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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
Fortune Falls On
Man Who Was Last
Here As Stowaway

On November Z, last year, the Star.
Bulletin printed the story that w. G,
Decker, American businessman, was a
stowaway on the Oceanic liner So.
mona. working his way from Australia
to San Francisco. He was penniless
having gone busted" in the colonies.
largely because of anti-American sen
timent there. He had left his wife in
Australia, to follow him when he
could get to the states, save Hp some
money, and sead ii to her.
The sequel-and it is happy one
came in a letter to the Star-Bulletin
today from Decker, written on the sta
tionery of the Palace Hotel, San Fran
cisco. The erstwhile stowaway writes:
"It might interest you to know that
the stowaway that arrived on the So
noma in November struck it lucky in
San Francisco / inherited $4,000
and have sent for my wife. Mrs.
Decker will arriyS on the Niagara
from Sydney January and stop at
the Alexander Young until January y.
then leaving on Tia Matsonia for San
Francisco"
Inquiry at the Young established the
fact that Mrs. Decker had been ex.
pected there but dlI not arrive on the
Niagara. IL is presumed she will
come on the next steamer.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
CUT IS MADE IN
GAS Rates; GOES
IN EFFECT JAN. |
Company Announces ReduC-
tion With Continuance OF
Discount for Payment BY
goth of Month; Many to
Share Saving .->

Announcement of reduction in
rates affecting nearly 1900 consumers
was made by the Honolulu Gas Com
pany, Ltd following meeting OF the
board of directors early this afternoon.
The present rate is $l.T5 per thou
sand feet, with a reduction of % cents
a thousand if the bill is paid before
the Goth of the month, making a rate
of $3.50 net. ~- d.
The new rate is $1:7J per thousand
for the first 2000 feet. all added con-
sumption at $3.50 per thousand, with
a similar reduction of % cents per
thousand if the account is paid by the
goth OF the month This makes new
net rates of $1.50 per thousand for the
first 1000 feet and $125 for all addi-
tional consumption. ..-"..# -~.
The reduction will affect about 60
per cent of the gas users of Honolulu.
In addition to- the above. industrial
rates, for consumption of 10000 per
month or more, also has been reduced,
the reduction being about per cent.
There are $500 gas consumers on
the company's books and the cut in
rates will bring the cost lower than
that of any other city or town where
the number of consumers is the same.
Up to 5000 the rate is figured at least
$1.75 per thousand
All these reductions go into effect
as of January l, and the January bills
will be made out at the new rate.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
FINANCE WATER
And Sewer PLAN
BY BOND ISSUES
Grand Jury Recommends Ex-
pert Study and Then AM
Pile Extensions

Recommending filtration plant for
Nuuanu and suggesting the possibility
of charging undeveloped property for
water-mains laid along the front, the
territorial grand jury's report for 1915
takes up the water. and sewer prob
lens in vigorous manner
This part of the long report made
yesterday is of much general interest
in view of the present discussion over
waterworks development. The grand
jury proposes bond issues for water
and sewer system extensions, but only
after comprehensive plans and studies
have been made. .-
The report upon these subjects is as
follows: .."-. ..-....- h..
in the case of Honolulu, where 80
per cent of the privileges are flat
rates, frequent inspection of all fix
lures should be made in order to keep
the waste and leakage reduced to a
minimum Water closets will get out
of order; urinals will become opened
too full, and rigid rules to conserve
the supply, and a rigid enforcement OF
such rules are imperative against
those who wilfully abuse the flat-rate
privilege. .s
wherever such conditions of waste
fulness prevail, the department should
very promptly enforce meterage or
shut off the supply. Indeed, meter
age to begin with is the only fair or
equitable way to sell water; and as
we approach the entirely metered sys-
fCo,t,,,o5 on nooo tvol
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
BOXES FOR ARMY RELIEF
FUND BALL GOING FAST

Announcement was made today that
for the charity ball on January Is for
the Army Relief fund, there will be
"a boxes sold at $40 each, each box to
have six seats Already IA boxes have
been sold. The remaining 10 boxes
will be disposed of in a short time
Tickets can be purchased at Wall E.
Dougherty's, any of the leading hotels
Benson, Smith & Company; and
Chambers Drug Store. Additional par.
ticulars will be given in the society
columns of the Star-Bulletin tomor.
row,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
bull MOOSE men
PLAN CONVENTION
in CHICAGO, TOO
Colonel Roosevelt Sends Mes.
sage to Committee Dwell
ing on Preparedness
I ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wireless

Associated Press by Federal Wireless
CHICAGO. ill.,, Jan. 1.-THE Pr,
gressiTe national committee held E
meeting in this city today, with repre
sentatiYes present fer every state "T
cepting Mississippi and AriZonz \
telegram received by the committee
from Col Roosevelt emphasized pre-
paredness, not alone in material WAYS
but in the soul and spirit of citizens
as the guiding motto Of the country
Other messages read from Pull Moose
leaders included one from Governor
Hiram Johnson Of California. TIE
committee favors holding the national
convention in Chicago during the
week Of June 4 The date will be
named later. ~....... ... =.
Col Rooseveit's secretary, !. w No
Grath. conferred with the Progressive
leaders Whc are heTe ~- =. -.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
WILSON GOING TO
Send SHUSTER TO
STUDY FAR EAST

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11.-Presi.
dent Woodrow Wilson has decided to
send personal representative to the
Far East to look into political condi-
tions. 1t was announced today that
William Morgan Shuster would be
the executives representative 1t is
not known whether Mr.. Shuster will
go to China, Japan or to the Philip.
pines.
William Morgan Shuster was mem.
ber of the Philippine commission from
1906 to 1909, and later went to Persia
where he became treasurer-generai
and financial adviser to the Persian
governor. until dismissed as a result
of Russian intrigue.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
Change of Date for Fiscal Year
May Prove Illegal, in Opinion
of Deputy Attorney General
A. G. Smith
LICENSE MONEY TO TUNE
OF $50,0O0 MAY BE SHY
Probable That None of Fat
Fund Can Be Used Before
July |; Deficit of $131, 600
May Be Faced on June 80

By a ruse yesterday in the setting
of a fiscal year, the supervisors in
caucus tried to ease a burden from
their shoulders and give themselves
siv months more of grace in which to
dry their feet, so to speak. from the
deep Pading in the city funds they
have been doing since taking office.
But did they, when they voted to
place the fiscal year upon new basis
from July to July instead OF from
January to December as formerly the
custom, really benefit themselves as
much as appeared at the moment?
That they did not really bring about
a lasting benefit and that they may
vet withdraw from the idea and not
pass the resolution on its final read.
ing was the feeling expressed from va
rlous parts of the city hall today.
Figures for End Of June.
Figures prepared by the auditors
department seem to show that when
next June rolls around the seven city
fathers will not be In much better
condition so far as deficits go, than
they are at the present time. The fig-
ures are as follows:
Taxes from the territory, half
year ................ $zUz,uUu
Poll and dog taxes .......... 20,OOV
Receipts, as fines and COSTS. $4,000
Total receipts .s267 900
Previous deficity. .$147,0
Reduced by transfers and by
abolishing water commission 47,OOo
still to pay 100000
Difference between receipts
and the present deficit ..... 167,OOO
Bill Of appropriations ........ 2SS,4oo
This leaves, after paying as much
of the appropriation bill as possible,
difference between S2sS.4S and $16d-i
GOO of SiSi,490, or a deficit in June
OF practically as mucn as the board
faced in December.
ashouId Have Faced Muslc.'
Though both Deputy Attorneys A.
M. Cristy and w. T. Garden emphatic
ally declare that the fiscal year may
he changed without trouble, and that
there is nothing standing in the way
of the change legally, other officials
in the city hall are of the opinion tnat
the step was not a wise one, and that
the board should rather have faced
the music as II came than to seek 10
protect themselves by the change.
Attorney General !. NJ. Stainback
would not venture an opinion In the
question this morning, as he had not
given it any consideration. and said
that he would want to consider it well
before saying anything for or against
the proposition.
Arthur G.. Smith says that he has
considered the question in an off hand
way. but that he has not gone into IL
deeply at all. He remarked that at
glance it seems the board may run
against a good many snags in making
such q change.
One of these snags may be the
books OF the auditor. which have al
ways been balanced according to the
calendar year and not according to
year subdivided as the resolution OF
Yesterday would have it.
II shall be the duty of the auditor
CONTINUED on page two)
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
"COUNTRY'S HONOR ABOVE.
PARTY" is SLOGAN WHEN
BULL MOOSE MEN GATHER

" A meeting of the executive commit
tee of the national Progressive party
was held in the Congress Hotel, Chi
cago, today National Committeeman
A. l.. c. Atkinson sent his proxy from
Hawaii to former Governor George r.
Garter, who journeyed from Boston to
attend the meeting in Chicago. Last
evening big dinner was given by
George w Perkins at the Blackstone
Hotel to the members of the National
Committee Mr. Carter telegraphed
today that the dinner was splendid
affair and that ringing speeches were
made on the theme, Our Country's
Honor Above Party"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
GERMAN OFFICIAL
CABLEGRkMS

The following eablegram from Off
eial German sources was received to-
day:
German Headquarters, jan IL
Enemy's advances against trenches
northwest of Massiges, which were
conquered by Germans, repulsed
Number of prisoners reacher here $50.
French battle aircraft, armed with
2.S centimeter cannon, forced by Ger
man fire to land near Jumen, south OF
Dixmude. Aircraft and pilots unhurt
in German hands. British biplane shot
down in air fight near Journal"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
GREAT NORTHERN
THROUGH STORM
EARLY AT HILO
Hill Liner Has 416 Passengers,
Who Are Landed in
Ships Boats
(Star-Bulletin Special by Mutual Wire
..- - -. lpSSl

.(Star-Bulletin Special by Mutual Wire
II leSS) ..,.. ~. -.
HILO, Hawaii, Jan. 1.-THE Hill
liner Great Northern arrived here this
morning at o'clock, carrying 4l6
passengers. The steamer made the
run from the port of Los Angeles in
4 days II hours, though she ran into
a storm IN mid-ocean. One sailor was
injured in the storm but is now all
right .. ....... ... @~'......
The steamer is anchored in kuhio
bay, the captain declining to go along
side the new wharf, claiming that
there is too much undertow- The pas
sengers we're landed by ships boats.
There was long delay in getting to
Hilo, where the autos waited for the
train from the wharf. -.
The weather is better now and there
is only a slight sea running in kuhio
bay. r.. .'. -. .........=..' ..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
LAWYERS ASKING
WILSON TO name
TAFT AS Justice

Associated Press by Federal Wireless
NEW YORK, N. Y, Jan. 11.-Many
prominent lawyers, including Ex-Sena.
tor Elihu Root of New York. Judge
Alton B. Parker and j. NJ. Dickinson,
former secretary of war. have signed
a round robin letter urging the presi'
dent to appoint Ex-President Taft to
the supreme court? He would fill the
vacancy left by the death of Associate
Justice Lamar. Those signing the pc
tition include both Democrats and Re-
publicans r."
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
CALIFORNIA SPECIAL
SESSION ENDS LAB0RS
/ Associated Press by Federal Wireless

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wirelessl
SACRAMENTO. Cal, Jan. 1.-THE
special session of the legislature ad-
journed today, after passing an amend
ment to the direct primary law. This
amendment provides for the declara.
tion of party affiliation and an amend
ment to the present presidential pri-
mary law making it conform with the
non-Dartisan legislation Law. The log
islature also appropriated funds to pur-
chase the California state building site
at San Francisco for the Exposition
Normal School, and for the continu-
ance of the San Diego exposition. The
cost Of the special session was SIS, 500.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
TAKASHIMA, FORMER
JAPANESE MINISTER
OF WAR, DIED TODAY

Especial Gable to Hawaii Shinpo)
TOXIC, Japan. Jan. 11.-Lieut.-gen
Viscount T. Takashima died today at
his residence in this city. He was
one of the best-known generals in the
japanese. army. and was twice Japa-
nese minister of war. .>=.......
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
ELEVEN SOLDIERS OF
EMPEROR ARE DROWNED

Especial Cable to Hawaii Shinpo)
TOXIC, Janan. Jan 11.-When the
Japanese soldiers arrived at Yokoha-
ma yesterday from southern port on
the transport Yoshino Maru, a boat
from the ship overturned, and IL OF
the soldiers were drowned.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
REPORT HEARST MANAGER
II Is KILLED IN MEXICO

Associated Press by Federal Wireless
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. IL
Patrick keane, manager of the Hearst
ranch at MADEIRA, Mexico, has been
killed by Gen. Medinaveitia, according
to news received here.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
Forcing Military Bill To Passage

LONDON Eng, JAN 1.-THE debate reading
the compulsory military service bill introduced by Premier
began today the house evident ON
the part OF government leaders force the bill passage
believed that the the bill greater
than that the much discussed first reading It
thought that few radicals will the end but
John Redmond announced today the offer no
further opposition.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
VILLISTAS SHOOT A.. H..
AMERICANS DOWN

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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11

Chinese Consul Tsz-Ang Woohuan
announced today the receipt of a
cablegram two days ago containing
the following:
Tang Gi-Yao and Jen Ko-Chang and
the Yunnan officials have been cash
tered Gen. Tsao Kuen has suppressed
the disturbances. Lack Of funds, re.
cruits and supplies, with. dissension
among the disaffected, will render re-
sistance impossible. All other prov
inces quiet. 49,. H..
(Signed) CHINESE LEGATION.
Washington" ........:.
The two officials mentioned as cash
Tered are respectively governor -gener-
al and civil governor of Yunnan, and
it is presumed that the outbreak of re.
bellion in their jurisdiction has led to
the disciplining .."~ -. T. .*...-~
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
Senator Francis g. Ne~hands Of Nevada
PLAN BIG NATIONAL GUARD,
UTNOT CONTINENTAL ARMY
Associated Press Service by Federal Wirelessl

ASSOCIATED Press Service by Federal Wirelessl
11-PlsEs
OF
military affairs !.
members the would
the plan will bring 10000 into the regular within
possible to bring in 100000
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
THIS IS REALLY COLD!

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, Jan. IL
Northwestern states and Canadian
points report the coldest weather in
years. At Battleford, Saskatchewan,
the temperature is As degrees below
zero. -- +. -...:.'.. .s*. -.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
NO HOPE FOR HUERTA

[ Associated Press by Federal Wireless
Ell PASo, Tex, Jan. 11.-Gen. Vic
toriano Huerta, former Mexican presi-
dent, is growing weaker and physi-
clans hold out no hope that he will
live.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11

PARIS France Jan 1News received here
that Caaro Mount that the
Austrian offensive driving back the Montenegrn
efforts but little against the heavy the
The Monenegrns reported repused their
the Austrian landing troops strong enemy forces con-
nue the offensive from pk been
ed by the Monenegrns attacking on the atzo
and Mount Lovcen front
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11

SUGAR

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11.-sugar:
e6 deg. test, 4.63 cents. Previous quo
tation, 4.49 cents. u
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
Britisher Sunk In Mediterranean

LONDON Eng, Jan 1.-THE British Clan BIacarane
has been sunk in the Mediterranean
The steamer sunk December Six officers and Is
Lascars of the have landed Malta Iascars
died OF privaon and exposure in the life sea-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
Costly Fighting In Champagne Is
Subject Of Contradictory Reports

PARIS France JAN 11Taking the offensive Sunday in
Champagne the Germans launched three divisions the
lines strong effort break through gain positions The
offensive failed and although the of gained
trenches they have all been driven
of those who took small rectangular position Maose
Champagne
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
REBELLION IN YUNNAN
Is SEVERELY CHECKED

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wireless
NEW YORK, n. Y, Jan. IA
cablegram from Peking today reports
that the revolution in Yunnan has been
severely checked and the province is
in the hands of government troops.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
NEW YORK STOCK
MARKET TODAY

Following are the closing prices Of
stocks on the New Yo-k market &c.
dav, sent by the Associates Press owe;
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11

BERLIN Germany JAN 1.-THE French efforts recapture
the positions lost during the last few days the Champagne
c have been defeated The Germans every
with determined and successful stand.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11

WASHINGTON, d. G., Jan. H. President Wilson's policy
the overwhelming of the hour
the United and the which the Democratic
the election declared Fran
G. Newlans from Nevada today significant speech
in the upper house.
of which he strongly criticized his
party the Nevadan predicted probable defeat for the Demo-
unless the continues through the coming campaign
Nwand attacked the record of Democracy the
party by the election of 1872 ertezng the tariff
and banking legislation which the Democrats age have brought
needed reforms He asserted that because there has been industrial
and the the Democrats have
been control the party danger of defeat the
Dental election unless the continues He made the president
handling of foreign affairs which he referred
WISE the oyershadowing issue before the country present
+. i -
Although Senator Newans characterized the trend
aon commendabe he asserted that the party radical
the laws it passing He believed he declared that
hope to which adopts radical
tonary methods of REFORM
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-11
NEVADAN PREDICTS DEFEATIF
CONFLICT ENDS SOON; BATTLE
in CHAMPAGNE STILL FURIOUS
FRENCH AND GERMAN BULLETINS CONTRADICTORY ON
" RESUL LTS-M0NTENEG APPARENTLY DRIVEN BACK
BY AUSTRIAN OFFENSlVE-AN0THER STEAMER SUNK
IN MEDITERRANEAN LEADERS FORCING COM
PULSORY MILITARY BILL THROUGH
LAssociated Press Service by Federal Wireless !

WASHINGTON. ID. G., Jan 1l..ane Addanls, head of Hull
House. Chicago recently president of the peace
Hague today told the a
all warning nations will welcome end the
with prestige msacriced Speaking for the Women Peace
Party which conducting active campaign she said that she
by high officials majority of the beigerent
ready join securing peace if
they lower national dignity and reputation do
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-13
DIR. UNDERWOOD DEAD;
WAS COREAN EDUCATOR
Passes Away In Atlantic City
While Home on Sick Leave

The Rev. Horace Grant Underwood,
d. D., IL. D., president of the New
Union College in Seoul, Corea, died
yesterday at Atlantic City. n. J. lie
had been on sick leave from Corea
since January.
DR.. Underwood was the first mis-
sionary sent to Cores by the Presby-
terrain Board of Foreign Missions and
had been identified with educational
and evangelistic work there for thirty
two years. His brother, John I. I'm
derwood, is president of the Underwood
Typewriter Company.
Born in England, fifty-seyen years
ago. DR.. Underwood came to the United
States at an early age with his father,
John Underwood, who was a chemist
and a pupil of Sir Michael Faraday.
He was graduated from Rutgers Col
lege and New York University, and was
the author of many books, some OK
which are used "a text books. lie was
proficient in writing and speaking the
Corean language. and was on terms or
friendship with the japanese authon-
ties in this country.
His son, Horace G. Underwood, IT,
a teacher in Corea, sailed on Wednes-
day from the Orient on the Empress or
Asia. His wife, Mrs. Lilial Horton I'm
derwood. and two sisters. Mrs. Clarence
Stephens. Of Pittsfeld, Mass, and Mrs.
George p. Canard, Of Brooklyn, survive
him