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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-02
OPENING SESSION
OF HEARING IN
FAVOR OF DR.. AVER
Matter of Addiction to Drugs
Comes Up But is Dismissed
BY Committee Members


Despite the fact that at the outset
Of the hearing in the matter OF the
charges made against DR.. r. @. Aver
held before the police committee Of
the board Of supervisors Il was de-
termined 10 at first" go into the
charges in the Nagle case only, the
question of whether the accused hos
pital surgeon is addicted 70 some drug
habit cropped up at the afternoon ses-
sion.
The question as to whether DIR. Aver
is addicted to the use Of some drug
came up at the session this afternoon
when Werner Roehl. superintendent
OF the Queens hospital, declared that
-tp could prove it.
~ When asked to do 50 by Larsen,
Roehl said that last February he had
gone into DR.. Ayers office and found
him asleep in a chair with a hypo-
dermic syringe In front Of him.
Il suppose" asked Larsen, that IL
you had just given patient drink
Of brandy and, having set the bottle
on the table, gone TO sleep, you would
be drunk" Roehi said that he would
not
Attorney Garden asked II the hypo-
dermic had been used and Roehl said
he did not know. He added that Dr.
Aver did not have his coat on.
Or. Aver Shows HIs Arms
AZ this point DR.. Aver jumped up
and took of his coat exposing his
arms and called upon Dr. Wayson to
state whether they showed the use of
drugs.
Wavaon saidl: an A not necessary
\, nEe ~ needle N fh6 arms.e
There was. however. no Indication
a. needle points III DR.. Ayers arms.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-02
WILSON READY TO ACT; BREAK HOURLY EXPECTED As
CABINET ENDS SESSION; HONOLULU HARB0R IS GUARDED
Late News AT A Glance
JAPAN PRESSES OBJECTION TO ANTLALIEN siLLs

JAPAN PRESSES OBJECTION TO ANTLALlEN BILLS
2-Japsns
California antaen
the informal represented Washington that
friendly relations fear that the legislation force the
situation control
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-02

SALEM. Ore- Feb. 2-The Greg on antialien land
withdrawn account of the nterna tonal situation.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-02
WATCH PORTS
WHERE GERMAN
SHIPS TIED UP

Treasury Department Orders
Collectors of All U. S. Ports
to Enforce Neutrality:
Cruiser st. Louis to Keep
Eye on All Vessels Leaving
Harbor
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-02
Stops Steamer Traffic;
Shortage Of Fuel Serious Problem
tl..oei.tsd Press ssrvie. By Federal wireless,

LONDON Eng Feb Despatches to Loyds that the Nor
Poa and Hca have been sunk and their
The Rayensbourne which unlisted and about
sunk three of the lost
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-02

CHRISTIANIA Norway Feb 2-Daily sangs Of liners and
between Norwegian ports England stopped today
department issued order nscting
decline accept mail for the United States
of the stoppage of steamers.
The shortage coal already looms serious problem 1t
will of lack
The municipality of Chrania today Communicated all
fuel and is putting the inhabitants rations
PETROGRAD Russia Feb 2-Gefmans dressed in white
a reported today broken through the first line of
trenches Seona according official counter
attack drove the Teutons to their trenches.
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additional Telegraph News on p. q
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-02

.sId. tEx-dIvldend. tUnauoted.
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SCnoma, Feb. 5.
For San Fnanelsco:
CT. Northern, Feb. 3.
From Vancouver: a.
Niagara, Feb. II.
For Vancouver
Makura, March 2.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
STOCKHOLM CONFERENCE
IDEA IS RESURRECTED
Parliamentary Committee Has
Taken Steps in This Direction.
AMERICANS STATE POSITION
Refuse to Participate In Conclavc
With Enemy Representatives Who
Approve German Position or Show
Cowardice by UNFOLDING Nation.
IRy Associated Press.l


BLACKPOOL. ENGLAND, September
6.-Arthur Henderson. former Labor
member of the War Council. in ad-
dressing the Trade Union congress to-
day. intimatcd that the parliamentary
committee of the congress, whose re-
port that the proposed international
Socialist Conference at Stockholm
would be untimcly at present. was
adopted by the Trades Union body.
had taken steps toward a resurrec-
ton OF the idea of holding an inter-
national conference.
we are told" said Mr.. Henderson,
that Stockholm is dead and buried.
Stockholm as name may be dead. but
the Idea is too vital to lose, and pos
sibly those people who are imagining
1t dead will find before many days. or
perhaps hours. that the parliamentary
committee has taken the first steps
towards It's resurrection"
The Am lean representatives.
Messrs. Lord and Golden, conveyed the
greetings of the organized workers Of
the United States. They said Ameri-
can workers were determined that
Prussianism and all that it stood for
should be abolished. Mr.. Golden de-
clared that American labor refused to
participate in any conference with
representatives. Of enemy countries. for
1t considered that either the German
working classes approved the action OF
their government or were moral
towards.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
ABANDON PLANS FOR
SOCIALIST CONFERENCE
IRy Associated Preas

STOCKHOLM. September 5.-The
plans for the Socialist conference at
Zimmerwald, Switzerland. to be held
ten days after the Socialist conference
here. has been abandoned because Of
great difficulties the delegates meet
who came here through trouble in
obtaining passports.
Some representatives from Russia
are here. and other foreigners. mostly
Germans. are expected to arrive
within the next few days to settle
definitely whether the conference will
be held without complete representa-
lions. or BIO abandoned
The attitude of the Socialists to de-
mands Of the allied governments that
they grant passports to delegates has
been totally dropped. and it is inn
possible to get leading Socialists to
make a statement on the prospects OF
the conference.
In well-iuformed circles. however, it
is considered that the recent labor
conference at Blackpool smashed any
hope to set the Stockholm conference
together. Pieter j. Troelstra, the
Dutch Socialist leader, said that the
Russian delegation to Blackpool could
be expected at Stockholm within a
week. and that then there would be
time to decide what to do
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
200 Mexican
Soldiers Drown
Meet Death in Gulf Of California
When Squau Capsizes
Their Barge.
tBy Associated Press,


LOS ANGELES, CAL, September g.
According to a telegram received here.
zoo Mexican soldiers were drowned la st
night in tho Gulf of California as a
result OF the sinking Of Mexican gov
eminent vessel.
According to the mcager advices re.
ceived. the soldiers were from the
Guayamas Earrisons and were being
transported by barge with a number
Of horses and a quantity Of military
equipment from Point Isabella to La
Bolsa, Sonora. The barge was in tow
Of a government tug.
A sudden squall is said to have can
sized the barge. which was reported
to be one OF the number originally
constructed for river work and un-
stable in running sea.
Carranza officials at border points
last night disclaimed any definite infor-
nation of the disaster. but stated IL
was probably a correct report They
said that bargcs have been used fro
Quently for transport work lately. They
also said that troop movement Of this
character described was known to have
been ordered.
caused the capsizing of the barge pre-
vented the tug from rendering assis-
lance to the struggling men.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
NO AMERICANS LOST
WHEN ARGALIA WAS SUNK

NEWPORT NEWS VA. September s.
Neither Captain Morris nor any
Americans were lost when the British
steamer Argalia was torpedoed and
sunk a few weeks ago. according to
official information received here Two
Scotchmen. Fourth Engineer LivinCs-
ton and donkey man named Wilson,
were the only men who went down
with the ship. the official message from
Glasgow states.
II was al first reported that CAPITA ia
Morris and ten Americans had persisted
with the ship. No details of the sink
ing were given at that time. and they
are still lacking.
The Argalia was out from Newpor,
News for British port with a cargo
OF horses when she was sent down
by the German U-boat
When the men were taken or how
they were saved is not stated in the
advices received here.
Captain Morris is one of the hes,
known captains calling at this port
and his reported death created a Crea,
deal OF concern here. Other members
OF the Argalia's crew also are well
known in Newport News and other
Atlantic ports.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
axes in Denmark
Upward Bound
Double Prices of Wines While
Tobacco and Jcwelry
Costs Soar.
tBy Associated Press.1

BY Associated Press.1
CoPENHAGEN. September 5.-Drink-
ing and smoking will really be luxuries
In Denmark under the new taxation
program just introduced In Parliament.
This provides for a special tax on wines
equal to the retail price per bottle.
exactly doubling the cost to the con-
sumner. and almost doubles the tax on
beer. making it. according to the presi-
dent Of the Brewers League. the high
est in the world.
The measure increases the tax on
cigars. cigarettes and tobacco to from
20 to 33 per cent Of the retail price.
and is expected to return 100000
kroner additional taxes. 1t fixes a
special tax Of 10 per cent on all sales
Of jewelry and precious stones. In the
income tax on incomes Of more than
5000 crowns is increased by 33 to rs
per cent. The property tax on prop
erty of the value Of $4,000 crowns and
upward is virtually doubled.
rs per cent increase In railroad
passenger and freight rates Is pro-
vided.
The Minister of Finance. In introduce
Ing the measure. said that the govern
ment would not have resorted to 1t II
any end OF the war were in sight. but
that as conditions are at present. the
measure was an imperative necessity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
SHIPPING BOARD TO CUT
OCEAN FREIGHT RATES
General Chnrtering BODY to BE Formed
for Purpose of Fixing New
Tariffs.
by Associated Pre.s.1

WASHINGTON, September 6.-Im-
mediate control OF ocean freight rates
charged by American vessels will be
assumed by the Shipping Board. which
announced to-day IL would appoint a
general chartering board, to which all
charters must be submitted for ap-
prevail. The new scale calls for re.
auctions of from 65 to IS per cent from
present tariffs.
Nothing was said as to a reduction
In rates charged by allied and neutral
vessels plying from American ports.
but the chartering board, through the
operation Of the export and bunker coal
control. will have the power to regu-
late these too. An early arrangement
between the shipping nations for a
joint rate scale was predicted tonight
Announcement that chartering
board would he formed, forecasts an
early requisitioning by the Shipping
Board OF American merchant vessels.
The ships as Communicated will be
turned back TO their owners to be
operated under rules and regulations
drawn by the chartering board. which
will be charged with enforcement of
the new freight rates.
The board will sit in New York. It's
personnel has not been selected, 1t was
said to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
EXEMPTION IS REFUSED
TO MORMON MINISTER
Ispecial 10 Til. Times.nisn,tc,,

Especial TO The Times-Dispatch.1
DANV1LLE. September 6-The DAN
Vile exemption board has begun its
session, and is meeting with a number
or peculiar angles of the draft law.
To-day Mormon missionary claim
ed exemption as a minister. The board
refused to exempt him, but referred
his case to his home precinct at Black
foot, Idaho.
Two days before receiving n notice
to take his physical examination under
the draft law. another man enlisted
In Battery Z. He could not be mus
tered in. Captain Wiseman having no
such authority. The youth claims he
volunteered. The board will exempt
him only on Il certificate from the
colonel saying he is bonafde member
of the company.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
GERMANY WILL ADOPT
PRESS BUREAU SYSTEM
Berlin Papers Noncommltal Concern
ing Promised Blessings OF
New News Sources.
BARON Won BRAUN IN CHARGE
Will Havo Direct Charge Of Censor
ship Over Various Department
Heads From Whom Reporters Will
Secure All Information.
;3y Associated press1

10y hsSoCiatcQ FreSS
GOPENHAGEN. September 6.-The
Berlin press is decidedly noncommittal
as to the promised blessings of tho
press bureaus which are to be estab-
lished in connection with every de-
partment of the government. rejoicing
only that the direction OF matters will
be taken from the press bureau OF the
Foreign Office. hitherto the organ of
inspiration Of editorial comment in re-
gard to both home and foreign affairs.
The press bureau for directing the do
mestic policy is entrusted to the Min
istry Of the Interior.
Tho system of Chancellor Michaelis is
based upon the idea of enabling news
paper reporters to obtain news direct
from the information bureaus of the
various ministries. all of which are
placed under the direct charge of the
Chancellor's press chief. Baron Won
Braun~has been selected for that post.
He explained to newspaper men that
the Chancellor. OF course. had no
thought of attempting to influence the
press and desired merely to guard
against unfounded criticism under
which the government has suffered
often in the past and to keep control
Of the whole publicity organization in
his own hands.
The Chancellor was responsible. the
baron explained, for the entire policy
Of the empire. and, therefore. was en-
titled to demand that all the press
departments OF the various ministries
should instruct the press along the lines
of this policy.
The divergent policies of the various
press bureaus. particularly we'll illus
trated in the open campaign of the ad :
miralty bureau under Admirol Won
Tirpitz against Chancellor Won Beth
mann Hollweg, have been a feature OF
German politics in late years. On this
account considerable interest is shown
in the outcome of the attempts of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
URGES OPENING OF COAST
TRADE TO FOREIGNERS
Admiralty Counsel of Shipping Board
Before House Committee-Othcrs
In Opposition.
(By Associated Press. ]
Sonfanhar

CBy Associated Press
WASHINGTON, September Shear
ings on the Shipping Boards bill to
authorize the President to permit by
proclamation foreign vessels to engage
in the American coastwise trade dur
ing the war began to-day before the
House Merchant Marine Committee.
Alfred Hugcr. Admiralty counsel OF
the board, urged 1t as war measure
for relieving traffic congestion.
Edward c. Plummer. of Bath. Me-.
representing the Atlantic Carriers AS
ISOLATION, said the bill was too sweep
ing. In view of the isolated cases 1t
was contemplated to meet, and that
requirements that had proved their eff
fciency for century should not be
repealed. He added that II the bill
were enacted. it meant opening the
coastwise traffic to foreigners, and
possibly never closing 1t, because of
international questions that might
arise.
Fear that the Canadian Pacific and
Grand Trunk lines would grasp the
United States maritime trade with
| Alaska, IL American coastwise vessels
were diverted overseas and the coast
wise traffic opened to foreign compe-
| tition, was expressed by John H. Bunch
OF Seattle, traffic manager of the
Alaska Steamship Company. He saic
the Canadian lines were waiting tc
divert Alaskas s100.ooo.0o0 OF annua
commerce to Canada. and that thi.
involved war supply problems, in view
of the immense output of copper or.
and canned salmon which American
ships are now bringing to the United
/ States
Secretary Redfeld Will be asked tc
appear
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
General New. Notea.


Judge r. Carter Scott, OF Richmond,
is holding court this week for Judge
West. in Prince George County.
Up to the present time lo5 hunting
licenses have been issued from the
office Of the clerk of the Hastings
court in this city.
DR.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Peasants have
issued invitations to the marriage Of
their daughter, Dorothy Brooks. to
John Sydnor Barksdale. of this city. on
Saturday morning. September Is. at
1890 o'clock at the residence in Finton
Street
Major Ely will soon establish his
provost guard in this city, composed
Of sixty men at first, to be enlarged TO
200 later. He is invested with large
powers.
1t was reported in this city to-day
that parties travelling In an automo-
bile were arrested in Hopewen this
morning with 200 pints of liquor in
their possession.
Fred Moore. boy of ten years. son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Moore. of Farmer
Street. has been missing from his home
since Tuesday morning. and his par
ents are anxious about him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
HUNDRED AMERICANS
NARROWED IN HOLLAND
Survivors OF U-Boat Victims Pick Up
Scant Living While Awaiting
Return Passage.
DUTCH SHIPPING PARALYzED
Seaman Tells Of Kongsli Sinking on
New Amsterdam in May-Second
Mate Only Member Of Crew to
Lose Life-Others Reach Shore.
IBy Associated Press

tBy Associated Pressl
AN ATLANTIC PORT, September g.
The Norwegian steamer Kongsli was
torpedoed twenty miles OF New Am
sterdam on the night OF May IL, ac-
Mass. who arrived here to-day. after
being stranded in Holland. The second
mate lost his life. but the ship later
was towed ashore by Dutch fishermen.
Potter says.
The German U-boat gave no warn
ing. and was not seen until she
swished past the steamer after the
torpedo had been fired. The captain
and crew took to the boats. The
kongsli was kept afoat by water
tight bulkheads. Potter states.
Potter and the other members of
the crew rowcd ashore. There now
are nearly 100 American scamen living
on the beach at New Amsterdam. wait
ing passage home. I'd picking up a
living best they can.
The seaman says Dutch shipping is
completely paralyzed, and that he had
to wait nearly three months before
he could secure passage back to the
United States.
The kongsli was carrying a part
cargo OF grain when torpedoed. Most
OF the grain was spoiled by coming in
contact with water. A mix-up Of the
ships articles prevented the captain
sending the American members of the
crew bac! to the United States. Pot
ter said.
The man arrived last night. secured
his discharge to-day and will attempt
to make his way to his home in
Massa chusetts. He says he is without
funds or clothing other than the worn
suit he has on his back
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
TO RELIEVE CONGESTION
OF COTTON AT PORTS
TBy Associated Press1

10y ASSOCIATED frcSs
WASHINGTON. September 6.-To re-
lieve congestion at ports, the exports
administrative board to-day waived
until October l the requirement of ex-
port licenses for shipment OF raw cot
ton to Great Britain. France, Italy,
Japan and their colonies and to Rus
STA
Cotton was put on the list OF COM
modities for which export licenses are
required a week ago. 1t was found
that cotton was piling up for shipme mt
faster than applications for licenses
could be handled.
"AlI shipments Of cotton which are
covered by railroads bills of lading or
ocean bills of lading, dated October I
or later" said the Exports Boards
statement. will not require licenses.
This Will give shippers ample time to
file applications for shipments which
they may contemplate making October
1 or later"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
LIVES 200 YEARS!

For more than 200 years. HARLEM
Oil. the famous national remedy OF
Holland. has been recognized as an in
fallible relief from ali forms of kid
ney and bladder disorders. It's very
age is proof that 1t must have unusual
merit.
If you are troubled with pains or
aches in the back, feel tired in the
morning, headache, Indigestion. insom-
MIA. painful or too frequent passage OF
urine. irritation or stone in the bladder.
you will almost certainly find quick re-
lief in GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Cap
sules. This is the good old remedy that
has stood the test for hundreds Of
years. prepared in the proper quantity
and convenient form to take 1t is i'm
les. and you can get it at any drug
store. Your money promptly refunded
if it does not relieve you. But be sure
to get the genuine GOLD MEDAL
brand. In boxes, three SizeS.=AdY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
HAILsT0RM is TERRIFIC
Charlottesville Visited by an Unusual
Dovnpour That Shutters Window
Glasses and Damages Crops.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.

Especial to The mes-Dispatch.l
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. September
6.-The most destructive hail storm in
half a century visited this city and
imm ediate section late this afternoon.
Many OF the stones measured more
than an inch in diameter. They were
of solid Ice and resembled human eye.
Hundreds of window glasses in pri-
waite residences and business houses
were shattered. while In the two green
houses at the university 1900 panes
were broken and flowers and plants
ruined by falling glass. Hail fell for
period of seven minutes. followed
by n downpour of rain.
In the county the apple and tobacco
crops were damaged. and fodder strip
ped by the hall stones.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
APPOMATTOX COMMANDERY
ELECTS ITS NEW OFFICERS
Preparations Are Under Way for En-
tertninment OF Camp Lee Soldiers
Mt Y. VI. G.. A. Buildings.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
PETERSBURG, VA. September g.
Appomatto1 Commandery. knights
Templar. has elected officers for the
ensuing year. as follows: Eminent
commander. Joseph r. Bell; general
issimo. Liston G.. Atkins: captain-gen-
eral. Harry y. James; senior warden.
Frank Mckinney: Junior warden.
Charles +. Williamson: treasurer. w.
w. Presson; recorder. II. V. Parham:
prelate. Charles K. Borst: sword bear
er. r. II. Hoy; warden. f. II. Stewart:
sentinel. Joseph Williams.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
Daughter. of the Confederacy.

Al the meeting OF Petersburg Chap
ter. United Daughters of the Confed-
eracy. last night the following officers
were elected: President. Mrs. Harvey
Seward: first vice-president. Mrs. Pryor
Jones; second president. Mrs. Ed
ward Eigenbrun; recording secretary.
Mrs. r. - Meade; corresponding sec
rotary. Mrs. Bartlett Roper; treasurer.
Mrs. Robert D. Budd: historian, Miss
Annie Mann; registrar, Mrs. r. S. Gill;
custodian for life, Miss Nora Davidson.
A feature of the meeting was the high
ly interesting report OF the historian
Miss Annie Mann.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
ATTEMPT TO GUST SHERIFF
Charges Filed by Brother AIIeSe Mis-.
conduct and Failure to Discharge
DufIeA.

DANV1LLE. VA, September e.-Pro-
ceedings have been instituted In the
Circuit Court OF Patrick County, ac-
cordins to word received to-day. charG-
ing j. w. Staples. sheriff of Patrick.
with misconduct in office and failure to
discharge his official duties. and asking
for his removal. The specific charges
nave not 1een learned here. but they
are being brought by his brother, A
H. Staples. being supported by sworn
ar darits. Judge E. j. Harvey, Of the
Circuit Court, has issued a rule against
;he sheriff which is returnable on
Saturday