Lieut.. Chapman. one Of the army
aviators. reported this He arrived
two days overdue at his destination.
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WILL DISCUSS FINANCES
fSpecial cable to Nippu Jill

Especial Cable to Nippu Jill
TOXIC, April 20.-Baron Y. Sakata-
ml. who will represent Japan at the
international conference Of the Allies
in Paris to discuss the financial sit
uation. win leave Toxic on May for
the French capital.
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BREAK With GERMANY IS TOSS III" WASHINGTON THINKS
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, 1916-04-20

waiian Electric Company; second,
knife, Mrs. Frear; third, military
brushes, Benson, Smith q Company.
Unique First, Boy Scout shoes.
Manufacturers Shoe Company; sec
ond. electric search light. e. o. Hall
& Son.
Comical-First, pair of best linen
trousers, Wo On; second. box OF can
dy, May & Company.
Distance-First hat, The Hub; sec
ond, stick pin, Sayegusa.
Fighting fountain pen, Ar
leigh & Company; second, book, DR..
Williams.
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FRANCE ON OFFENSIVE
AGAIN At VERDUN, AND
TAKES SOME PRISONERS

PARIS, France. April 20. Once
more France has taken the often
sive at Verdun The French today
after artillery preparation attacked
the Germans on the right bank Of
the Meuse, capturing a portion Of
their trenches, a redoubt and sever
al hundred prisoners.
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MukDEN STILL NEUTRAL

Especial Cable to Nippu Jill
TOXIC, April 20. The Chinese gar
rison at Mukden has not joined the
revolutionists but Nill remain neutral
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SUGAR JUMPS

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. April 10 -
Sugar. 96 degrees test, 6.15 cents.
Previous quotation. 1855 cents.
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TO FLY FROM JAPAN

Especial Cable to Nippu Jill
TOXIC. Japan, April 20. Art
Smith, the American aviator, win
make flight at Osaka April o.
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.sId. tEx.dIvIdend. IUnqu0ted.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-30
Leonard r, HoIbrook

Word has been received in the city
Of the death Monday, Aug. 21, of
Leonard r. Holbrook at his home at
Sanford, at the age Of Sc years. Mr..
Holbrook was formerly an Augusta
resident, making his home here for
many years. While here he was en-
ployed for some time in the car shops.
One daughter. Miss Emma L. Hol-
brook, who made her home with her
father, and one step-son, Rev. Frank
I. George Of Arlington, Mass, survive.
Mr.. Holbrook first married Emma
Webster. OF this union was born one
son, Charles Holbrook, who lost his
life by drowning a number of years
ago in this city. Mrs. Louise George
was Mr. Holbrook's second wife and
Of this union was born their daughter,
Emma. The second Mrs. Holbrook
passed away about 20 years ago. Mr..
Holbrook married two sisters. He was
a member of the Augusta Free Bap-
tist Church. The interment was at
North Chesteryille.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-30

The swimming campaign at the Y.
M. c. A. is proving to be complete
success, as 6S youngsters have already
availed themselves of the fine oppor-
tunity thus afforded, and the tank is
full to capacity during the hours for
lessons. Several of the boys are al
ready showing considerable ability
along these lines. Tuesday morning
the boys in the big pool were given
the "once over" by Secretary of the
Navy Josephus Daniels and Postmast-
er Plaisted, who called to look over the
building. Most of the boys take to the
water like so many young ducks, not
showing the slightes- fear of it, but an
occasional one is found who has to be
shown that he Is safe before he is will
ing to venture. Water wings are being
used In teaching the boys to get the
correct strokes, and it is safe to state
that by the end of the week several
Of the novices will have learned good
deal about the rudiments of swim
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-30
PROMOTER GOODE
MAKES CHANGE IN
HIS BOXING CARD

Owing to the unsatisfactory manner
in which All Chung, the Chinese box
er of Salem, Mass, acted in his bout
the other night at Berlin, n. H., Pro-
moter Bobbie Goode has tied the can
on that bout and in its place has Sc
cured two men that are sure to give
the fans entire satisfaction in the
semi final.
The men are well-known in the fis-
tic world, being no less than Barney
Snyder of Boston, sparring partner for
Tommy Reagan, and Dan Mccormack,
the latter figuring in the main bout
against Joe Magee Of New Bedford.
With these two men the semi flna;
will be equal to many main go's pulled
off in some of the New England cities.
The main bout will be watched by
the fans all over New England as it
will decide whether or not Britt has
the ability to hold the featherweight
mpionship.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-30

THE Phantom" in which Frank
Keenan, appears with Enid Marley as
his leading woman, is one Of the best
detective stories written since "Raf-
fles," and is full of rare thrills and sur
prises. 1t is really story Of a mod
ern Raffles. who plays the part Of
Sherlock Holmes.
The Phantom" Is notorious gen.
tleman thief. Using the card of the
detective who has called on him to ad-
wise him to leave the city, he goes to
the Bereton summer home for the
weekend to try and steal the famous
Bereton necklace. But he falls in love
with beautiful Avice Bereton, the
daughter of his host. Another men,
Der of the party, a supposed doctor,
For the love Of Avice the Phantom
does not take the necklace when he
has. the chance and the doctor" gets
them. Then the Phantom acts out his
assumed part, and by clever sleuthing,
gets the jewels back in a startling
fashion. There is everything one
could want in the way Of thrills in this
picture.
For Friday and Saturday Mysteries
of Myra" will be shown here on our
regular program. The feature is the
old Imp favorite Florence Lawrence in
Elusive Isabel" a Blue Bird Photo
Llay.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-30
MUNICIPAL COURT
Wallace c. Paige Found Guilty in a
Non Support Case

Wallace Chester Paige was before
Judge Lancaster OF the municipal
court Tuesday morning on complaint
of his wife, Bessie Paige. who alleged
that on Dec. 3, 1915, he deserted her
and their little child. aged two an !
one-half years. Paige entered a plea of
not guilty, but the circumstances con-
nected with the case were such that
the court was convinced Of the guilt
of the respondent and imposed upon
him a fine Of 5000, to be paid to his
wife in sums of 81 each week. In case
of Paiges failure to comply with the
courts order he is to be committed to
Jail for six months.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-30

The storm which raised havoc In
town last Wednesday uncovered a
cache" of oil nuts, or butter nuts,
which Louis Dauteuil buried in the
ground back Of his house in 1912.
There were over a peck Of them, and
after they had been buried a short
time he forgot about them. He is now
in Canada, but his brother Peter
found them after a part of the bank
had been washed away by the rain.
They had been buried below the frost
line. and were in fine shape to eat, in
spite of their long burial.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-30
morning

The schooner Sunbeam. which fin
ished loading lumber about week
ago at the mill of the Augusta Lum-
ber Co., and since that time has been
laying at the company's wharf wait
ing for tug, was Tuesday morning
worked down river as far as the
State hospital wharf and made fast.
1t was said Tuesday afternoon that a
tug would come after the schooner to-
day. This is probably the last that
will be seen of the Sunbeam on the
Kennebec river, as she has been sold
to parties in Tampa, Fla, and will sail
for that port after discharging her
cargo of lumber at New York. The
schooner has been a familiar figure on
the Kemebec river for the past rs
years, and was probably the smallest
coaster sailing out of the Kennebec.
Her tonnage Is 109 tons.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-30
AUGUSTA WINTHROP
At $3.50 P. N. TODAY
ON WILLIAMS FIELD

Augusta and Winthrop at $50
this afternoon at Reuel Williams field
This game, like all the other games
played between these two clubs. will
be hotly contested for both are fight
ing hard for first place. Augusta means
to win this game If possible and be-
lieves she can do it, but Squanto Will
son and his braves will work hard to
capture Augustus scalp today. Nobody
should miss seeing this game as it is
the last game this seaon between these
two clubs and only two more games of
ball on the home grounds before the
season closes. So be sure and be at
Reuel Williams field this afternoon at
$50
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-30
Funeral of Mrs. Katherine Little

The funeral of the late Mrs. Kath-
crime Little was held at 2 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon from her late home
on the North Belfast road. in the
presence of the relatives and a large
number of friends. Rev. E. S. Phil
brook of the Winthrop street Baptist
church officiated and the interment
was made in the family lot in River
side cemetery, East side. The bearers
were Charles Pierce, A. B. Mason,
Charles Fletcher and Harry Mason.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-30

Tracy &, Metcalf, who are building
a very pretty bungalow on Western
avenue, a short distance west of Flor
ence strict, for j. Frank Dyer, have
the structure we'll along and are about
ready to begin the work of lathing
The bungalow is 29X35 on the ground
and has eight rooms and a bath, also
a screened porch off the dining room.
1T will be heated by hot water AMI
lighted by electricity and will be ready
for occupancy about the first of De-
cember.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-30

The early closing schedule which has
been observed by the several attorneys
of the city during the months Of July
and August will go out of effect with
the passing Of the current month, and
beginning with the first day Of Sep
tember the regular hours for closing
their offices will be in effect. The va
cation hours of the business places of
the city will also cease with the COM
ing of September.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-30

Mrs. Lydia Wixon will on Friday,
Sept. 1, celebrate her Tooth birthday at
the home Of her niece, Mrs. Ellis, Mid
die Road, Sidney. Mrs. Wixon is a
real Daughter of the American Revo-
luton and a member Of Koussinoc
Chapter of Augusta. The members of
Koussinoc Chapter are planning to
call on her Friday, and members who
have autos or teams are asked to meet
at the home Of the regent, Mrs. H. L.
Sherburne, Chapel street, Friday
morning, at 10 o'clock. All members
are requested to send birthday card
so that she may receive it Friday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-30

r. G. Goodman, who recently re-
turned from a trip to Lake George, N
Y. had an experience while at the
lake which was rather novel and a bit
exciting at the same time. While Wis
iting his father and mother at Silver
Bay his party saw the lightning strike
101 Mountain, just across the lake, and
start a forest fire. which they assisted
in putting out.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-30

Judge w. F. Norris of the depart
ment Of justice at Washington, D. c.,
who had been visiting in the city as
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. George E.
Gay, at 80 Grove street, left Tuesday
forenoon for his home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-30

Henry F. Cummings Of Manchester
member of the board Of county COM
missioners for Kennebec county, left
on the 4:05 express Tuesday afternoon
for Boston On matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-30

The street department crew was at
work Tuesday on Winthrop hill with
a scraper and a steam roller repairing
the damage done by the storm of a
week ago. much to the Improvement
of that piece of thoroughfare The
surface of the hill was picked up with
the roller graded with the scra per
and then rolled, the result being that
the hill Is now in better condition than
1t had been for some time past
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-30

The program for the annual meet
ing and field day of the Kennebec
County Eastern Star Association,
which exercises are to be held at To-
gus Thursday. Aug. 81, will open at
1915 A. NJ, the papers coming first and
followed in order by the business
meeting, lunch and social. Members
will please take the $50 A. NJ. car.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-30
Mr. and Mrs. L. c. Morrell Of West

Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Morrell of West
ern avenue have as their guests this
week their two daughters, Mrs Belle
(MorrelD Sawyer and little daughter
Margaret of Madison. and Mrs Efie
(MorrelD Armstrong and husband, the
Rev. c. J. Armstrong Of Salem Depot,
N. H. They viii leave town Thursday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Armstrong going to
Hampden Highlands to visit his
mother.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-30

George r. Webber Of Oakland, Cal,
who had been enjoying a months Wis
1t with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. F.
L. Weber of 20 Sewall street, left
Tuesday afternoon for his home
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-30

DR.. and Mrs. George A. Coombs Of
this city and Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Wal
lace Of Milbridge returned Monday
evening to Augusta after having en-
joyed an automobile trip of few days
through the White Mountains and the
Rangeleys.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Dauteuil Of this
city are the proud parents Of baby
daughter. who arrived at their home
on Mill street at s o'clock Tuesday
morning. The young lady has been
named Mathilde Georgette Francois
Dauteuil.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-30

The Kennebec County Association Of
the o. E. s. will hold it's annual field
day meeting at Togus Thursday, Aug
81. The president of the association
has taken great pains to make this the
very best meeting possible.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-30

Miss Esther Gilman Of Hallowell is
assisting in the office of the local
manager of the New England Tele-
phone & Telegraph Co., for a short
time.