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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16
TIE SPECIAL BOND ELECTION.

Not only the wise course but the imperatively
necessary course was taken by the board of super
yisors last night in calling for special election on
water and sewer bond issues next February.
Extensions TO these two public utilities are need
ed The Waikiki sewer installation is no longer
only matter Of convenience but matter OF public
safety To delay sewering all this district is 10
daily with the health of its residents, and the health
OF one district is a matter of vital concern TO all
Kakaako and Kalihi districts almost as badly in
need OF sewers. This portion of the bond issue pro
posas is to cover not merely an improvement but
emergency.
The waterworks bond proposal stands in almost
the Same category of vital necessity. The surervis
ors are trying TO so arrange city finances that
and waterworks constructions will always preeede
street paving. Thus they will avoid the ridiculous
and costly practise of digging up paved streets for
installation. of pipes, conduts, etc. To get ahead
of the paving plans they must carry out now fair
ly comprehensive scheme of waterwOrks installation
in the central district The Nuuanu filtration plant,
covered in another portion of the bond proposals.
is a recognized need which needs no defense and lit
tie explanation
The sole objection urged against the election now
called is that the electorate in November turned
down bond proposals which included those now
brought up Supervisor Hatch disposed of this OBJ
lection, at the public hearing last night, In few
concise words which contained an unanswerable ar
gument. He showed that the verdict in November
has particular bearing on the verdict which will
be asked in February; that the issues are entirely
different; and that the emergency befoRe the city
government justiies it in submitting the subject Of
water and sewer improvements once more to the
people,
"A November the bond issues received majority
of the votes cast these municipal questions, but
not the GO per cent majority necessary to pass them
With the subsequent discussion and the campaign
of education which should be carried vigorously
BY the supervisors from until the special cleo
ton day there should be no question that the new
proposals will carry. The supervisors voted unani-
nous Endorsement last night and every citizen who
spoke on the subject also Endorsed them.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16
THE CHRISTMAS SHIP.

This wears "Christmas ship will go to the war
zone laden principally with relief for the suffering
Armenians and Syrians-innocent victims of the
war-lords of Europe.
The first Christmas ship-the conception of
Chicago newspaperman-stirred the worlds imag
nation pity and generosity Its cargo of gifts went
largely to Belgium. But Belgium, needy thai
submerged country remains, is not in the terrible
suffering of Armenia and Syria.
United States navy collier will sail as Christ
mas ship from New York to Beirut, Syria leaving
New York early in December with cargo of food,
stuffs and clothing for the oncombatant Syrians:
rmenians and other refugees rendered destitute by
the vicissitudes of war.
Contracts have already been made for the pur-
chase Of 1000 cases of condensed milk for chdrenl.
100000 pounds of lima BEANS 100000 pounds of
whole wheat, $4,000 gallons of petroleum. 100000
pounds of sugar, 100000 pounds of rice, 100000
pounds of crushed wheat, 10000 barrels of -four, %
600 gallons of cotton seed oil.
The Star Bulletin has been advised that funds are
urgently needed with which to pay for the above
cargo and with which, if possible TO increase the
quantity.
Direct contributions of food and clothing also
solicited but military regulations preclude the ship
ment of any but new clothing. AS rule the best
results will be secured through contributions of
money with which the committee can purchase care
fully selected supplies in large quantities at mini
mum prices. Sewing societies and similar organi
zations however, can render an invaluable service
by contributing to the following requirements in the
way of clothing: new warm underwear, sweaters
and shoes tight weight for men, women and chill
dren; stockings for women and children cotton and
wooden cloth in the pieces unbeaehed muslin, cotton
thread needles and pins. All shipments should be
sent prepaid TO the American Red Cross Bush Ter
minal Brooklyn, n. Y, marked For Relief Ship
to Beirut"
Cable dispatches report that hundreds of people
I'm SYRIA Armenia, Persia and Palestine are dying
every day of starvation and exposure. Unless as
sistance is provided many thousands will perish be
fore the Christmas ship with its cargo of foodstus
can arrive
The American committee for Armenian and Sy
,.an relief is therefore, cabling funds rapidly as
practicable to various distribution centers where
supplies can be purchased in limited quantities
Moreover there are certain sections. including the
Russian Caucasus and Persia where large numbers
of Armenian refugees have gathered who cannot bt
reached by the ships cargo. To these people the
committee will continue to cable funds from time
10 time for administration through carefully select
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16
DETAILS RECEIVED ON
NEW INCOME TAX LAW

According TO details of the new in
come tax law which have arrived al
the internal revenue office from Wash
ington. every person having an income
of $4,000 or more a year Is required 10
make a return thereon. This will at
feet a large number of persons in ia
waii who previously did not bother
about the federal tax.
: The rule applies to any person who
has a net income in excess OF $4,000.
irrespective of the source from which
il comes, be it dividends, salary, rent
or interest. In each case a return is
to be filed on or before March l. 1917.
This is under the law of September
s. 1916.
" If an individual has an income in
excess OF 5000 from dividends only
a return is required. Under the old
law, where the income was made up
of dividends only. although in excess
of $4,000 and less than $4,000, no re-
Turn was required.
Persons who received an income
subject to tax. which tax was with
held at the source. must file returns
under the new law also, when former,
ly no return was required if this was
the only income they had. This ap,
plies to all persons whether single OF
married.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16

Honolulu, Dec. Is, 1915.
Editor Star-Bulletin.
Dear Sir: In your yesterdays issue
I see DR.. Patterson is arranging a sys-
tenn whereby the children of the lower
grades are to be supplied with a
morning lunch.
The Mothers Club of Kaimuki
wishes DR.. Patterson success in his
undertaking.
We supplied two lower grades Of the
Liliuokalani school with morning
lunches for two years. The teachers
noticed a marked improvement after
the lunch system was started. Owing
to the lack of support we had to dis
continue the lunches, but hope to take
it up again the first of the year.
Our plan for the morning lunch:
We gave a social dance the first Fri
day of every month, charging % cents
person. III.
Beginning the first of the year we
are going to get the name and ad
dress of each pupil attending the
school and the members of the clun
will call upon the parents and ask
them to take one ticket month
They can either sell it or come to
the dance themselves and enjoy a
pleasant evening. ~. Il
Say there are 500 children in the
school, representing 200 families, that
would give us $50 month we could
depend upon ...-. -. .....
tn a little support like that We
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16
DON'T BLAME THE SOLDIERS
schofield Barracks. Hawaii,

Schofield Barracks, Hawaii,
December IA, 1916.
Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
Sir: In this evenings issue of your
excellent paper Mr.. w. r. Castle is
quoted as saying: There is no rea-
son why Iwilei should be saddled on
Honolulu. Take it to Shafter or Soho
field. We don't want it."
How lid the impression ever get
abroad that the soldiers want such a
place any more than the civilians? In
the presence of an officer of the de-
partment staff and myself, Gen. Evans
positively told a member of the citi
zens' committee that the place is a
nuisance; and some months ago the
Army Medical Society assembled al
Fort Shafter voted against it. So the
army does not want it.
Therefore, the responsibility for the
restricted district, School street and
Wahiawa rests upon the citizens. The
military authorities will not interfere
in civic affairs, but they can be de
pended upon to prevent such a sore
from breaking out on this or any other
reservation.
Respectfully,
e. IGNATIUS FEALY,
Chaplain, 1st F. A.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16
MILITARY TRAINING AT PUNAHcU

Military training at Punahou and some of its at
tendant features and results outlined in an in
formative article on Page p Of todays issue
When drill at Punahou was first proposed, there
were a number of douhting fathers and mothers.
The DOGGY Of "mitarisIn" before their eyes.
Some continued TO oppose the training, but before
the drill had been in effect single term the school
authorities we're confident that it producing
beneficial results on the male student body. Con-
vinced of this, the trustees, faculty and heads OF
the cadet organization going ahead TO develop
the military training idea further. There now not
over half dozen pupils whose parents have such
strong objection from religious scruple or other
wise, that the sons are exempted from the drill.
Punahou's progress in the military department
gives promise that the school will receive suitable
recognition, equipment and the detail of regular
army officer Systematically after January 1917
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16

Whatever the technical engineering phases involv-
ed In the Puunui street improvement project debat-
ed last night at the special supervisors meeting, the
issue is very plainly between a social organization
the Country Club-which is controlled by indiyi-
dual and aggregate wealth, and the Puunui resi-.
dents who are neither rich nor powerful The Coun.
try Club was represented mainly by its attorneys
the Puunui residents represented themselves and
their neighbors. The City Planning Commission
as impartial and competent neutral BODY as CAN
be secured in this city-decded in favor of the Cir
Gle Drive route against which the Country Club and
wealthy nearby resident emphatically protest The
latter 1T is stated has never attended hearing ON
The subject his opinions being carried by his attor
ney. One of the Country Club members said last
night that the Planning Commission decided for the
erce Drive route because that is the pretty route
Such being the case, there two arguments in its
i1avor-beauty and the support of large number OF
Iuunui residents who want it FOR practical reasons
III, as the attorneys maintained The Country Club
had much the best of the arguments fattering tri
butte to. themselves by the way-the Puunui resi-
dents certainly had the best of the sentiment
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16
THINK OF IT, COMMUTERS!
$40 WORTH OF CORN ON COB

H. Kurahara and his wife were in
police court on charge of receiving
stolen goods amounting to $40 item
lied as "ears Of corn" The case went
over until Wednesday. because the at
torney who brought the charge and
was to assist the prosecution, was not
present after Judge Monsarrat and
Prosecutor Chillingworth had made
some pointed remarks about counsel
who had time to arrest people and
bring them in from the country but
not to appear to complain. The de-
PENDANTS are from Pearl City and are
released On their own reccgnizance.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16
HOTEL MAN MIKES ON
STREET WITH CHAUFFEUR

Fred Kiley, manager of the Gray
stone hotel. and William Baise, a
chauffeur, were arraigned in police
court on a charge of fighting Thurs
day at the Bishop auto stand on King
street. The trial was set for Monday.
Baise says Kiley came up to his ma
chine, awoke him and struck him in
the face before he could defend him.
self, and Kiley says that Baise brought
on the whole trouble and struck the
first blow. Baise's nose was percepti-
BILE damaged, and Kiley came to court
wit ha cane He says his ankle was
hurt in the row.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16
INDoRsiNe THE SCHOOL SURVEY.

Oahu College trustees, recognizing the very un
usual opportunity for progessireness in the schools
of Hawaii which would come from federal school
survey, voted Thursday to indorse the plan of a
survey and put their institution on record as ready
TO stand its share of the expense.
Mid-Pacifc Institute has already taken a similar
action. PROFESSIONALLY other private institutions
will adopt the same attitude
There has yet to be advanced one good argument
against the proposed survey and there are thou
sand good arguments in its favor.
Hawaii should welcome with the utmost enthus
assn the opportunity here presented to secure this
inspection of public and private schools by the coun
trys foremost educational experts. 1t is an I'M
paralleled opportunity for the schools. Hawaii
should greet the group of experts if they come with
the utmost cordially and prepare to carry out the
suggestions they may make.
Are the public schools to have this opportunity
II So an invitation must be sent by the territorial
authorities. IL 5ss -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16

For edifying Sunday reading, we commend the
discussion of the Waikiki reclamation problem, as
set forth on Page IL of today's issue. Deputy At
ofney-General Arthur G. Smith there details some
OF the difficulties that beset the government Dis
cusson OF these difficulties is the best way to get
around over or under them, and hence the meeting
OF WAIKIKI owners held by the governor few days
ago was very good thing. The territorial govern
ment is now at work on plans which are designed tc
have the support of the owners.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16

would be able to give the children
their morning lunch and still have
money to buy additional books for the
library.
All the money we make is spent for
the benefit of the children and the
school work.
Thanking you for the space in your
paper, am,
Yours respectfully,
MRS. II. T. WAITY,
Secretary, Mothers Club of Kaimuki
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16

hawal Is putting the tanks to much better
use than either Britain or Germany They are
using the caterpillar cars as engines of war. TO
MAIN and STAY Hawaii's sugar planters are using
tne 70 increase the productveness of plantations,
far finer work. = z
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16
MARRIAGE BIG JOKE:
HuRRY-UP bride SUES

NEW YORK, N. Y.-If Augusta
Baum, modiste, didn't have such a
keen sense of humor she wouldn't be
seeking a divorce.
81 had known my husband only AZ
hours, but ! thought it great joke
to get married." said she today. Il
couldn't stop laughing during the
ceremony. 1t was funnier than cage
full of monkeys"
Mrs. Baum charges that her hus-
band represented himself as money
ed man, but proved different. He is
an oculist.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16

However if all the royal families of Europe find
themselves out of work after the war they can come
TO the United States and dance in gaudy uniforms at
the cabarets ~ -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16

hlng Charles of Rumana thought he held aces
Mneh DIS a matter of what is now history he held
deuces and was beaten to the draw. ~.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16

Hd-George speech on Tuesday ought to be one
OF the KIND that is heard around the world
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16

auch OF this Puunu controversy consists in split.
ing hairs, dotting is and crossing tees
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16

ed commissions composed Of United States consuis'
missionaries and other volunteer workers who are
giving themselves TO this service.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16

received WORD
Munoz Rivera
appropriated $1o1 resident commissioner the United
States from Porto Rico
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16

Evidently the Entente Allies don't want a peace
made in Germany" tN''Ne
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16
A GOOD MOVE FOR THE SCHOOLS

oNE-TlME MALIHINI TEACHER.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
SIGNS OF PROSPERITY.

1t is evident that Secretary Red.
field holds no power of censorship
over the editor of Dun's Review
which has recently published statis-
tics of business failures showing the
mortality among manufacturers and
merchants since Democracy took
charge of national affairs.
In 1912 there were 1889 failures
among manufacturers. The following
year-which witnessed the enactment
of the Underwood tariff-there were
4,24S. This, in turn had to yield to
the unprecedented figures for 1914
which showed 1920 American manu-.
featuring concerns went into bank
ruptcy.
Mercantile enterprise suffered
equally. In 1912, 11,011 American
merchants had to close their doors.
Along came l91S-with the new free
dom, the Wilson administration. and
the Democratic tariff-and 11,145
American merchants were forced out
Of business. In 1914, 1851 Ameri-
can merchants were forced out of
business. In 1914, 1881 storekeep-
ers found themselves unable to main
tain their standing during Democrat
ic times; and last year no less than
5000 American business men found
Wisconsin and Underwoodism to be
too strong for them.
High prices in the stock market
huge exports of "war babies" cannot
atone for such record ms this. As
against one Bethlehem Steel com
pany, one Du Pont powder company,
or one of any Of the other notable
prodneers IN some Inc of warlike
activity, there We're the increasing
hundreds of small manufacturers who
were making necessaries for peace,
not for war-but who could not make
living. As against a dozen mil
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
MORE DEFINITE BLOCKADE


At the beginning of the war, the
nations that are allied with Great
Britain, making up what is called the
entente powers, had a division of la
Dor, and division Of responsibility
planned France and Russia were to
Fight on land, and the British were
to fight upon the sea. The Ger
mans changed this arrangement by
the effective use Of submarines, thus
compelling the British to either be
destroyed or to fight also upon land.
The British allies have not been
successful. Defeat has been their lot
in every important engagement, ex-
cepting the battle of the Marne. Now
the Germans, having fought all over
the earth from Russia to Montenegro,
The British are preparing to blockade
nll neutral European ports, and to in
spect every cargo intended for any
other country which might have a
suspicion of finally going to Ger
many.
This new blockade has been declar-
ed and if the entente allies are able
to make it successful Germany and
her allies will have difficulty in Sc
curing enough to eat. There is star
vation in Belgium, Poland, Northern
France, Armenia and Serbia. This
starvation is produced by the Ger
man empire and her allies.
The new starvation is to be caused
by the new blockade which will De
attempted by Great Britain and hei
allies.
This is new phase of the war
The situation is now getting dowr
to something more definite, so fal
as the sea power is concerned.
The United States Will object tC
this new blockade and there will un
doubtedly be discussion in congress
in regard to it. The first thing thai
viii be said will be that if Great
then the shipment of war munitions
from the United States to the allie.
| must cease. OF course, this does
not follow because it has been all tn,
time said that Germany can have
the arms and ammunition if she cat
secure their delivery. 1t will be ar
gued that the new British blockad,
does not change the situation as re
CARDS our relations to the other neu
tral powers.
Germany will undoubtedly NEE
the new conditions as best she may
There are many things that she car
DO. She can return to her underse,
warfare with the submarines. Sh,
can say if you intend to starve ou
people we intend to destroy every
thing that comes our way.
The great war is getting down t.
the last struggle-to trial o
Strength on the sea.-Des Moine
Capital.
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Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
Returns to Make Durango Home

After being delayed in Telluride for
i've days by the blockade on the
Southern, Attorney A. Rex Mollette
returned from Pasadena last night to
remain. He found general conditions
in Southern California far from sat
isfactory and the business he EXPECT
ed to take over not worth the mon
ey those having charge asked. He
decided to return to the old home town
where things are on substantial
basis and the prospects for an era
OF increased prosperity favorable.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
Homeseekers Interested.

The traffic manager of the d. &
R. G. has just forwarded to the Du-
range Exchange the names of about
i50 people who have written the de-
partment for information regarding
southwestern Colorado and North
western New Mexico land. The home
.seekes are interested in the fertility
and depth of the soil, the countour
of the land, climatic conditions, the
water supply and the market. The
substantial ones usually ask about the
schools, the church and the social ad
vantages. 1t is apparent not few
have been interested in the section
Wy the advertising the $175000 new
school building is giving it.