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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
Child Labor is
Unimportant to
Pine Canneries
Report of Commissioners of
Labor Statistics Shows Num-
Der of Minors is Small

Recently when the child labor bill
was being discussed in connection
with the effect of the provision re-
lating TO interstate commerce ship
ments of goods into which child labor
entered, representatives of the can
neries stated that they employed
comparatively small number who came
within the age limits specified in the
law. Those statements are borne out
in the figures furnished by the com.
missioner Of labor statistics in his fifth
annual report for the year 1915. Such
figures are included in a special table
devoted to the subject of unskiIled
labor on pineapple plantations and in
canneries and the average daily wage.
The report of Dr. Clark shows that
the unclassiied (unskilled) labor on
pineapple plantations amounted to
1857 and Of these only 1S were minors.
IT, the canneries there were employed
4146 and of these only lis were classed
as minors. Thus Of the 1888 employed
as unskilled laborers there were but
l2s classified as minors.
The report does not specifically de-
fine the word minor as used in the
table and IL is possible that some of
those included would be without the
ages specified in the law. The per-
centage shown by the table is just
over so that it is likely that the
pineapple industry employed still
smaller percentage under Is and again
smaller percentage under IA years.
The statement that the industry
would have no difficulty in adjusting
itself to the new law is thus borne out
BY DR.. Clark's table.
The sugar industry is not affected
By the law as are factories and can
neries but It employs far larger
number of minors, 1883 of whom 1902
were boys and 2S1 girls. The adult
employees were 22,S85, of whom 20,785
we're men and 200 women. the per-
centage of minor labor in the sugar |
industry being upward OF 6 per cent
Such labor is largely employed in seed
cutting and similar light work.
Relative to the work done by chill
Gren on the canneries the report
Gays:
Children and young persons are en-
ployed to inspect and to tray empty
cans, which require two or three shift
ings In their progress from the store
room to the fruit conyeyors. Women
are preferred as packers, and this Is
the principal occupation in which they
are engaged. Supervision is in the
hands of men, who also handle the !,
trays of filed cans and the fresh and t
packed fruit in crates and cases, and
attended most Of the important ma
chimes.
Working hours vary erratically. ac-
eording to the amount of fruit received
each day and the condition in which
II arrives. Some establishments work
two shifts during the height Of the
season.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
SALT Lake CITY
BOURBONS CHEER
CHAS. {. HUGHES

fAssociated Press By Federal wirsless)
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. ga
large crowd of persons. among whom
were many prominent Democrats
filled the tabernacle to hear Charles
e. Hughes, Republican candidate for
the presidency, last night. A number
Of Democrats were on the platform
with Mr.. Hughes and led in the ap
plause, which was frequent
In the course of his talk Mr.. Hughes
promised, IL elected, to reinstate the
merit system OF promotion in public
office. as well as for appointments,
He attacked the Democratic attitude
toward the Philippines. He said:
II the Democratic administration
had had q proper sense of its honor.
able obligations, the proposal to scut-
tie the Philippines would never have
been heard Of, and the attempt to
abandon the islands and leave them
to their own protection would have
been killed ere it was born"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
JARRETT HONOR
SYSTEMONMAUI
WORKSOUI WELL
High Sheriff Plans to Eliminate
Prison Stripes and Substi-
tute Plain Uniforms
Especial star.Bulletin CorrespOndencel


WAILUKU, Maui, Aug 24,-High
Sheriff w. p. Jarrett spent several
days on Maui this week looking into
the condition of the territorial prison
ers who are working on the roads
in the Kula section. Before return
ing to Honolulu on Wednesday the
high sheriff expressed himself as well
satisfied with conditions under which
his gang is working on this island.
Owing to the fact that the whole
bunch is quarantined on account OF
the smallpox suspect among them,
Jarrett was unable 70 inspect the
camp very closely, though he carried
oga long-range inquiry with the pris-
ofers.
Mr.. Jarrett is still firm in his be-
lief that his honor system of dealing
with the convicts is the proper one,
and that the open air work at Kula is
much better than close confinement
as mode of reformation. Another
radical plan which he has in mind,
and which he expects to, put into eff
feet within few weeks, is the entire
elimination of the time-dishonored
prison stripes. The prisoners are
soon to wear plain uniform of blue
or brown, similar to that supplied the
county misdemeanor prisoners. She
riff Jarrett states that the old stripes
idea is not only useless but decidedly
preiudicial to the convicts' self res
pect, thing that it is not desirable
to have lost if reformation is to be
hoped for.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
Circle
BUSY WITH FALL
WORK ON TREES
Men Regularly Employed to
Give Expert Supervision to
Trimming and RepIanting

A large amount of work Is now he
ing done by the Outdoor Circle. This
is the time of year when many of the
Towering and other trees have to be
trimmed. Under the able supervision
of Nurseryman David Haughs the ma
hogany trees on Kalakaua avenue, or
old Waikiki road, are receiving the
necessary attention. The trade winds
are very strong and blow these trees
Ewa-ward, so they have to be care
fully done, and the ladies Of the Out
door Circle are more than grateful TO
Haughs for his attention and kindly
supervision. The circle now has two
men regularly at tree trimming and
planting, one of whom is being trained
by Horticulturist Higgins of the U s.
experiment station. and Meliana San.
chez, who Is regarded by the u. s.
station as most efficient man. Hard
ly a week passes that the growth of
oleanders and coconuts OF Kalakaua
aveneu is not commented upon.
Every tourist marvels at their beauty,
The Auwaiolimu district is well
worth the time taken in going there,
for the trees and palms are all flour.
ishing and the Portuguese people are
cooperating and helping very ma.
terially in the upkeep of the trees.
The circle has a man who attends
regularly to replanting wherever a
tree has died or been wantonly de
stroyed. The Hawaiian Electric Com.
pany and the Mutual Telephone Com
pany each pay third of the salary oil
this tree trimmer. and in future no
one need complain about either com.
pany's men slashing at trees, for II
will all be done under able super
vision. The Outdoor Circle is having
badges made which will help the tre5
trimmers, as many persons have ques
toned the right of these workers.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
DON'T LIKE NEW MAIL ROUTING
Especial star.Builetin ,jorrespondence)

Especial Star-B Bulletin Correspondence)
WAILUKU, Aug. 24.-ResidentS Of
Paia, Hamakuapoko and Pauwela are
making vigorous kick over a new
order requiring postmasters at these
stations to send all mail matter de-
posted In their offices to Kahului to
be routed. The result is, for example,
that II letter is posted at Hamakua-
poke at noon for some one in Haiku,
that letter must be sent to Kahului.
and will not arrive at its destination
until the following day. The order
has been especially inconvenient to
residents beyond Paia, who have
been in the habit of ordering meat
and other perishable foodstuffs from
Paia, the delay making this now i'm
practicable.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
FIGHT
MIDNIGHT BLAZE
and WIN PRAISE
Fire at Waikiki Destroys Fine
Bungalow and Threatens
Neighborhood

Fire early this morning destroyed
the Stanley A. Cutter home on Wal
kiki beach off KaIla road In spite or
the concerted efforts Of Fort De Russy
soldiers and the city firemen. It's
origin has not been determined. The
$4,000 bungalow on Dewey road Is to-
day q charred remnant of once beau
tiful home. Hardly timber Is stand,
ing No one was In the house and
there were no casualties although sew.
eral soldiers were severely singed
while doing splendid service as fire.
fighters. Cutter and Mrs. Cutter are
visiting on the Island OF Molokai and
their five children are away from Ho-
nolulu The owners have been noti-
fled by wireless Of their loss. Cutter
is a Rapid Transit conductor and his
wife was Minerva Fernandez. They
own considerable property In the vi
cinity of the burned home.
The house was insured. according
to the Bishop Trust Company. which
has the property in charge. II Is not
known, however, how much OF the
valuable furniture and personal Of.
fects which were destroyed will be =
LOGS. William Simpson Of the Trust
Company Is investigating today.
Military Order Maintained.
From the moment q sentry's rifle
shot brought practically every soldier
at De Russy running TO the blazing
house shortly after midnight until the
bugle blew assembly and retreat the
fIre-fighting maneuvers were war-like
and exciting.
Khaki-clad boys fitted eyerywhera
in orderly coafusions; guards with
grim faces and loaded rifles paced
fire line to hold back the close crowd.
ing and haff-clad spectators who gath
cred quickly: officers commands rang
out clear and plain above the crack.
ling timbers and occasionally the call
of bugle brought cerII'| peotlons IN
TO formation for some b duty.
Residents in nearby hoIel and bun.
galow colonies at Cassidy's, Cres'
saty's, Hummers and the Oceanic.
awakened by the d0o-fo0t column Of
sparks and smoke. hastily donned
clothing and hurried toward the blaze.
Many awakened by the soldiers
cries thought at FIRST that the 1xCII1F
ment had something to do with The
night fire Of moftars which had e4fI|-
er been held at Fort Ruger. and 9th.
ers thought their own homes were On
fire.
Two young ladies'. fearful for their
own safety and attracted by the 70
nance of the flames. picked up half.
packed trunks and Ieaped down stairs
only a pace ahead OF iumbled ward.
robes. On the front porch they de-
serted the boxes and ran to- watch
the fire.
Soldiers Work Praised.
Assistant Fire Chief Wallace W
Blaisdell, acting chief In the absence
of Fire Chief Thurston, who Is on bis
vacation, had hearty praise this morn
ing for the soldiers work at the IRE.
Two alarms were turned In to the fire
department, one by telephone and one
from a box, and the Makiki and Kali
muki crews responded.
BlaisdelI made a quick run from the
Central station TO. take charge OF his
men. When ne arrived the flames
were leaping their last and he found
Continued on Page 10l
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
"KIDNAPED" GIRL is
GIVEN TO HER SISTER

The 15-year-oid Portuguese girl who
was kidnapped from the home of
her employer by her sister, wife of
sergeant in the 25th Infantry at
Schofie1d Barracks, will be allowed to
remain with this sister until any fur
Their action is taken before Juvenile
Judge ashford, according to an order
of Thursday by Judge Ashford The
girl told the court that she had been
working too hard and wanted to go
and live with her sister so that she
could go to school,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
IN war arena
SWEDISH MAIL SEIZURES
STILL UNSETTLED

LONDON. Eng, Aug. 25.-Great
Britain has published the correspond
ence between this country and Swe-
den, relative to the seizure of mail by
British war vessels and Swedish au-
thorities. The communications show
that the matter has not as yet been
satisfactorily adjusted, and both sides
threaten action for damages suffered
by the seizures. In the mean time
all parcel post mail is being routed
between this country and Russia by
way OF Archangel, pending some dis
position of the matter.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
HERE Is NEW TALE
OF VILLAS DEATH

Istar-Bullstin Special by Mutual wirelessl
CITY OF CHIHUAHUA, Aug. 25.-
That Villa died of slow poisoning and
that he was impersonated for weeks
after his death by Col. Baca, is the
story told here by Japanese physi-
clan, who declares that he treated
the dead bandit chieftain in the fight
to save his life from the drug which
had been administered in Villas food.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
RULING OF COURT
ON FRONTAGE TAX
LAW HOLDS VALID
Manoa Project and Others That
Are Contemplated May Now
Be Carried Out

Manoa bonds are valid and work on
the improvements in that district may
start at once. Each of the other six
or eight improvement districts Great,
ed or beingtcreated under the front
age tax laws may proceed with con-
fidence. Application Of Bertram Won
Damn. Manoa taxpayer, for an in
junction restraining the city treas.
Urer from selling the bonds was de-
MED by the supreme court yesterday,
as told in the Late News column Of
the StarBulletin.
Bids on Manoa bonds will be opened
Tuesday by d. L. Conkling, city treas
urer. and the bonds probably ordered
sold by the supervisors that same
night As soon as the money is avail
able r. r. Richie, the San Francisco
man who has the contract for the
work in Manoa. may be ordered to
start work.
Law Stands Court Test
The decision Of the court yesterday
assures purchasers Of bonds issued
under the frontage tax laws the va
lidity Of the law under which such
issue Is made. The suit to test the
law was brought for local bankers
who intend to bid on the bonds,
through B. Won Damn, q taxpayer in
the district. The plaintiff paid his
assessment day or two late and filed
D protest Then, as soon as Frear,
Prosser, Anderson & Marx, his attor-
neys, and A. NJ. Cristy, deputy city at
torney. had worked out an agreed
statement OF facts in the case the ap-
plication for an injunction was filed.
il was argued August IA and taken
under consideration by the court
The application for an injunction
stopping the sale Of the bonds claimed
that the frontage tax law is in con-
fIict with the constitution and sec.
tions of the Organic Act and that thus
the bonds, II issued. will be invalid.
The decision quotes the frontage tax
law at length and cites numerous de.
cisions. The decisive paragraphs In II
follow
constItutIonalitly Point Raised
ION behalf of the plaintiff II Is con.
tended that the statute violates the
fifth amendment Of the constitution
by authorizing the taking Of private
property for public use. without just |
compensation and without due process
OF law IN that It fails 70 provide that
the assessments on the different par
GELS of 1s11 affected must be IN pro
portion to and shall not exceed. the
special benefits received from the Inn
provements Tor making which the
assessments are levied.
in Norwood vs. Baker the statue
was held to be Invalid because 1t con.
stituted an arbitrary exaction In that
II compelled the land owner to pay for
his land which was taken for public |
use and also the expense attendant |
upon its condemnation.
The statute OF this territory GER
tainly Is not open to that objection. II
is fair on its face and by no means
necessitates the making Of unfair or
unequal assessments. On the con
trary, II discloses an intent on the /
part OF the legislature to provide a |
plan whereby public road improve
ments may be made at the cost OF /
lands to be specially benefited by the
and prima facie at !
least, the cost Of grading, paving, /
tContinusd on Page 1o.)
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
MAUI MANS PETITION
Is TO BE RETURNED

Neglscting to give the name he de-
sires TO appear on the ballot. Sam
Kuula of Kihei. Maui. who desires to
be the Republican representative from
the third district Of the Valley Island.
viii have his nominating petition re-
turned so that necessary statement
can be written in. Kuula's petition
was the only one filed Thursday IA the
office OF the secretary Of Hawaii
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
LAUNCH DIVER AT
LONG BEACH SOON

Associated Press by Federal Wirelessl
LONG BEACH, Cal, Aug. 25.-The
United States submarine LIE will be
launched at the works here August
81. This is the first war vessel OF
any sort to be launched in Southern
California. The L-6 is one of several
submarines that are being construct
ed at Long Beach. She is of the larg-
est sea-going type. and when finished
will be capable of making IA knots
submerged
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
UTILITIES TO LEAVE
SATURDAY FOR Hll0

To make an investigation into gen.
eral business conditions of the Hilo
Electric Company, the public utilities
commission viii leave Saturday for
Hawaii to meet Monday morning. Aug
ust %. at 10 o'clock. in the Hilo board
Of trade rooms.
Following this hearing the commits
sion will settle the differences be-
tween the Hawaii Telephone Company
and the KohaIa Telephone Company
relative to switching charges. The
commissioners expect to return to this
city Tuesday morning on the Mauna
Kea.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

Eugene Sullivan OF Atlantic City, N.
j.. was killed when he fell from his
bicycle beneath the wheels of heavy
motor truck
John Dee, wireman, was critically
burned at Hartford when his side
came in contact with live wire &hile
he was working on repair job.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
PROGRESSIVE PARTY
OF ARKANSAS FOR
CHARLES E. HUGHES
Associated Press By Federal wireless

IABsOCIhteu Fro81 Dy Federd WmeIe80J
LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Aug. %. =
The Progressive central committee Of
Arkansas met here yesterday and en-.
dorsed Charles E. Hughes, the Repub.
lican candidate for the presidency,
and his running mate, Charles War.
rem Fairbanks, former vice-president.
The committee did not mention the
name OF John NJ. Parker, Progressive
nominee for the vice-presidency.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
RUSSIAN SUBMARINE
MAKES CAPTURE

BERLIN, Aug. 25-The German
steamer Destarro, loaded with iron
ore, was captured in the Baltic yester
day by a Russian submarine, which
flew the Swedish flag. The word OF
the capture of the Destarro was sent
to the Overseas News Agency.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
CHOLERA EXTENDS TO
WEST PART OF JAPAN
Especial Gable to Hawaii shlnpo)

TOXIC, Japan, Aug. 24.-Cholera
has now reached the city of Kuma-
motto, in the western part of the en-
pire. 1t has attacked the 9Th Army
Division, which is stationed there, and
general disinfecticn of the division
quarters has been undertaken Orders
were issued today that no leave for
soldiers be allowed. In the city 80
new cases were reported yesterday
and is deaths.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
FIRING IN NORTH SEA

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 25.-According
to adyices from the island of AmeIand,
in the North Sea, heavy firing was
heard some distance at sea yesterday
and the belief is that naval battle
has taken place in that vicinity.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
MORSE STEAMER SUNK
IN NORTH SEA

LONDON, Eng, Aug. 25.-The
Lioyds agency last night reported that
the Norwegian steamer Velox had
been sunk in the North Sea and the
crew landed. The Danish steamer
Avanti, bound for the River Thames,
loaded with. wood pulp, has been
seized by German submarine.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
WHO DOES YOUR THINKING?

Some folks let their family physi-
clan" do their thinking for them.
Others investigate new sciences deal
ing with health-and get well.
Be progressive Investigate
?. c. MIGHToN, D. c.
chiropractor
304 Boston Bldg. Over Henry Mays
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
AGED PLANTER DIES
I'M SAN FRANCISCO
(Assecisted Press BY Federal wiralsss)

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal wiraIsssl
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Aug. 25.--
Albert Sumter, aged IS, died at his
home here last night. He had been
coffee and sugar planter and mer-
chant.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25
NEW GARRISON CHIEF
Especial Cable to Hawaii Hoehi

Especial Cable to Hawaii Hochi)
TOXIC, Japan. Aug. 24.-Lieut.-
Gen. T. Morikuni of the 9Th Division
of the japanese army has been ap-
pointed commander in chief of Sing
tau garrison. =. -: -....:
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-25

Night is the time to weep,
To wet with unseen tears
Those graves of memory where sleep
The joys Of other years-James No
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-26
Pads in Steel Helmets,

A new steel helmet for the protec-
ton of British troops on the firing line
Is being issued at the rate Of $4,000 a
month, according to the Army and
Navy Journal. Advantage was taken
by the designers of the experience
gained from the use of the French
helmet or casque, and faults which had
developed in the latter were remedied
The British helmet is a round cap Of
the hardest steel, with narrow Zip"
back and front, and designed with a
much lower pitch than the French
type. It is perfectly smooth, having
no fiuting or projections for bullets or
fragments of shrapnel to strike
against. Ingenious devices have been
employed to obtain both good fit and
O comfortable one. Inside the dome of
the helmet are fixed a number Of rub
Der studs, to take up the shock of the
blow struck from any direction. They
come between the helmet and its
double lining of felt and wadding. The
wadding comes next to the head of the
wearer and covers it closely, SO that
If bullet should penetrate the steel
cap and inflict scalp wound the wad-
ding will act as dressing. The he'll
met is secured on the head by means
of stout chin strap.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-26
HORSES AND DRIVERS ALIKE
Their Respective calllngs Seem to
Bear Out to Perfection Har.
mony In Appearance.

Ever notice how the horse resembles
the driver-or the driver the horse?
inquiries the Columbus CO., Dispatch.
Here stands an old horse hitched to a
scavenger's wagon. The driver, the
wagon and the horse all resemble
each other. The wheels Of the wagon
do not track. They Wobble around,
making sefpentine tracks, and creak
and groan as they rumbla along. The
horse has SPAWN on one leg and
misshapen hoof on one foot and few
white patches on his back where the
harness in other days has made sores.
And there is the driver, poking about
in the barrels in the alleys, unkempt,
wobbly in his gait, uncertain upon his
feet, detection in his features-for all
the world like the horse and wagon
Here comes a fellow down the street
driving a high-headed horse, with
shiny harness. 1t seems out OF date,
of course, for the motor car has rem
dered obsolete the best of horses and
the finest of carriages. But the driver
is of the same stripe-a smooth-enough
looking fellow, well groomed and bar
bered to perfection and clothed in
flashy apparel. But he, too, seems
bit out of date; at least he carries
you back to the Sporty days Of the
past. He and the buggy and the horse
resemble each other as nearly as the
scavenger and his outfit resemble
each other.
There goes an ice wagon-a pair of
ponderous Norman horses, with
strength in every feature. And on
the seat of the wagon sits man of
strength, with good, strong arms and
robust body, resembling the stability
of the wagon and the team.
You can go through the whole list
and you will find the resemblance Of
driver and team and vehicle. We won
der if it will come to be the case
with the motor cars when we have
motorized world. We half suspect
it will.