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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-06
ALEXANDRIA. GAZETTE AY,FEBRUARY.6, 1917

A family OF six, father mother
and four children, lost their lives in
a fire that destroyed their homes in
Philadelphia early yesterday. The
family was that of Max Pomerantz.
The only member of the family left
is son who IS a professional piano
player and who was away from home
filing a night engagement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-06

w H. Landon, agent of the OLD
Dominion Steamship Company, al
Newport News was killed yesterday
afternoon in fall through a hatch
way of the Old Dominion steamer
Jefferson. He walked through al
open hatchway.
The Methodist Episcopal Church
South, at Maxmeadows, in Wythe
county, was burned Sunday. The
furnishings also were destroyed
The congregations loss is complete
as there was no insurance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-06

Having qualified as Executor of
Charles A. Simpson, all persons har-
ing claims against his estate are re-
questcd to present the same to the
undersigned, properly certified for
payment, and all persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make
prompt settlement with the under
signed. J. Z. ". Timberman,
29-lOt. T0l King Street.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-23
THE ETIQUETTE OF THE C0LoRS

by 'colOrs, the military man means the na-
tional flag and the state flag which are carried
by marching troops. The color is conceived to
have a personality. and is saluted bv Il soldier
as if il were person. The "regimental color.
which in the national guard is the state flag,
is lowered by it's bearer AZ Il salute to certain
officers but the national color is above ALL and
does not salute \ soldier passing the colors
faces them and silIutes. \ civilian uncovers.
No one will stand with his back to the c0lOrS.
The flag. when not in the form of 'colorS,
is not treated as personality and is not Salut-
ed. but certain courtesies are due it. When
hung from vertical staff, we all know that the
union is upward. but when it is hung from
window or on Il wall. the position should be
such that the union is to the right of those
who will look at it when the stripes are verti-
cal, and to their left when the stripes are hnri-
zontal. These rules are very generally nncon-
sciously violated. for the person hanging out
the flag from window or porch places it in
the position which seems correct from his point
of view, but which will appear reversed to the
persons on the sidewalk The flag should never
be allowed to touch the ground, and in lower
ing it from staff. the folds should always be
gathered in before it is allowed to do so.
The national anthem is the Star Spangled
Banner. that alone, and not "America." No
particular courtesy is due the latter hymn. but
the soldier stands at attention. facing the must
clans, during the playing of the former, and
salutes at the last note. The civilian should
stand in an attitude of attention. uncovered,
during the music, and if he is at the theater he
should remain mOtionless and silent, or should
sing the anthem. but he should certainly not
talk about the play. put on his overcoat, or
-shamefacedly stand upon one foot and look
uncomfortable. A soldier would not do these
things, and respect for the symbols of our pa
triotism should be exhibited by all of us. who
after all. are potential soldiers.
49," PLATTSBU RGER.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-23
BELIEVES China
HAD GOOD REASON
TO Make BREAK
Severance With Germany May
BE Wise Policy on Part of
Eastern Republic

Evidently China had an excellent
reason for following the example OF
the United States by breaking Sc
suddenly and surely with Germany, il
that given by Lieut. -Comdr. C. T
Hutcnins, naval att&cfe on his way
home in the Venezuela from over two
years service lori the United States
at Pekin, is correct.
Hutchins Sid fhis morning that
China was considering the years to
come and her financial problems
when she made the move.
Possibly some IeInemOer that
China Unidentified the Allied powers
during the Boxer uprisings," he says.
1T is not generally known or under.
stood that in 1910 there is due from
China to the present Allied powers
about $100,000,000. If the Allies have
offered her q material reduction of the
indemnity should she break with. Ger.
many naturally she would know which
side her bread is buttered on"
Although not speaking officially
Hutchins says this may be the chief
reason for the diplomatic break. Mrs.
Hutchins and their child are going
home with him.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-23
THE COUNTRY BEHIND THE PRESIDENT.

(By Henry Clews)
Such uncertain and strenuous times we. are
now passing through have not been experienced at
any period since the Civil War; and there are no
indications of the end On the contrary they prom
Use to continue months longer at least and the
more calmly and courageOusly they are accepted the
better and the quicker their settlement. Worldwide
upheava is at work here as elsewhere; and import
ant readjustments international and domestic,
must be anticipated before normal stability is re-
stored. The war, of course. is the first object of
anxiety. President Wilson is steadfastly pursuing
conservative course in the hope of avoiding con,
hict with Germany. At the same time he is deter
mined protect American rights at sea- though still
undecided whether he will arm convoy American
merchant vessels Meanwhile the government is
taking advantage of the delay to prepare for all
eventualities. The disgraceful episode in the
ate at the close of Congress had one excellent re-
suit; it demonstrated that the country was over
|whelmingy behind the president and it also exposed
the sources of disafection. For several days there
has been comparative absence of irritating events
Especially the submarine campaign proved not as
serious as threatened. In consequence there has
been partial subsistence of the warlke feeling so
pronounced at the close of last month. Growing
strength of the Allies and declining resistance
among the Central Powers also encouraged hopes of
an early end of the war 1t would not be prudent.
however. to indulge such expectations too freely
the German fighting spirit being far from exhausted,
even if resources are impaired. sense of relief is
felt at the adjournment of Congress-. With public
feeling in such an infammatOry state as now ex-
ss open discussion of international relations seems
highly undesirable and dangerous. In such sit
uation the country is in better hands than of Con
gress, long as only the latter body can declare
war. Unfortunately large amount of necessary
legislation was left undone, and an extra session
will doubtless be necessary to tide affairs be-
tween now and next December.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-23
LETTERS
HoNoLULU's IDEALS IMPRESS
HIM

Honolulu, T. H., March %, 1917.
Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin,
Dear Sir: Among the very appreci-
alive things written about Hawaii by
some of our American cousins who
have visited the Hawaiian Islands, is
the following, written to one of our
kamaainas by a California resident
am. sending 1t to you for I believe
that our people here will be interested
in knowing what others are saying of
us. "~ .s2"@.. :.:...
MY visits to the Islands are the
memories that prize most-because
| found a sincerity among those
got to know intimately that l have
not found elsewhere, and as | wan
der from place to place and meet
the absence of ethics, the prostitu.
ton of ideals, the apparent indiffer-
ence to self-respect, then my mind
returns to Honolulu, and know
that | am better man, stronger in
purpose, because of having been
there. God seems to me nearer the
surface of human life in the Islands
and my faith in human beings is
strengthened from having associated
with Honolulans."
Very truly yours,
&c.. A. P. TAYLOR,
s.-. Secretary.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-23
ROOSEVELT AND
TAFT FAILED IN
PREPAREDNESS
Japanese Newspaper Says that
Wilson is Not Responsible;
People Should Aid Him

President Wilson should have the
sympathy CT every American, and the
backing as we'll" says the Hawaii
Hochi in an editorial yesterday. In
discussing the present international
situation the Japanese newspaper has
this to say ON the subject:
I'VE have explained several times
in our editorials why this country has
hesitated to declare war upon Ger.
many for her violent actions. But
too much hesitation means more dis
grace to the national honor of the
United States. -t ..-...~ ~.
I'VE are now expecting that formal
declaration of war upon Germany will
be issued on April 2. III the president
issues the order for mobilization Of
the army and navy as well as a call
for volunteers, and orders a fleet to
the war zone, we are willing to offer
our greatest sympathy to the presi-
dent T.. ..-..
The president has borne with pa
thence the German violence for the
past two years on account of the coun-
try's unpreparedness, but it is not the
responsibility OF the pI esident alone.
We believe that former presidents,
Roosevelt and Taft, Must share the
responsibilities ior the nations I'M
preparedness. .g-.. :.
AT the beginning of the present
war Theodore Roosevelt attacked Will
sons administration for not involving
this country in a war and further
more he has attacked President Will
son personally, but we ask what did
Roosevelt do during his administra-
ton? He did not do one thing for
the defense of his country during mis-
term of office. The gre:.test effort
he made was sending battle
ship squadron around TIM world to
threaten Japan. .... -.
Roosevelt ard Taft are both re-
sponsibie for tie country's unprepar-
edness. Taft was secretary Of war
under Roosevelt, and he did nothing.
Neither did he prepare during his
term as president. Inasmuch as
President Wilson has taken a stand
to defend the nations honor the peo-
pie of America should assist him.
keeping all criticism aside" -.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-23
Meeting FalsehOOds With Truths

Selfish political motives PLAYED upon ignorance
and rreduify last night at the city charter hearing
in the Capitol. 49,. .... -. ......
s. Again was enacted the I scene - formerly Sc
familiar in American pOlitics-that of binding.
misleading tficking the honest, well-intentioned
voter and citizen by deluge of plausible words
warning him that in some vague mysterious way
his rights" were TO he stolen through a moderate
governmental change. -. ..-.
american history for the past three decades has
been the history of rights being for the people
through exactly such changes the Chamber of
Commerce amendments propose. The rights have
been wrested from greedy bosses and ward,heeers,
from great selfish powerful corporations, and
from indifferent. apathetic grOups-wrested from
few and given to the many in the form of direct
control Of their public officials. IL +
This is exactly what the Chamber Of Commerce
amendments aim at, but the opponents have
aroused the wOrkingmen to a nervous apprehension
that some shaoe trick is about to be played the
Hawaiian.
II is useless to meet demagogism with mere
sweeping generalities of denial. 1t is useless to
meet prejudice with anger.
Nothing but systematic, careful. fair sympathetic
and continuous education will meet the present
problem of convincing the of voters that they
have more real freedom, more real power. more real
prosperity under modern city charter than under
the present charter or the convention charter
Particularly, LET il be shown that the bread-and-
butter argument of the demagogues is absolute rot.
That argument, in brief, is that reduction in the
number of elective city Offices reduction in
the humber of jobs, in the amount of employment,
.sfor the labOrers.
The fact is that under an efficient charter there
viii be less money running to waste and more money
for employment.
II might be pointed out that this same type of
denlagogues declared that under the frontagetax
system all the road aborers would be thrown out of
jobs. OF course this was silly Since the road inn
proyements began TO open up under the frontage
tax there have been twice many laborers employ
ed on this class of construction as before.
A few definite statements of this sort will do
much to clear the eyes of those who have been mis-,
Led by scheming politicians and loud -nouthed dema
gogues
The campaign of education can be carried on in
precinct and district meetings. in improvement
clubs, in systematic publicity. in frank conferences
with the stevedores union and other organizations.
The Chamber Of Commerce has declared that it
means business-tlat the fight will go on this year
next ycaf--as long as necessary. That is one def
mite effect of the spectacular move which aroused
the chamber to real action 1t is now entirely evil
dent that the fight is one of education IN the future
as rel as action in the present.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-23
MOVING PICTURE OPERATOR DROPS
1000 FEET But ESCAPES UNHURI

Imagine 2GO0 long feet of gaping
space below, endless ones in the
/ clouds above: hurricane sucking
through the planes; down there in the
baZineGS a Circli;Ous white streak
the ancient wall where Boxers once
knitted their way around Pekin; dots
and siHashes that may he ruiiGi"Gs
epd rivers.
There is the setting, TOW fo- a lit
tie plot and action.
"Zowie,'-the engine STOPS TIE
roar of the propeller echoes its last.
fne engine stops short; a big hiptane
trembles with the loss Of equilibrium
frcm powers desertiOn. They careen
they are falling
breathing space E".c on he way
down.
This is no nightma"e-that vas the
trouble; you could 10: waKc W. NeI-
Their is il paragraph IN the latest
Best Seller" Il j. only j Dr";udc II
one OF number of thrill e:s c. J. Joe
Hubble, International Film Service
man on his way in the .,eneZuela, ran
into while shooting his Ia through
China.
Getting back 10 the situation in
mid-air.
Hubble had just passed over the
Forbidden City, shooting" a few thou
sand feet promiscuously. A Chinese
aviator. and good one, too. was driV-
ing. But he spoke no English -nei-
Their did Joe" speak Chinese.
When the big cylinders ceased to
pop Joe" wrapped his arms and legs
about everything in sight, said his
prayers and shut his eyes. He knew
enough about flying machines to un-
derstand what killing" the engine
and thu l6,cc Of.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-23
REBuKE THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

SO : F F.. t~s
William II. Heen, deputy attorney general, is a
young American citizen who has conducted himself
well and made good clean, promising record as
deputy county attorney of Hawaii and deputy
attorney general of the territory.
The department of justice recommended him and
President Wilson appointed him as a circuit court
Judge for Oahu The appointment went to the judi.
cary committee Of the SENATE for consideration and
now comes news that il has been held up in com
mittee because of protest that Mr.. Heen is part.
Chinese.
s,Sueh protest ought to arouse unanimous con-
demnation in Hawaii. II is absolutely unfair and
absolutely un-American. Particularly it is gross
injustice in Hawaii. He is also part Hawaiian.
The combination of hoods has not untitled him for
American citizenship, as he has shown by his con-
duct in the modest Offices he has held. They were
held with credit to him.
That the protest is made on the grounds that
aBilly. Heen is partChnese is additional reason
why he should be confirmed as rebuke to narrow
lnindedness.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-23

:"BCC don't-boo don I, the Chinese
cried Hubble afterwards learned il
meant Il don't know what is the mat
ter. or something to that effect
We were taking a very certain
course for frightfully large and solid
looking house." Hubble relates. and
he still trembles as he tells the tale
and a coupe of trees in cur down
ward path took on alarming proper
tons. held tight and then"
But the rest OF the yarn has nothing
to do with the story. OF course they
came cut all right, thanks TO an ex.
pert driver. and Hubble was here
long enough to take $4,000 feet of
"crackerjack reels for his company
and the Pacific Mail, acting under the
direction of General Manager j. H.
RCsseter.
We didn't take temples. either.
says Hubble That's old stuff Ev-
eryone. knows there are temples in
China an dnearly everyone has seen
them. What took was the China OF
tCday-that's what's really interesting.
Had 1000 troops march for me once
that's what my company wants Live
stuff of the present And LsLope got
it
Hubble also took a few thousand
feet in Japan. but says there are pre-
scribed limits beyond which no pic
ture man can possibly go. In Pekin.
however. he got pictures of the old
throne room and lot1 of original
scenes which will be released soon.
Hubble took number of stills" too.
They are straight pictures
I'm going back. too" he declares.
Fer it is the life. I've been in it
since was IA and I'm not 80 yet, but
wouldn't trade it for anything else"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-23

The new Governor OF Florida
stood for an inaugural BALI but refused
to attend because he is opposed to
dancing.
There is a demand in Hawaii for
American shoes. Footwear is com.
ing into use among the Japanese,
Chinese and Korean inhabitants
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-23

DIR. G. +. Doles pacifst lecture turns out to be
quite harmless. Anyone who can find treason in his
utterances at the Y. W. G. A.zast night is welcome
to do So but commonsense will not uphold such a
finding What grotesque denial of the right of
free speecht would have been to cancel the lecture
at the behest of those who appear entirely to have
misconeeived both its purpose and the personality
of the speaker.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-23

The board of supervisors has recommendations
for raises in the pay of electric light employees
Guiding considerable boost for the superintendent
The Increasing cost of living doubtless justifes the
raises. for not otherwise. hope, would the board
contemplate hoisting overhead expenses while still
IN debt to the tune of many Thousand dollars Why
not raise salaries also in the fire department? The
men Of the department surely deserve the very
small increase recommended by Chief Thurston
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-23
VITAL STATISTICS
BORN

BORN
PERRY-In Honolulu March 20. 1917,
to Mr.. and rs. Joseph Perry of Luso
street, a daughter. .....
Honolulu. March p.
1917.to Mr.. and Mrs: Albert Machado
of 72S Mokauea street. son-Ntl-
liam. 49,.
MARRIED.
KARRATTI- KEOHOHOU-In Honolulu.
March 10. 1917. William K. karratti
and Miss Louise X. KeohohOur Elder
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-23
DIED.

KACIHOG-In Honolulu. March p.
1917, Samuel X. Kauihou of 1882 Nuu-
anu street. married. ukuleIe maker
native of Hawaii, 81 years old
PGLOA--In Honolulu. March IS 1917,
Poloa of Lunalilo Home aged 81.
NAHINI-ln Honolulu. March %, 1917.
Frank Sahinu of Gulick avenue. aged
81 years. -.a......
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-23

Apparently we are in for another dose of gov
eminent by investigation Investigation this
time being of territorial prison construction and de-
signing. Will the experts differ as they have on
the pier probe? II so. cheer up, for the worst is
vet to come
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-23
PERSONALITIES

MRS. w. L. FRAZEE, wife of the
superintendent of the city electric light
department., entered the BeretanIa
street sanitarium for treatment Thurs
DAY.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-23

Bills designed to legalize dissemina-
ton Of birth control information in
New York State were killed by the
Assembly Codes Committee.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-23

Ernest L. Miner of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,
officiating; witnesses-David X. Ka-
opua and Jennie F.. Keohohou.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-23

Ii This is Germanrs strategic mas.er'stroke.
F,a,pce and Britain onght 10 be,glad they on
the losing side.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-23

One aspect Of the refusal of the German ships To
give bond for good conduct is that comparatively
few people would place any reliance in the bond
ANYWAY.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-10

player ever taken seriously by a ma
jor league ball club.
A remarkable thing about him is
his size. His arms are as long as
jeff TesFeau's.
He has an easy motion which al
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-10

Cld-time baIIpIayers seldom grow
enthusiastic over a youth who is LA
BILE to step into their shoes, but the
New York Giant vets are enthusiast
tic about Wade Hoyt, pitcher.
He is only II, the youngest ball
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-28
HOW FRENCH WIVES SAVE.
Women With Native Talent for Econ
omy Have Saved France Much.

Leslies: The French housewife, with
her native talent for economy, has saved
France up TO the present time fully as
much as have those fighting in the
trenches Good advice has been given
to Americans. If they win only take it.
The chapeau that evolves from the bit
OF lace and the flower and the ribbon
left intact from previous chapeaux; the
girdle that energies from renovated silk
and an old buckle and a new edging.
to give distinction to a simple frock;
the sayory soup that brews from the
left-overs Of yesterdays dejeuner-these
things amount to genius.
| Rich women who have had many ser
wants now have few. Expenses are cut
all along the line. Simple meals and
simple habits replace elaborate ones.
A lady buys clothes, but for orphans
and refugees, not for herself.
Poor women. who must reduce sim
picity to frugality-what do they do?
They make one sou buy two sous worth
by watching every centime. This, for
countless women in Paris. means get
ting up at o'clock in the morning 10
get a choice Of things at the great
market, Les Halles; walking long dis
tances to go where things cost not so
much as nearer home; walking instead
OF riding: keeping vigilant watch on the
venders' cars along the street for good
values turning plain foods into attract
i've dishes by well favored sauce and
a garnishing which costs nothing.
In the old residence quarters Of Paris
there are hundreds Of women Of aristo-
cratic connections and moderate means
who before the war had several ser
wants and who now have none. or per
haps one. And 10 women Of all de-
grees OF wealth there could scarcely be
a more interesting study than TO see
how these gentlewomen and their hum
BILE helpers give a charming touch to
hard economy.