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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-13
BRAINS AND WORK ARE
BEST FOUNDATION FOR
A BUSINESS CAREER

at is we'll for those who have be.
gun their business life to stop once in
a while and take stock OF them
selves, OF their opportunities and their
possibilities said l.. Tenney Peck in
an address last evening before the
Business Girls Club of the Y. w. C.
A. ..a ~.
The May meeting was successful
from every standpoint, and more than
40 members gathered to hear the talk
on Business Ethics The meetings
of the young women have become a
big part in the life Of the association,
and as aresult the Business Girls,
Club is increasing in membership.
Mr.. Tenney stated that there were
two things that should be the basis
of successful business career, and
those were brains and work. The
speaker dwelt upon the necessity Of
work in business, and urged all OF
the members to be awake to the. pos
sibilities that may be presented.
The Y. W. C. A. Glee Club. which is
under the direction of Miss Edith
Garfield, sang two numbers from the
program of the May Festival, and Miss
McDougal1 read a numerous selection.
Mrs. E. A. Berndt chairman OF the
employment detachment sof the y. W.
C. A, presented the work Of the COM
mittee, and urged that all the mem
bers strive to make it success.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-13
MANILA SURGEON
SAYSPASSENGER
GOiGESTIONBAD

Passenger congestion in Manila is
more acute than here, according to
DR.. p. 4. Gilman, former chief sur
geon Of the Philippine General Hos
pital, and professor OF surgery in the
University of the Philippines, who is
a through passenger on the Philippine
steamer Governor Forbes, which ar
rived todayV from Manila. -
The Pacific Mails withdrawal left
us high and dry" said the noted Phil
ippine surgeon. '1eould not have left
Manila before the end Of June had !
not taken advantage of an opportunity
TO come over on the Forbes as her
surgeon for the voyage" -
DIR. Gilman is on a vacation, the
first he has had in nine years. He
said the steamer has 81 first-cabin
passengers, who are paying big money
for the voyage to San Francisco, as
they could not get accommodations
on any T. X. X. liner out of Manila
before the end of June. 49,. ID.
The physician added that there is
great rejoicing in Manila over the
defeat of the Gronna amendment to
the Jones bill, which, If it had passed,
would have barred out all foreign IL
quors from the islands, and allowed
only native wines to be sold. DIR. Gil
man found a cable waiting for him
here this morning. from a Manila
friend telling of the amendments de.
feat, and the juhilation its rejection
by Congress caused in Manila. i
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-13
ROUTINE WORK
OCCUPIES time
OF HARROR BOARD

Members of the. territorial harbol
board held a short meeting this morn
ing at 10 O'Clock. in the Capitol build
ing. .>: ..
Routine business was carried out
including the approval Of a number OF
minor bills and the reading and dis.
cussion of correspondence H..
At the request of one Of the bidding
firms 10 days further time in the
opening of bids on engineers equip
ment has been granted, making the
date May "a. t#
The board approved a plan for
Tcoring at Hama harbor and granted
permission to Thee. H. Davies & Co.
TO install it, subject to the rules and
regulations of the harbor board.
Considerable discussion was held
as to the. style of lumber to be used
for piles in Pier l6. Both ohia and
Northwest lumber were considered in
detail. b"
During his visit to Maui and Ha-
waii Chairman Forbes will inspect
work for the harbor commission. The
chairman leaves with the public utilt
ties commission this afternoon. =
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-13
DAILY sENNDERS
Rourd the Island An suto 500

Rourd the island An auto 800
Lewis Stables. Phones21A1.-Ad3.
Exclusive corset shop, The Good
win. rms. 21-22, Pantheon bldg.-Adv.
Fine garden soil for sale cheap,
Call up George yamada, phone 2157s-
Adv.
Call up 2511 and ask for Charles
Reynolds; twin six Packard car, 1900
Young Hotel Auto Stand.-Adv.
1t is economy to have only the best
dry cleaning-for that reason see that
your garments are sent to the French
Laundry
Did you ever consider doing your
ironing by gas? 1t is the cheapest
way. Call 3424 for particulars Homo.
lulu Gas Company, Ltd.
Just opened new shipment Of ladies
silk and creton sport hats; also beau.
tiful flowers and fancies Is0shima's,
cor. King and Bethel-Adv.
Your poultry problems have all been
solved. Take advantage of the expert
enee Of others. Just call 4121, the
California Feed Company, Ltd.
Refurbishing the home for the sum.
mer months is easy enough after
examining the clever offerings in the
lines of draperies at Sachs
You cannot help admiring the many
silver novelties adorned with the Ha-
waiian coat-of-arms that are being
shown at H. Culman Company's store.
There is absolutely no reason for
you to pay more than $3.50 for Palm
Beach clothes. We sell the genuine
for that all the time. The Hub, Hotel,
Eva of Fort.
The tax office Is not required to
notify you Of the amount Of your
taxes. You have your bill; take II
to the tax office today and pay in u.
S. gold coin or certified check. Make
separate checks for Honolulu and
country distriets.-Ady. e r.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-13
COMPENSATION
LAW TEST NOW
BEFORE JUDGE
Much Debated Question Goes
to Ashford; May Render
Opinion Next Week

Two actions for damages, one
against the Hawaiian Dredging Com
pany, both seeking to test the consti
tutionality Of the Workman's Com
pensation Act, have been taken under
advisement by Circuit Judge Ashford,
and an opinion is; expected some time
during the coming week.
Argument on demurrers OF the de-
PENDANT companies occupied all of
the courts time yesterday. At the
conclusion OF the argument, Judge
Ashford announced, I'm effect:
II realize IL is the duty Of all the
courts to sustain legislation against
constitutional objections, Shere it can
properly be sustained; and IL, upon
further reflections and a reading OF
the authorities cited by counsel. as
well as Of any other literature bear
ing upon the question which | may
encounter, shall be convinced that
there is no valid constitutional objec-
ton TO the legislation in question, ]
shall not hesitate TO sustain the de.
murrers"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-13
PROTESTS WILL BE
DISCUSSED TONIGHT
, ATB9URB 0N MEETING

Meeting at 7:30 o'clock this even.
ing at the McCandless-Wilson head
quarters in Pauahi street, the terri
torial Democratic central committee
will take up for discussion the pro-
tests entered by DR.. J. H. Raymond.
Eugene Murphy and others regarding
the decision rendered by the Maui
county committee as 20 the outcome
of the recent direct primary elections
on the Valley Island. Another matter
of business before the committee is
the demand of High, Sheriff w. p.
Jarrett that the certificate of election
as national committeeman be awarded
him. 1t is reported, however, that
the demand will be turned down as
being out of order.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-13
BITING WHILE FIGHTING
-cOSTS PRISONER $50

Fifty dollars a bite! Step up, boys,
and have one. Don't tarry, they're
going fast. ~
That's what Frank Burns was
assessed in the police court this
morning for chewing the chin of Pc
licelnan David Luhi in Bishop Park
last night.
Burns is fighter as well as a bitter
According to the police he went to
sleep in James T. Lynch's auto and
put up terrific scrap when Police
man Luhi asked him to depart. In
a rough and tumble fight he placed
his teeth in Lulfi's chin. 1t took four
men to tear him off and take him to
Jail. IT, is said a knife of the defend.
ants was found afterwards on the bat
tleground.
Although in. civilian clothes, Burns
told the court. he was soldier in
Troop K of the 4th Cavalry at Fort
Schofield, but on-a furlough.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-13
TRADNGHEAYY
ONSHORIDAY;
STOCKS ADVANCE

Once more today olaa figured as
the main feature of the local stock
market. In day Of heavy trading in
which stocks in the aggregate of 473.
shares were traded in, Olaa advanced
from $40 to 1850. Sales of this stock
alone amounted to 2750 shares. Fran
its activity yesterday and today the
buying is evidently In expectation OF
early and important developments.
Oahu advanced q from 364s to 81,
sold back an eighth and again reach
ed the higher figure at the session.
Hawafia Commercial & Sugar was
another stock to advance, its gain be-
ing also q and the closing sale being
$5475.
Other stocks remained firm, there
being no recessions.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-13

ton, the new probation officer.
Mr.. Hutton was a good man and
goes to his new work with my hearth
est recommendation" said the sheriff,
"and it will take good man to fill
his place here"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-13
NOTED AVIATOR COMES
FROM JAPAN TUESDAY

Kiyoshi Nishida, Japan's most noted
aviator, will arrive in Honolulu on the
Seattle Maru, May 10, on his way to
Japan, according to advices received
by local Japanese. Mr. Nishida was
the first Japanese aviator to accom-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-13
HALF DOZEN READY TO "
BE HUTTON'S SUCCESSOR

Six applications have already been
received by Deputy Sheriff julius w.
Asch for the position vacated in the
detectives department. by w. H. Hut.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-13
Call in and witness a demonstration

plish the loop and the various e..
hibition glides. He studied In the
United States for q number Of year,
and graduated from an aviation school
in Long Beach, Cal He win give
exhibitions In Japan upon his arrival
there.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-13

DR.. Costa, Democrat leader, is ex.
pected to head the new Portuguese
"war cabinet"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-13

All federal trial jurors have been
excused by Judge c. F. Clemens until
further notice.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-13

Lei Aloha Chapter No. 3. Order Of
Eastern Star, holds regular meeting
tonight at the Masonic temple.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-13

After celebrating for seven hours
jury in federal court returned yer
dict Of guilty against Efeme Stephan
off, a Russian woman charged with
bigamy. She was sentenced to one
month in jail and to pay fine of one
dollar and costs.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-13

The following cases have been APP
pealed to circuit court from police
court: zee Won Sib, assault and
battery; Jacintho R. Souza, using OBJ.
scene language: Jacintho r. Souza,
assault and battery.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-13

X. Ono, charged with the commits
sion of a statutory offense, pleaded
not guilty in the federal court today
The case has been continued unit
called up. -a.s.s--
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-13

Charged with trafficking in cocaine
Thomas White entered a plea of not
guilty in the federal court today The
case has been. continued until next
Tuesday to be set for trial.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-17
WILL START WORK ON
 RESERVOIR IN FEW DAYS

John Reck stated today that work on the construction of the big new concrete water reservoir which is to be constructed by the Juneau Water Company within the next few days.
 The Water Company has purchas- ed the large lot at the head of Gold Street and Basin road and crew of men are busy clearing it up. For years large quantity of ma terial and machinery for the Ebner Mill has been on the lot. but this is being moved Co the mine by a crew of men under the direction Of IA. Fl. Humpheries AS soon as the lot is cleared and the necessary le- gal matters disposed of. work on the excavating for the tank will be started.
 The tank will be constructed of reinforced concrete. 12O feet long. 65 feet wide and will be l6 feet deep. It will hold 500000 gallons of water and it is expected that the new reservoir will hold enough to supply the town at all times. without fear of a shortage during the winter cold snap The smaller low pressure reservoir at Fifth and Franklin Is well under way. The forms are nearly completed and the sand and gravel for the concrete is on the ground. Pouring of the con crete will start within the next few days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-17
NEAR ACCIDENT OCCURS
 ON PACIFIC COAST DOCK

What could easily have been a fla tai accident occurred late yesterday
 afternoon on the Pacific Coast dock while the Admiral Evans was in port when Harry Brandon fell from his bicycle into the water. Brandon is the delivery boy for the Shonacker Brokerage Company and had a de- livery to make. In taking a short cut across the P. C. dock he was attempting to ride his wheel along the narrow space in front of the coal bunkers. His front wheel hit the guard rail. and turned, throw ing him over the side of the dock. In falling Brandon hit the side of the ship a glancing blow, which caused him to turn and hit the wa ter feet first. When he came to the surface he was dazed but was able to swim and grasp the guard rail of the steamer He was quickly pulled aboard the boat and sent to his home for a change of clothing Last night he was slightly dizzy from the shock and a physician was sum- moned. After an examination Bran don was pronounced to be all right with the exception Of few bruises
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-17
CONVENTION SPEECHES OF
 HIGH RANK

ST. LOUIS. June 17. - The Dem ocratio convention. which early yes terdav morning renominated Presi- dent Wilson and Vice-President Mar shall will so down in history as one marked for its oratory. In addi- ton to the stirring keynote speech or former Gov. Martin q. Glynn. the speeches of Permanent Chairman o. lie James. the speech of Wm. J. Bry- an and the nominating speech or Judge Wescott were masterpieces.
 James Speech.
 10 was just after noon Thursday that Senator ollie James. who mad been introduced Co the convention by Temporary Chairman Glynn as its permanent cahirman. made his great speech.
 The achievement Of the Wilson ad- ministration in enacting beneficial legislation and keeping the country at peace without sacrificing the na- tlonai honor were pronounced epoch making in American history by Sen a-or James. During the three years of it's national control. said Sena- tor James. the Democracy has en- acted into law more progressive na- tional legislation than the nation had written into It's statute books since it's birth. In former national con- tests in the last two decades our party came to the people as @ pro phet while today we come with deeds not words. with performance more than promise The Democratic party has kept it's word with the Ameri- can people. We have made good. "
 He declared that Wilson's Mexi-
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-17
DIVORCE EVIL IS TO
 BE AeITATEo IN oHIo

CLEVELAND. O.. June l7.-An in' vestigation of the divorce evil' 10 bring about more stringent divorce laws will be sought in a letter to Governor Willis by Judge Estep, Of inc Court of Common Pleas. He plans to write the governor tomorrow asking for the appointment of a spec lal state commission to place it's findings and recommendation for a divorce law reform before the next session of the Legislature.
 Tn addition to the suggestion that the state reform divorce statutes Judge Estep said he would ask e1mdges of the Court of Common Pleas in cuyahoga County at their next meeting to adopt new rules govern ing the granting of divorce decrees.
 He will suggest the appointment of R proctor whose duty 1t will be 10 investigate all divorce cases filed and to give especial attention to uncontested cases. He says that one ,Iulge should hear all domestic re- latons cases.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-17
FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE NAMED
 TO GET REAL BUSY

A Fourth of July committee. con. sisting of Grover Vim. Sim Frei- man and J. C. Hayes who are to act as an executive committee and to appoint their sub-committees. was appointed by Mayor B D. stewart last night
 Mayor Stewart addressed the coun- ell and stated that the business men and residents are in favor of cele bration this year. Preparedness is the theme of the day and the citizens feel that the Capital of AL aska should remember the birthday of the Republic" he said
 The first duties of the committee will be to appoint a finance commit tee to ascertain the amount of mon ey that can be raised for a celebra' tion this year. It is planned to have some sports for the children, a ball game. band concert, and possibly an automobile parade.
 The committee will hold a meeting within the next few days and an. nounce their appointments of sub committees and to outline general working plan to be followed.
 Two Days ceeIrbation.
 The Fourth of July committee ap' pointed last night by Mayor B. D. Stewart. held the first meeting today and laid out tentative plans for a celebration 10 be held on Sunday luly 2nd. and Tuesday. July ith. The committee discussed the advisability of holding an elimination base ball game series on the two days between teams from the Elks, Arctic Brother. hood. Perseverance, Than ~and--the Alaska.Juneau. if such "a contest can be arranged
 It is very probable that the child. ren's sports will consume the greater part of the day on the 4thc with ball games in the afternoon band con. certs, and maybe parade in the morning.
 The committee is choosing the membership of the sub committees and will announce their appoint ments Monday
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-17
oemoorats Finish Labors.

ST. LOUIS. June l7.-The Demo cratic national convention adjourn ed yesterday afternoon at 3:ll O. clock after adopting a platform which is understood to be in large measure the work of President Will son himself The platform IS note worthy for ringing Americanism. preparedness. woman suffrage and its strong presentation of the big ac' complishmentS of the last three years of Democratic administration.
 In setting forth the accomplish ments of the administration. the platform asserts that more con- structive legislation has been accom- piished under the leadership Of President Wilson than ever before iu the history of the country. It commends the European policy of President Wilson. lays special stress upon the trade commission and bank ing laws enacted. advocates labor reforms. reafiirms many Of the 1912 platform declarations. and strongly endorses woman suffrage.
 The only contest in connection with the platform was over an at- tempt from the floor to strike out the woman suffrage plank. which. In effect. is the Susan B. Anthony amendment. Senator Thomas q. Walsh. of Montana. lead the fight for the women. and the plank re- maiued by vote of SSSi5 Go 1Slls on the only roll call of the conven- ton.
 The woman suffrage workers are inbilan; over the success of their plank at the Democratic conven- ton. and say that it is better plank than they were able to get from the Republicans or Progress sives. and was supported with more unanimity by the delegates and the party leaders than was the case at the Chicago conventions.
 Western Delegates Go East.
 Most of the delegates from the West have either left for home or tsc East.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-17
DEMOCRATS FOR ALASKA
 HOME RULE

can policy and his course in pro tecting American rights against the encroachments Of European bellig- erents had shown all the world that the President neither bullies the weak nor fears the strong
 In concluding his appeal for the triumph Of patriotism above poli- tics. Senator James said that the re- nomination of such a President in a partisan convention ought not to be necessary; that to discredit him might be to palsy the hand that could write the peace treaty of the world" He continued -Four years ago they sneerlngly called Wood row Wilson Q school teacher today he is a world teacher His sub ject is the protection of American life and American rights under in- ternational law, and without orphan. ing a single American child without widowing @ single American mother without firing single gun. he wrung from the most militant spirit that ever brooded about battletlelds an acknowledgment of American rights and agreement with American democrats. He has elevated himself 70 that lofty eminence occupied by George Washington. Abraham Lin coin and Woodrow Wilson. the three worst abused but best Presidents the American public ever knew
 Weseotts Speech.
 In nominating President Wilson to succeed himself. Attorney-General John W. Wescott. who began his speech at 10 o'clock Thursday night, just after William Jennings Bryan had spoken for 45 mintes under sus- pension Of the rules. said in part:
 Prophecy is fulfilled the eternal verities and righteousness have pre- vailed: undismayed by calamities of war. unmoved by vituperation and vain Reclamation. holding to the pure altar of truth. the schoolmaster is statesman. the statesman Is tinan- cier. the fnancier an emancipator the emancipator a pacificator, the pa ciicator the moral leader of democ racy"
 Again: The nation is at peace and accomplishing the destiny of de- mocracy. Four years ago the na- tion was not at work. With re- sources boundless. with 10O.00O,000 or people eager Go achieve and do. commerce languished, industries were halted and men were idle
 Judge WescOtt closed his speech with the following perOration:
 Therefore. my fellow countrymen. not I. but his deeds and achieve ments. not !. but the spirit and pur- pose Of Amerca. not [. but the pray CTS of just men. not l. but civiliza- ton itself. nominates to succeed him. self to the Presidency Of the United States. the Presidency of 100,00O,000 free people bound in an impregnable union. the scholar the statesman, the fnancier. the emancipatOr. the pacificatOr. the moral leader of de- mocracy. Woodrow Wilson"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-17
TRYING TO GET REPUBLICANS AND
 MOOSE TOGETHER

NEW YORK. June 17.-George w.. Perkins made the announcement to- day that efforts were being made to bring the Republican and Progress. i've parties together and preliminary steps had SO far proved most en- couraging. Last night Murray Crane had short conference with Col Roosevelt. who is resting easier to- day from his attack of pleurisy.
 During today Roosevelt and Gov. Whitman conferred along lines Of bringing the two Republican branch es together. according to Mir Perk- ins.
 WASHINGTON. June 17.-Charles E. Hughes returned during the night from New York He stated today that he was busily engaged in map ping out his campaign program. He authorized the statement that Murray Crane would be responsible for the election of the campaign man. ager, being chairman Of the Repub- lican subcommittee.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-17
RECEPTION TONIGHT
 ON PRINCE GEORGE

Tonight from 7:3O to lO:SO o'clock an informal reception for the citizens of Juneau will be held aboard the Prince George at tte City Dock An orchestra has been engaged for the evening and luncheon will be served aboard the big Grand Trunk systems ship. Gov. and Mrs. J. F. A. Strong will head the reception committee, the other members being: Mrs. H.. A. Bishop. Mrs. J. C. Mcbride, Mrs. Fl. II. Post. Mrs. H. R. Shepard Mrs. R. M. shepard: Misses Cert rude Held. Helen Troy. Helen Smith. Elizabeth Held. Georgia Caro, Ruth Anderson. Lena White. Minnie Gold stein Murial Folsom, Vera Mullen Nina Sowerby, Marie Coryell, Lucille Fox. Alice Margrle, Margaret Fox, Gladys Trlpp. Puma Crowther Mar ion Biegert and Marguerite Green.