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The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-16

Ray Baker Is one of the best
known men of southern Nevada, and
after spending some time in his brot
after spending some time in his
brothers successful campaign for at
torney general of the state, he was
appointed warden of the state pris-
on, says the Virginia Chronicle. After
the death of his brother, Baker left
the prison and took an active part
in the campaign of Key Pittman
when the latter defeated Senator w
A. Massey for the United States Sem
ate
He was sent to Washington and
has been connected with the commit
tees of which Senator Pittman has
been chairman. He was also pri-
vate secretary to Ambassador Geo.
T. Marye at Petrograd for a while.
He returned to Washington shortly
after the last campaign in Nevada.
The office Of director Of the mint
is one Of the most important in the
treasury department of the United
States. The director is the executive
OF all the mints of the country and
receives large salary His office is
located in the treasury department
building at Washington Mr.. Baker
succeeds Robert Wick1iffe Woolov of
Virginia.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-16
POST ROAD MONEY IS
DIVIDED AMONG STATES

The aportionment of the $1,000
600 federal appropriation for the
construction of rural post roads
among the states has been made by
Secretary of Agriculture Houston.
The cost of administering the act
is 100000. The remaining $9,-
100000 is divided, one-third in the
ratio of area, one-third in the ratio
of population and one-third in the
ratio Of milage of rural delivery
routes and star routes.
Nevada's apportionment is $12S,-
1860, one-fourth as much as New
York gets.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-16
Big Deal Contemplated

The owners of the Golconda Cattle
company are said to be about to dis
pose of their immense holdings to
the Ellison Ranching company. The
property consists of about $4,000
acres OF land in Humboldt and Elko
counties and about $4,000 head OF
sheep in addition to many head OF
cattle and horses.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-16
Attempts to XIII Chum

D. E. Kinney, a brakeman Of Win
nemucca, attempted to kill his chum,
V. e. King, during quarrel. Only
the fact that the revolver was de-
fective averted tragedy. Kinney
was lodged in Jail.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-16
Dies In Mine

Oscar Anderson, an employe Of the
Silver Pick mine, died instantly Fri
day morning while walking toward
the shaft on the bottom level. At
the place where he died are two
wires each carrying 220 volts and It
is thought that he may have come in
contact with these.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-16

The local lodge of Masons is ex-
pecting visit from the grand master
OF the Grand Lodge of Masons of Ne
vada next Saturday evening, at which
time there will be work in the third
degree.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-16
BAKER NAMED DIRECTOR
OF UNITED STATES MINT

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-Ray-
mond T. Baker of Nevada was NOM
mated by President Wilson today az
director of the mint
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-16

crease so that general protests will
be made in all sections.-Herald-
Republican.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-16

E. Kahn expects to leave for Los
Angeles next Monday.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-02

no part in the family. clan or province
struggles of ambition-in other words.
he keeps himself free OF factionalism,
Furthermore, he has geaeralship to a
large degree. In case OF war. he
would probably be a strong figure.
though his generalship mas never been
tested as was Yuan Shih-Kai's."
Bishop Bashford's view Of Oriental
affairs, and the relations OF China and
japan. are succinctly expressed in his
book China: An Interpretation re-
Gently off the press and already ruRE
ming through its second edition. 1t is
published by the Abingdon Press OF
New York and Cincinnati. In this
book the bishop writes:
Japan's Alternative
Located as the two nations are, la
Japan must either conquer and govern
China or else she must treat China
as one neighbor should treat another,
and thus win her friendship, her trade,
and in time Of need her support. She
cannot possibly combine the two. AS
the two nations must always remain
neighbors, and especially as Japan Is
the smaller nation, and for most OF the
last 5000 years has been the weaker
nation, the only wise course Is neigh
borly conduct"
Bishop Bashford IN this notable
and Japan" - then
proceeds to outline why in his belief
conduct in the Far East
is far better for Japan, for China, for
the Orient and for the world than the
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-02
THE NEW CHINESE MINISTER.

(From the Japan Advertiser)
The record of Mr.. WI Cha0-cha, newly appointed
Chinese minister Of the United States, is that OF a
brilliant man. Mr.. W. who is the son of WI Ting
fang the new foreign minister Of China, has lately
been counselor to the foreign Office in Picking. He
began his public career in China shortly after the
formation of the Republican government, when he
returned to China to take the post Of commissioner
for foreign affairs at Hankow and Wuchang.
A brief record of Mr.. Wu's career as a student in
the United States and in England is of interest a
demonstration of unusual ability. He went to Wash
ngOn with his father in 1897 and attended the pub
lie grammar school there, finishing the eight grades
in three years. The following two years he attend
ed public high schools at Washington and Atlantic
City, completing his course at the latter school in
1904 first in his class and Vaedictorian at the
mencement exercises. ..-.
Returning to China he spent some time in Shang-
hal, HOngkong and Picking. He left again in 1908
for England, where he matriculated at the Eniver-
sity of London and also kept terms at Lncolns Inn.
In Trinity term, 1911, in the final examinations of
the law students he headed the list and woA the
studentship of 100 guneas year, tenabe for three
years and was called to the English bar ranking in
OF the year in the examination for laws at the
University of London, when he graduated as {. l.:
b. he took first-class honors and was .braekefted
equal and divided with another student an addition
al scholarship. He then praetised law in harris
tefts chambers in London for aximonths. The ont
break OF the revolution in China decided him to re-
turn to Shanghai, where he took an active partfin
the political reform of his country : e y
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-02
LETTERS
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INTERESTS
IN PUUNUI

Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
Sir: Mr.. Sherman opposes a public
Improvement because he says his pri-
vacy will be interfered with. or what
value to Honolulu is his privacy, COM
pared to the progress of the city!
What great thing has Mr.. Sherman
done for Honolulu, that the city
should retard its Advancement to &C
commodate Mr.. Sherman's alleged
privacy2 Mr.. Sherman has not cared
enough for the city's progress to
align himself with any Of the public
undertakings of its citizens.
Not Even a voter 9s3fx
Mr.. Sherman has not Feared enough
for the city even to become voter.
All he wants of Honolulu is place
to spend about four months Of the
year while the other seven or eight
months are passed % the mainland.
Sine. heSlis away Epm Honolulu
most bf hfs hfe, how RI a road along
the bound Of His 1acre lot in Ho-
viii HIS sleep 5000 miles away from
Honolulu be ,disturbed, by the dream
that the Honolulu pebble in passing
along Circle drive may look at his
mansion, so far distant from the road?
Mr. Sherman, let us put through
Circle drive, and we will promise not
to look at your castle until we get to
Nuuanu street. 49,. J.
Now Mr.. Sherman, with his i'm
mense wealth, is really block in the
way of Honolum's advancement, for
which he seems to care so little.
z His wealth enables him to employ
lawyers to hold up Improvements
which cannot affect him adversely
since he is most of his time away
from the city.
A matter of minor importance to
Mr.. Sherman has not been emphasiz-
ed in public, i. e., If Hawaii street
be extended 1t will completely destroy
the house and lot of poor Portuguese
who cannot afford to fight proceed
ings in court. The Portuguese is nat
urally for Circle drive: Hawaii street
extension will not rum along his boun-
Diary as Circle drive would in Mr.
Sherman's case, but clean through,
taking house and all, The public
ouOuAu huO" LutoB bOI AnS SupCA FISOI .
seem to want to forget it.
Put Up or Shut UP
am a poor man, who has made his
home in Honolulu. L am earnestly
working for Honolulu's improvement.
though Mr.. Sherman has attributed
ether motives to me.
My offer to buy Mr.. Sherman's land
in the proposed Puunui improvement
district mot a large portion) is
genuine invitation to him to put up
or shut up" Ito use a slang term.
Since he has completely lost the COM
mon touch, l will translate for his
benefit. Mr.. Sherman is invited to
fall in with the present progressive
undertaking.. fof The welfare of the
city as a whole, and allow Circle drive
to go through, or step on one side and
let it be done by someone else who is
willing.
Thanking you for the use of your
valuable space, i.
JOHN F. G.. STOKES.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-02
BISHOP BASHFORD HOPES FOR I. !.
FUTURE Of Chinese REPUBLIC

policy to which ne frankly refers as
Japanese aggression Of China OF
the ROW famous demands upon China
he says: An examination Of these
demands shows their cruel injustice
to the Chinese. and the attempt Of the
Japanese government to keep them
secret and to compel China by threats
and by doubling the japanese troops
In China to sign them speedily. re-
Veais Japan's own recognition CT the
injustice Of her demands"
War Party's Hand sho~n
At ae same time. this authority on
Far Eastern affairs points out that
Japans aggression" was due to the
War party's attempt to seize for ia
pan the suzerainty Of China" and
makes a clear distinction between the
War party and the Economico-Ethi-
cal party, and gives full appreciation
TO the ethical points urged by many
Japanese leaders as against the mill
tarism OF the war party.
Japan has reached the parting OF
the ways" he says Can she put the
cross above the flag. the interests Of
humanity above the interests Of the
japanese? Upon her answer to this
question depends not only the present
peace of the world but Japan's ulti-
mate survival as a nation"
Bishop Bashford's views upon Jap
anese immigration to the United
States are interesting. especially to
Hawaii. In general. he indorses the
plan proposed by DR.. Sidney Quick,
who has taken the leadership in the
attempt to reconcile the United States
and Japan upon this knotty point OF
international controversy. DR.. Gu
ticks proposal Is that the United
States should not make an exception
Of Oriental races, but should agree to
the admission annually from any
country of a number of immigrants
equal to fixed per cent, say five, OF
the living immigrants from that eoun-
try who have become American citi-
zenS. He says that the present con-
dition of immigration arrangements
and agreements Is becoming more
and more intolerable." The present
exclusive policy of the United States
he strongly criticises, though he does
not favor policy which would endan-
ger the internal peace or prosperity
or the inherent national qualities OF
America. He hopes and believes in
a solution in which Christianity will
play a large part. ..,e--.-.
Bishop Bashford will be in the states
probably most of the spring and sum-
mer. He is accompanying his wife,
whose health has not been of the best,
to the states in the hope that change
of climate will benefit her. They were.
met here yesterday by DR.. William
Henry Fry, superintendent Of the
Methodist Mission in Hawaii, and by
other friends who Were able to see
them on necessarily brief stay, 1t
had first been planned that Bishop
and Mrs. Bashford would spend e.
month or more here, but they felt f.
necessary to proceed directly to the
states. y. IL 80. -.
Bishop Bashford mas the confidence
of leaders both in Japan and China,
and in the United States his knowl.
edge OF Far Eastern affairs makes his
views acceptable to very high official
authority. !
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-02

on the first available transport to
San Francisco. Cal, where upon ar
rival they will be reported to the
commanding officer, Letternlan gen
eral hospital, the Preside of San
Francisco, for further treatment:
Pvt. list Glass Sitz, Q. NJ. Corps;
Regt. Sup. Sergt. George Weiss, 4th
Cav; Pvt. Frank Smith, Troop B. 9Th
Cav; Pvt. James B. Gard. Troop G,
4th Cav; Pvt. Roy r. Maxwell. Troop
L. 4th Cav; Bugler George w. New
man. Bat. A, 1st F. A.; Pvt. James
Rogers, c. Art. Corps, LIST Co., Fort De
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-02
8pnnll1lu 6tar- 8ullrtin
|ILEYsH ALIEN EDITOR
There who
EDITOR

There are thousands Of men in the South who have
been leading for years, for themselves and their
families, a hand tomouth existence. having no am
bitfon beyond getting just enough to eat of their
patches Of ground, except to indulge their desir"
for Iiqnor This condition of affairs is changing
with astonishing rapidity. Without intoxicants to
he obtained except al unusual expense-in Georgia
the individual deliveries Of intoxicans from outside
the state are limited to two quarts per month"; and
that involves an expense which the poorer classes
have been unable 10 afOrd--the negroes and
cracker" classes with patches of ground have been
turning more seriously to the cultivation Of the soil
The result is shown in fourishing fields in better
houses better clothing, and improved intelligence
and morality.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-02
FIRST AIDS TO THE NEWCOMER.

Perhaps the most noteworthy features Of the hos.
pitabe receptions given by the Y. W. G. A. and
the Y. ~ g. A. last evening was the presence of a
remarkably large number of newcomers to the city.
Perhaps onet third of the callers were "malihinis."
Their presence not only significant of the rather
unexpected growth d the city's population by the
addition of residents who come from the mainland
to take up business here to make this their win
ter home, but also significant of the place these two
organizations hold the esteem of the community.
Their wide avenues of usefulness and opportunities
for beneficial exercise and wholesome enjoyment
were well exempifed in the programs of the even
ing The Y. w. and Y. N, c. Asare invaluable fac
tors in giving to strangers places to go in otherwise
idle hours. They are, in very practical and help
full way, "first aids" to the newcomer
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-02
lPRoHIB1TIoN AND THE SOUTH.

From the Daily Financial America
One hears much facetious and often disparaging
..nmeht on prohibition and its efficacy. 1t is de-
Jared that prohibition acts as no real check on in
.Ipeihnce and, Indeed, is SO widely eyaded that it
little more than hypocrisy This may be true
f. 4 considerable extent among the higher classes
sbciety ID states and sections where prohibition
~ are In existence; but it can be. said at least
.r solithfrh states which have adopted such laws
had the result has been excellent as regards the
..1fo and spoor white elements Officials of rail
.ads operating IN the South assert that small com
.nhifipssal0ng their lines have been transformed
. the otcement Of prohibition from laziness and
..6rer6 INTO energy and prosperity. And in the
Lies. representative businessmen and government
metals testify that prohibition has reduced misde
>snofs and crime. The Jail at Sayannah, Ga, for
|ance is now frequently bare OF persons under
..si. and the prison farm near Savannah is actual
. non,phining OF a lack of men to carry on the agr
..'|nf<l work Of that establishment
n may be suggested that the demand for labor
.1e accounts for this change; that men who with
thing Il, do. would find ways to obtain intoxi.
IA. are now too well occupied to make nuisances
.berhseiveS No doubt this condition is a factor.
..I ii cahnoi. more than in part, account for the
'Ix nreaf Transformation that has taken place
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-02
ARMY ORDERS

Upon recommendation of the niedi-
cal examining board Capt. Fred ".
Pitts, 32d Infantry, now sick in the
Department hospital, this city, will
proceed on the first available trans
port to San francisco, Cal, where up
on arrival he will report to the com
manding officer, Letterman General
Hospital, the Preside of San Fran
cisco, for further treatment.
Pursuant to authority from the War
Department, the following named en-
listed men now sick in the Depart
ment hospital this city, will proceed
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-02

Once again is revived the familiar story that
Crown Prince Rudolf Of Austria committed suicide
with his mistress because he learned that she was
his halfsister with the local trimmings that this
state secret is "buried in the archives of Hawaii
The mystery and this explanation, it might be said
have been used by many a writer for the illustrated
feature section of mainland Sunday papers when he
ran short of material on European royal gossip and
scandal. 1t is like the story of Hapsburg prince
who came to America and raised a family-part of
which recently laid claimed to succession-mighty
handy material for the Sunday newspapers to pur.
vey to those of the proletariat who read with avid
ity anything then can find on the romance OF ROYALTY
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-02
doMPETTNG FOR THE TOURIST.

~
Hawai- dannot afford to rest content with the
nmanding position this territory is taking in the
|lrist trade II America. T.. -.
We must be -on the job" ali the time, for when
Il war closes every European country, suffering
gold will bid for the tourists with an eagerness
Id viger Ehithis bound to have it's effects
NheIEihe war began, the world looked at the
lifted Mates and said, HYou have an unparalleled
poftunity to take the leadership OF world trade
tlinnt Aneousy Hawaii's door of opportunity
eped " take the leadership in tourist traffic. The
IderA the historic palaces, temples, cathedrals
Europe, the Alps. and the Riviera, Venice, Naples.
iris, Ldnd0ps were virtually CLOSED to mere Wis
Mainland United States had been pretty well
.D1ey 81 the majority OF American globe trotters.
II Ha1bii, with its South Sea glamor THANKS to
|I6tuI had powerful call they needed when
.( call 90 Europe was silenced5by war.
But afier the war ..... -...I
a feWInonths ago mention was made in these col:
ms Of he thOr0ughness with which Italy was pre-.
ring ~ eRgage In the tourist business when she
I'D finished with her war business. Now comes by
sil significant report TO the department of com.
cree BY Commercial Attache G. w. A. Veditz OF
iris. He writes :: ~. 10 ez4 ss 10 -=@.s.
France Is preparing actively 10 receive UMPIRE
tented number Of tourists at the close of the pres
~ war. Various new organizations are deyoting
|Iselyes to the task OF improving hotels and rail.
~ facilities of advertising French health resorts,
lettering the innumerable agencies designed to
Iact foreign visitors and to satisfy their demands
such manner that they may acquire the habit OF
@|ting France in large numbers.
Perhaps the most Interesting Of the new Offices
the 01Hfe.Natienal du Tonrisme, enlarged and re-
n 49,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-02
PREACHER JAILED ON sooTLEc
CHARGE AFTER RAID sY POLICE

MOUNT VERNON. m.-Rey. Ben.
jamin White Black is in the city Jail
here, convicted Of bootlegging. OIL
GERS raided his home and conftscated
a trunk full Of beer. y !.s.5t . :
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-02

bob" LILIIS, chauffeur examin.
er: Drivers without licenses are
breaking. their necks trying to get
such permits since announced my
plan Of arresting them.
"A. l.. c. ATKINSON: Steps have
been taken to appeal to the Federal
Trade Commission and the College
Club against the outrageous, uncalled-
for, oppressive action, Of. Notes in
raising the price of meals to 80 cents.
For generations, in fact, ever since
the federal building was first planned,
| have eaten there at the uniform
price of 25 cents. The increase dem.
5onstrates that the high cost of living
has hit one of our most reEered in
.stitutions. 1t must be protected from
the assaults of the unregenerate and
the Democratic party. The Board Of
Strategy has in preparation resolu-
tion asking that 1t be investigated. p.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-02

Among the ten most important events in Hawaii
during the year just passed was the steady retreat
of old King Booze. His army is in confusion and
some of his strongest allies in days gone by have de
serted his banner.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-02

Russy; Pvt. George Y. Dudley. Co. A.
End Inf.;, Pvt Henry Jackson. Co. n.
25ths Inf; Corpl. Hominy Richardson.
Co. K. 18th Inf. 8,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-02

Another "spring drive" is apparently planned by
the Allies. And what grim preparations both sides
are making for it :!
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-02

Some of the brethren who have been laughing at
w. j. B. g grape juice might as we'll begin acquiring
the taste for it without further delay.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-02

President Wilson's move for peace will be prop
ery appraised and appreciated in history, whether
or not any begerent is Immediately affected by it..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-02
LITTLE INTERVIEWS

CAPT. F. H. IAUKEA: We had
lots Of policemen scattered around
Saturday night, consequently no one
started anything.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-02

BE it noticed in Hawaii that Arizona appears ia
take gubernatorial politics Seriously
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-02
Noted Far Eastern Authority
Says New Government Gives
Ground for Optimism

Continued IRON page oneJ
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-02

JANUARY 9, 1917.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-06-28
THROWN FROM RIG.
Mr.. AND MRS. MARSHALL BALD
WIN SEVERELY INJURED.

Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Baldwin, re-
siding about three and one-half miles
out of Oskaloosa on the EddyVille
road are suffering from injuries re-
ceived in an accident Saturday even
ing when the buggy in which they
were returning home overturned.
The accident occurred about n19
o'clock Saturday evening in front Of
the Gilbert Lisk home.
The right side of the buggy shaft
dropped to the ground, causing the
vehicle to run into ditch along the
roadside and over turn.
Mrs. Baldwin's left arm was broken
near the wrist, and she also sustained
numerous cuts and bruises. The side
of Mr.. Baldwin's head and one ear
was cut in the smash up, and he too
was painfully bruised. ~
The parties were resting easy this
in spite of their injuries.