davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Harrison times., 1917-02-03

In the chief gambling house, the
Casino, familiarly known as Hell"
there was such a crowd of silent, rag
ged spectators about the tables that
we wondered how any had been left
upon the street. The place is very
large hall, but it was brimfull, and we
were frequently unable to get view
Of the players at the tables.
At the card tables the dealers were
very expert, Tipping the cards in the
air in somersault, falling face down
by its mates Shifting from red to
a blue deck so often would hardly give
us confidence in a game like that.
In Juarez they all gamble, there
was much talk and laughing around
the roulette wheels, and the excite
ment took on a cheerful form.
The Bull Ring-without bull, was
another feature that we had to study
in still life. A Mexican, who found
us at the front gate, padlocked out,
volunteered for ten cents apiece to
let us in a private way at the side, his
home being in one of the rooms which
encircle the ring. The gallery around
the top of the ring, our guide pointed
out, was minus the chairs, Villa having
need Of kindling wood on the Occa-
sion of his last visit
The plaza, under the combined in
fluence of winter, war and poverty,
has little now Of that life for which it
was once famous.
ColOred blankets are very stylish, a
scattering Of men, promenading the
walks with their blankets wrapped
about their shoulders and held across
their faces. A fifty-cent red blanket
can be worn by a Mexican with all the
loftiness of stage hero.
At the Jail, couple Of squares from
the plaza, we were invited in with as
tonishing hospitality by the soldiers
on guard-the reason for which we
learned when we had 70 pay our way
out. The sight of tips cauSed our
hands to go cheerfully and pmptly
into our pockets when the guards who
let us pass in SO easily, blocked our
way going out, with politeness they
spoke for their tips. We gave them
quarters, but if they had wanted dol
lars they would have got them Just as
easily. We were past help from Uncle
Sans protecting arms across the line
and agaginst his warning.
That jail holds more terror for the
Mexican citizen of Juarez than for the
American visitor No Juarez man
knows how his neighbor would stand
if Villa should take the town. Houses
are being searched for arms. If arms
are found, you may go to Jail. If you
have no arms, you are a sheep among
wolves held in leash by a cord of
authority none too strong.
With typhus, smallpox and starva-
ton, life in Juarez is as uncertain,
and as little worth living, as any
where on earth.
On our way back to the Ell Paso side
of the river we were asked if we had
bought naything and were not search
ed. El Pasoans who have lived there
long enough may regard Juarez as
part of their city, but to the visitor a
trip is foreign tour and most of the
visitors at present breathe bit easier
when they pass the khaki sentry on
their way back.
American soldiers are not permitted
to visit Juarez-civilian clothes will
get a soldier by, though
H. c. n.
The Harrison times., 1917-02-03
M. &. Church, South.

The second sermon in the series OF
special sermons on the means of grace
will be preached next Sunday at II
a. m. Subject, "The Scriptures"
There will be a special service for
the Junior church at night at Z
o'clock. A good program and short
sermon. The children will make the
music. The boys will act as ushers
Everybody cordially invited.-A. E
Holloway, Pastor.
The Harrison times., 1917-02-03

Here, here, boys-and baldheads!
At the Allied bazaar in Chicago you
can get kiss from handsome young
lady-a real swell, genuine top-notch
er, short skirted and pink stockined-
for a measly silver dollar. Goodbye,
and luck to you!
The Harrison times., 1917-02-03
AN AFTERNOON SPENT
IN JUAREZ, MEXICO.
Deming New Mexico.

Deming New Mexico.
The dispatches this week tell of a
series of riots at Juarez, the Mexican
town across the river from Ell Paso,
wherein the Mexican population ex.
pressed their furious Indignation at
a quarantine order which provided
|, for a shower bath and the disinfection
of those of unclean appearance wish
ing to cross the bridge to the Ameri-
can side.
This reminds me of a recent visit
to this dirty little town with its un-
washed population, which seems al
most like a nightmare of conditions
sad as well as vicious.
Upon entering Juarez we saw Car
rama soldier leaving the international
bridge. He wore the bright blue over
coat which distinguishes all Carranza
soldiers who have unifOrms-a flashy
blue OvercOat-the red lining of which
was tossed back to view as the soldier
walked across the street in front of
us. But the coat was badly soiled.
The soldiers shoes were ripped open
at the sides from long wear, and he
limped painfully There was drawn
Expression on his face, perhaps from
phin of walking on his lame foot, per
haps from underfeeding or fever. He
thetic figure he cut, Yet, as he limped
across the street through the mud, he
shot a look that said very plainly,
Laugh, if you dare" We didn't
laugh We didn't want to. And if we
had, it would have meant most prob
ably, hustling to the Jail, to wait,
sOw Ions NO ere knows, for trial by
Narranza court Tn1. soldier was ty-
pical of Juarez.
There is a spirit everywhere in the
city which says, 1--WE want Americans
money, not their pity" The distaste
for the Gringo is masked because of
the taste for the Gringos coin. You
are bound to feel it everywhere you
go. The beggar, when he reaches out
Ctis hand and whines with his voice,
Sd with his eyes, "You had best
nae something; you are an Ameri-
can in Mexico"
We had but to pass the toll-gate,
which marks the middle of the bridge
over the muddy Rio, when Juarez's
poverty was forced upon us. Half
dozen little brown children danced
around us, eagerly holding out their
hands and showerlng us with entreat-
les in Spanish. Their clothes hung in
rags over their dirty little skins and
were no protection at all against the
chilly air. Despite their dirt and rags,
one would have been inclined to pet
and humOr tnem, ike begging Dog
but how much typhus and smallpox do
they carry? Juarrez is no place to
get careless, so we motioned them
away.
On the main street, which is lined
lith one and two story business hous-
,es similar to an American country
town, there were crowds, nearly all
idlers. There were few automobiles
carrying visitors to and from Eel Paso,
and a few rickety carriages and wag-
ons driving about, which constituted
most of the traffic There were few
customers in the business houses,
merchants watching the procession of
poverty that passed their doors.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27
NO ARMEDGUARD
ISPLACED UPON
GERMAN VESSELS
Additional Watchers and Patrol
Not Deemed Needed on
Waterfront Now

With everything quiet along the
waterfront today no unusual precau-
tions other than those which have
been taken by the customs authorities
ever since the outbreak Of February
are being enforced.
At noon Collector of the Port NAL
colin A. Franklin said he had not or
dered any armed guards placed again
aboard any Of the refugee German
merchant vessels in port. The guards
were taken off on orders from Wash
ington early last week. Customs In
spectors are watching the steamers
day and night, however.
Capt. william r. Foster, harbormas-
ter said today no. additional patrol
has been ordered on the waterfront
other than that effective since the
trouble started February 4. He said
the only unusual incident reported to
him today was the finding OF wood
en- piece from q hand-operated steer
ing wheel floating in the slip near the
Holsatia. This was found on Mon
day, having evidently been thrown
overheard from the Holsatia or some
OF the refugee merchantmen nearby.
There was rumor today fhat
smashing blows had been heard COM
ing from the engine room Of the Hol-
satia last night but Collector Frank
lin said no report of such an incident
had been made to him by the customs
inspector watching the refugee steam
ers in that part of the harbor.
F. -
Rumors that the refugee merchant
men are to be moved from their pre-
sent berths to Pearl Harbor were in
circulation today but no confirmation
could be obtained from the customs
authorities or the harbor board. Com
missioner James Wakefield said the
board had not taken any action to-
ward moving them.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27
LEAVES
NATIONAL GUARD

Because of an order from the War
Department stating that no officer OF
the regular army can accept COM
mission with the National Guard dur
ing the time of peace, Col. Richard
Croxton, commander of the 1st Hawaii
Infantry, National Guard, has tender
ed his resignation to take effect
March /.
This order came as surprise to
both regular and National Guard Off
GERS and was learned with regret as
Col. Coxton Is well liked In the guard.
He will, however, remain as instruct
or and Inspector of the guard.
Col. Croxton handed his resignation
in today to Governor L. E. Pinkham
and 1t was accepted.
This leaves a vacancy In the 1st
Infantry which will now have to be
filled by one of the officers of the
regiment Today no name was sug-
gested for the position and It will
probably be several days before the
governor announces the appointment.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27
Associated Press by Federal Wireless)

LONDON. Eng. Feb. 2-Ten Americans killed as result ol
sinking liner Iaconia Sunday night is the sum oil
American embassy and reports from Queens
town points the Irish coast where refugees were and
from the boats which they had taken haven
T. Wesley Frost of Queenstown today eegrphed the
embassy Mrs Mary Hoy of Chicago and % young
daughter died exposure small boat and buried at H
was first reported that they drowned
News Agency has word today that eight american
negroes of the big Cunarer died OF exposure
also 80
here gives the dead and missing T. s1 nv
sado be In various hospitals where they were
faEen after arrival on shore
Accprng the stories Of the big liner torIo
Sunday night the submarine explosives into her
hull passengers of the taken TO the
missile fired and the torpedo added to the
wrought the making it certain that the steamer
could remain afoat.
The survivors picked at four Sunday morning Many
the scantest clothing having rushed from their
to into the boats The
the boats for hours they suffered
extremely.
There twenysx Americans aboard the liner In the
members the Those who escaped
landed at Queenstown last night.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27
Army Officers
Wife IS Leader
In Rescue,WOrk

ASSOCIATED Press By Federal wirelessI
QUEENSTOWN, Ireland. Feb. 27.-
Mrs. E. B. Harris, wife Of an Ameri.
can army officer and passenger on
the .Laeonia, 10 honored as the hero.
inc Of the laeonia disaster.
As they left the ship, which picked
them UP and brought them to land,
the survivors were loudly cheered and
Mrs. Harris especially so. She was
the last to leave the Laeonia, getting
in the captains boat. In the midst
Of the panic the American woman dis
played bravery in aiding others, in
checking off the list Of women and
children TO see that all were put in
the boat and in looking after clothing
for those who were too frightened to
do 80 for themselves. She made the
rounds Of the ship with the captain
just before taking to their boat.
She was landed from the rescue
ship first, by order Of the captain.
and as she came down the ganoplank
she WIS accorded = demonstration.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27
Change In
Wilson's Proposal

E WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. 27.-
After cabinet meeting today IL
was learned that the administration
opposes any vital changes in the pro-
posed legislation to authorize the
president to protects American lives
and American rights. The administra.
,tion expects the bill as now framed
TO be adopted by Congress without
material changes. The senate foreign
relations committee to-day agreed to,
bill authorizing the giving of naval
guns and gunners for the use Of uier.
chant vessels and other means neces-
sary to meet the developments Of the
submarine situation. This follows the
precedent OF 1919 The bill also en-
powers the president to use '.other in
strumentalities."
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27
AMERICAN BARK FIRED
ON BY TEUT0N SUBMARINES

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal wirelessl
NEW YORK, N. Y, Feb. 27.-Be-
lated news OF a German submarine at
tack upon a vessel flying the Ameri-
can flag was brought in yesterday by
the American bark Galena, whose log
shows that she was fired upon by a
eubmarine on her outward voyage
from this port for Rouen. She was
attacked off the French coast and was
rescued by British destroyers, who
dashed to her assistance in response
to her distress signals. On the ap-
proach of the destroyers the submar.
ine dived for safety. The attack took
place on November q.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27
HAWAII PROHIBITlON,BIlLS DEBATED.
IN DRAMATIC SENATE Scene TODAY
President ChIngwor Leaves Chair to Advocate DRY Leg
isIaton From Floor-Shinge Opposes Measure-Pachect
Offers Amendment Calling for Vote of People in Juy Posi-
bic Prohibition December 81

liquor question is the most vital in
Hawaii II Senator Shingle had
wished to economic why had he just
moved to begin sessions at o'clock
instead OF 1880. At the suggestion
OF several members Shingle finally
Withdrew his motion and the senators
resolved themselves into committee
of the whole.
Shingle stated In Withdrawing that
he was willing to consider a bill
which would combine the prohibition
feature with the plebiscite plan. II
was cleaner and fairer, he said
Quinn, who had seconded the first mo.
tion, agreed with him.
1T is not my intention to defeat
prohibition" Shingle concluded, but
! am trying to get a clear bill on this
proposition II will go through better
than In its present jumbled state"
The following bills passed first
reading today:
Senate Bill ~
Relating to personal taxes.-Kama-
uoha
Senate Bill 2a
To provide for q territorial fair In
Honolulu. Cooke.
Senate Bill 20
Relating to the salaries of superyi-
sors.-Kamauoha.
Senate Bill 30
..elatire TO an appropriation for
Kauai school.-Mikaele.
Senate Bill 81
Relating to county auditors Bald
win.
Senate Bill 80
Relating 10 costs Of court In dis
trict courts. Baldwin.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27
PORTO RICO faces
FOOD FAMINE and
CANE STRIKE IS ON

(Associsted Pres. ov Fadsrsl Wireless3
y y
4 SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Feb. 4
= 27.-The food situation In Porto \
= Rico has reached serious \
\ crisis. The governor today called \
\ In the sugar planters and urged =
= them to use part Of their land to y
= raise vegetables. He said that =
\ in the event OF war the island. \
y II cut off, as It might be, from. =
\ communication with mainland =
y United States, might be so short \
\ OF food that widespread starva- \
= ton would follow.
y The price of foodstuffs now Is =
= so high that the poor live with =
= difficulty. =
y Twenty five thousand en- =
= ployes In the canefields are :
= striking for higher wages, but =
= there are no disorders. =
A a a
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27
SUBMARINES COME FOR
QUARTERLY FUEL OIL

Two of the submarines of the third
submarine division. stationed at Pearl
Harbor. came over to this port today
and took on their regular quarterly
supply Of fuel oil for their motors.
They are the KS and KS. The sub
mersibles tied up at the navy slip,
took on the oil and left before noon
on the return trip to their base The
other two undersea raiders, the K-7
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27
c. M. Schwab Not
Coming Here on
Trip This Spring

Charles NJ. Schwab, the Bethlehem
magnate, and Mrs. Schwab are not
coming to Hawaii. as they planned to
do few months ago. Their plans
we're to make the visit here with the
new liner Maui on her maiden voyage.
Information received by the Star-Bul
letin direct from Mr.. Schwab's office.
III Broadway, New York. is that
owing to the fact that both have been
somewhat indisposed, it viii be i'm
possible for them to come.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27
British Drive Back Germans Two
Miles on Front Of Eleven, West

LONDON Eng. Feb 27-The greatest single the
front since the armies settled down to trench
been by the British operating north of the River
according the official statement issued by the British
office last night.
The line shattered width of eleven miles
depth of miles and is still rapid retreat
what the result will be- 1t is the
dous victory that the fighting forces have gained day
than steady fighting the western front and
,nean than be correctly estimated yet.
BERLIN Germany Feb 2The British forces succeeded in
entering lines elected by
attacks Many attacks German positions made yesterday
and today between Ypres and the Somme according official
announcement
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
SPECIAL MEETING ON
CHARTER TOMORROW AT z

\ So as to prepare our LEGISi1A- =
y TloN COMMITTEE for the pub =
\ lie meeting on the charter bill on =
= Wednesday evening, and have =
= them 90 before that meeting with =
\ something concrete from the =
\ viewpoint Of the Chamber of =
\ Commerce. SPECIAL meeting 4
\ OF the MEMBERS OF THE 4
y CHAMBER is called for WE'D =
y NESDAY, tomorrow afternoon, =
y February %, 1917, at 2 p. m. in =
= the Chamber rooms. =
= Two meetings In one day may =
= appear to some as strenuous, =
= but the occasion is strenuous, =
= and we need you at both meet =
= ings. The question of the char. =
y ter is VITAL. Vital to you, to =
= every citizen and vital to our =
y CITY. Please arrange to be at =
= these meetings. The city and =
= county needs your support. It's =
= your city and county.
= TOMORROW AFTERNOON, y
= AT 2; TOMORROW NIGHT AT =
= 1880. =
= The notice above was issued =
= to its members by the Chamber =
= Of Commerce today. y
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27

Al 3:t5 this Afternoon the senate
committee Of the whole voted to re-
commend the adoption Of the prohIbi.
tIen bill with the provision referring
Il TO vote Of the people on July ~,
1917.
Section by section this afternoon a
new prohibition measure, which tn.
cludes besides the proposal Of Sena-
tor Charles f. Chillingworth, the
Webb-Kenyon clause on importation
by individuals, is being threshed out
by the senate, resolved for the pur-
pose into committee Of the whole
Probabilities are strong that the
proposed bin will pass the committee,
be amended By senator M. c. Pacheco
for vote Of the people. and come
again TO the floor Of the house for
decision. Pacheco proposes a vote
on July II, prohibition to become ef-
fective December 81 II the "drys"
carry the election
Il Is also said that the bill bearing
1he plebiscite amendment viii pass on
The floor II taken Up later this after
noon. The senate chamber this after
noon Witnessed one Of the most dra-
matic scenes Of its history when Sena-
tor ChillingWorth. father Of Senate
Bill No. s. left his chair as president
and took the floor to support the
measure.
Chiilinrwofth pleaded for the bill
for Hawaii and the HnWaiians. Il am
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27
PORTUGUESE DESTR0YERS
SINK TEUTON DIVER

(Associsted Press bv Federal wireIessb
BOSTON, Mass, Feb. 27.-News of
the sinking of German submarine
off Cape st. Vincent by Portuguese de-
stroyers last week was brought to-
this port yesterday by one Of the ar
irving steamers from Europe The
submarine was sunk with its crew.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27
BERNSTORFF AND PARTY
SOON TO BE RELEASED

tAssociated Press by Federal WireIessJ
HALIFAX, n. s., Feb. 27.-German
Ambassador Won Bernstorff and his
party, leaving the United States, are
still held UP here by the examination
by British officials. They will prob
ably depart soon as the examinations
are almost completed.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27
POLICE COMMITTEE Is
OPPOSED TO CHANGING
AGE LIMIT FOR DRIVERS

Concerning the petition presented
several weeks ago to the board OF su-
pervisors asking that the age limit OF
II be either changed or abolished for
drivers of automobiles, the police COM
mittee of the Chamber of Commerce
reports that for the safety and COM
fort of the public the age limit should
not be changed at this time. 49,.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27
KUHiO CABLES CONGRESS
TRIP HERE NOW STOPPED

= Uncertain conditions brought =
= on by the international crisis =
\ now pending have caused post. =
4 ponement Of the proposed visit \
4 to Hawaii Of congressman from =
\ Washington, according to cable =
4 message received today by sena- =
= tor r. w. shingle from Delegate =
= J. X. kaIanianaoIe. The dele =
+ gates message reads:
= Postponed congressional trip =
\ beyond March ~. owing to un- =
y certainty Of an extra session Of =
: Congress. Trip will be arranged =
= later" =
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27
STANDARD OIL WANTS
WAR RAvAGES PAID FOR

tAsseciated Press by Federal wireless1 :
NEW YORK. Il. z. Feb. H-The
Standard Oil Company will seek In
demnity for the destruction Of its OIL
properties IN Rumania at the time Of
the German invasion.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27
William Jennings Bryan Hurrying
10 Washington to Oppose President

JACKSONVILLE. Florida Feb 27-Wliam jennings BRYAN
former secretary of state arrived here today his winter home
Miami
to the president such the latter proposed his yesterday
Bryan declared that hes hurryng Immediately Washington
his influence Congress will decline grant the broad
Mr. Wilson should him meet te emergencies
likely to arise. yssf-ss.sr
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27

and KS, will probably come for oil
within day or two. The cruiser st.
Louis is still at Pearl Harbor.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27
EXPOSURE after Liner SUNK
KILLS TWO WOMEN Of CHICAGO,
BERLIN TELLS OF MORE HAVOC
German Reports Say British Transport
and IL Steamers Destroyed---Bryan
ROpposes Granting Wilson Powers
:. Asked in Address
4 ssociated Press by Gable.

5 = -9@- =. =
D. c. S7.Th Of laeons
official Information in the hands OF Prest
sNfson tonight
confirmed reports Of the deaths Of
officials regard this as anotns
Lacna attack regarded ss the eeaes
investigation eonsdereo neces
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27
new YORK STOCK
MARKET TODAY

Following are the closing prices Of
stocks on the New York market to-
DAY, sent ~ the Associated Press over
the Federal Wireless:
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27
OLE IAND FIGHT
CAN'T Be SETTLED
At THIS SESSION
.(Associated Press Nv Federal Wireless,

WASHINGTON, D.. c., Feb. %.
The California oil-land leasing bill is
dead for the present session and set
tlement of the oil land claims against
the government will not be reached.
There is no hope for the passage Of
the leasing bill and 1t Is doubtful II it
viii be brought up as opposition would
prevent vote being taken.
G. s. ALBERT.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27

Robert L. Pitts & Son, private
bankers of Chicago, filed voluntary
petition In bankruptcy, giving assets
of $245,S24 and liabilities of $1S0.072.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27
Berlin Claims British Transport
and Il Other Vessels Recently Sunk

BERLIN, Germany, Feb 27The German admiralty announces
the sinking transport A19 No details given The
that returning submarines report the sink
ing IL sailing vessels and eight trawlers
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-27
"soNE.pRYr POSTAL RILL AMENDMENT DOUBTFUL

WASHINGTON.
on bill with the bohedr amend in doubt The
allowed
unable deadlock
ubant
prohibition