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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22
CITY IS FLAT
BROKE; FACES
HUGE DEFICIT
Auditor Finds Finances to Be
Made Up Amount to S57, 1928
of Which $31 ,626 is in In
provement Fund; Sale of
Bonds Expected to Relieve
Situation

FINANCIALLY. speaking the city
and county of Honolulu is flat
broke today and, besides that,
faces a total deficit in funds amount
ing to $57,32S73 of which S31,626. %
is an apparent deficit in the perman'
ent improvement fund and S25, 702.50
is an apparent deficit in the general
fund in which fund there is also real
deficit of S9,691.3S, according to the
figures compiled by the city and
county auditor yesterday. These fig.
ures will be submitted by E. A. Mott
Smith, chairman of the finance com
mittee, to a meeting of the board OF
supervisors next Tuesday evening.
The purpose of preparing report
on the city and county's finances at
this time was to show the supervisors
when they meet to prepare the budget
for the next three months, that a
general curtailment of civic expendi,
lures must be made if the CITY anr
county is to wind up the fiscal yea
with clear slate or a surplus.
In the account of the permanent
improvement fund the figures show
that out of fifty-three appropriations
made for improvements up till June 80,
$84,475SS has been spent out of the
total estimated fund for the year OF
$200,2SS.00 from which an overdratt
of $40,94648 of last year had been
deducted on January /. The expendi-
lures and continuing appropriations up
till July 1 amounted to .$10S, 1883,
leaving an estimated balance when
the new board went in of $51 ,448.69.
The new board has appropriated up to
date $S3,071.92, leaving an apparent
deficit of S31, 626.23.
1t is hoped, however, that this ap-
parent deficit will be wiped out by the
deferred credits on existing appropria'
tons which however are not all avail
able until December 80. These
amount to $S2,25S75, and according to
the report should come in from bonds,
improvement and extension assess,
mentS.
In the general fund account the esti.
mated money for the year was $780,,
:,5276 from which an overdraft of
$S1,655.37 was deducted leaving a
working balance of S71S,S8739 Out
of this the old board managed to spend
$342,20O.17 before June 80, leaving the
new board to work with S376,6S7.22
Appropriations and expenditures from
July l to date have amounted to $402,,
1892, leaving an apparent deficit of
S25. 7O2.5O. To offset this the savings
on appropriations, refunds from i'm
provement district funds for interes,
on bonds advanced between July and
this date will bring the actual deficit
down to s9,69L38.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22
PROOF
GIVEN
SENATE
Senator King Furnishes Photo
graphic Copies of Checks
Paid BY Teuton Embassy to
Publishing Company to Dis
seminate Hun Propaganda
ASSOCIATED Press BY q. S. Naval wirsls,s.l


I(.lASHINGTON, D. c., Sept.
w 22.-The alleged attempt
at bribery by former German
Ambassador Won Bernstorff
was today the subject of a
lengthy conference between
Chairman Flood of the house
foreign affairs committee and
Secretary Lansing.
After the conference Chair
man Flood declared that in all
probability a searching investi-
CATION would be instituted by
the house. ...
The Virginia representative said
that Secretary Lansing was OF the
opinion that little would be gained
| by an investigation into the brfbe
plans of Won Bernstorff, but the
charges made by Representative Hef
lin, he thought, would probably force
an investigation.
That the Play Fair Publishing Co.
was one of the media resorted to by
former Ambassador Won Bernstorff in
disseminating his pro-German propa.
ganda throughout the United States
was the direct charge voiced by Sen
ator King of Utah in the Senate to-
day. The Senator backed up his
charge by producing Photographic
copies OF checks showing payments
aggregating $500 made by the Ger
Dlanz- embassy to the Eair Play com.
| pany al Tor pushing the German
propaganda He also caused this
proof to be read into the Senate rec.
ords and likewise correspondence
proving Won Bernstorff's guilt.
In concluding the Utann predicted
| that further revelations would show
the "slimy course of Germ; diplo.
macy"
ST PAUL, Mimi, Sept. 22!-Loyal
American citizens of Minnesota are
reused to a high pitch of indignation
by reported utterances OF Senator La
Toilette. There is a feeling among
large number Of citizens Of the
state that they have been m1sfepre-
scented by LaFollette and II 1t is found
that the statements attributed to him
were actually made he should be
caused to pay just penalty for them.
Following the publication in the
papers yesterday of alleged disloyal
statements Gov. Burnqvist last night
made announcement that he would
cause a full official investigation OF
| the alleged disloyal statements that IL
such investigation shall determine
that the utterances were seditious, he
will see that the Minnesota commits
sion Of public safety shall demand La
Follette's arrest upon his return to
his home state.
Members of the public safety COM
mission declared they would willing
| " await the result of such investiga-
ton and that il it shall reveal that
there is ground for action they will
take all proceedings within their pow
er to see that the senator is pun
ished. .....--.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22
FRED ]. HALTON
COMES ON MAUI

Fred j. Ha1ton, new secretary Of the
Hawaii Promotion Committee, will ar
rive in Honolulu on Wednesday on
the Maui He will assume the duties
of his new office as soon as he arrives,
supplanting Phil Danky, now acting
secretary
Mr. Danky will leave Honolulu for
the mainland office Of the Promotion
Committee in San Francisco on Oct.
3. E. A Berndt. chairman Of the COM
mittee. leaves for his yearly trip at the
same time. -
No decision has been made concern.
ing the appointment of an assistant
secretary to take the place which Mr..
Danky filled, according to Mr.. Berndt.,
At the last meeting the matter was
laid on the table.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22
Conveying CUTS
down SEALOSS

WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. o.
The navy department officially an
nounced today that the conveying of
merchantmen by American and Brit,
fish warships has materially reduced
the losses by submarine attacks The
Entente strategists are now endeavor-
ing to work out a method of combat
ing the new German method of mass
ed submarine attacks.
ATLANTIC PORT, Sept. 22.-Sur.
vivors of Hun ruthlessnes5 arriving
here today tell of the summarizing
of the British steamer Lanegra on
Sept. 8. @...
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22

"His ExeeIIency, the imperial
Chancellor: Herr Folke cronholm,
the Swedish charge d'affaires
here, since his arrival has not dis
euised his sympathy for Germany
and has entered into close rela-
tions with this legation. He Is the
only diplomat through whom infor-
nation from a hostile camp can be
obtained. Moreover, he acts as in.
termediary for official diplomatic
intercourse between this legation
and your exceIleney.
ain the course Of this he is OBJ
Iieed to 90 personally each time
to the telegraph office, not seldom
quite late at night, in order to
hand in the kilograms. Herr Cron.
holm was formerly at Pekin and
Toxic and was responsible for the
preliminary arrangements which
had to be made for representation
of his country in each case. Before
he came out here he had been in
charge Of the consulate general at
Hamburg. Herr Cronholm has not
got a Swedish, but only Chinese
order at present. venture to SUBJ
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22

NIT the advisability of laying be-
fore his majesty, the emperor, the
name of Herr cronholm, with a
view to the crown order of the sec.
ond class being bestowed upon him.
at would perhaps be desirable in
order not to excite the enemy's
suspicion, to treat with secrecy the
matter Of the issue of the patents
until the end of the war, should
the decision be favorable to my
suggestion.
This would mean that the mat
ter would be confirmed to no one
but the recipient and his govern
ment and even to them only under
the seal Of secrecy; while the pub
LEGATION of the bestowaI of the
decoration would be postponed I'M
til the END of the war.
81 SHOULD be particularly crate.
fuI to your exceIIency If could
be furnished with teIegraphic news
of the bestowaI of the decoration
which strongly recommend in
view OF the circumstances detailed
above.
won ECkHARDT."
Imperial Legation, Mexico.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22
City Light On
Lights Because
OF Light Rains
- E. STIBALD, acting superin-
r tendent of the city light depart

r. E. STIBALD, acting superin-
r tendent of the city light depart
ment. has turned moon worship
er and is watching the old luminary
sphere every night with a view to
reading signs of rain in the sky. For
unless rain falls in sufficient quauti-
ties shortly the city light depart
ment will be forced to make arrange
ments with the Hawaiian Electric Co.
to furnish the Juice for the street
lamps.
A short time ago, in order to con-
serve light, the city light department
decided to turn off the street ligh IS
at 1 o'clock in the morning instead
of dawn, Yesterday the time was
put back an hour from l O'Clock to
midnight and the lights turned off
during the early part of the evening
until the moon cane up. -..
The shortage of water in the four
reservoirs for power rldKing and gen.
eral drinking purposes is The cause
of the shortage of light and The city
and county waterwor!ls department Is
requesting householders to conserve
the present supply aud refrain from
wasting water whenever possible.
The depth in reservoir number one
was IS feet, six inches, il number
two tank, nine feet, six inches; in
number three basin, seven feet, and in
number three reservoir, Is feet, six in
ches, while number one basin is
about the same as usual, the figures
for the depth of the water in these
basins for the first day of the month
were: Ten feet in number two basin,
IS feet in number three and p feet
in number 4, which gives an idea Of
the decrease in the supply Of water
|, since September L. =
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22
TEXAS SENATE susTAINs
CHARGES AGAINST GOVERNOR

AUSTIN, Tex, Sept 22.-The high
court of the state senate, sitting in the
impeachment proceedings brought
against Governor Ferguson for alleged
malfeasance in office in appropriating
to his own use state moneys, today
sustained ten of the II charges pre-
ferred against the executive.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22
China TO Send
24,OOOTRO0PS
It ALLIESPAY
tA,soo....d Press BY .. 5. naval wirsless.,

fAssooissed Press by q. s. Naval Wireless.)
PEKING, China, Sept. 22.-China
is eager to do her bit" in the world
war, and It was announced today that
President Feng Kwo Chang and the
cabinet have decided to send trial
division of $4,000 Chinese to France
provided the Entente will bear the
financial burden.
II is stated the Entente nations
have approved, the plan, and Chinese
officials declare the division could be
landed ia France by January list.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22
US. Stand IS
UNAL Tered BY
GERMAN REPLY
Kaiser Endorsement of Pope's
Peace Plans Doesn't Change
American Viewpoint
Associated Press By q. s. Naval wireless.)


VYT ASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. "a
w That the reply of the Central
w Powers indorsing the peace plans
of Pope Benedict will in no wise alter
the position taken by the United
States, is the opinion of government
officials at the capital today.
Officials who have made close
study of the reply from the Teuton
Allies consider it is just about what
they expected, and they see no reason
why the United States should change
her attitude as outlined by the reply
of President Wilson on the peace
plans. II ......s..
The note, they contend, fails to dis
close anything in the nature of terms
wherein a basis of discussion could
be found. E...4 -. @..@"
ROME, ITALY, Sept. 22.-In a pub
lished article in the newspapers today,
Cardinal Gasparri, papal secretary of
state, has emphasized the views of the
Vatican regarding the war, and up
holds the peace plan as advocated by
the Holy See. !
The solution, the article maintains,
can be found in the suppression OF
CONSUMPTION. In the event of any
nation refusing to disarm, the theory
is advocated that commercial boy
colt by the other nations of the world
would bring the belligerent power to
its senses.
II is evident from the article that
the Vatican seeks the suppression of
German militarism, though it is not
believed any measure can be found
which will bring about total cessa-
tion. of wars for all time, but it might
have the effect of limiting them.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22
SETTLEMENT OF
STRIKE ISNEAR

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22.-Tem-
pcrary settlement of the shipbuilders'
strike here which has thrown 25,006
men out of work is in sight Amicable
adjustment of the difficulty hinges on
agreement for wages to be paid the
strikers if they return. the schedule
10 remain in force pending perma-
nent adjudication of the dispute.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22
RUSSIAN FORCES At
RIGA AGAIN RETREAT
tAssoslssed Press by 0. 8. Naval wireless.)

(Associsted Press BY q. g. Naval wireless)
BERLIN, Germany, Sept. a.
Prince Leopold's forces, according to
dispatches received from the Riga
battlefront, have occupied Jacobstadt
on the river Dvina, together with
positions on a 25-mile front, and six
miles deep on the west bank of the
river.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22
DISAGREEMENT HOLDS
UP WAR PROFITS TAX

WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. 22.--
The senate and house conferees on the
excess war profits tax bill have en-
countered a disagreement over the
rate of taxation, and report on the bill
is consequently being held up. The
principal obstacle to adoption is the
definition of invested capital and al
1owances to be made FOR intangible
assets,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22
'JINGO' MOVIE
ISSUPPRESSED
INCALIFORN|A

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Sept. 81
Acting promptly on the request from
Secretary of State Lansing that the
movie called The Curse of Iku" he
suppressed, Governor Stevens today
seized the picture as it vas being
shown in Sacramento. The picture
is severely criticized as being in
sulting to Japan and having a ten
dency to breed among American neo-
pie an ill feeling against the Japan
csc.
Mrs. Burnett, wife of Major Bur
nett, formerly the military attache
of the American embassy in Toxic,
was one of the leaders who worked
against the picture. Her Plea that
the American people should be more
cordial toward the Japanese won ths
support of Secretary Lansing, the at
ter taking necessary steps to put al
end to the public display of the film.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22
D A,.oci,,,d prs,s no. s. naval wreless.l


I ONDON, Eng, Sept. o.
l.. Heavily increased losses
were the only result of the Ba-
varian crown princes counter
attacks against the new posi-
tions occupied by the British as
the result of their drive on
Thursday east of Ypres.
Reports from headquarters today
tell of desperate German attempts TO
break Haigs hold on the new line, but
the famous shock troops failed 10
bulge the Tommies, who, dispatches
say, inflicted terrible havoc with rife
and machine guns. s~"
The German naval works al Ostend
were today heavily bombarded by
British warships, and observation
planes reported the result OF the shell
ing as extremely satisfactory e..
During the engagement German sea-
ulanes rose to engage the Entente ma
chimes, but were driven back with
.he loss Of three seaplanes.
BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE. Sept. 22.-The British are
giving the Huns no time to rest up
after their signal defeat earlier this
week, and bitter lighting is going on
in the neighborhood Of Tower Ham
lets.
Reports from the extreme left OF
the British line say that despite ter
rife counter attacks by crack German
regiments the men are holding all
their gains. and infiicting devastating
losses on the enemy. The right wing
had not reported this morning.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22
TEXAS TOWN FLOODED
AS RIVER oVERFL0

ASSOCIATED Press by q. S. Naval wireless.l
Preside, Texas, Sept. 22.-The
Rio Grande has overflowed her banks
and the lower portion Of Preside is
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22

After searching three days. Proba-
ton Officer Joseph Leal last night
rounded up a young couple who eloped
last Wednesday but who forgot to get
llarrieG. The couple. a Hawaiian
Chinese girl Is years old and Portu-
guese boy q years, were in juvenile
court this morning, where they were
given lecture by Circuit Judge Heen.
The girl has been placed in the Gus
tody of her mother for the time being.
The case of the young man will be fur
they investigate
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22
MAINLANDERIS
SEEKINGLOCAL
revenue OFFICE

According to word received here
from the mainland John L. Considine.
deputy collector at Los Angeles, has
thrown his hat into the ring for the
position of collector of revenue in Ha-
wall, made vacant last month through
the death of John F. Haley.
Considine is well-known news.
paperman of California, and has been
serving in the Los Angeles revenue
office during the last year under Col
lector J. P. Carter.
Politicians here are becoming more
and more of the belief that a main
lander will be picked for the job. The
action of the Democratic party in
suggesting three names for the place
some weeks ago will be sure to pull
a mainlander here. One Democrat,
given the backing of the entire party
in Hawaii, ought to go long way to,
ward assuring him in the position,
they say. The three men recommend,
ed from here were Albin Blom, c. D.
Pringle and VIM. F. Gaynor.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22
BASEBALL RESULTS
TODAY
National League.

National League.
At Chicago-Philadelph 2, Chi
cago 1; Philadelphia 4, Chicago 1.
At st. Louis-St. Louis 0, Boston 0
tcalled In 18th inning).
At Pittsburg-New York 2, Pitts
burg /; Pittsburg /, New York 0.
AT Cincinnati-C Cincinnati 4, Brook
Ign 2. ~ ~.
American League. ...
At Boston-Boston 4, Chicago 1.
At Detroit-Washingto 4, Detroit o.
At Philadelphia - Cleveland 3,
Philadelphia 0. Cleveland 2, Philadel-
phia J. ~.
At New York-St. Louis 5, New
York 2: St Louis 3. New York o.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22

A petition for writ of habeas
corpus has been filed in federal court
by Nasal Yamane, who seeks release
from the local federal immigration
station,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22
LATE NEWS
MAKES DEMAND
ON BERLIN FOR AP0l0G

ASSOCIATED Press by q. S. Naval VIII eless.)
BUENOS AIRES, Sept. o.
The Argentine senate by a large
majority voted this afternoon
to sever diplomatic relations
with Germany unless Germany
made abject apology for max
ing use of the Swedish embassy
to forward secret communica-
tions to Berlin regarding the
sailing of Argentine ships, The
ultimatum also embraces a de
mand for immediate compliance
with Argentina's wishes and
full PREPARATION for all maritime
losses occurring through sub
marine activities.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22
How Swedish Charge In Mexico
Played Messenger Boy To
Germany Revealed By Letter

that the Swedish
imperial chancellor. This follows:
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22
HOUSE MAY PROBE GERMAN BRIBERY PLOTS
CROWN
PRINCE
BEATEN

Wave After Wave OF Teuton
Troops Decimated in Vain At
tempt to Regain Ground Lost
East of Ypres; Teuton Naval
Works at 0stend Heavily
Bombarded BY British
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22

under water. The foundation of many
houses have been undermined, and the
buildings are collapsing, leaving many
people homeless. AS yet no details as
to loss of life have been obtainable
United States troops are doing heroic
rescue work, and are assisting families
to move from falling houses.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-22
CHARGED WITH GROSS CHEAT

CHARGED WITH GROSS CHEAT
Charged with gross cheat, because
it is alleged he passed four bad
checks on local banks, c. j. Wheeler,
said to be a local business man, was
arrested by Chief Of Detectives NC
Duffie this afternoon, and lodged at
police headquarters. He will be ar
raiqned in court Monday.
Washington Journal., 1917-05-18

Orud eb!er.- 0erIomms
lun9sberi9t: Der Nebnsy l1loB feline
observation-disclosures nit ben ener-
giiaen WOrten: a3eiue Sntri9e
meiner @esner foil mid befpeacn,
meme StaIlung gu perloiien. Sn
ibr boffe i'd emit meine SeeIs aus
Subauden!!"
MODERN. - Dame; .Sabe
i'd SRnen ni6t oerboten. ii9 lie ipies
Der BEL mir ie9en au l%uiien9"
8ettler: .@ntI9uloigen Sic, Gnds
oisite. boron lit msin SstretGr i6ulb,
er bot pergeiien. Sbren Namsn Don
Der 2iite 81 itreihen!"
8erbry1er 2o9,t.
Hiatsr: .9Dnnen Sic bsnn ni6t or'
bsiten unD ebrlih iein2"
Nn9etloster: rRein, benn i6 6c!I.
bic @rtsit; olio ioare es MID! ebrIid
en mir. renn lp arbeite."
Washington Journal., 1917-05-18

oils aOarao pieber gu ii4 fam.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-05
Lemons Beauty!
Strain lemon Juice we'll before
mixing and massage face,
reek, arms, hands.


Here Is told how To prepare an IN
expensive lemon lotion which can be
used to bring back to any skin The
sweet freshness. s%urtncss, w%hiteress
and beauty.
The juice Of two FRESH lemhns
strained into "a bottle containing tn &c
ounces OF orchard white makes a
whole quarter pint Or the most re-
markable lemon KIN beautifier At
about the cost one must pay for 2
small jar Of the ordinary odd
creams. Care shouid be- taker -
strain the lemon juice through .
fine cloth so no lemon pulp gets in.
then this lotion will keep fresh for
months Every woman knows that
lemon juice is used TO bleach and re-
move such blemishes as freckles. sal
lowness and tan. ana is the ideal skin
beautifier.
Just try II, Get three unc or or
chard white al ans pharmacy snd
two lemons from the grocer end
make up n quarter pint Of this sweet
~ fragrant lemon lotion and mas
sage it daily into the race. neck. arms
and hands. and see for Yourself
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-05
MERGE SHIP CONCERNS.
Scores Of British Companies Under
One Head.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 5.-A mer-
ser Of a score Of British steamship
companies. including the Guard line,
Peninsular and Oriental, Common
ewalth- Dominion line. Allan line. Uni
on Steamship Company of New Zea-
land, the New Zealand shipping com
pany, the British Indian company and
|severdl smaller concerns. mas been
completed according To a cableeram
received today by Reginald Beck 81
the d-Rolph company. agent OF
the Union steamship company.
Lord I~nchcape. head Of the PENN
sular and Oriental company. will be
the directing head ~ the new COM
pany. il is stated, and viii direct fleets
a-gEregating more than 400 vessels.
with a total valuation for the shipping
and other properties Of about S2,000.-
600, 600.
The operating companies expect to
be able 10 effect a more economical
administration Of their vessels by the
merger. IS it iwll facilitate better
routing, will make easier necessary