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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-09
SLASHES THROAT
after GULPIN
DOSE OF POISON
Police Arrest HyaShimura as He
is Bidding Woman Good
bye, Revolver in Hand
MURDER AVERTED BY
ARRIVAL OF OFFICERS
Japanese Had Been Threaten
ing Maid; Dies Today of
Poison and Wounds

Determined to die, Masakaia Higa-
shimura, a Japanese, last night swal-
lowed a bottle of ant poison just as
the police were putting him into an
automobile at the home OF Mrs. c. s.
Holloway in Kaalawai, and while be-
ing rushed to the hospital in the ma.
chine he pulled out pocket knife and
cut two gashes in his throat. Today
he died at the noon hour at Queens
hospital of his wounds and the weak
ening effect of the poison. III. r.
Complaint came to the police at
10 o'clock last night that a Japanese
at the Holloway residence was threat
ening Mrs. Holloway's japanese maid,
and police protection was asked. In
the sheriff's automobile policemen
hurried to Kaalawai and as they stop
ped at the Holloway residence saw
Higashimura standing near the Japan.
ese woman with a revolver in his
hand, saying goodby. That the fare
well would have been followed by
the shooting of the woman il the po-
lice had not arrived Is considered
nearly certain by officials, Higashi
mura apparently had made prepara-
ticns to kill the woman and then take
his own, life, say the police. ~.
Bob Lillis and a policeman rushed
on the man and he offered no resist
anee. He handed over the gun and
walked to the automobile with them.
Had Poison in His Pocket.
AS he passed around the rear Of
the vehicle he pulled bottle d. ant
poison from his pocket and swallow
ed more than half of it before II was
knocked from his hand.
In the hurry of getting the man
away to the hospital he. was not
searched, and while the machine was
speeding to Honolulu the Japanese
got a knife from his pocket and cut
two gashes in his throat
-Four men were needed to hold the
japanese down on a cot In the Emer
gency hospital while Frank |. Steven
son, assistant in the hospital, held his
mouth open with a gag and Dr. R
G. Aver pumped the poison from his
stomach.
The woman who works at Mrs. Hol-
loway's is said to be the wife of the
dead man. according to the police.
In less than four months four peo-
pie have killed themselves here by
taking ant poison The stuff is cas-
lily bought and contains bichloride of
mercury, a deadly poison. Those who
take it die in agony, and If they live,
are usually invalids. Besides the sui
cides, several cases have been report.
ed where children or grown people
have taken the poison by mistake.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-09
AID Club lunch
ISMADERALLY
FOR CARNIVAL
Plans for Opening Night Prom
ise Monstrous Parade; All
Committees Busy

Boost for the Carnival was the
slogan today at the Ad Club lunch,
and from the opening talk by Presi-
dent Wallace R. Harrington to the
close OF the luncheon at the Alexan-
der Young hotel today the Carnival
spirit was in evidence. Scattered
around the room were many Carnival
pennants, and some of the Ad Club
members wore the official Carnival
hat which has been adopted by the
threatened, to sue the Ct..n~
Company and the Kings, alspt
~ criminal prosecution is ended.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-09
NEW BREWERY HEADS
HOLD FIRST MEETING

The initial meeting of the new
officers and directors of the Homo.
lulu Brewing & Mailing Company was
to be held this afternoon in the cor
poratton's board rooms The meeting
was to be one for organization only,
with discussion of routine business
and the consideration of a number of
contracts.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-09
Federal JUDGES
PENSION BILLS
WINNING FAVOR
Judge Dole Likely to Be Retired
on Salary; House Com
mittee Acts

Federal Judge Sanford B. Dole is
virtually certain to be retired at full
salary, by act Of Congress. A cable
grom from Delegate Kuhio to Attor
ney A. A. Wilder says that the house
judiciary committee has decided tG
make a favorable report upon H. R
Il, introduced by the delegate to. au
thorize the Dole pension.
This bill, which Of course is gen
eral in its terms, provides as follows
When any Judge OF any court o
the United States resigns his off
after having held his commiss
such at least 10 years, and hav
tanned the age Of 20 years, b.
during the residue of his natu
receive the same salary which
law payable to him at the tim
resignation. Provided, howey
the provisions of this sectie
apply TO the Judge of the
States court in and for the
and territory of Hawaii, and s
apply from and after June IA
Judge Wilder urged the
Washington and commented
that a favorable report by the
committee, in his belief, insur -
passage of the bill by the hour
that it will meet with no serio
position in the senate.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-09
SENATORS FAVOR
HAITIEN treaty
Associated Press By Federal wirsIsss1

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 9.-The
senate committee on foreign relations,
without a dissenting vote today or.
dered reported a recommendation
that the new treaty with Haiti be
ratified. This treaty provides that
the United States shall exercise fin
ancial protectorate over Haiti, IN
much the same way as is done in San
Domingo, where the United States su,
pervises the customs service.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-09
HEIR TO BIG WAo KILLED.

MILWAUKEE, Wis.-Charles L.
Jones, brother-in-law of Arthur Van
Dyke of East Orange, n. J.. both of
whom are among the heirs of the
$400.0ao estate left by Mrs. Harry c.
Payne, was killed with his son Cary,
l3 years old. while trying to avoid an
automobile. u.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-09
Montreal Alarmed By Bomb Story
But Scheduled Explosion Lacking

MONTREAL Canada Feb 9Informaion received by the po
today that the city hall would be blown spread
tremendous alarm throughout the city The returned hur
dy from Quebec and extraordinary precautions taken The
city placed state Of with armed military forces patrol
ling the streets and questioning suspicious characters Valuable
transferred from the city hall other vaults
extra guards added to those duty the municipal building
Noon passed without of the threatened explosion
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-09

California has a court compos
women. This is probably the fir
its kind in the United States.
cases which the court will con
will be those affecting children.
judge, the clerk, the bailif and,
reporters are all women.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-09
Germany Pouring New Army to
West Front; Drive" Expected

LONDON Eng Feb 9Reports have reached here declaring
the front great forces OF rn
troops northern France These reports
News correspondent Amsterdam says
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-09

IAssocia.sd Press by Federal wirsiess1
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. 9.-Rep-
resentative c. B. Slemp Of Virginia,
a Republican leader in his state, to
day made public a letter from JUS
tice Charles E. Hughes, former gov
ernor Of New York, in which Mr..
Hughes discourages talk that he may
be a candidate for the Republican
presidential nomination.
81 am totally opposed to the use of
my name in connection with the no
mination, selection or instruction Of
any delegates in my interest, either
directly or remotely" the letter says.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-09
NO IMPROVEMENT NEEDED.

WASHINGTON. D. C.-The war de.
partment has reported to Congress
against federal improvement of the
Qninnipac River, New Haven flarbor,
and Mill River up to Grand Avenue
Bridge.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-09
Persian Tribesmen Said to Have
erely Defeated Russ Forces

LONDON Eng Feb 9The of the Allies in Persia where
operating has sustained heavy
according reports from Constannop These reports
that Persian trbesmen expeonary forces
defeated them the Savs reeatng disorder The
tribesmen Sands aak which has been
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-09
GERMANY PROPOSES SEPARATE PEACE WITH BELGIUM RUMOR FROM ROM
NEW YORK STOCK
j.. MARKET TODAY

Following are the closing prices o'
stocks on the New York market to
day, sent by the Associates Press over
the Federal Wireless:
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-09
Bloody Battling In Upper Albania

LONDON Eng 9OfieiaI Serbian dispatches that
taking Albania between the Astans
The Serb force which has been Aeso south OF
and Duazzo has retreaed INTO the
attacked by the Abanans aiding them Bloody
which the Auans and Abanians
The battlefield left covered with Austrian dead
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-09
VAUGHAN THINKS
KEMP LIKELY TO
BECHOSENM man

Although he has received no infor
nation from the department Of jus
tiee In Washington, d. c.. District At
torney Horace w. Vaughan now il
practically convinced that Samuel b
Kemp, former Texas Judge, win be
appointed as his assistant here, &C
eording to q statement made by Mr.
Vaughan today. .s~..'
That Mr. Kemp might be appointed
assistant district attorney was fore
easted by the Star-Bulletin, although
the Texas man has laughingiy denied
that he Is to take the position, or
that he is here on any mission for
the department OF Justice.
Personally, I wouldn't be a Bit
surprised il Mr.. Kemp is appointed
as my assistant" says Mr.. Vaughan.
In fact, | am pretty sure that be viii
get the office While I have heard
nothing official from Washington as
regards the matter. yet am almost
certain that Mr.. Kemp has been Sc
lected.' =. ..E.-.
Has Presented letters. -
The district attorney added that
Mr.. Kemp has presented a number Of
letters from prominent persons. and
il is upon these that he. Mr.. Vaughan,
bases his belief that the former Texas
Judge win be his assistant.
Judge Kemp was very prominent
in Texas Mr. Vaughan continued.
-and was graduated from the state
university. From what have learn
ed of him. think he is well qualified
for the position Of assistant district
attorney, or any other position where
a knowledge of the law is essential. -
Interviewed this morning Just as
he was starting on a house-hunting
tour. Mr.. Kemp again denied that he
had come To Honolulu TO take any
federal position. Asked If he was here
70 Investigate the Vaughan McCarn
trouble. he smiled and said he was
not the man. >.. #.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-09
additional Telegraph Dispatches on Paae
BATH oRoEaEo

BATH oRoEH2o z
KANSAS cIrY
bath be given h|'
upon which g.
cat, was tIsne
iIy by the t
here.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-15
FAMILY LOST IN WAR,
MAN DIES OF BROKEN
HEART, MIND WRECKED

TONOPAH, July 15.-Pete Semitch,
miner, who went suddenly insane
last Monday. died Wednesday morn
ing. When first stricken he was treat.
ed at the Mine Operators hospital, but
lac soon became so violent that it was
necessary TO remove him to the padded
cell in the county jail in order to keep
him from injuring himself. 1t is said
that he became insane from brooding
over the loss of his family and home.
both of which had been wiped out by
the war in his native land. He was a
member OF the Young Mems Servian
Society. and that organization will
take charge OF the funeral services.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-15
OH you, HONOLULU
BUT NEVADA is BEST

RENO. July I5.-J. w. Connella, for
several years In the newspaper bust.
ness In Nevada and HOW holding n po.
sition in the internal revenue depart
ment at Honolulu under J. F. Haley,
collector of the port nj that place, ar.
rived in Reno last night and will be in
Nevada for several days on private
business.
Connella says Haley, who was one
OF the best known men in Nevada, is
making an excellent record as collec.
tor OF the port.
"The receipts OF Haley's office will
show an increase Of about 61 per cent
for the fiscal year ending June 30"
said Connella today. Haley Is in ex-
cellent health, but think it made him
feel little homesick when he saw me
leave. He probably will visit Nevada
during the winter.
Honolulu is wonderful place and
one of the garden spots OF the earth.
Although Il is generally regarded as a
very hot place, the thermometer rarely
gets higher than 90 degrees. There
are not many Nevada people at Homo
lulu, but those who are there are doing
we'll"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-15
"SWEETEST STORY EVER
TOLD" TO DELIGHT PLAY
LOVERS AT THE BRADLEY

To that great and uncounted throng
who have become fans" OF motion
photoplay and who know the WORTH.
ness and mpelling motive OF the so
called feature and its attractiyeness,
We humbly submit what we term a
novel, multiple feature that tells the
sweetest story ever told. The subject
is well known and has lived through
all the changing years, every growing
brighter always new and undimmed
In It's tenderness and time picture of
life.
Silver Threads Among The Gold"
introduces Mr.. Richard j. Jose, the
sweet singer who made the song IA
nous and goes echoing through gen
Grafton.
The X. g. II. Film Co, in plCturiZing
this story of so sentimental n theme
called for superior experience In mo-
ton photography, to portray the Incl
dents OF rural life so realistically told
without becoming Objectionable. II
runs the gamut OF human emotions
without any eXaggerations. II II the
mirror OF life, untouched and yet so
conyincingly told. Its appeal IS all
human. u VIII touch the heart of
everyone, and bring to mind pictures
of bOyhood and girlhood days, always
refreshing, and which in the recalling
push aside the thoTbs of time that
come along the rough way in iife's
path.
II Is a story depicted In such a ma.
tural and appealing manner that II
makes one feel all the better for hav.
ing seen IT, and Il wastes no hours.
While entertaining and amusing, IL
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-15
AL
T REVINO
is MASTER
OBREGON SAYS LEADER
MAY,RETAIR COMMAND
BY WHIPPING VILLA

Ell PASO. Tex, July 15.-General
obregon, military commander under
Chief Carranza, today cancelled his re-
cent oredr removing General Trevino
as commandant at Chihuahua City, al
lowing the fiery Trevlno to retain full
control. The resembling order. how.
ever, contained a proviso that Ire
vino's tenure is authority would de
pend upon his success in halting VII
las northward movement.
Trevino has been strongly suspected
of disloyalty 10 the Carranzistas, and
OF cooperating TO some extent with
Villa, who boldly visited chihuahua
Friday afternoon under a flag OF truce
for the purpose OF discussing the situ.
alton with Trevino.
The result of the interview is not
known. Trevino IS credited, however
with defiance of the bandit chieftain.
Villas forces are now encamped a
few miles south OF Chihuahua.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-15
NEVADA LEADING SILVER
PRODUCER OF THE WORLD

Nevada maintained its place as the
largest producer of silver of all the
United States and its continental pos
sessions by a very close margin in
1915.
The revised and corrected report
prepared jointly by the bureau of the
mint and United States geological sur
yey gives the production of the state
at 14,45S,0S5 fine ounces, a decrease
from 1914 OF l,42I.ll5 ounces. Mon
tana is second with l4,423.l73 ounces.
the difference being less than 10000
ounces.
In the production of gold Nevada re-
tains fourth place with an output of
s11,SS3.7OO compared with $lI,536,2
in 1914.
California again is first but closely
pressed by Colorado which is but $16,-
600 behind. and Alaska third Cali.
fornia's increase was about one and
one.quarter million dollars while Colo
RADIO increased nearly three millions.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-15
JOINT COMMISSION PREPARES
TO BEGIN CONFERENCE
FOR BORDER PEACE
GREAT TASK OUTLINED.
BEST ELEMENT OF MEXICO TO
JOIN FOR FIRST TIME IN
FRIENDLY EFFORTS.

WASHINGTON. July 15.-Howling
jingoes who have land concessions and
business interests in Mexico continue
their raging through the press, and TO
some extent in Congress, but the
serenity OF the President continues. II
was announced today from the White
House that arrangements have been
completed for the proposed American
Mexican joint commission OF six emf.
nent men, who will begin their confer
ences soon. probably at Niagara Falls.
for the purpose OF settling all border
troubles.
Secretary Lansing said today that
peace is assured and that all sCheming z
for Intervention on the part OF inter.
ested persons will De- useless. The
Presidents recent peaceful utterances
have had quieting effect upon Mcxi.
60 and upon Congress, he said. and all
indications point to successful Cul-
mination of the coming conference.
For the first time since the exile OF
the late President Diaz, II Is said, the
best element OF Mexican citizenship,
including educators and members OF
tic Supreme Court, are Volunteering
their friendly services in the mutual
efforts for peace and an ending OF the
revolution. II is certain, however, that
President Wilson will not permit the
serious discussion at the conference OF
the revolutionary Issues involved in
the Mexican civil war.
To all callers. the President coun-
sells patience, and repeats in some
form his recent utteTance: Il wish
that whenever an impulse OF impati-
Cnce comes upon us, whenever an i'm.
pulse to settle thing some short way
temtps us. we might close the door
and take down some old stories of
what American idealists and states.
men did In the past, and not let in any
counsel that does not sound In the au.
thentic voice of American tradition"
This utterance OF the President Is
interpreted TO mean that he will not
interfere i'm any way with the settle
ment by the Mexican people of the
issues Of their revolution, just as tn,
American patriots settled their quarrel
with England and the issue between
themselves In the eos
Ambassador Delegate ArredOndo to-
day Is apparently the most anxious
man in Washington, for he is receiving
reports concerning the activity OF
Pancho Villa. II the bandit chlcGtain
should at this time get the upper hand
at Chihuahua, II might upset the en-
tente cordiale, for the American
forces, In selfdefonse, would probably
move southwark and attack the out
law army.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-15
suckINo HORSE THROWS
POPULAR COWBOY. BEAST
STUMBLED, ANKLE BROKEN

WlNNEMUCCA. July 15.--Dr. Cir
oux was called to the G. s. ranch yes.
terday to attend James Nelson, a pop.
oier cowboy, who was thrown from n
morse and sustained dislocated left
ankle Nelson was riding Il bucking
horse early this forenoon when the
animal stumbled, throwing the rider
violently to the ground. The doctor
brought the injured man TO town and
after reducing the fracture had Neil.
son placed In the county hispital.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-15
COMMERCIAL IMPROVES
HOTEL AND ADDS MUCH
TO COMFORT OF GUESTS

Guests at the popular Commercial
Hotel are enjoying the fine new leath.
er-upholstered lounging chairs recently
installed in the lobby. and the man.
agement is receiving compliments for
the new writing desks and the artistic
tile floor recently laid.
Solid comfort is our MOTTO" said
Chief Clerk Rose. I'VE are making the
MOTEL as home-like as possible"
Mr. Rose is an enthusiastic Nevada
booster, though he came only recently
from Missouri. He was formerly pro-
prietor of popular resort hotel at
Excelsior Springs in the sassafras and
ginseng country.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-15
ALLEGED coUNTERFEITERs
CAPTURED, TOGETHER WITH
MoLDS FOR BOGUS COINAGE

RENO, July 15.-With the arrest yes.
terday and last night OF Herbert VIII
liams, Frank Sullivan. Clyde Weyman
and Mrs. Frank Sullivan, Chief of Po-
lice Hillhouse and J. Cuctanza, secret
service agent, believe they have gath
cred in every member of a gang of
counterfeiters who have been flooding
Reno with bogus quarters for the last
five or six days.
Three members of the gang. SuIIi.
van, Williams and WeyIhan, have con-
fessed TO their share In the crime and
II is not believed that Mrs. Sullivan
took any part in the counterfeiting.
About $12 worth of bogus quarters
were found by the officers. Most of
them were taken from slot machines
in different saloons and some were
passed in cigar stores.
The quarters are about the worst
counterfeits imaginable, have absolute
ly no metallic ring and the compost.
tion is probably pewter and white
metal. They purport to represent the
vintage of 1912.
None OF the moIds was found de-
spite the fact that the headquarters of
the gang on Seventh street, between
Cetner and North Virginia, was ran
sacked
II is believed that the molds were
destroyed by Weyman who was the
last member of the gang to be arrest
ed. He was taken in custody about
eight o'clock last night, Chief Hill
house locating him in Reno after
hurried trip had been made to Verdi
to which place 1t was believed he had
fled.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-15
Undersea Fighter OF
German Navy Strikes,
British Vessel Sinks
THREE PATROL VESSELS ALSO
DESTROYED BY SHOTS FROM
SWIFTLY MOVING DEEP SEA
GIANT. WHICH ESCAPES.

BERLIN. July 15.-It was officially
announced this afternoon that Ger
man super-submarine. recently launch,
ed, last night sank British auxiliary
cruiser, 1000 tons, and three patrol
vessels in the North Sea.
The subarine operations are in the
very midst of the British grand fleet.
Officials of the admiralty intimate
that surprises are in store for the al.
lies. this referring. presumably. TO the
operations of the new fleet of sub.
marines, one of which, unarmed,
crossed the Atlantic with a cargo of
merchandise.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-15
KAlsER'S men ASSAULT ON
GRAND SCALE. FIGHTlNG
FIERCELY ALL NIGHT
FRENCH HOLD|NG GAINS
BRITISH CONTINUE NoRTHwARp
DRIVE, TEUToNs RESISTING
sTUBsoRNLY EVERY STEP

PARIS. July 15.-Four separate
German assaults on grand scale
were the features OF last nights fight
ing, as reported in today's official COM
munique. The mighty effort was. di-
rected against the French positions In
the Vaux sector, Avocourt wood, ChRp.
tire wood and Apremont forest. The
French curtains OF fire-field artillery,
machine-guns and rifles-mowed the
Germans down In phalanxes, but stilI
they came on, urged by their officers.
At the height of the fighting at mid
night, when the whole field for twenty
miles was lighted as bright as daylight
by the incandescent sky bombs, the
Germans on the left suddenly opened
tremendous bombardment on a DOW
erful French position in Chapitre
wood. Just as the heavy guns ceased
booming. a whole German division
dashed forward toward the coveted
goal Several German officers Of high
rank wees killed at the first fire and
in the withering blast of machine-gun
and rifle fire which followed hundreds
of men fell dead or were left writhing
In agony upon the open field The
Germans swept forward regardless Of
their losses, penetrating the French
position. They were subsequently, dis
lodged by French counterattack In
force.