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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-08
STUDENT AVlATORS KILLED
Two. on Flight Without Permission,
HIVE skulls fractured In Fnil
of 1000 Feet.

HEMPSTEAD. \. y. May Two
student ariators who had never piloted
an airplanc before. and who were said
to have begun Il flight without permits
sion At the government aviation school
at Mincola, to-day, were killed after n
fall of 1000 feet. They were Ransom
Merritt. twcnty-threc years old Of
Lockport, \. Y. formerly Cornell
student. and Anthony Stilcno. of Roose-
vcit, y. Y.
The skulls of both occupants were
fractured. and tho machine. worth
$1,000, was destroyed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-08

talks with William l.. Saunders in New
York. MIR. Saunders Is the man who
startled the country on Saturday by the
announcement that a device to end the
effectiveness OF the submarine has bccn
discovered Efforts to determine the
| nature of this submarine hound"
brought forth later statements which
indicated that Mr.. Saunders had been
ovcroptimistic in his declarations.
| other members Of the special prob
lens committee who will attend to-
morrow's conference are Mcssrs Rob-
bins. Thaycr and Spcrry. They were
| expected to arrive I'm the capital carly
| in tho morning
| II was learned definitely to-day that
the special problems committee, which
| is composed of experts who took up
| the work of finding means to checi
German submarine operations immc-
diatcly upon our declaration of war
against Germany, already has three
leads" which promise remarkable re-
suits.
In addition. naval experts have been
conducting separate experiments. as has
a corps Of Scvcnty-five experts. headed
by Thomas a. Edison. Still other plans
are being discussed in London where
Rear Admiral William y. Sims, United
states Navy, has been i'll conference
with experts Of the British Admiralty.
The discoveries of the special COM
mittec. together with the results of the
studies of the naval experts, will be
thoroughly tested at to-morrow's con-
ference. The discussions are expected
to result in decision that the gov
eminent concentrate it's tire on one OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-08

the plans for the present at least and
give II complete trial. This Isl be-
lievcd to be the plan winch Mr. Saun-
ders referred TO. and which. AS IA result
OF much work BIZ telephone and tcle-
graph, efforts later were made to
hush up
Secretary Daniels To-day refused to
Indicate what plans were under dis
cussion to deal with the submarine.
He was openly optimistic. however.
and again expressed the belief that
american ingenuity will find Il way
to check the Germans and win
war"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-08
BANNWART ENLISTS IN ARMY
Man Whose Pacihst Relief Led Him to
Engage In Flight With senator
Lodge Soon 10 Garry Rifle

BOSTON. May 7.-AIcxandcr Bann-
wart, whose pacitst beliefs led him to
engage in a fight With Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge in Washington on Apr.l
:, to-day enlisted in the army Mr.
Bannwart was prominent in the anti
war campaign. He was leading thirt.-
Boston pacitists in Washington when
h : fight with Senator Lodge occurred.
NJ that time he was quoted as havinG.
sad. War is cowardly." lie soon will
N..rIN a rinc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-08
BIG SUGAR CROP IN LOUISIANA
LRv Associated Prcss.1

WASIilNGTON. May THE Louis
rama sugar crop OF 1916 was practically
i''cc AS great as the crop OF 1915.
Figures compiled by the Department
OF Agriculture show the 1916 crop was
Go7,So0.000 pounds. as against 275.OoO.
GEO pounds in 1915. The average cane
yield was eighteen tons an acre in 1916.
a. against eleven tons in 1915,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-08
MOOSE MUST PAY DAMAGES
FOR INITIATION PROVING. FATA

BS refusing 10 review Alabama Cour,
proceedings. the Supreme Court day
putinto effect DEGREES awarding Sis. 900
damages against the Supreme Lodge of
thetLoyal Order OF Moose for the death
OF Donald 4. kenncy during Initiation
at the Birmingham. Ala. local lodge
Kenney< died after receiving an electric
shock from branding board" TEnt
this feature was not regular part of
the. initiation, but impromptu horse
play" of local lodge members, was con-
tended unsuccessfully by the supreme
lodge.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-31

fascinating way. Al dozen OF more
stunts win be characteristics OF Hal
lowe Zen.
Games are TO be another feature
Many OF the boys who do not care 10
dance can enjoy pleasant evening
in this way. Fruit punch win be
there In plenty and the 0utriggeI
brew Of the women.s Auxiliary II
justly famous. The older women Of
the club viii be there to lend their
willingness. A perfect evening OF
pleasure awaits the invited guests.
The women OF the 0utrigger Aux
HAIRY in charge of the affair and who
have worked for the success Of this
party are as follows:
General committee Board Of d.
rectors Of the Auxiliary.
Arrangements for Halloween party
Mrs. Francis Mills Swanzy.
RefreshmenfE--Mrs Andrew Full.
Ter, Mrs. Raymond C. Brown. Mrs.
Gardner Wilkins and Mrs. William A.
Wall.
Decorations Mrs. Eben Low.
Halloween stunts--Afrs Wilbur
MacNeil. Mrs. Isaac Cox, Mrs. Bar
nard. Miss Jessie Mckay, Miss Ann
Johnson. Miss Jane Winnie, Miss
Paush, Miss Hawthorne. Miss Wal
thalI, Miss II Caldwell Miss Holmes.
Fortune telling Miss Breeken-
ridge, Miss Folsom, Mrs Davis, Miss
Woodfcrd and Miss Matthews.
Every member OF the club Is ex-
pected to be in attendance.
THE COMING OUTDOOR CIRCLE
MEETING.
On Tuesday, November the thir-
teenth, will be the first meeting Of
the year for the Outdoor Circle. A
large attendance of members is called,
for Mrs. i. a. Thurston, the presi-
dent. is away and Mrs. Isaac Cox.
second vice.president. wifi preside, as
Mrs. A. ]. Campbell, the first vice.
president, is also on the mainland.
The meeting Is to be held at the
home Of Mrs. Frederick j. Lowrey,
Lunalil0 and Victoria streets. Any
woman who Is not q member and who
wishes to be one may do so by phoIl-
ing Mrs. Augustus e. Murphy. Every
woman in Honolulu who is interested
in the moral and physical beauty OF
TINS city should De member OF the
Outdoor Circle, for Il mas been the
ann q this BODY o. women 20 WORK
ana Keep on working until Honolulu
would stand az the most exquisiteiy
beautiful ana clean municipality ~
the United states. The work OF the
circle SPEAKS ior Itself and any one
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over felt IL q call TO colors and &C
lcepted as does any soldier the call e
carry arms. Mrs. Walter Frear vii
ably assist Mrs. Dowsett and with
two such able women the meeting al
| the public library will be success
Mrs. DowSett's letter OF appoint
ment. which was signed by Mrs. Go
Tinda Lamar. enclosed copies OF the
plans of organization, and stated that
the success of the Hawaii division
will largely depend upon your secur.
ing at your organization meeting a
representative OF every one Of the
women's societies that you have In
Hawaii patriotic. philanthropic, re
Igious, literary, fraternaf-of what.
ever kind.
Mrs. Lamar. who is the wife OF Jo-
seph B. Lamar, is chairman on state
organizations for the council. Some
of the national chairmen of depart.
ments are Miss Ida Nj. Tarbell, Mrs.
Stanley Mccormick, Mrs. Carrie
Chapman Gait and Mrs. Josiah Evans
CoWles.
The importance of the meeting on
Thursday viii be better appreciates
by the women Of the various organi
cations in Hawaii when 1t is known
that the president himself. as well as
the cabinet officers, stands back OF
the national committee, which was
appointed the 21st of last April for
the purpose of coordinating the or
ganized forces of the women OF the
country sin order to secure greater
efficiency in defense work for the ma
tion.v
THE MONDAY AND THURSDAY
DOWSETT UNIT
The Monday and Thursday DoWsett
knitting unit has sent eleven COM
plete sets OF knitted garments to the
u. s. s. Carl Schurz for the use Of
our blhejackets. Mrs. John Dowsett,
who heads this unit and with whom
the ladies work Monday and Thurs
day OF each week. feels justly proud
OF the work done by the ladies of this
unit. The result, when taken to the
Red Cross rooms for inspection, was
deemed perfect and Mrs. Dowsetf
further enhanced the treasures by ty;
ing each package separately and bind
ing IL with red, white and blue rib
bon. We all know that our boys will
enjoy that touch of mother hand. Miss
Aiieen Dowsett also has knitting
class that meets on Thursday and
these wamen are doing their bit and
doing it well. AS all OF the women in.
terested are expert knitters the work
is first class and it is satisfaction
to know that our lads will at least
have warm garments from the wo..
men OF Honolulu.
sMYTHE.DwIGHT WEDDING.
Miss Ellen X. Dwight and Mr..
Alfred K. Smythe we're married Oh
Saturday afternoon at st. Andrews
Cathedral. Rev. Canon Ault reading
the marriage lines. It was a small
wedding with only relatives and in
innate friends assembled. The bride
was given away by her mother, Mrs.
Ellen Dwight, the attendants being
Miss Eleanor Holt, who was brides
maid and Mr.. George dwight, who
support Of the groom.
A little later they left for Hawaii
where they Will spend their honey.
moon.
Mr.. Smythe Is with Thee. Davies 6
Co. Mrs Smythe is a daughter Of
the late Samuel Dwight and Mrs.
Ellen Dwight, and comes from one
of the well-known families of Hawaii.
The good wishes Of host of friends
follow them.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-31

4 CATHOLIC BAZAR SATURDAY
Christmas buying viii be made
easy Saturday at the Catholic bazaar
in Bishop Square because Il can be
made TO serYe~charity. the Christmas
spirit and the cause of ECONOMY all
at the same time Almost anything
THAT the feminine heart might can for
il the waF or handmade embroidery
may be had at the embroidery booth,
while the delicatessen booth viii offer
almost complete Saturday or Sunday
dinner The candy booth will be am
other feature.
Miss Elizabeth McMenamin. uha
win have charge OF the embroidery
booth, is ASKING al contributors of
embroidery TO send their contributions
TO her at Hotel Davenport not later
than Friday Of this week.
NEW YORK STATE CLUB.
Inquiries and letters are coming IN
for Information regarding the New
York State club formed for the en-
tertainment OF the enlisted men. All
are anxious 70 become members and
a pleasing thing is the wish of the
enlisted men to do their part and help
with both work and the entertain
merlt. Next Monday at 4:30 at the
Army and Navy : Yp the second meet.
ing will be held and a large assembly
is both anticipated and expected. Mr..
Griffiths is chairman, Miss Helen g.
Pratt is secretary-treasurer, and Mrs
A. Z. Murphy, Mrs. c. Montague
Cooke and, Mrs. Bridwell have the
executive and entertainment commit
tee in hand.
HALLOWEEN PARTY.
At the home OF Hiss Sigrid IIanne.
stad, No. 2 Little Village Tuesday
evening there was held a Halloween
party under the auspices of the
Christian Endeavor Society of Central
Union church. Those who assisted in
receiving were Miss Helga Wikander,
Miss Ruth Benedict, Miss Rose Latch
er, Miss Thelma Thompson and other
young ladies OF the church.
Among the guests were a number Of
army men, several secretaries of the
Y. NJ G. A. and Y. w. G. A. Many of
the old time Halloween games were
played and several selections of in
strumental music were rendered.
RYCRoFT, soPER.
Saturday evening at ST. Clements
pretty little church will occur the wed.
ding Of Miss Blanche Soper and Mr..
Walter Rycroft. Miss Ruth Soper
will be her sisters only attendant
and Mr.. Robert White. o. r. r. c.,
will support the groom. The bride
win be given into the groom's keep.
ing by her father, Colonel John H
Soper. After a short honeymoon the
groom goes into quarters with the
national guard at Waialua.
MRS. TEENEY ENTERTAINED
AT the Woman's Athletic Club, the
same holiday aspect prevailed during
the midday hours. There were scores
of small parties. Mrs. George Herbert,
Mrs. H. s. Noonan and Mrs. Edward D.
Tenney, all Of Honolulu, were the
guests for whom Mr.. George s. Towne
entertained IS. #. Chronicle. Oct is.
WoMAN,S WAR COUNCIL
Friday morning at 10. O'Clock the
women's war council will meet and
an invitation is extended to any woz
man interested in the work to come
and be either worker or just an in.
terested listener The council meets
at the Y. w. G. A,
CHRISTIAN CHURCH ENTERTAINS
Last evening the Christian Church
entertained five hundred enlisted men
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al Hallowe,en party. II was happy
evening and much enjoyment vas ex-
pressed By the boys present.
ENGAGEMENT AsNouSCED
Mrs and Mrs Kari Jensen 81 Kauai
snnounre the engagement of their
daughter, Mary. 70 Albert Sparrowe
Bnsh. son of Mr.. and Mrs. G. Fred
Bnsh Of this CRY.
SUNDAY being q beautiful day. the
opportunity was taken for q drive
around the island by PARTY OF local
folks. The party got an early start
from Waiaiae. IN time To reach Hanula
hotes, where lunch was fartaken ii.
After short rest the trip was
CONTINUED. the party arriving in town
FOR dinner. The party included afE.
and Mrs Alfred Douse, AEr. and Mrs.
w. S. Thompson and Mr.. Fry, the last
named never having taken the trip
before He is one Of the chief petty
officers on the GuIfport. and Is liable
TO leave at any time. The same peo-9
pie were delightfully."- entertained at
the Thompson home. kaimuki. on
Monday evening. Mr.. Fry was hidden
good bye with wishes that befors
leaving Pearl Harbor he might join
the Come Back Club for q future
return.
Mrs. Mary Offert OF Seattle and her
two charming daughters. Miss Offert
and Miss Florence 0ffert, who have
been staying at the Young Hotel since
the arrival of the Maui last week, will
be returning messengers by the next
Matson steamer to the coast Mrs.
0ffert had planned a much longer
visit in Honolulu for herself and her
but the fear that she may
not be able to secure desirable steamer
accommodations later prompts her to
taking the first big boat that is avail |
able.
Tuesday, the 21st. announced the ar
rival Of little daughter to Mrs. DON
aid Sanborn at kualapuu on the island
of Molokai This being their first
born, both the parents, as we'll as its
grandpa. DR.. Fletcher Sanborn, gov
eminent physician OF Molokai, con-
slider little Miss Phyllis as being quite !,
in line for the next prize-baby contest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Jewett |
Lowrey plan to occupy their stown |
home next week. after having scent !
the summer at Niniko, their upper |
Nuuanu homo.
Mrs. Harriet Hapai Is In Honolulu
from her Hilo home and is the homo
guest of her cousin. Mrs. Minna !
Aherns of Wilder avenue and Piikoil
street.
Miss Bertha Young left for a six
months trip to San Francisco this
morning. She was accompanied by
Miss Ress Young.
Mr.. and Mrs. John McCandiess and |
Mrs. Frances Barnes are expected
homo next week after a six months
mainland visit.
Mrs. w. H. Shipn1an Of HiIo is the
house guest Of Mrs. Victoria Ward and |
will be in Honolulu several weeks |
longer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gustav Schuunan, who /
left for Hawaii on Saturday, returned
yesterday morning
Lady Sen Mel. who has been on
Hawaii for q short trip. is back in
Honolulu
Mr.. and Mrs John Watt are expect
ed back from the mainland next !
week
Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Weller are back
from short visit to Maui.
Mrs. H. H. AIorehead Of Hilo is
visitor in Honolulu
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SAN FRANCISCO SUPTTALs OF IL
TEREsT HERE.

SAN FRANCISCO NGPTIALS OF il
TEREsT HERE.
In the wedding Of Miss Einnim DC
Near and Mr.. Elsey Swift Train Il
Sd Francisco q few days ago. two
principals welI.known here were uni
ted ia marriage. or the ceremony, Oh.
san Francisco Chronicle said:
"Dne Of the most charming girls d
the younger smart set added bel
name TO those OF the ranks of tht
mafrOns q week ago last evening
when Miss Einnim McNear, daugh
ter OF MIR. and Mrs. George w. NC
Near, became the bride Of Elsey Swift
Train.
The wedding, which was solemniz
ed at the pretty little church Of st
Mary the Virgin, was one Of the most
socially important events Of the year
the brides family having taken q
most prominent part for many years
IN leading social affairs both here and
IN Oakland, where she formerly re
sided. The color scheme Of the deco
fations, was singulaTly effective In
both the church and the McNear home
on jackson street, where reception
was held following the services q
the church.
Massive urns laden with exquisite
pink lilies were arranged in the chan.
eel against background Of rich
greenery, which brought out most
strikingiy the lovely tones in the
flowers. Masses OF evergreens and
fernery were banked in the chancei,
with here and there an effective ar.
rangennent of Belgian trees. leading q
waru, cclorful atmosphere to the Oc.
casi0n. The dominating color Of pink
was seen again in the great clusters
OF hydrangeas, which we're combined
with ferns IN most charmingly
graceful fashion. The altar was hung
with garlands of greens, and the win.
dow boxes were artistically adorned
with juniper and growing plants, with
an occasional touch Of pink blooms 70
repeat the chosen color scheme. The
altar was aglow with lights from the
massive candelabra placed upon 1t.
Miss MeNear, who was given In
marriage BY her father, made an ex-
ceptlonally lovely picture In her bridal
robes, her slender grace being singu-
lhriy adapted to that mode OF attire.
The gown was fashioned on extremely
simple and straight lines, most beeom-
INK to the woarer. being made Of heavy
white brocade, beautifully woven with
silver and gold and elaborated with
dainty touches Of tulle. II was finish
ed With q short train Of the brocade,
Over the charming costume fell the
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-24
SENATE PROBING
HIGH FOOD Price

WASHINGTON, d. G., April II
The senate agricultural committee
yesterday took up the question OF the
rapid increase in food prices and be-
gan an inquiry, by means of public
hearing. into the charges of manipu-
latiOn and eXtortion that have been
freely made. The -dea of the senate
is TO find cut whether the present
I high prices are justified by conditions
or whether they are due to arbitrary
action by big dealers who largely con.
troll supplies.
The federal trade commission issu-
! cd call yesterday to the governors
of all the states to send representa-
tiyes to. Washington to confer on
April 30 on measures looking to the
cooperation of the several states with
the national government along the
line of increasing food production and
eliminating waste. -...
Secretary of Agriculture Houston
declared yesterday that five big farm
ers' organizations have promised
their support to the government in
the steps it is taking to meet the food
situation. They have gone so far. he
said, AS TO declare that they would
even indoIse legislation giving the
i federal government power to fix the
maximum prices at which foodstuffs
shall be Sold @.~ .~'z. ~. ..% r..
K Another Important snioveFsent to-
ward increasing the nations food sup.
ply was announced by the department
OF labor, which issued statement to
the effect that 1t had undertaken to
mobilize million boys between the
ages of Is and 10 as farm workers.
William Jennings Bryan is to aid
his voice to the widespread appeal to
the nation to devote every energy to-
ward meeting the demand for
food to feed not only America but the
world 1t was announced yesterday
that the former secretary of state
would tour the West to spread the
appeal of the department of agricul-
ture that millions of additional acres
be sown to grains and other food
stuffs.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-24
RUSSIA RElTERATES
LOYALTY TO ALLIES

Z WASHINGTON, D. G.. April a.
Dispatches to the state department
from Petrograd last night once again
affirmed Russia's firm determination
to keep fighting until victory comes TO
the Entente and The United States in
their war agair st Prussianism. The
despatch declared that Russia is no
more likely to give up the battle be.
fore achieving tie results for which
she has paid SO much, than the gniteo
States" Il ~'a 80
The dispatches add that the address
delivered ny President Wilson has
created froforad iTrI ession in Rus.
sias and that artsngemt nts are unde-
way for the printing of large numbers
of copies for wide distribution. The
liberal government Is taking the gov
eminent of the United States as pat
tern in modelling the new laws for
Russia. rs>..
Paris also reports that the Presi
dents address has created profound
impression In France and adds that
the American aviators ere having 3o0.-
900 copies printed for distribution via
the aeroplane route, to the German
armies in the western battle front
The translation will be by agreement
between France and the United
States. ILL., b.. -
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PRAISES OTHERS
FOR GOOD WORK

Credit for the successful planning
of Sundays memorial services Is
given to Speaker H. L. Holstein OF
the house of representatives by Presi.
dent Charles F. Chillingworth of the
senate.
Chillingwurth declared today that
Holstein deserves praise for planning
and originating the program His
own part was only in assisting foe the
senate to carry out the speakers sug-
gestions.
Judge C. w. Ashford. who gave
both house and senate the first idea
Of holding services for the five Ha'
waiians drowned in the sinking Of the
Aztec, likewise deserves credit for the
services" says Chillingworth.
Judge Ashford sent letters to SEN
ate and house on the day news reach
ed Hawaii of the drowning of the five
sailors.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-24
WATERSPOUT Is SEEN
FROM WAIKIKI BEACH

Residents and visitors at Waikiki
beach and others at various vantage
points who CHANGED to be looking out
upon glorious and gorgeous sunset
we're given an unusual and interesting
experience in the. sight of a water:
spout in the offing. - r. 81
While the sun was setting and
the sky diffused with all eolors and
hues a heavy black cloud was noticed.
This cloud appeared to take on q fun.
mel shape and slowly descend toward
the ocean. As it drew closer to the sur
face Of the sea the waters appeared
to leap upward to meet il whirling
round and round and rising higher
and higher until the two met. The
phenomenon lasted but a. few minutes
and then the waters appeared tofsub-
side to the former level, but there was
much comment heard last night from
those who were fortunate enough to
witness the waterspout for those few
minutes. s+s!