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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28

on TO say that lo-year-old boy liy-
ing at New Alexandria, Pa. went in
bathing with a scout last July. The
scout told him TO keep out of the
deep water. .......
He didn't Just before his head
went under he called for help. but
those who heaTd him thought he was
in sport When his head came up
again IL gave another yell This
time. Scout Everett Cyphert heard
him and went to his assistance.
The 10y, who was drowning, Sc
cured such a firm hold on the neck
of the scout that the marks remained
for some time The scout was OBJ
liged to strike him in order to loosen
his hold. Having secured a safe
grip the rescuar reached shore. He
placed the water-soaked boy over an
empty Eeg until he was thoroughly
drained. When consciousness had
been restored he sent him home
The next time scout speaks to
him the youngster will listen.
The National Court OF Honor voted
the scout a bronze medal.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28
PORTO RICO CROP NOW PLACED At
100000 TONS BY ASSOCIATION


SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Dec, A.
Porto Rico will produce more than a
half million tons of sugar during the
1861 crop, according to the esti-
mate just made public here by j. Ruiz
Sober, secretary of the Porto Rico
Sugar Producers Association. His
estimate of next seasons production
is placed at 510,S0O tons
This figure represents an increase
of more than $1,000 tons over the 1916
16 crop, which has been fixed by the
insular treasury at 4S3,590 tons,
There is a slight variance, however,
between the actual production figures
as compiled by the insular govern
ment and the production figures given
in Mr.. Soler's report. According to
the Soler estimate, the total produc-
ton of sugar from last years cane
crop totaIed 4S3,097 tons. or approx
mately 500 tons less than was re-
ported by the insular treasury.
On selling price basis of cents
per pound at Porto Rico ports, Mr..
Soler estimates the coming crop will
(be worth over SOL, 100000. The esti-
mated production of sugar for the
new crop as compiled by Mr.. Soler,
Together with his figures of produc-
bon for the past crop. follow:
Final Estimated
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28
CARRANzALEADER
slain AT TORREON

+ Associated Press by Federal WIrel"ss)
III. BASO. Tex, Dec 3S.-l nofil-
cial reports OF the death of Gen Luis
Herrera. one Of the most able Of the
de facto government commanders.
were confirmed officially yesterday
from Mexico City Gen Herrera was
slain by Villas bandit soldiers in the
fighting before Torreon last week
when the Nillistas renewed their war
fare and captured the city
Reports received here from sources
close 10 Villa state that his forces
have driven the de facto government
troops from San Luis Potosi and are
now in control of the city. No details
of the capture have been received.
II is believed that Tampico, the i'm
portant east coast port, is Villas OBJ
jective. Reports are that he is plan
ming an attack on Tampico in order
to secure a port through which he
could obtain shipments of munitions
which he is unable to secure across
the American border.
In anticipation Of such an attack on
Tampico, Gen. Gonzales has been or
dered south from the border by the
de facto government to reinforce the
Carranza armies in the state of Chi
huahua
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28
limited STATES CARRIES MORELI
INSURANCE Than ALL REST OF WORLD

literally the insurance carried III
countries not enumerated it is appar-
ent that the United States has more
life insurance than is carried else
where OIL the globe At the end OF
1915, the actual Insurance carried in
American life insurance companies
was twenty-five billion, seven hundred
million, but some Of this is carried
on citizens in foreign countries. In
the ten years from 1905 to 1915 the
insurance in force in American COM
panies increased just short of 10 bill.
lions of dollars The increase now IS
at the rate of over billion of insur-
ance year. ..- 49,
Marvellous Ten Year Growth
The per capita insurance in force
at the end of 1905 in this country was
$159. at the end of last year it was
$227 In 1905 in England it was Sl05
and at the end of 1913 it was $162.
Germany's per capita in 1905 was $40,
in 1914 il was $50. France only in
creased its per capita from SO in 1906
to SCI in 1912; Italy had $500 in 1slj
and by 1914 this had increased to out
$500 per person. So it is seen that
compared with the other principal ma
'tions not only is our per capita much
higher but it has steady annual in
crease over those countries in the
years preceding the outbreak of the
war -. =.
Referring to the invested assets or
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28

While production estimated made
by Mr.. Soler forms probably the best
basis on which to figure the islands
coming crop, the grinding of which
will commence early next week I'M
less present plans are changed, there
are many well informed cane prOduc-
ers in Porto Rico who are inclined to
believe the final output will be con-
siderably larger than this estimate.
In view of the expected increase in
production planned for several CEN
trails, some producers are predicting
that the next crop will exceed 550,-
900 tons, while some have ventured
the opinion that the new crop would
be 25 per cent larger than that of the
past season. Should this latter in
crease materialize the crop would
slightly exceed 100000 tons.
Sure Of Record Crop
Regardless of what actual prodHc-
ton figAres will be reached, the ma
iority of producers agree that the 1917
crop will in all probability be the
largest that Porto Rico has ever pro-
duced A continuation of the present
favorable conditions affecting the
sugar market of the Western Hemis-
phere may also result in the further
planting of cane in 1917 on land not
usually given over to sugar.
The weather still continues rainy,
although less unfavorable than in re.
cent weeks. For the first time in 20
years or longer, the south side of the
island, usually discouragingly dry, has
at times this season cOmDlained of
too much rain.
Guanica Centrale is planning to
grinding on December 4.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28
ADMINISTRATION PLANS
TO MEET DEFlClENCee
CAssociated Press by Federal Wirfless)

(AssociateG Press by Federal Wirfless)
WASHINGTON,~D. c., Dec 2S.-The
financial deficit which the administra-
tion is face to face with wifi be dealt
with in a number of ways, according
to limitations from circles close to
the White House last night 1t is eX-
pected that the president will soon
outline his plan for raising the neces-
sary funds. Among them it is be-
lieved that he will urge the issuance
of at least 1926, 100000 in Panama
Canal bonds, increased income tax
and taxes on estates as well as on tea,
coffee and other things of a like ma
ture. These and other measures are
TO be considered by the house COM
mittee on ways and means at once.
The deficit in the budget will be ap-
proximately $370,000,000, a portion of
which will have been for the support
of the militia on the border and the
supplying of the Pershfng column
south of the line.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28
THIS TROOP is RUN LIKE A
COLLEGE

This IS the long and the short of it,:
Troop No. 80. Cleveland, Ohio, does
not let the big ones get away Big
boys we mean.
Sometimes the big fellows when
they get along toward the w. period
feel that they ought not to associate
with the youngsters who are just get
ting old enough to become scouts
1t is perfectly foolish feeling but
lots of boys have it. It's like measles
Catching, but not in Troop So.
1t is different The big fellows. have
their own patrols and the little fell
lows have their patrols and they all
work together.
The result is that in three years this
troop mas won the championship of
Cleveland and intends to keep it. The
troop has earned about $3.50 year by
giving plays, entertainments and lawn
fetes. The funds in the treasury are
to be increased and used in carrying
out plans for The future.
One of the big plans which is now
being considered is the purchase of
five acres of land on Lake Erie to be
used for camp and incidentally for the
raising of fur animals. A log cabin
may be erected A scout who has
part in a big enterprise like that
sticks tighter the older he grows.
The troop is run like a college.
Every scout is on his own honor alb
solutely in everything-dues, attend
ance and tests When a scout be-
comes man he is treated as an alum
nus. The alumni will do for the troop
what the college alumni do for the
college. Every alumnus has the same
privileges as active members Of the
troop.
The troop has one of the best anna
teur wireless outfits in the state. The
church with which the troop is con-
nected gives the use of a separate
room for its station
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28
SCOUTING IN CHINA
ey Scoutmaster A. M. Gill of Shanghai,
China

was struck by the workmanlike APP
pearance of the Chinese boys, sons of
wealthy men, cleaning their boots,
washing their dishes and clothes, ETC.,
and in fact doing everything for them
selves You American boys do not
realize what this means because Chi
nese boys have never done their own
work unless they were paid to do so.
Chinese are usually backward in TAX
ing up new things, but with scouting
it was different. Two years ago the
name Chinese Scouts was not known,
now there are nearly 2000 scots in
China, and they expect to develop
their number very shortly
At the first rally of the boy scouts
in China, scouts came from all parts
of the country. The Canton Troop
travelled about 1900 miles to attend the
rally, having raised the money by CIV
ing two concerts.
The badge of the Chinese Boy Scouts
is the we'll known "Fleur de Lis, ;"
with the five national colors, red, yell
low. blue, white and black, across the
>fleur de lis, and the words Chinese
DOy OCOulS, NIlllICoC,. dJ lllC uOI-
tom. A very pretty and attractive
badge indeed.
The tests these fellows have to go
through are just the same ais those you
have to do, and the way they manage
to get their second and first class
badges is really wonderful
Before end I want to call attention
to one remarkable development of
scouting in China Before scouting
was known in this country their men
never gave in to the ladies'; for ex.
ample. if man was in crowded car
and lady entered, he would never
have thought of getting UP 10 give her
his seat but now one sees young men
who are promptly vacating their seats
and offering them to the ladies no
matter who or what they are, and /
am sure these young men are boy
scouts.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28
in war arena
WAR ARENA
RUSSIA TO FIGHT TILL.
OBJECT is GAINED

LONDON. Eng, Dee y The Gear
of Russia in an order OF the day adj
dressed TO his troops on all battle
fields yesterday, said
Germany proffers peace because
she feels herself beaten. because she
knows that defeat is near The time
for peace has not arrived. and viii
not arrive for Russia until she has ac-
complished the aims and attained the
fulfilment OF the tasks she set her
self when she entered this war, and
more especially the tasks which the
war itself has created regarding the
acquisition of Constantinople and the
Dardanelles and the creation of lib
Grated and happy Poland Until then
the war must 90 on at no matter what
individual sacrifices"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28
SUBMARINES AMERICAS
GUARANTEE OF PEACE
(Associated Press hv Federal Wirelessl

Associated Press nv Federal WireIess)
NEW YORK, \. Y. Dec. 2S.-Two
fleets of submarines, of 200 units
each, and an equal number of aero
planes Should be built by the United
States at once as the best means of
securing peace to the nation through
adequate preparedness, according to
George Kunz, noted scientist.
Professor kunZ, in an address be-
fore the American Association for the
Advancement of Science here yester-
day, outlined plans which he declared
we're necessary to guarantee the ma
ton against attack by foreign foe.
Professor Kunz is the retiring vice
president of the social and economic
science section of the association.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28
DON'T EAT PEANUTS!
CAUSE APPENDICITIS

Appendicitis has been directly
traced to peanuts. Honolulu people
should know that simple buckthorn
bark, glycerine, ETC.. as mixed in
Adler-i-ka, often relieves or prevents
appendicitis. This simple remedy acts
on BOTH lower and upper bowl, re-
moving such surprising foul matter
that ONE TEASPOONFUL relieves
almost ANY CASE constipation, sour
stomach or gas. A short treatment
helps chronic. stomach trouble. The
INSTANT, easy action of Adler-i-ka is
astonishing. The Hollister Drug CO.
Adv.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28
DEMONSTRATION
TO CELEBRATE PURCHASE
DANISH WEST INDIES

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal wireless)
WASHINGTON. D. c.. Dec. 2s.-The
United States navy will participate
in great naval demonstration and
fleet maneuvers in the old Spanish
main to signalize the formal trans
fer of the Danish West Indies to the
United States if plans now being con-
sidered by the state and navy depart
ments are contaminated Both state
and naval department officials yes
terday stated that such plans were
being considered and include a de-
monstration in West Indies waters
by the American navy.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28
HEY! WHO LET IN THAT
HULA HULA DANCER? SHE
UPSETS CHURCH CONCORD

SIOUN. CITY. Iowa, Dec I.-Men
bIuslied. women turned up their noses
and walked out, and young people gig
gled mere last night in Grace Meth
odist church when. in the course of a
concert number presented by Morning
side college. Hawaiian girl, clad in
picturesque sedweed. sided out upon
the stage" really the pulpit ros-
trum. and began all energetic hula
hula. ~".E ~" ... r..
The concert committee explained
afterwards that it was all a mistake;
that the Lycemn bureau had slipped
one Owe" on. them by substituting a
quartet of South sea dancers for what
was scheduled as an intellectual in
depreciation of Hawaiian musical
trends. -. 49,: ":.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28
TWO NEUTRAL SHIPS
VICTIMS OF TEUTON DIVERS

LONDON. Eng, Dee 2S-Two
more neutral vessels have fallen VIC
tins TO Germany's submarine warfare.
according to Lloyds announcements
yesterday They are the Norwegian
steamship Sno Capt. Simonsen, 1899
tons. and the Danish bark Josan, both
of which are reported sunk. The Sno
left New Orleans in September and
after touching at Galveston and Nor
folk sailed for Havre. France. where
she arrived in November and sailed
for a destination not named
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28
SHORT BEET CROP
in RUSSIA HELPS
FAR EAST SUGAR
OBy Consul-General George Il. Ander-
son, lIongkong. British China.
October 23b.

Present indications are that the
shortage of the sugar-beet crop III
> Russia is 20 save the sugar interests
of the Far East from a very precarious
situation For months sugar prices
all over the Far East, and particularly
in Hongkong have been steadily de-
.clining. Unrest in China has reduced
the demand for the refined product,
while at the same time two large new
refineries have been opened In Japan
for refining Formosan sugar, and the
current crop of sugar in Formosa IS
reported as unusually large. Stocks
sof raw and low-grade sugars in Hong
kong and Shanghai have been increas-
ing from month to month while prices
have dropped in corresponding de-
gree.
The announcement that the Russian
government is coming into the Far
Eastern market for supplies of sugar
led to a boom in Hongkong refinery
stocks, the shares OF one refinery ad-
vancing about 10 per cent in value in
the past five days. The only ques-
ton i'm the situation seems to be as to
how much sugar the Russian govern
ment plans to purchase here. Orders
for about 10000 tons have been
placed tentatively at $3.50 local cur
cency per picuI, or about $005 gold
per pound, (. O. b. Hongkong for ship
ment to Vladivostok A special lot
OF $500 picus tsome 165 short tonsl
OF high-grade sugar has been sold for
this trade at SIS local currency per
picul, or about 5000 gold per pound.
In spite of the prospective demand
for the output of the Hongkong re-
fineries prices have been advanced
but little. as purchases have been
made largely on contract. OF the
sugar above mentioned about one
fourth came in the raw state from the
Philippines, the rest coming from
Java.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28
RUSSIA WILL USE
DIPLOMACY IN PERSIA
Associated Press by Federal wireless)

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wireless)
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 2S.-As-
surances that Russia does not intend
to press matters by the use of force
in Persia have been received by the
state department here.
1t is me intent of the cars govern
ment to make use of diplomacy rather
than guns in the contemplated extern
sion and qualification of the Russian
sphere Of influence in that kingdom.
according to the statements made by
officials of the Petrograd government.
1t is hoped in this way to avoid the
hostility which the more speedy but
less tactfuls methods advocated by
some of the Russian officers would
undoubtedly create.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28
u. S. AMBASSADOR ASKS
HELP FOR ARMENlANS

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wireiess)
NEW YORK, n. y. Dec 2S.-Fifty
thousand Armenians are starving in
the neighborhood of the Turkish city
of Aleppo, as a result Of orders re-
Gently issued temporarily suspending
the relief supplies which have been
going forward from the United States,
according to a cablegram from Ambas-
sador Elkus in Constantinople, re-
cceived here yesterday.
The ambassador begs that some
steps be taken by the state depart
ment to Immediately reopen the line
of communication between the source
of the supplies and the sufferers in
Turkey.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28
GREEK STEAMER HELD BY
BRITISH AT GIBRALTAR

NEW YORK, y. ", Dec 2S.-The
Greek steamship PATHS. with 500 pas
sengers aboard. bound from Piraeus,
Greece. to New York. has been de-
tanned by the British at Gibraltar In
explanation of the detention of yes
sci bound for this port, the agent of
the line stated. Il presume that the
vessel is detained until the British
blockade of Greece is lifted"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28

probability, will have a million boys
in it before the tenth birthday is
reached.
. A heavy debt Of gratitude is due to
those adults who have given. their en-
eregy and time TO forwarding the scout
cause. They have made real gifts to
their communities, performed substan-
tiaI service for the nation. The scout
movement is bound TO raise the stand
ard of citizenship in America
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28
MILITARY TRAINING IN
SCHOOLS VOTED DOWN

NEW YORK, n. Y, Dec. 28.-Mili.
tary training for school children was
refused Endorsement by the American
Schools Peace League. in convention
here yesterday. The meeting was
asked to indorse a resolution approx
ing military training courses in the
elementary and secondary schools Of
the nation. The measure was voted
down. Forty-four states are repre-
sented in the league sessions.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28
AUSTRlA's EMPEROR READY
FOR CORONATION CEREMONY

LONDON, England, Dec. 28.-Em-
peror Charles OF Austria Hungary and
Empress Zita have left Vienna to go
to BUDAPEST for the coronation of the
new ruler as hereditary monarch of the
dual empire, according to despatch
from Vienna received yesterday The
emperor and empress were accom-
panied by large suite of courtiers.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28
GERMANY READY TO.
SUBMIT PEACE TERMS
ASSOCIATED Press. by Federal wireless)

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wireless)
NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec 2S.-The
German ambassador, Count Won Bern
storff, yesterday declared himself as
delighted with Germany's reply to
the Wilson note. Il regard that re-
ply as constituting acceptance to
everything suggested by Mr.. Wilson,
he said. He made it clear that in his
opinion Berlin is prepared to submit
concrete terms on the first day of
the proposed conference.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28
NORWEGIAN LEADER
SEES HOPE FOR PEACE

LONDON, Eng. Dec 28-Dr Mo
winckel. president of the Norwegian
storething. the lower house, is quoted
as hopeful of early peace in an Elk.
change Telegraph despatch from
Copenhagen DR.. Mowinckel is quoted
as saying in the storething. The hope
of possibility of finding common
bases of peace negotiations from the
various warning powers is not far dis
tant."
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28
WHY SCOUTING" SPREADS
(F'rom an Editorial in the Toledo, o.
Blade } -. -.

(F'rom an Editorial in the Toledo, O.,
Blade.l
The amazing spread and prosperity
of the Boy Scout movement is proof
enough of its worth If It's policies
were unsound, the work simply spec
tacuIar. it would have persisted in its
first few months For even boys lose
interest in show and parade. Par
ents are not too friendly toward
schemes of the sort The enthusiasm
of promoters and organizers runs out
where the incentive is false and the
idea pretentious. The boy scouts have
met every objection. They have
strengthened themselves in every
community in which troops have been
formed The movement, in every
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28
EMPEROR YOSHIHITO
OPENS DIET SESSION
Especial Cable to Hawaii shinpo,

TOXIC, Japan. Dec. 2S.-The open
ing ceremony of the imperial diet was
held yesterday morning in the house
of peers Emperor Yoshihito was
present at the ceremony. and read a
message to which the president of the
house of peers and the speaker re-
piled. The Mikado then ordered the
diet to adjourn until January s.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28
SCIENTISTS URGE
DAYLIGHT SAVING PLAN
IA ssociated Pres. by Fsdaral Wireleasl

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal wireless)
NEW YORK, N Y, Dec 2S.-Speak-
ers at the convention Of the American
Association for the Advancement OF
Science yesterday urged that the
United States adopt the metric sys-
tenn Of measurement and the day
light saving plan" which was put into
effect IN number of European coun-
tries. and which has worked well
there
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28

Will thou seal up the avenues Of III?
Pay every debt as if God wrote the bill
Emerson.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28

the American life insurance COM
panies now amounting to more than
five billion dollars, and to their
potentially in peace and in war, Mr..
HHTrell said: ..--. ......... 49,.
One Factor in Preparedness 49,. -.
The American life insurance com
panies which hold in trust for their
policyholders the vast sums above
stated, constitute an affirmative eIe-
ment OF first Importance if our pre-
paredness as nation should be put to
test. That this would he so is seen
from the experience in Europe where
months ago il was said the war loans
of the belligerent nations then ex-
ceeded 50 billion dollars, one-tenth of
which it is estimated has been sub
Scribed by the life and the other in
surance institutions of the countries
involved and at good interest rates.
In this way will policyholders i'll
America collectively help their :coun-
try in times of dire need" ..... -.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-28

Total production, 1yI5-l6, 4S3,Uy1.
Total estimated production, l9lG-l7.
51O,S00.
Estimated increase, 27,703.