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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-11
GERMAN TROOPERS KILL
~ WOMEN IN FOOD RIOT
(Associated Press by Com. Cablel

ASSOCIATED Press by Com. Cablel
LONDON, Eng, April 11.-De.
spatches from The Hague received
last night tell Of the most desperate
food riots In Dusseldorf, Germany. as
well as violent outbreaks elsewhere.
According to the reports. huge
crowds Of hungry women paraded the
streets Of the city in Dusseldorf, sing.
ing revolutionary songs, and demand
ing food.
Under the orders Of the military an
thorities cavalrymen were turned
loose among the women and children
in the streets and cut and sIashed
with their sabres until the crowd was
dispersed.
Orders have been issued that In case
of future outbreaks of this nature tho
troops are to shoot to kill without
warning.
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HAWAIIAN COMMERCIAL ENDS BEST
YEAR IN Big PLANTATIONS HISTORY
Big Crop and Extraordinary Prices Make Huge Prot-Bons
of $33300 Given EmpoyesAnnua Meeting Today in San
Francisco Shows Prosperity and improvements Planned

Hawaii's greatest plantation, Ha-
waiian Commercial and Sugar Com.
pany, held its annual meeting In San
Francisco today at the conclusion OF
the most prosperous year In the HIS.
tory OF the big Maui sugar producer.
Printed reports distributed to stock
holders here tell story OF steady
progress on this plantation, which Is
one OF the models OF the cane sugar
world. President and Manager F. r.
Baldwin's report shows not only that
the stockholders have profited well.
but that every employe has shared in
the prosperity. A third OF a million
dollars was distributed in 1916 in
bonus payments.
No change was 20 be made In the
list OF officers and directors. II was
expected that all of the following
would be reelected:
+. f.. Baldwin, president and man.
ager; w NJ. Alexander, first vice
president; r. T. Rolph, second vice
president; r. o. Hogg, secretary; The
Hank OF California, treasurer; direc-
tors, r. r. Baldwin. z. f. Paxton, W.
M. Alexander, f. M. Walsh, r. b. An
derson, Henry st. Goar and r. T.
Rolph.
President Baldwin's report says:
The past year proved to be the
most successful year financially in the
history OF this company This was
due to the extraordinary prices re.
ceived for sugar and to the fact that
we marketed crop of 59.035 tons,
which was our second largest crop. :
The ditch supply during the year
was exceptionally good and at no time
did the growing cane suffer from Jack
Of water. On the contrary, as was
stated In last years report, the grow
ing cane suffered q severe set back
in January Of last year on account OF
the severe transforms at that time.
Furthermore. II was, an unusually cool
year throughout. there being only
few weeks OF hot growing weather.
Consequently, we we're much disap-
pointed in the growth OF the 1917
crop.
Crop o. 1915
Grinding began December 2, 1915,
and was finished July 6, 1916, with
the result that we ground 416,0s6 tons.
Of cane and bagged 5s,os5 tons OF
sugar.
aThe tonnage OF cane ground was
greater than for any previous year
but, due 10 unfavorable weather con-
aifinns during the early part OF the
harvesting season. WhIch affected the
mkfufinE al The whole crop, the per,
centaee d 1uEfot6 N the cane was
exceptionally low. Had the quality Of
our juices been as good IN 1916 as In
the previous year. we would have
bagged 81. 800 ton crop.
THE tons OF cane per ton OF 90.
sugar for the various months of the
crop were as follows:
December. 1Sl5-Tons Of can per
ton OF 96s sugar, III.
January. 1s16-Tons Of cane per ton
OF go sugar. lis.
February. 1si6-Tons Of cane per
ton of So sugar, 7.Si.
March. 1s1s-Tons Of cane per ton.
OF So sugar. TO
April. 191e-Tons OF cane per ton
Of So sugar, 66s.
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conduct through the prescribed areas
by the German Government itself, and
whsre distinguished by. unmistakable
marks Of identity, have been sunk
with the same reckless lack of com
passion or principle. ~. >. e..
was for little while unable to be-
lieve that such things would in fact be
done by any government, that had
hitherto subscribed. to the humane
practises OF civilized nations. s~..~.-.
International law HAD its origin in
the attempt to set up some law, which
would be respected and observed upon
the seas, where no nation had right Of
dominion and where lay the free high
ways of the world. 49,. = q
BY painful stage after stage has
that law been built UP with meager
enough results, indeed, after all was
accomplished that could be accom-
plished, but always with a clear view,
at least, of what the heart and con.
science of mankind demanded.
4 This minimum of Ei&ht the German
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-11
u. S. DESTR0YERS CAPTURE.
SCHOONER LOADED WITH
MUNITIONS FOR VILLA
ASSOCIATED Press by Com. Gable

ASSOCIATED Press by Com. Cable1
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, April liz
The American first shots Of war have
been fired by pair of American tor
pedo boat destroyers off the Pacific
Coast Word of the shooting came
here last night with the announce
ment that two Of the destroyers sta
toned in this port had overhauled .
schooner loaded with ammunition for
the Mexican rebels. Five shots were
fired In all, forcing the captain to
beach his vessel, and attempt to blow
her up. The American bluejackets
frustrated his design, however, and
succeeded in capturing the schooner
and her cargo.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-11
President Calls Nation to Arms
"War MESSAGE" Given Here in Full

Government has swept aside under the
plea OF retaliation and necessity and
because it had no weapons which 1t
could use st sea except these. which
It is impossible to employ as 1t IS en-
ploying them without throwing to the
winds all scruples of humanity or of
respect for the understandings that
were supposed to nnderlie the inter
course Of the world .... -:
l am not now thinking OF the loss of
property involved, immense and seri-
Gus as that is, but only Of the wanton
and wholesale destruction Of the lives
CT non-eombatants, men, women and
children. engaged in pursuits which
have always, even in the darkest
period of modern history, been deemed
innocent and legitimate.
DIVER WAR, WARFARE
AGAINST MANKIND 1:
Property can be paid for; the lives
of peaceful and innocent people can.
not be. ... ~
The present German submarine
warfare against commerce Is war.
fare against mankind. It is a war
against all nations. NY ID
American ships have been sunk,
American lives taken, in ways which
it has stirred US very deeply to learn
of. but the ships and people of other
neutral and friendly nations have been
sunk and overwhelmed In the waters
in. the same way. There has been no
discrimination.
The challenge is to all mankind.
Each nation must decide for itself
how it will meet it.
The choice we make for ourselves
must be made with moderation of
counsel and temperatures Of judy
ment and befiIting our character and
our motives as nation. We must
put excited feeling away.
MOTIVE OF U. S. NOT REVENGE
BUT THE viNDIcATIcN or
RIGHT, OF HUMAN RIGHT
Our motive will not be revenge or
the victorious assertion of the physical
might Of the nation, but only the vim
dication of right, of human right, Of
which we are only single champion.
When / addressed the Congress on
the 26th of February last | thought
that II would suffice to assert our
neutral rights with arms, our right
to use the seas against unlawful vio-
lence.
But armed neutrality. 1t now ap-
.s..s,. tfSantia,,efi ON. mage two1. Z.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-11

= Following is the war resolu-
Z ton:
+ Joint resolution declaring shat
= a state of war exists between ihe
4 Imperial German government and
= the people of the United States,
4 and making provision to prose
y cute the same: @..
y Whereas, The recent acts Of
\ the Imperial German government
\ are acts of war against the gov
= eminent, and people of the United
4 States. ,:.s
= "Resolvs1;1 athe senate and
= house of representatives Of the
\ United States of America, in con-
= gress assembled, that the state
= Of war between the United States
4 and the Imperial German govern
= ment, which has thus been thrust
y upon the United States. is hereby
4 formally declared: and =.
\ "That the president be. and is
= hereby authorized and directed
\ 10 take immediate steps not only
: to put the country in a thorough
= state OF defense, but also to exert
= all OF its power and employ all OF
+ it's resources to carry on war
\ against the Imperial Government
\ and to bring the conflict to a sue
= cessful termination"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-11
CALIFORNIA; GOVERNOR
URGES LOYALTY IN WAR

ASSOCIATED Press by Com Cablel
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. April IL
The governor of California In form
al address before an enormous crowd
in the auditorium last night urged the
nest undivided support OF the presf
dent in the war with Prussianism. 3
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-11
MANY sMUeoLERs CAUGHT

THE HAGUE. Netherlafds There
were $500 convictions out Of 1900
arrests during the last three month
Of 1916 for smuggling from Holland
to Germany. The Minister Of Justice
told the members Of Parliament about
them during q discussion Of bin tn
check smuggling by exercising q
stricter guard on the frontier.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-11

The Polish Victims Relief Fund re-.
$l,79i. making the total of $76S.9s1.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-11

Governor Edge Of New Jersey. sign
ed the bin prohibiting the sale Of to-
bacco to boys under Is years.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-11
Local Experts Stimulating In.
terest in 80 Gardens Here
as Object Lessons

y Eva district is alert to the =
y emergency need in garden pro- :
= duction. Principal Simpson OF
y Eva school has sent to Ken. c. =
= Bryan, vocational instructor of =
y Oahu, the following letter: Z
\ Eva, Oahu, April 3, 1917. =
y Mr.. Ken C. Bryan, =
y Honolulu.
= Dear Mr.. Bryan: j want to =
y start a hundred home gardens I
y next week IL possible. Will il 4
y be possible to get enough seeds 4
\ such as carrots, parsnips, rad. I
= ishes, turnips. onions and cab I
= bage for that purpose?
= After the first supply Of seeds !
y the boys will sell enough to make Z
\ their gardens self-sustaining.
+ Sincerely yours,
y II. STEPHEN SIMPSON. I
\ Mr.. BRYAN assures the Star
= Bulletin that the seeds will be !
\ supplied.
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fsnecial Star. RnIle.in oorresrondsncel

- tSneeiai Star bulletin OorresrOndeneeB -
COLLEGE OF HAWAII, April IL
Prof. Henke. agriculturist Of the Col
lege of Hawaii is delivering series
of three lectures on the subject Of
practical gardening to the members
of the women's branch of the Navy
League The president Of the league
communicated two weeks ago with
DR.. Dean Of the college, and series
OF ten lectures was arranged for the
benefit of the members of the league,
three to be given by Prof. Henke,
three by Prof. MacCaughey, one by
Mr.. Illingworth, the entomologist, and
three by Mr.. Higgins of the United
States experiment station. The idea
of the move is. to prepare Honolulu
for the threatened food shortage. and
although II is not supposed that the 80
gardens of the members will be OF any
great help in themselves, 1t Is certain
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WAR RESOLUTION

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Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-11-24
Proceedings OF The
POLICE JURY.
Parish of St. John the
Baptist.

Edgard, La, Nov. IS, 1917
Upon a call of the Presi-
dent, the Police Jury met this
day in extra session for the
purpose of approving con-
tract for the purchase of ne
cessary amount of gravel for
building the West bank high
way as submitted by ]. w
Thompson dated November
IL, 1917, and also to- accepi
proposal of Whiteman Bros
to unload said gravel at q
Cents per yard for whatever
quantity may be unloaded by
them.
President A. Lasseigne be-
ing in the Chair and the fol
lowing members answered
roll call:- Messrs. Barre, Son.
gy, Cassagne and Babin.
Absent, Mr.. Reynaud.
Moved by Mr.. Songy, Sc
conded by Mr.. Barre, that
the contract of ]. w. Thomp-
son to furnish the necessary
amount of gravel for the
West bank highway be accep
ted. A vote on said motion
resulted as follows
Yeas, Barre, Songy, Cassag-
ne, Babin and Lasseigne.
Nays, None.
Moved by Mr.. Barre, Sc
conded by Mr.. Songy, that
the proposal of Whiteman
Bros. to unload gravel from
barges at Is Cents per YARD
be accepted. A vote called on
the above motion resulted as
follows -
Yeas, Messrs. Barre, Songy,
Cassagne, Babin and Lassei-
gne.
Nays, None.
There being no further bu
siness, the Jury adjourned.
Aug. Lasseigne,
President.
Wallace Lasseigne,
Secretary.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-11-24
and Dance on Sunday, Decem
Der 2, 1917 in the w. o. w,
Home at La Place, La,
WEDDING BELLS.
Dufresne-Bossier

Beautiful wedding invita-
tionS are out announcing the
approaching marriage OF
Miss Alba Dufresne, daugl-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Anicet
Dufresne, of Wallace, La, to
Mr.. Albert Louis Bossier, 4
prominent young gentleman
Of Lucy, St. John the Baptist
Parish, La.
The happy and notable
event will take place at the St
Philips Catholic Church, St.
Patricks, La. on Tuesday,
November 27, 1917, at /
o'clock a. m,
Rev. Father Fontaine, tn
beloved pastor of the ST,
Philip Church will officiate.
Immediately after the cere
mony the happy young cou-
pie will leave for a honey
moon trip, and on their re
turn will take up their home
at Gramercy, St. James Par
ish, La.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-11-24
Marriage Announcement.
Ory-Borne

Mr.. and Mrs. Jules Dry, Jr.
of Lucy, this parish, desire to
announce through this me
dunn the approaching mar
riage of their daughter Miss
Corinne, to Mr.. Willie Borne,
a promising young business
man af Edgard, this parish.
The nuptial ceremony to
be celebrated at the St. John
the Baptist Church, Edgard,
La, on Tuesday afternoon,
December 3, 1917, at four
o'clock.
Reverend Father Theo-
phile Stenmans Will officiate.
lie Meschacebe proffers in
advance of the happy event
its most sincere and best
wishes to the above prospec-
tive contracting parties.
May their journey on the
matrimonial sea be a long,
joyous and most happy one.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-11-24

Mrs. Antoine Schexnaydre F.;
Edgard, Mrs. Henry Bailey f;
Lucy,
1t was moved by DR.. Feucllt
md seconded by Mr.. Webre
md carried that the follow
ng resolution be adopted:
Whereas, the School Boards
attention has been called to
he fact that there are thirty
school Children desiring to
BOARD the Memphis" Y. &
NJ. V. North Bound Train
every afternoon at Reserve
md that said train does not
stop at the Reserve Station,
Therefore, Be 1t Resolved,
hat a request be made to the
Passenger Agent of the Y. 8.
NJ. V. r. R. to have said train
top at Reserve every after
loon.
On motion of Mr.. Alexan-
Ter, seconded by Mr.. Webre
md carried, the following ap-
proved bills were ordered
paid:
Hy. J. Tregre, coal, $ $3.50
:. J. Caire, Mdse, ..123.50
2. E. Webre, hay, 800
A. B. Jones, weed cutting &
Leaning, $50
q. 81. Haydel, furnish :
'ti1gS ..................3.20
I. Alexander, & Bros, fur
l1sh1ngs, .......... 1850
John Preston, R.R. fares zoo
8ernice Vicknair, Railroad
fares, ...3 800
Charles Becnel, gutter re-
pairs, ............. 500
John Waguespack, paint
ng, ........... 137. 40
Songy Planting Co., furnish
ings, go. .31.75
NJ. H. Howell, lightning
ods, ............ .21.25
Mrs. Louis Bartet, Railroad
fares, ............ 800
Geo. Everett, .112.O
There being no further bu-
'inesS, on motion duly secon-
ed and carried, the Board
adjourned.
/. F. Laurent,
Secretary.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-11-24

Persons applying for licen,
ses to run Fruit Stands anC
sell soft drinks should not be
permitted to have gambling
m their premises.
Suggestions.
We would suggest that a
slass be placed in the door OF
he Police Jury Room.
That a urinal be constructed
n or as near the Courthouse
is possible. Also, that the
Police Jury take the necessa-
ry steps to collect all back Ii
senses due the parish.
(Signed)
E. G. DeBautte,
Louis Maurin,
Geo. S. Tassin,
Chas. E. Gendron,
Edward c. Woke,
E. o. HempeL,
E. S. Dutreix,
j. F. Abadie,
J. D. Dry,
L. A. Waddell,
E. J. Caire, Foreman.
A true copy,
H. M. Bodin,
Clerk of Court.
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(Communicated.)
Lucy,,L La, Nov. p, 1917
Editor LIE Meschacebe,
Lucy, P. 0. La.
noo~ Cir.

Lucy, P. o. La.
Dear Sir:
We, colored people
of this community, have orga
nized the St. Ann School Club
with the view of securing d
Rosenwald School for this
community.
To secure help from the
Rosenwald Fund we must
first raise the sum of $500.
Our committees are in the
field, working to that end.
We wish to implore the ap-
proval, encouragement and
assistance of every one in
this parish, especially Our
good white friends.
1t is absolutely necessary
that we get the cooperation
of all in order to succeed.
Yours,
James B. Saizar,
President.
Wilbert Sorapuru,
Secretary.
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BIG EUCHRE AND DANCE
ATLAPLACE

- &A@A4 A61~N
Elaborate preparations are
being made for a Grand Eu-
chre and Dance to be given in
the Woodmen of the World
Auditorium at La Place o1--
SundaS, December End, 1917,
for the'special benefit of the
Library War Fund of the
United States.
The entertainment will be
given under the auspices OF
the Woodmen Camp at La
Place, assisted by their lady
friends, which insures a royal
time to all those who will at
tend.
The Euchre will start at
.7:15, and Immediately after
the euchre playing there will
be a big Dance with excellent
music.
The net proceeds of this en-
tertainment will be turned
over to the American Library
Association together with
whatever cash donations that
may be received by the Com
mittee between now and De
cember End.
To insure large net pro-
ceeds, the committee in char
ge will greatly appreciate do
nations of any articles, such
as cakes, home made candies,
ham sandwiches, etc. which
will be sold at said entertain
ment.
All donations whether in
cash or otherwise can be sent
to any member of the Wood
men Executive committee,
which is composed of Ed
mund Alexander, Henry c.
Maurin and John A. Refine.
InaSmuch as this entertain
ment will be given for such a
worthy cause as the Library
War Fund; it is to be hoped
that the good people of St.
John and vicinity will res
pond generously and help to
make the affair a brilliant
success by making donations
and by attending the event
on Sunday, December End.
1t has been determined by a
careful survey, that "One
dollar apiece from the STAY
at-homes will give to those
who are fighting our battles,
some of the pleasure they
crave, relieve the pang of
l1ome-sickness and loneliness.
nd keep them in touch with
he life they have vacated"
Let us all lend a helping
hand, and show that we are
backing our boys who will
soon be fighting for US in dis
ant France.
Don't forget to do your
share and attend the Euchre
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-11-24
NC 432 WINS.

No 432 is the Winner d
the fine Auto Seat, Canony-
Top Surrey ratified last weca
by Mrs. Francois Dufresac.
Party holding the abov,
number will kindly presen
same.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-11-24
Exciting.

"All right behind there?"
called the conductor Iron, the
front of the street car.
Hold on!" cried 4 shrili
voice. wait till ! get my
clothes on!"
The passengers craned their
necks. A small boy was
struggling 10 get lolskct of
laundry aboar1.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-11-24

Entered as seeond-class matteIFeb-
ruary 10th 1914, at the Post-Otfice At
Lucy, La, under the Act OF March
8, 1878.
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Public Schools.

The Superintendent reports
all Schools running in good
condition, and.that he is do
ing his best with the finances
available.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-11-24
Clerks Office.

We have examined the
Clerks Office and found the
records we'll kept. We recor
mend to the Police Jury thar
the front room be made fire
proof, so that it can be used
for the storage of official re-
cords
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Proceedings Of The
SCHOOL BOARD
of St. John the Baptist
Parish.

..Edgard, La, Nov. 2, 1917.
The School Board assem-
bled this day in regular
monthly session with Presi
dent Abadie in the Chair, anc
Messrs. Webre, Millet, Alex
ander and DR.. Feucht, pre-
sent. Absent, Mr.. Gendron.
The Secretary read the mi
nutes of the previous meet
ng and on motion duly secon-
ded they were approved.
1t was moved by Mr.. We,
bre, seconded by Mr.. AIexan
III carried that the fO,-
lowing resolution be adop.
ed:
Whereas, the School BoarC
of the Parish of St. John the
Baptist in order to retire it
annual quota of outstanding
bonds and interest on same
must borrow a sufficient sum
of money. Therefore,
Be it Resolved that the
President be and he Is
hereby authorized to negotia-
te with any bank or banker 8
note or notes to secure this
loan.
Be IT. Further Resolved
that this School Board pied
ges its full revenues not othe
wise pledged for the. year
l91z-l918 to the redemption
OF the note or notes negotiat
ed for this purpose.
1t was moved by Mr.. Alex
ander and seconded by Mr.
Webre that the Superinten,
dent be allowed three hun
dred and fifty dollars for al
travelling expenses durinf
the year. This motion swas
carried unanimously.
1t was moved by Mr.. We
bre, seconded by DR.. Feuch
and carried that the report O.
the State Auditor be accepte
and that the Superintendent
comply with the request OF
the State Auditor.
The Superintendent reat
the following letter from Nj
Foote, Assistant State Rura
School Inspector who has
just made an inspection of
the Schools Of this Parish:
department OF EQuCdt1On
Baton Rouge, La
Oct. s, 1917
Supt. L. F. Laurent.
Edgard, La,
Dear Mr.. Laurent:
The tests
| gave in your Parish last
week resulted quite satisfac
torily by comparison to other
parishes. A number of indi-
pupils and a few gra
des are weak and need muck
more drill and work in spell
ing.
Wishing you a successful
war am