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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18
No Evidence OF
Conspiracy to
"Corner"Ric
Food Commission Finds No
Monopoly Creating
High Prices

That there 10 nc evidence at present
Of the existence Of a conspiracy to
control the price Of rice, or Of q move
ment to corner the local market, 10
the decision reached by the territorial
food commission at meeting this
morninn.
On the other hand, il was pointed
out In the meeting, considerable
praise 10 due certain Japanese dealers
who have imported rice In stock and
who are continuing to sell it at prices
which they know are less than what
they must now pay for the commod-
ity. These dealers, 1t 10 explained,
are selling imported japanese rice at
$6.25 and $3.50 bag, and at these
PRICES there 10 no possibility for
''veivet."
J. F. Child, who is familiar with
the rice situation and who headed a
territorial grand jury committee which
Investigated the high price Of rice,
told the committee what ne knew Of
the local rice business. He explain
ed that the greater part of the rice
used in Honolulu is imported from
japan, and very little from the coast,
and that the rice raised in Hawaii Is
proving comparatively small factor.
Local Japanese, he added, prefer thu
rice, and will pay a reason
ably high price to obtain it.
The controlling factors as regards
the high price of Japanese rice are,
first, the price in Japan, and, second,
the high freight rates from the Orien.
to Honolulu. The attention of the
food commission mas been called To
the fact that the freight rate on q
recent shipment Of Japanese rice,
brought here by an unsubsidized Togo
Kisen Kaisha steamer, was $50 a
ton, and the commissions Ehas been
given to understand that the rate 90
a shipment due here shortly win be
$55 ton. According to the conmis
sion, the prevailing rate is IS a ton.
On subsidized steamers, or about Is
cents a sack.
There is no evidence Of a con-
spiracy to hold up the price of rice
IN Honolulu" says DIR. A. L. Dean.
officer, 'and there Is no
evidence Of an attempt to corner the
market. At present, the commission
has no reason for taking any special
action in this respect"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18

money to buy and build Is soon as
possible D great navy to protect the
Dutch East Indies against possible
aggression"
Those Of the party returning on the
Dutch steamer today include Captain
Rhemrev, the only Dutch member Of
the commission; Mr.. F, Laoh, Prince
Ario Koesoemodiningrat, Mr.. Divide
Sewodjo and Mr.. Abdoel. Moeis, the
latter representing the Mohammedan
league @Sarikat Islam" The commits
sioner who will pass through Honolulu
on the next Dutch liner is Regent
Raden T. Danoesoegondo, regent Of
the East Indian state of Magelang.
THE situation has become very
serious in the East Indies" said
Captain Rhemrev today, "and the do
putation of whom am the head repre-
sents our people and Is not sent by
the East Indian government. We
have asked our queen for a navy to
protect our people from the power
which threatens our existence as
Netherlands colony Z, s.s5sfea31 A.. :
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18


NEW YORK, N. Y, July 1S.-In
tense fighting along practically tho
whole Of the French front on the
west took place yesterday and ON the
Verdun front the French scored a
notable advance after o mighty Ell
fort. ...-.. IL .-.
Here, the forces Of General Petain
smashed into the lines Of the Ger.
mans along a front OF half a mile,
carrying everything before them to
a depth of three-quarters of mile.
but only after overcoming q most
stubborn defense, The slaughter was
terrific. The Germans lost number
of guns and all their trench defenses
as well as many prisoners, while tae
French casualties were heavy. This
fighting conferred around Hill S04.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18
Charge
ONLANDS DENIED
BY RIVENBURGH
Commissions, lust Back From
Washington, Denies Home
stead Bill is Fathered By
Sugar Interests n

A private letter received by Homo
.lulu friend from Delegate kuhio to-
day says that the delegate introduced
the land law amendment bill simply
BY request In this letter the dele
gate says that the bill was drawn by
Attorney Frank Thompson Of Homo
lulu In consultation with interior
department officials, and 10. the dele.
nate understands, along the line In
dcrsed by Governor Plnkham. kuhio
declares: ~ am strongly for the
homesteaders. ! have always been
for the homesteaders and will con-
tinue 70 safeguard and promote their
opportunities and interests 40 best q
can The inference In the letter
seems plain that the delegate does
not approve the bill and furthermore
that lts presentation has not made q
good impression on the house terri
tories committee. He says q cannot
pass a this session owing 20 the fact
that congress 10 too busy with war
ieoislatIon. 5
Land Commissioner B. g. Riyen-i
burgh, who has been at the national
capitol on territorial business and
returned to Honolulu this morning on
the Matsonia, declares he feels Ger.
tain that after Is minutes CONVEX.
sation with Edwin @. Moore Of Haiku.
Maui. he can convince the Maui man
that the new demonstrating bill now
before congress has not been prep
AIRED for the benefit Of the sugar IN
terests OF the islands. i,
Moore, who is q homesteader at
Haiku, recently addressed. better
TO William c. Houston. chairman of
fr.,xs-,..A =.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18

Making his annual trip to the Is,
lands, as he phrases 1t, Mr.. Linnard.
who is manager Of the Maryland,
Huntington and Green hotels in Pasa7
dena, and the Fairmont Of San Fran
cisco, which was recently acquired,
arrived on the Matsonia this morning.
His visit is to be very brief, due to
the pressure of his business, and he
will return almost Immediately to
the coast, as he intends to depart
this week on the Manoa. Il didn't
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18
GAMBLERS
CAUGHT IN POL e RAID

Twenty-four men, Portuguese, Ia
waiians and Chinese, were arrested in
three gambling raids made by mem.
hers OF the detective bureau yester.
day. Most OF the Portuguese and Ha-
waiian gamblers either forfeited bail
Of SO or were fined q like amount
IN police court today, but the Chinese
entered pleas Of not guilty and had
their trial postponed until tomorrow
when they VIII be defended by Alton
ney Robert Breckons.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18
y. S. OFFICER IN FRANCE
Is DEAD, DUE TO ILLNESS

JAsyociated Press By q. g. Naval CommunL
cation Service)
BESSEMER, Mich, July 18.-Capt
Charles Rund, an officer with the
Pershing expedition in France, has
died Of sickness, according to news
received here today.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18

want to miss my annual trip to Ha-
waii and am making the round trip
voyage for the enjoyment of the ocean
travel" he says.
The California hotel man is accom-
panied by party OF six, Desires him.
self, consisting OF Mrs. Linnard and
Miss Dorothy Linnard, his wife and
daughter; Miss Ruth c. Barstow,
Continued on page two)
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18
HILL STEAMERS
BACK

-
= That the Great Northern Pa y
4 cities crack steamer Great 4
\ Northern may be back On the =
= Coast-Hawaii run this fall or =
= winter. and possibly the North y
= ern Pacific also, is the good \
\ news received by Chairman \
= Berndt Of the Promotion Commit y
= tee today from ]. Walter Scott, =
= San Francisco representative. y
= Mr.. Scott writes that unless the =
= Hill "greyhounds" are taken by 4
= the government there is q good =
= chance they will be put In the \
y island service, particularly =
= should Uncle Sam commander y
y the Matsonia and Maui. y
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18
END OF FOOD CONTROL
DEBATE BELIEVED NEAR

Associated Press By q. s. Naval CommunL
cation SerVice1
a.. WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 1S.-
It is believed that an agreement is
near in the matter Of food control, the
debate on which is to be resumed In
the senate today as soon as the avia-
ton bill has been disposed Of It Is.
believed that after the various sug-
gested amendments are voted upon
today the BIN WIN be ready for re-
printing and FOR IS final vote.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18
IS
SURE GOVERNOR
RETAINS OFFICE

= That Gov. L. e. Pinkham will y
= be reappofnted is the firm con- +
= viction Of Land Commissioner =
= Rivenburgh, who came home y
= from Washington today. The y
= attitude of the interior depart =
= ment Is favorable to the COVER y
= nor, and, as is well known, Sec =
= rotary Franklin Lane is friendly r
= towaSd him. What the interior +
= DEPARTMENT wants Us to do is to y
= get -tSgether, make no radical =
= political changes, but work fo- =
= food conservation, and, If posi- =
BILE, produce all the food we re- r
= BILE. from our own lands" he =
\ says. r
Mrs. Rivenburgh accompanied r
her husband on his trip to Wash +
= ington and returned with him =
+ this morning. - -. -s. 81. -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18
kANSAsDISEASE
LAIDATDOOROF
german AGENTS
ASSOCIATED Press By q. s. Naval oommuni
cation SerVice)

KANSAS CITY, Kan5 July 49,
The disease plot" which has spread
terror in Kansas is believed to be
broken up with the arrest, disclosed
today, of three alleged Teuton agents.
This plot is said by United States
Attorney Robertson to have been car
ried out by means Of disease inocuIa-
ton through court-plaster. The gov
eminent chemist has found the germs
of tetanus (lockjaw) in the court
plaster. The names Of those arrested
are withheld but they are Germanie.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18
Dutch ALLEGE
BRITISH WRONG
(Assoctated Press by .. 5. naval communi.
:. cation SerVfcel

LONDON, Eng, July 1s-The
Dutch newspapers are alleging that
the German merchantmen sunk or
captured by British destroyers on the
coast during the past few days were
in Dutch waters when attacked and
that Dutch neutrality has been violat.
ed. It is believed that this Is moor
rect
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18
FLYER
DOES BIG DEEDS

(Associatsd Press by q. s. Naval 0ommunt
HAMILTON, ontario, July ia
Word has been received here Of an
extraordinary feat Of vaIor and skill
by Lieut.. Basil Hobbs, Canadian, with
the Royal Flying Corps. While flying
he bombed and destroyed U-boat
and then Zeppelin, the latter fall
ing In flames and all the crew being
killed. He has been awarded the Vie.
toria Cross. ,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18
PETRoGRAD PATRoLLED

CAssocistsd Press BY o. 8. Nayai commuui.
cation Seryieel
PETROGRAD, Russia, July 49,
Cossacks were patrolling the streets
today for the first time since the rev.
olution that overthrow the Roman
offs. Their activity is due to the
outbreak Of armed soldiers and sailors
yesterday.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18
u. 5. STEAMER
BEATS U.BOAIS

(Associated Press - q s. Naval commnnt
leoJA1ss uoFls9
AN ATLANTIC PORT. July 1S.-
An American steamer arrived here
which on the way from Europe had
three distinct experiences with u
boats, from all OF which she escaped
luckily. The naval g1nners repulsed
every attack. Once the vessel was
narrowly missed By torpedo.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18

'5id. fEx-dlvidend. tUnquoted.
SUGAR. ~.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 17.-sugar::
90 deg. test SIS cents. Previous quo
tation, $50 cents. Z
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18
IL YUAN HUNG BACKS
FENG FOR PRESiDE NCY

(Associated Press By .. 8. Naval 0omm1uE
cation Servicel
TIENTSIN, China, July LII Yuan
Hung, retiring Chinese president, who
says he has quit politics, issued a
statement today urging that the
country support Feng KWo Chang for
the presidency.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18
U. S. TRANSPORTATION
EXPERTS HANDLE ROADS
UP TO FRENCH FRONT
IAssociated Press By o. g. Naval oommun
cation Seryice1 49,

PARIS, France, July Is. - The
United States transportation service
is taking control of those French rail
ways which communicate from the
port where the American contingent
landed to the battlefront camp. Amer
lean locomotives and equipment are
being used, while great numbers Of
ties are being cut from the French
forests. - IS 80 = = 80.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18
new AMBASSADOR
TO JAPANNAMED;
IS A WlLsOV|TE
(Associatsd Press By o. s. Naval oommunI
cation SerVicO)

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 1S.-Ro-
land Morris, well-known Philadelphia
lawyer, was named by President VII
SON today as ambassador to Japan.
He is A years of age, a Princeton
man and was strong supporter Of
President Wilson at the Democratic
national convention in Baltimore in
1912, when Mr.. Wilson was nominated
for the presidency. -, ].
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18
AMERICAN DESTROYERs
SAVE BRITISH VESSEL
fAssociated Press by D. &. Naval comunnl

NEW YORK. N. r, July 1s.-It =
learned here that American destroy
ers recently saved the British eteauel
CranmoFe when the vessel vas ~
tackled and damaged BIZ submarines.
The destroyers drove of the U.bcets.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18

Draft exemption boards for New
Esrk State vim contain LOCO names.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18

PARIS France counter attacks at Vedun the
Germans Unable 10 reach
and losses.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18
AMSTERDAM. Netherlands,
Heavy Fighting on Russian and
French Fronts; Germans Losing

PETRoeRAD sHeav fighting taking plaes ioday
the Kalusz Gac where the Germans nave
gain heights. /
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18
new CHANCELLOR WILL Offer
LIBERAL TERMS OF PEACE in
THE REICHSTAG TOMORROW
FOOD RIOTS IN DUSSELDORF, EXPLOSION IN STUTTGART
FACTORY AND ADVANCE OF RUSSIANS FEATURE DAYS
NEWS-LUDEND0RFF MAY BE DICTATOR =

ASSOCIATED Press by o. Naval Communication ssrvicel
BASEL. Switzerland. July 18-Munich newspapers re-
ceved forecast peace by Germany They say that
the new chancellor Mchaeis viii make declaration toor
row in the reichstag which will contain liberal terms for peace
offered by Germany.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, July 18-Food riots in Ger
many have reached climax in Dusseldorf. which Is reported
in state siege labors meeting has been called to pro-
test the severity of the sentences passed alleged offenders
and to demand that the bread ration be not reduced
Twelve thousand workmen in Bieleged Westphaia have
passed resolution for peace without either indemnity nor
nexations for Germany
AMSTERDAM Netherlands July 18-Apparently the
belief is growing that the appointment Of Mchaes to succeed
Chancellor Won Bethmann HoWeg but sopgap and that
the German government is preparing possibly for dictator
ship by Gen. Ludendorf. .r#g ss1s
News reached here today Of great explosion in factory
at Stuttgart. ~>. z& TT ~
AMSTERDAM Netherlands, July 18-Minister Won
Stein issued statement today in which he declared
Germans should have confidence in the future greatness OF Ger
many but faint -heartedness still troubles many s
Admiral Won Irpitz former minister OF the navy said
that tsthe campaign made the Uboats extremely effective
but they need time for the full results !"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-18

BERLIN Germany Ths Ruanan front showed increased
activity 49,.
On the also bsker ghng seys
artillery taking the Riga Dvnsk sector
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-20

scowled. The case had already, at
tracted unenviable notoriety. The
newspapers were full of it. He was
receiving criticism. And he felt the
injustice Of it all. Nobody seemed to
understand that he had placed his
own sympathies aside. No one
thought that he might feel for the
prisoner. No one understood that
his function was simply to carry out
the law.
And all through that day and the
next he felt the sympathies of the
jury turn toward the prisoner, and
he hardened his heart and resolved
that their verdict should not be ac-
-quittal. All the while, too, he was
conscious of the cynical look IN the
eyes Of the prisoner
The case ended at last, as even
the greatest of cases must come to
an end. Counsel for both sides had
delivered their speeohs. It was now
his turn to speak He was summing
up. And he proceeded with grave de-
HberaiOn.1 He expounded the cir
cumstances of the crime. Nobody
had made the suggestion that the
man<mght not be guilty. The facts
were proved. He hammered that in.
He told the jury that they must find
a verdict according to the facts
which were proven.
Have little pity" cried the
prisoners wife, leaping to her feet
with a dramatic gesture. Are you
a man. Is your heart carved Of
fiint?"f
"Be silentw roared the Judge. IRE
move that woman from the court
room"
She struggled and shrieked all the
while, and the courtroom was in an
uproar. Every face that met the
judges was hard and condemning.
He noticed that; for an instant there
flashed through his mind the mem
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-20

ulCus
It troubled him, but after all man
must live down his past and not
brood over it. The Judge was an ex-
emplaTy husband and father. His
little daughter ran to kiss him; he
folded his wife in his arms.
what will you do with that poor
fellow Symons?" asked his wife later
that evening.
eff l had my, way" answered the
Judge, ''he would go to the electric
chair. I don't think there is much
chance of that, however. Second
degree murder, if l can swing it."
1.-THE papers think he will be ac-
quilted" :;
"That depends on whether the
jury are honest men or sentimental
FOOLS" -
"But, my dear, he shot the man
who had run away with his wife.
Surely that is not a crime that de-
serves severe punishment"
81 do not think it does" answered
the Judge. my function, however,
\ is not to pass upon the abstract right
or wrong of case, but simply to
administer the law. What law may
be is laid down by the legislature. l
aim to keep my court an honest one
and to fulfill the law scrupulously.
His wife said no more. She knew
her husbands feelings in the mat
ter, and, while not sympathizing,
recognized his integrity.
On the next day there was another
painful scene in court. The wife of
the prisoner stood up at the back of
the courtroom and interrupted couh=
sell T
ST was guiltym she cried. "He did
right. Let him go, Judge! Why can't
you let him go?"
y BE silent, woman" Numbered
the Judge.
81 win not be silent. l love him. /
.,-I.,-. H45 7 IA ?
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-08-16
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed bids viii be received on thl
goth day Of August, 1917, at 1880 a. m
IF said day by the commissioners 81
the Greenereek Highway District Of
Idaho county, Idaho, in their office II
said highway district, for the eonstrue
ton of $500 feet of the 16 foot highway
known as Nezperee-6 reenereek High
way; this improvement 70 be approx
mately 5000 feet in length and being 10
Gated in section 80, of township SO n,
r. E. b. NJ.
All bids shall be in accordance with
the plans and specifications now on file
in the office Of the clerk OF the Green
sreek Highway District.
Each bid must be accompanied BY a
certified check in favor Of the Board
Of Commissioners Of the Greenereek
Highway district Of idaho county,
Idaho, on some bank in the State Of
Idaho for the sum Of five per cent Of
the amount bid.
The commissioners reserve the right
to reject any or all bids or 10 let the
work in part or in whole.
Dated this 9th day Of August, 1917
John A. johnson. Clerk Greenereek
Highway District, Idaho County,
Idaho.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-08-16
Friendship Of Nature.

When we speak of friendships
we usually mean those held be-
tween human beings. This is
quite a limitation placed on the
term. There are some who have
but a few friends among their fell
lows, who are overwhelmed by the
friends of earth and sky.
We know of a young man who
so loved the great trees of the
forest that, when disappointment
of an earthly sort came to him,
he would betake himself to their
leafy shades and, listening to the
silent voices of comfort, receive
that strength to face battles of life
anew. And if he went forth at
night time he had but to place his
outstretched hand against their
stately trunks and Immediately
a spirit of joy would possess him
at being beneath their Outstretch-
ed arms. He whispered his sorrow
to them and they never returned
it to him.
The babbling Of brook makes
sweeter music to some than the
harp; the chattering of a bird
than prima donna's song; the
sweeping Of a storm through the
valley has a speech more wonder
Jul and grand than earth's great
st orator. For each human ex-
preston there is one Of CORES
character in nature
around us more touching, and |
ar more sympathetic. lie is poor
Who, having human friends, pos
esses none in nature. He is rich
vhO, ostraeised by humankind, |
an turn to the garden and receive
welcome from Gods flowers and
rees.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-08-16
Stick This Up In the Laundry.

How to take out fruit spots from
eottOn.-Apply cold soap, then
touch the spot with hair pencil
or feather dipped in chlorate Of
soda, then dip Immediately in cold
water, or pour clear boiling water
through the fabric and most kinds
of fruit stains will disappear. :
Greese from silks.-Take a lump
of magnesia, rub it wet ON the
spot, let it dry then brush the
powder off.
Iron rust may be removed from
white goods by sour milk.
Scorch stains from white linen
Lay in bright sun.
Mildew-MOisten the spot with
clean water; rub on it thick
coating of CASTLE soap mixed with
chalk serapings, rub with end of
finger; then wash off.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-08-16

Sealed bids viii be received on th'
10Th day of August, 1917, at 10 'cloel
a. m. Of said day BY the commissioner
VI Lewis county, Idaho, in the Offie,
II the clerk Of said board at Nezperee
idaho, for the construction Of S5Ot
feet Of the Is foot highway known al
Nezperee- Creenereek Highway; this inn
prOvement 70 be approximately $500
feet in length and being located in see
lions %, 30 and 80, township 80 n, x
, f. b. NJ.
All bids shall be in accordance with
he plans and specifications now on
file in the office Of the clerk Of the
board Of county commissioners Of Lewis
county, Idaho.
Each bid must be accompanied BY q
certified cheek in favor Of the board Of
county commissioners Of Lewis county
Idaho, on some bank in the state Of Ida.
no for five per cent Of the amount bid.
The commissioners reserve the right
20 reject any or all bids or let the w0rk
in part or in whole.
Dated this 6th day Of August, 1917
,. b. White, Clerk of the Board Of
County Commissioners Of Lewis conn.
ty, Idaho.