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The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-04

formerly was one of the largest grow
ers of the Redlands section of Califor-
MA.
"In California the man who has ac
cumulated money enough to invest in
any amount of land can we'll afford to
place it in something that will give
quicker and better results than fruit
growing. In Florida you can get good
land for about half what you would
have to pay in California and the wa
ter question, since I have been here,
does not seem to be so much as to how
to get it as how to dispose of it,
Geo. B. Duncan of Maricopa, Calf,
who will return to Florida and make
his home permanently.
Oranges.
| hope you will not think me pre-
sumptuous when | say there are Or
anges raised in the south from coast
to coast, but there are no oranges any
where that excel the Florida product
in flavor and juiciness. Florida is
conceded to be the best state to raise
oranges. The Florida orange is con-
ceded to be the best fruit in America.
Why? Because both are facts. The
Florida orange weighs more. Which
proves the California orange, though
widely advertised, is insipid and less
juicy.
In recent issue of the Riverside,
(Calif.) Press writer, who has been
handling California oranges for many
years, declared that the Florida crop
has been large, fine and sweet, while
California oranges have been sour. 1t
takes so 1-2 California 200-size navels
to produce one gallon of juice. To
produce the same quantity of juice it
takes "a 1-2 Florida oranges. There
fore, the latter fruit is not only sweet
err but also more juicy than the Cali
fornia navel.
California bars the Florida oranges,
and here is the whyfore of it: either
because of its unsurpassed quality or
because of the fear that it may create
a great demand of and preference for
the Florida orange after it is extern
lsively introduced. The orange devotee
buys it for the juice it contains and
the old adage, ''the proof of the pud-
ding is in the eating" may be applied
to the Florida orange which has stood
the "acid test"
The more the Florida orange is adj
Ivertised, especially in the west, the
greater the demand for it will be and
the less the California orange will be
raised. Of late the citrus fruit grow
ers in California have agitated the
substitution of olives and nuts for Or
anges as more profitable industry.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-04
FLORIDA VS.. CALIFORNIA AS
A FRUIT AND TRUCK SECTION
Continued from Page IL

Continued from Page IL
-~-~Oo~~U0oo-o-~O~o~o-oUo
ficient to convince the doubling Thorn
asses of the superiority of Florida's
climate.
"The best climate l ever saw, with
no fogs like California, no history Of
earthquakes or bad destructive
storms. "-Chas. Becker, of Florida
City, Florida, who lived fifteen years
in and near Los Angeles, Calf.
FLORIDA has certain advantages over
California, the West Indies, Honolulu,
Egypt, India, Ceylon, Java, and sew
eral so-called winter resorts such as
Riviera and Italy. Southern Califor-
MIA is delightful, but it has more cold
and rainy weather than I have found
here" George AIDE, the Indiana dra-
matist.
''This is undoubtedly the best climate
in the world. You people have Cali
fornia beat on climate. Thomas W.
Jackson, author of "On a Slow Train
Through Arkansas"
E. Blodgett, now in Riverside, Calf,
formerly of Orlando, Florida, says
Florida has a far superior climate to
California.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J. Hooley, of Los
Angeles, who motored all the way to
Clearwater, Fla, declared the climate
of Florida to be far superior to that
of California.
H. Weber, director California ex-
pertinent station, says: SIN general,
Florida winters are warmer than those
of California and the summers are ap-
parently cooler than in California
| for one hate to think of jump
ing on California every time it dis
plays signal of distress. According
to press dispatches, California was
caught mapping by an avalanche Of
snow and floods which wrought con-
siderable damage to fruit and vegeta-
BILE crops. While snow and floods are
hardly possible in this section, we have
other troubles to contend with, but on
the climate issue Florida is more
blessed and favored.
If you labor under the impression
that the Florida summer climate is I'M
healthful and is productive of sun
strokes and heat prostrations and that
the winter climate is cold and change
able, the sick and death rates do not
Justify the assertion. In fact, the rate
is below that of any other state for
the year 1915.
Soil.
AS to soil conditions, they differ
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-04

vastly in those states. 1t is generally
conceded by those who have studied
the merits and dement's of the soil
that that of Florida is better adapted
to citrus fruit raising. The Florida
and California soils are both fertile
for truck farming, but in California
the business is carried on at great
expense on account of it's dependence
upon the irrigation system, while in
Florida irrigation: is not necessary ex-
cept in case of frost or long drought.
Unless | am mistaken, cotton, corn
and other general crops are not grown
in Califoria, and the culture of califor-
MAS fancy or staple products may be
attempted here. In fact, Florida can
produce almost everything and its d.
versity of crops is attributed to the
productivity of soil and the number
of growing days which varies from 800
to 365. In deciduous fruits, hay, gram
and nuts, California leads, but hers
may be ours for the attempt.
Florida is 403 years old in white set
tlement and is the youngest of all the
states in point of development, and
has only one-tenth of its 100000
acres of land under cultivation. While
land sells cheap, values steadily in
crease from year to year. Citrus
fruit land in Florida, well located, sells
for from $50 to $3.50 per acre, whereas
the same character of soil in Califor-
mia, similarly located and with or with
out water rights, sells for from $1,000
to $1,000 per acre.
Hereto are appended few of the
testimonies of those who actually saw,
sampled and investigated the charac-
ter of land both in California and Flor
ida:
envy experience in southern Califor-
MIA and here satisfies me that this is a
far better citrus country than Califor-
MIA. The soil is better adapted to cit
rus fruit growing. It costs less to
clear and prepare the land for plant
ing, fruit can be successfully grown
without irrigation, the fruit is of bet
ter quality and we are closer to mar
ket."-John F. Greene, of Tarpop
Springs, Fla, formerly lawyer living
in Los Angeles and owner of one of
the most productive groves of the
Monrovia district. I
"I have never seen nor would / have
believed citrus fruit would grow as it
does here. You people are not raising
fruit; it is simply growing because
you permit it to do so and nature IA
vors its growing here more than any
other place have ever seen."-George
W. Kern, also of Tarpon Springs, who
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-04

a season of the year when the prices
are highest. 7
Thousands of people seeking rest,
pleasure, health or wealth, flock to
Florida annually for no other reason
than location and climate. They can
easily reach this section in much Short
er time in winter to escape wintry
blasts, and in summer to enjoy her
cool breezes than endure a long and
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-04

tiresome trip across the continent to
the Pacific coast.
In conclusion I wish to impress upon
the minds of the Leader readers the
fact that four climate,
soil, citrus fruits and distance-are
F'lorida's greatest assets and never can
be outrivaled.'
Frank E. Philpott.
St. Cloud, Fla.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15
TWO DENY THEY SIGNED
ANTI-SMlDDY DOCUMENT

Emphatic denial is made by Bob
Levi and Manuel Olsen. both mention
ed in yesterdays paper, of the re-
port that their names are upon an
affidavit sent to Washington accusing
L. s. Marshal Smiddy Of being pro-
German.
Levi says that he has heard some.
thing OF the existence Of such an affi.
davit, but knows nothing definite
about it and denies tiatly that he sign
ed it or even saw it, Olsen says he
knows nothing Of the document. did
not sign it, and was not discharged.
as rumored, as federal building jani'
tor because he did not do his work.
He says he quit without any friction
with Smiddy or anyone else. to take
a better job.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15
HARBOR BOARD DROPS
ANCHORAGE SYSTEM

At a special meeting OF the harbOr
board held this morning ii was de-
cided to eliminate from the present
contract with the LordYoung Engi.
neer1ug Co. all plans at Piers and 3,
for an anchorage system. A letter will
be addressed to the company offering
to pay such profit as they would make
from installation Of the system.
approximately $1,000 will be the
amount of profit figured. it is under
stood 1t is estimated that the saving
to the territory, however. even after
paying this amount to the contractor.
will be $500 or $4,000. The "Gere"
system, which the board had previous
ly adopted was estimated at $4,000, or
about $4,000 more than the system in
cluded in the first plans and on which
the contractor had made his bid.
In place of the anchorage system
the deck pavement will be used to
act as a bond for Piers and 9. and a
contract will be let to pave the area
between Piers 8. 9 and 10. The paving
will be tied to the wall with steel re-
inforcing
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15
FRANKLIN DENIES
HEISCANDIDATE
FOR governor

Flat denial vas made this morning
Of report circulated around town
that Malcolm A. Franklin, collector
of customs. had received a letter OF
such warmth from Governor l., L.
Pinkham that II had caused him to
become so "peeved" on reading It
he declared he would enter an active
candidacy for the governorship him
self
When questioned as to the truth
of the report the collector answered
it in the following way:
That reminds me Of a town char
acter calling a small boys attention
to an old gray-haired man, and then
pointing to another little more than
past the voting age. That old man,
said the town prevaricator, 'is the son
Of that sprig going there, It's
lie the boy responded.
Politely. that is my answer TO your
question" declared the collector.
Then at some length of careful
thought the collector gave out the fol-
lowing statement:
Il do not want the governorship; |
have never been an applicant for the
governorship, and | never expect to
be. ! sincerely hope for the reappoint-
nent and confirmation Of Governor
Pinkham. II any other good Demo-
crat is appointed, /, as a Democrat
and citizen Of Hawaii, will do all in
my power to make his administration
a success"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15
dead BEATS" TO BE
TAGGED BY NERO CHANTS

A committee win be appointed by
the Retail Trade Board of the Cham.
her o. Commerce to discuss a new
system Of listing creditors who are
anast due" and to work out system
nv which warning can be sent to
ether firms who may be dealing with
the debtors. The new system will
he known as the "red list" It con.
sists of first, sending out letter to
The debtor, the letter being written
~ the firms stationery. II this pro-
f;uces no results, letter will be sent
ont on the stationery Of the trade
board, and at the same time, a red
lin with the delinQuent's name on,
Iii be nlaced on the boards file.
TI.s system has had years try
-. IN oakland, and has met with
sreas success. The members of the
sssmber agreed that a committee
Investigate the system and act upon it,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15
STAR.BULLETIN
At PREMIUM ON
ISLE OF kauai

You can't get a newspaper on Kauai
for love or money" declared Robert F.
Stever bond salesman for Bishop Trust
Company. who returned this morning
from a visit to the Garden Isle.
The Star-Bulletin is such a valued
paper on Kauai that the jewellers are
even afraid to trust it in the hands of
visitor. and the best a traveller can
do is read it over somebody's shoulder.
Il told the japanese to go out and
get me paper" declared Stever, land
there was none to be had. And it's
harder to make a resident there loan
you a paper than anything else When
they get through reading a Star-Bulle
tin they put II away in a vault so it
won't be stolen. That's how much
they value it." smiled Mr. Stever.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15
ADJUSTMENT OF
SUGAR PRICES IS
SLOW BUT SURE

Varying. changes In the: price OF
sugar, with an upward trend in the
price for the west and a downward
one in the East, il taken as a general
DEVELOPMENT to a fixed national price
by A. M. Novel;. secretary OF the
Sugar Factors.
The permission given to the Homo
lulu Plantation Co. to increase its
price for the refined product to $7.35
is to meet the San Francisco price
which has been at that figure, while
here II has baen $7.25, the original
price set at q conference OF refiners
and the food administration some
time ago. -. .-- -.......... ...-.-..
A short time ago the eastern price
OF refined was $40, and it has now
dropped ID $S.15, while beet sugar has
been selling since the recent confer
ence at $3.50 in the East. ~,
The upward and downward ten.
dency OF the sugsr price, according
to the part Of the country concerned,
bears out the analysis of Mr.. NOVEL;
that a sectional adjustment Of the
Price Is being gradually arrived at.
The quotation on raw sugar plac.
ing II at $5.92 Is also taken as an adj
sustment with the Cuban price. To
arrive at this figure the FOLLOWING
calculations are made: $3.50 agreed
price Cubas. {. o. b.; 80 cents average
freight Cuban ports to- New York: :12
cents insurance; $1.00 duty on Cuban
sugar. or q total Of $5.92.
Il Is estimated. however; that there
will be still another change in the.
price Of the raw product, due to a
final agreement on the Cuban freight
rate
The allowance for the Cuban freight
rate to New York City, Boston and
Philadelphia will eventually be fixed
at IS cents, It ID believed, which would
tend to increase the price OF raws 8
cents. or To $500. q
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15
OLAA STOCK IS
ACTIVE ATS4.5O

Olaa continued active today on the
Honolulu Stock and Bond Exchange
but though the trading was brisk the
price remained steady throughout, at
$3.50 a share. During the session d
total Of 225 shares were snapped UP
as quick as they were offered and be-
tween boards 10 shares traded
hands at the same price Brokers be-
lieve that the stock is at the bottom
price now and will rise shortly.
There was some buying in Eva this
morning in the session the stock
touching the 500 mark, at which I65
shares sold. in small lots. This stock
has crept up from $3.50 in the last
few weeks and to all appearances
there should be a steady advance
from now on, the majority of local
stock market followers declare.
Ten Hawaiian Pines sold at SAL 50
and between boards 40 shares went at
the same figure. The buying Is being
done for San Francisco interests, 1t
is believed, as this stock is to be list
ed on the San Francisco exchange
early in January.
IN the unlisted securities Mountain
King sold at cents to the extent of
2220> shares. A report has been r..
ceiVed that the companys receipts
were $4,000 for the past month,
which probably caused the bid price to
go to cents and 10 cents being ask
ed. Previously the company's receipts
were only about $1,000 a month. Mon.
tana-Bingham sold at 45 cents for 100
shares and A cents later in the SEES
sion for similar amount showing
drop of one cent.
Hawaiian Sugar announced a divi.
dend OF 80 cents, Oahu 20 cents, Pc
peekeo an extra Of so cents, making a
total Of $1.00, San Carlos 10 cents,
Waialua 90 cents and the Oahu Rail.
way & Land CO. an extra of so cents,
making total of $125 a share.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15
WHITNEY & MARSH TO
ASSIGN BUSINESS TO
FERNANDEZ & CORREA

The old established business OF
Whitney & Marsh, Ltd, on Fort street
will be taken over shortly by Fernan.
dez & Correa. The preliminary de-
tails were arranged at a meeting of
the principals this morning when 1t
was decided to assign the stock of
Whitney G. Marsh to the second named
firm.
Fernandez & Correa will occupy the
Whitney & Marsh store, which has
recently been remodeled, as soon as
the details of the transfer can be ef-
fected. There Is some hope expressed
by one of the partners that they will
be able to occupy the Whitney & Marsh
location during the Christmas trade.
The present store Of the firm at Fort
and Beretania streets will be main.
tanned until after the first of the new
year.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15
QUARLES COMMISSIONED
I'M REGULAR ARMY

Ralph p. Quarles, Jr, son Of Associ.
ate Justice Ralph Quarles, was notified
yesterday that his name had been en-.
tered on the eligible list Of second lieu
tenants In the regular army, and that
he IL to report at the second Schofield
training camp until his commission in
the regular army arrives. When the
commission arrives from Washington,
Quarles will be assigned to his station
by the department commander.
Quarles attended the South Carolina
military college for two years, and
upon completion OF his course, took
examinations for the regular army at
washington.
John T. Carey, electrical contractor,
has entered the army as q recruit In
the LIST Engineer Corps. He will be In
the electricians department.
william F. Kilcline, former local
newspaperman, Is In training at Berk.
eley for the aero corps. He viii later
be assigned to flight work. probably
at San Diego.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15
FAREWELL DANCE GIVEN
FOR J. w. M'CRILLIS

Last night the G. r. Grub held a
farewell dance at the Gertz residence
in honor Of ]. w. McCrillis, who is
leaving shortly to join the aviation
corps. AS q token Of appreciation he
was presented with a club pin. This
makes the fifth young man Of this so
Getty to join the colcrs so far 81 ]
Misses Margaret Gertz and oma
Haley had charge Of the decorations.
Those present were the Misses Mar.
garet and leila Rowatt, Thelma Auer-
bach. Eileen Putnam, Margaret KEEP
peler, Lucille Sack, Ester Kahn, Oma
Haley, Margaret Gertz, Evelyn Gertz,
Debbie Lyle and Mrs. Gertz; Messrs.
H. Wehselau, Peterson, Crossman, H.
Nielsen, F. Clinton, G.. Gertz, g. Ca.
mario, w. McAllister, M. and H. Borth-
wick, p. Bull, p Keppeler, ]. w. NC
Crillis and A. Fritschi.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15
NEW COLLECTOR COMES
FROM SOUTH ORIGINALLY

Here is Collector M. A. Franklin's
whose who" of Howard Hathaway,
Hawaii's new internal revenue collec-
tor, now supposed to be on his way
to Honolulu:
"Mr. Hathaway, the newly appoint.
ed collector of internal revenue, is u
lawyer, living at the time of his ap-
pointment, in Everett. Wash. He lis u
good Democrat which. means he win
make a good collector. and he comes
originally from Away Down South in
Dixie
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15
LABOR SCARCE
ONPLANTAT|ONS

An acute scarcity of labor on a mum
be. VI .ne sugar plantations on the
various islands has been reported TO
the plantation agencies in Honolulu
and in some cases managers Of plan
tations are unable to get sufficient
labor TO operate except in small way.
The reason ascribed for the present
scarcity is that most Of the plantation
laborers are now too busy spending
their bonus money TO care much about
working.
II is expected that within a week
or so this scarcity Of labor will dis
appear, or as soon as the laborers con-
c.uGe their spending orgy and drift
back to work.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15
"Yv BUSINESS GIRLS
HOSTS TO SAMMIES

Members of the Business Girls Club
OF the Y. W. c. A. were hosts to a num-
Der Of enlisted men last evening at a
dinner at the association. More than
1875 were present. Wallace r. Earring
ton presided as POSTMASTER in his cap
able manner.
Among the features OF the evening
was a solo by Miss Bernice Kahana-
moku, songs by the girls, games and
playlets. The feature play of the even
ing was staged by Miss Lucy Keefe,
Miss Betty Hartman, E. Bentley
Smith and Charles Saunders. Miss
Ruth Benedict, president of the club,
had charge of arrangements.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15
SANTA CLAUS BRINGS
JOY TO 1000 KIDDIES

Children OF seven kindergartens OF
the city were agreeably surprised on
Friday morning when the members
OF the Kindergarten ChiIdren's Aid
Association held Christmas tree
celebration in various parts of the
city. More than 1000 children partici-
pated in the event which was featur-
ed by songs, games and dances.
There was a Santa Claus for each
Christmas tree, and toys, popcorn,
apples and ice cream were distribut.
ed among the children. The children
from the kindergartens in the follow.
ing districts we're reminded of the
Christmas spirit: Kakaako, Punch.
bowl, Palama, Kauluwela, Kalihi.
Beretania and Fort street.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15

The extraordinary thing is how prs.
on. ..Um many parts Of our line
were sent back during the engagement
without escort. When taken they were
so tame that, as We did not care to
spare escorts. they were allowed to
60 back upshepherded. One Of the
curious sights Of the day was consid-
cradle parties of Germans marching
down in regular formation under the
commons Of their own officers or non
commissioned officers.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15
SITS ON TACK, ARISES
NOW IS HELD IN JAIL

NEW YORK, N. Y. Louis N
, re" teacher in the public schools
h :. -. : Rronx. is being held in Jail in
o. ,s sns - $4,000 bail on the charge
u y ssion,ous assault because OF a sharp
carpet tack. = nroblem on
the blackboard. the teacher "a aaTber L.
re re- arose quickly. George ne. nn'ers'
~ 800 aaIe The boy, who, after ne mad
lacno od the teachers arrest sal0 ne
se-s, - "a Jslaiitx r-A.f
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15

Al noon today sixteen had respon-
Gcd 10 the appeal for enlistments in
the Bird Engineer Corps. Five hun
bred enlistments are desired to bring
the regiment TO war strength.
While the original ruling OF the
draft, department was that no draft
registrants would be permitted to en-
list in the regular army after De
cember IA, the ruling has been modi'
fled by Captain Green, draft execu-
tive officer, to include today, and a
request has been cabled to Washing
ton to make the extension good until
January ].
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15
ORGAN RECITAL AND
CANTATA AT ST.
ANDREWS CATHEDRAL

Commencing at o'clock on Sunday
evening, December Is. there VIII Be
special musical service in ST. An
drew's Cathedral, with a short organ
recital by Mr.. r. Rudland Bode. Maun-
der's Sacred Cantata Penitence. Par.
don and Peace will be sung by the
choir, with Miss Mabel Schaeffer and
W. L. Stanley a. soloists.--Adv.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15

The silver medal Of the National
Canine Defense League has been
awarded to Leonard Sharp, Of "a the
Common, Ecclesfield, near Sheffield,
for bravery in rescuing a dog which
had fallen down a disused air shaft or
a coal pit.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15
]. w. w. rs KILLED
REsIsTINe OFFICER

SAPULPA, Okla.-An unidentified
]. w. w. was shot and killed fifteen
miles from here In the oil field, by
police q few minutes after he had
boasted that he would not be taken
alive. The man was annoying women
in their homes. He drew a knife and
tried to stab the arresting officer, who
shot him through the heart.