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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22

EXEMPTION Board For Hawaii Named
Hoover Opens
Fight On Price
OfSugar, Milk

y WASHINGTON, o. c., August (
+ 22.-The TODD administration has I
= just begun to fight. Herbert 4
y Hoover will proceed along the.
y following lines: I
y Drastic measures Of control
y next to be applied to dairy pro-
y ducts and to sugar.
y Dairy men are warned that If
y their present business practises I
y are calculated TO souge the 4
y babies Of the United States and 4
y the Allies, these practises must 4
4 be discontinued.
= Sugar will be put on the list Of 4
y things controlled by the exports 4
y council, and the orgy of high 4
y prices must cease.
= A board Of control for wheat 4
= will be named.
y Hoarders Of wheat for high I
\ prices will be compelled to dis 4
y gorge or face proceedings in the \
y United States court.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
FEMININE SWIMMERS
OFF FOR HONOLULU

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Aug. a.
Claire GaIIiean Of New Rochelle, N.
Y, champion for the 40 yard event
for women; Dorothy Burns, american
champion in the 22o yard feminine
event, and Frances CoWeIIs, who re-
Gently set an American record for $50
yards, will leave this city tomorrow
for Honolulu. Miss GaIiiean is con-
sidered the leading distance swimmer
in the East. Mrs. Ernest Smith will
not make the trip to Hawai-.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
Italian Offensive
! Continues To Gain

6Associased Press By o. s. Naval oommuni
cation Ssryicel a
ROME, Italy, Aug. 22.--More than
$4,000 Austrian prisoners have been
taken since the Italians opened their
new offensive along the line from To-
mino to the Adriatic Sea. Thirty guns
and much booty were also captured
and the offensive is still proceeding.
General Cadofna, commanding the
italian troops, reported new successes
along the whole line, with the Aus
TRANS putting up strong resistance.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
PAY FOR GUARDSMEN
Is MADE UNBORN

WASHINGTON, D. c, Aug. a.
Officers and men Of the national
guard who have been called out to
guard public and private property
throughout the country, 1t was learned
today, will receive the same pay az
the guardsmen who have been drafted
into the federal service. ReenIist.
ments and bonuses will be the same.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
Verdun Scene of
Terrific Struggle

kAsscciased Press by q. q. naval communl
catio1 Serviesl
PARIS. France, Aug. 22.-yerdun is
again tae center Of violent German
counter attacks against the lines held
by Petain,s men. West of the Meuse,
after q terrific bombardment, the
Crown Prince succeeded in gaining
q footing in several advanced posi-
tons. but were later elected after a
fierce struggle
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
LATE NEWS
BRYANT WAsH6URN, FILM
STAR, is AMONG Draft

CHICAGO, IT,, August 22.-The
we'll known film star, Bryant Wash
burn, is among those who were drawn
in the first draft for the new armies
Of the United States.
His plea Of having dependents to
support was oVerruIed by the exemp-
ton board.
His wife, the we'll known movie
actress, mabel Forrest" has post
poned entering into contract with
a moving picture concern until her
husbands case was decided, it was
stated before the board.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
JAPANESE WAR
body ARRIVES
At Washington
(Assoeiatsd Press By o. s. Naval eommRnb
cation Ssrvieel

(Assoeiated Press By o. s. Naval eommHnt
cation Ssrvicel
WASHINGTON, D. c., August "a
The japanese war mission, Of which
Viscount Ishii is the leader, arrived
here today in a special train.
Secretary of State Robert Lansing
and group Of government officials
welcomed the ENJOYS in the name OF
the president, and a cavalry escort
was provided.
The commissioners will be the
guests of Perry Belmont, the promf
nent New Yorker, at his residence
at New Hampshire avenue.
Crowds lined the streets along the
route to Belmont's residence, and the
ENJOYS were heartily eheered.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
BRITISH FORCE HUN
DEFENSES AT LANGEMkRk

BRITISH FRONT IN FRANCE,
August 22.-In face Of determined re-
sistance, the British TO-DAY forced
their way to a considerable depth
through the German defenses in the
Laneemark sector.
Southeast of Yares the Germans
have been heavily reinforced and are
putting up a stubborn resistance to
the British advance.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
TAX EVADERS'
CHEAT U.S.OF
$3OO,OOO,OOO

WASHINGTON, D. c., August o.
Senator Lewis, in the upper cham
Der today, during the discussion on
the war revenue tax measure, de.
clared the government had been de-
frauded out of S30O,000,0O0 through
income tax evasions by wealthy citi-
zens, and asserted the treasury de-
partment was in possession of proofs
showing fraudulent returns.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
Berlin Admits Loss
On Western Front

fAssocissed Press BIZ o. s. Naval OonmunS
estion serviess
BERLIN, Germany, Aug. 22.-Des-
patches from the west front today ad-
NIT the French have gained footing
In Ayoeourt Wood, and the village Of
Sammogneux in the Verdun sector.
The French losses were very heavy.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
SMOKING IN GERMAN
STREETS PROHIBITED

AMSTERDAM, Holland, August a..
An order has just been issued by
the Berlin police authorities which
prohibits smoking in the streets Of
the city.
The order was promulgated owing
to a serious shortage Of tobacco, and
It is stated this ruling will soon be.
come general all over Germany.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
LODGE OPPOSES
PRE-WAR STATUS
IN POPE'SPACT

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. a.
Senator Lodge, in a statement today,
declared he was totally opposed to the
pre-war status as contained in Pope
Benedict's peace plans.
"a German victory" declared the
Massachusetts, senator, would make
the world upworthy Of living In.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
Presidents Action Considered
Forerunner of Exercise of
Draft in Territory; Board is
Vested With Absolute Power

GOVERNOR PINKHAM today an
, nounced the foregoing personnel
~ Of the draft exemption board,
these men having been appointed by
President Wilson upon his recon-
mendation. Their commissions were
signed on August Is and are now on
their way here.
By officials who have kept closely
in touch with the working Of the draft
exemption boards on the mainland this
board Is considered easily the most
powerful ever named in the territory.
Especially is it significant in that
it practically gives assurance of the
government intention to exercise the
war draft among those persons who
registered on July 81 throughout the
territory.
Briefly told the powers Of the board
are as follows:
To review the. aetions Of each
local board, TO act as the board
Of appeals from decisions Of the
local boards, TO render decisions
on claims for occupational exemp-
tions, to take full charge Of the
listing Of men TO be called by
posting and notifying those ehos-
en-, looking out for their assembly,
lodging, subsistence, entrainment
and transportation to mobIIiza-
ton camps; also the selection Of
camp sites and appointment Of
temporary officers from among
the men called to the coIors.
How signal is the honor attached
to the appointment Of these five men
is shown in the advice of the secre.
tary of war concerning their selec-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
CONTROL OF EXPORTS
TRANSFERRED TO BOARD

WASHINGTON, D. c., August a.
An order issued today by President
Wilson transfers the administration
Of the control of exports from the de-
partment of commerce to the export
board, which is believed will simplify
the working out of this war meas
ure.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
U-bOAT SINKS us. TANKER
after THRILLING. SEA FIGHT
Campana For Four Hours Keeps Hun Diver at Bay Until Am
muntion Runs Out, When Surrender is NeceSstated

TLANTIC PORT Aug 22The story of the sinking of the
n United States oil tanker Campana brought here today
by Mate Bruce of the fated vessel whose captain and FIVE
naval reported taken prisoner by the German
submarine I=2 IN Anoust
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22

of in
NJ Hawaiian having formerly here
i left only recently for the mainland
interesting promotions Of
Hodges of the s Infantry This
brgadier short time while
Preside command
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
HUN SOCIALIST j, ].
JAILED BY U. S.

CHICAGO, Ill, August 22-Federal
officers today arrested Adolph Ger
mer, secretary Of the national social.
istic body here. en- q charge Of NO
lating the espionage act Germer was
later liberated 90 8 bond Of 5000 -.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
b RITISH FRONT IN FLAN-

U DERS, Aug. 22.-Terrific
fighting marks the days opera
tions on the Flanders battle
f,ont, with the British opening
another strong offensive north
east of Ypres just as dawn
broke.
IN bIood.soaked Lens the conflict
stiil continues, though somewhat d.
minished in intensity. The Cana
dians. are fighting off strong counter
attacks, the Germans throwing them
selves recklessly against the Colon.
ials In the hope Of regaining the
ground lost yesterday. .@..s-f
The hand-to-hand fighting is of the
fiercest possible description, but all
attacks by the Teutons have been re-
pulsed, and late last night 1t was re-
ported all advantages had been main
tanned.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
PLEADS NOT GUILTY
TO HINDU PLOT INDICTMENT

~ ~ = : = : : - = = =
=
SAN FRANCISCO CAL Aug 22-sefore
today Franz 5opp
attempting to foment revolution in India pleaded
bre Of \
charges 6opp part proceedings
Setback "pes" continually
military
prisoners to Fort Douglas Salt Lake. Utah.
AN FRANCISCO,
Honolulu
Others who pleaded not guilty with him Robert Cpe
j. Hart
that the department justice WASHINGTON
trial
John W. Preston
socaed Sacramento
should develop that
Ashland
to hear both
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
BASEBALL RESULTS
TODAY
NATIONAL LEAGUE,
ASSOCIATED Press by Q. S. Naval

ASSOCIATED Press by Q. S. Naval
Communication Service)
At Boston-Boston 6, st. Louis /.
At Observation-Disclosures 5,
Chicago 0.
At New York-New York 8, Cincin-
natl O.
At Brooklyn-Brooklyn 6, Pittsburg
5.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
At Detroit-Detroit 2, New York 0.
At Cleveland-Cleveland s, Phila-
delphia s.
At st. Louis-St. Louis 1, Washing
ton 2.
At Chieago-ChicagQ i Boston 8 !
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
BRITISH
REPEL ALL
COUNTERS
Huns Make Desperate Attacks
in Effort to Regain Lost Ad-
vantage But Waste Men
Without. Avail; New British
Drive is Launched at YpreS
Pershing Witnesses
Struggle At Kerdun
associated Press by o. 8. Naval oommul
onkfnTt 9aPvinAl

lAssociated Press by o. @. Naval Communal
cation Service1
= PARIS, France, Aug. 22.-Gen. \
= J. J. Pershins, commanding the =
\ United States troops at the west =
y front, returned here today after =
\ witnessing the struggle at Yer =
y dun. =
= General Pershlng was greatly =
= Impressed with the Vigor Of the 4
y French armies In the terrific =
= struggle In that sector. y
r =
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22

PARIS, France, Aug. 22.-Des-
patches from the Verdun front say the
total prisoners taken in the last few
days of the new offensive total GIG.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
GEN. HODGES RAISED TO
RANK OF MAJOR GENERAL
COL. IRONS, BROADER
List of 1893 Generals Confirmed BY Senate for Promotion
Contains Names of Many Well Known Officers in Hawaiian
Department
List of Promotions to Generals
As Confirmed Monday By Senate

e. Communication Servce)
WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 22.-The following
army promotions have been cOnfirmed:
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Continued on page two)
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22

How signal is the honor attached
to the appointment Of these five men
is shown in the advice Of the secre.
tary Of war concerning their selec-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-22
JAPANESE is WANTONLY MURDERED BEFOREWFE

From San FraneISee
Wilhelmina, Aug. %.
For San Francisco
Matsonia, Aug. %.
From Canadian Ports
Next mail. Sept. IL.
For Canadian Ports
Next mail, Sept. II.
Evening star., 1917-03-12

$50 and go MONEY
To Loan on-D. c. REAL ESTATE.
Jesse l.. HEISkELL,
1303 II ST. NV

tain papers; attorney, r.. W. o'Brien-
Estate Of Margaret Geier; will admitted 10
probate and letters tsstamentary granted 10
Joseph A. Geier; bond, $500 attorney. +. J.
Rice
Estate of Maurice Joyce: will admitted 10
probate and letters testamentary granted 10
Cathar.ne Joyce; boud. 81 900, attorney. w. L.
8. Curtis.
Estate of julia Fenwick: hearing rule con-
timed: attorney Leo A. Rover.
Estate of Mary f. sawter; order appointing
Frederick A. Fenning collector; bond, $500: at
torney. r. A. Fenning.
Estate of George w Thomas: will admitted
70 probate and letters of administration eta,
granted TO Mabel F. Matthews; bond, $500; at
torney. A. u. Smith.
Estate of Harriet L. Reeves; petition for in
Estate Of Fannie S. Reynolds; csveat filed;
attorney, J. ?. Schirk.
Estate of Elizabeth e. Pulliam;. viii dated
December 49, 1916. dled
Estate of Stehman forney; petition for let
tiers of administration filed; attorney. Wilton
J. Lambert.
Estate of Margaret Kramer cavest tlefi al
torneys Chaplin Brown and {. H. Bauman.
Estate of Amanda L. Garrett; careat filed;
attorneys. $. b. Crandail, L. i. Jones and Com
stock Il Comstock.
Evening star., 1917-03-12
LABOR DELEGATES BEGIN
CONFERENCE ON DEFENSE
Representatives of Organized Work.
ers Discussing Stand on Measures
of Preparedness for War.

With more than 125 representatives
present organized labor today is hold
ing its first session ever assembled to
take united action on national defense
issues. The meeting was called by
Samuel Gompers, president of the A.
F. of L.. and has before it the tentative
draft of statement advocating in gen
eral terms measures OF paredness
This statement was framed after sew
eral days consideration by the execu-
tive council
The delegates expect to make this the
basis of discussions during the next
day or two. Delegates leaving the con-
ference early this afternoon said II was
not likely that any authoritative in.
formation will be given out today
about what happened at the meeting
At the close of the conference an of.
fetal statement is to be issued fron, ~.
office of Mr.. Gompers.
: Attending the conference are mem.
bers of the executive council, the four
leaders of the big four" raiIroa a
brotherhoods. delegates from the five
sentatives of the 10 affiliated orrani-
cations. More than 3.o00,o 600 American
wage earners are represented The
representatives of the railroad EN-
Of the engineers; W. S. Carter, presi-
dent Of the fremen and enxinemen. T.
E. Sheppard. acting president Of the
conductors. and W. g. Lee president ~
the trainmen's organization.
The statement offered by the execn.
tive council is expected to be Adonted
but not without extended discussion r.
is said to express approval of military
naval and economic prepare tions for de-.
fense in general terms. Any specific
declarations on such problems as uni
versal military service are to be Ieft
to the conference. and some leaders
here today expressed the belief thai
there would be no action on details of
any suggested national defense pro-
grams.
Evening star., 1917-03-12
NUMBER NEARLY 10000. 900.
Report of Telephone Stations in Use
December 81. 1915

There were s.s47.4s2 telephone sta.
tions in operation throughout the coun-
try on December 81 last. according Ia
figures contained in the annual report
OF Theodore \. Vail. president of the
Eel system The increase for the wear
1915 was ss5.97l stations, and Of these
5I..3sO were owned by the Bell com
panies and 1881 were Bell connects ed
stations.
change and toll service was 19S503l5
miles, an increase of 1,344,77O. Fifty-
eight per cent of the wire mileage il
underground. and 2.sS2.S10 miles were
toll wire. The number of daily tele.
phone connections increased to An ay.
erage of 2s.420.000. or at the rate OF
1S9.100,o00 a year. which 10 approxi-
mstely 100 calls for every man, woman
and child in the. United States.
Evening star., 1917-03-12
VIII Talk to Pupils on Health.

Lectures looking. to the Improvement
Of the health of the children are to be
given; at the Monroe School this week
underS the auspices of the Home and
School Association of that building.
Tomorrow. afternoon Dr. Prentfss Will
son is to speak to the children of the
9Th, 7th and Sth grades on "Communi
cable Diseases and Their Prevention.
Wednesday Miss Margaret Thompson.
one of tho school nurses. Is to talk to
the younger children on hygiene, and
Friday, March %. DIR. Frederick J.
Bartlett is to speak to the three upper
grades on dental hygiene.
Evening star., 1917-03-12
United States Court of Claims.

Present: Chief Justice Edward X. Campbell.
Judge Fenton ". Booth Judge Samuel S. Barney,
Judge George e. Downey and Judge James Hay.
On motion of c. F. KincheIoe, James I. Parker
admitted TO practice.
The chief Justice announced the following
opinion: Ellen Garland ct al. heirs: judg-
ment for claimants; opinion by Judge Hay.
General Jurisdiction: Judgment for claimant in
Harry c. Smith, William J. Weitzel. Gran,
Courtwright, Edward T. Winston and James P.
Harbeson.
Manley Lawton; conclusion of law dismissins
petition.
Eastern Kentucky Railway Company; claim.
ants motion to dismiss allowed.
Anna Woershoffer ct al. executors defend
ants demurrer overruled without prejudice
Indian depreciation: Allie L. Carlstop, ad-
James Ryan. administrator; conclusion Of law
dismissinG petition.
Montgomery V. Johnson, executor; Judgment
for claimant.
Philip Contzen. executor; defendants motion
MI we'd
Evening star., 1917-03-12
WEATHER..

For the District Of Columbia, cloudy
and colder tonight; temperature about
SO degrees. Tomorrow cloudy; mod
crate north and northeast winds.
For Virginia, thundershowers this
afternoon or tonight: colder. Tomor-
row cloudy; moderate northwest to
northeast winds.
For Maryland. cloudy and colder to-
night. Tomorrow cloudy: moderate
north and northeast winds
For West Virginia, cloudy tonight
and tomorrow. probably ram or snow;
colder tonight.
Tide Tables.
Compiled by United States coast and
geodetic survey
Today-Low tide. 4:3a am. and sos
pm; high tide. 10:18 am. and 1888
pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide. sos am. and
$50 pm; high tide. 1886 am. and
11:19 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose. GA am: sun sets.
Tomorrow-sun rises. 6:2s am; sun
sets. 6:15 pm.
Moon rises. 1920 pm: sets. 7:4s am.
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
Condition Of the Water.
Temperature and condition Of water
at am: Great Falls--Temperature
a.; condition. 1000. Dalecarlia reser-
voir-Temperature, 40; condition at
north connection. 500; condition at
tributing Observation-Disclosures 40:
condition at inffuent Eatehouse. 80;
condition at efluent gatehouse. l..
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of the
Thermometer and barometer at the wea ather
bureau for the twenty-four hours begin
ming at pm. yesterday:
Thermometer-Yeste pm, 60.
pm., 81; IL midnight. 81; today, 4 a m,
So: 8 am, 81; IL noon, 81; pm. So.
Maximum. 81, at p m. yesterday. mini
mum, Sc at am. today.
| Temperature same date last year
Maximum, 49: minimum, %.
Barometer-Yesterday 4 pm, 1888: 8
pm. 1884; IL midnight. 1881: today,
am. %. 7s: s am. 2s.Ss; IL noon. 29.s2
pm, 30.03.
Weather In Various Cities.
Evening star., 1917-03-12
D. A. R. PLANS NEW OFFICE.
District Branch to Create Post of Pa
-. triotic Instructor.

The office of patriotic instructor is
to he created, following action taken
at the executive meeting of the Dis
trict u. A. r., Friday evening in the
Raleigh Hotel a, motion to that ef-
feet, which was adopted, was made by
Mrs. A. j. Hall.
Reports of officers also were sub
mitted The report of the treasurer.
Mrs. E. w. Collins, showed that part
of the organization to be in good con-
dition. Mrs Alexander NJ. German.
historian. gave report Of her office
II was decided to empower the his
torian to collect money to purchase q
safe FOR the keeping of District of1cial
d. A. r. papers. - p -
Evening star., 1917-03-12

NEW ORLEANS. March 12.--Better
ca hles than expected and the contin-
ued absence of rain in the extreme
western portions of the belt caused
moderately heavy buying of cotton to-
day. on which prices rose Is to %
points in the first half hour of busi-
ness. Offerings from all sources were
small.
Futures opened steady: March. 1777:
May. 17.49; July. 17.3S; OCTOBER. 1893;
December, 1856.
liquidation Of long cotton was in-
duced in the afternoon by the rumor
that President Wilson was seriously Ill.
The market fell Off about 10 points
from the highest. standing at 1870 at a
net gain Of 8, to ~ points.
Spot cotton steady, 25 points up. Sales
on the spot. 2536 bales: to arrive, 1875
Good ordinary. 1925; strict good ordi-
nary 1917; low miadlimE; ,;da1n 15ss; 1.riet
strict middlinE, 1894: good middling,
1912: strict good middling. 1897: re-
ceipts. 663 bales: stock. 420.5S9 bales.
Evening star., 1917-03-12
THE COURTS.
Court of Appeals.

Present: The chief justice. Mr.. Justice Robb
and Mr.. Justice Van Orsdel -5, 49,. a.
Robert E. Barry was admitted to practice.
Patent appeal No. 1864. Nafziger aEt.
Schulze Baking Co; argument commenced by
Mr.. Nathan Hard for appellant and concluded
by Mr.. r. F. Steward for appellee.
No. 2957. Wedderburn aEt. Wedderburn;
motion for allowance of counsel fees submitted
by Mr.. l.. H. David for appellee in support of
motion and by Mr.. Edmund Burke in opposition
thereto.
Patent appeal No. 10s5. Elsom agt. Bonner
ct al; decision Of commissioner of patents af-
frmed: opinion by Mr.. Justice Van Orsdel.
Patent appeal No. 1886 Elsom agt. Bonner;
decision Of the commissioner of patents affirmed
opinion by Mr.. Justice Van orsdel.