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Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-17
Maximum Strength to Be
Fixed at 1000 Men, Who
Will All Be on Salary.
NOT TO CONFLICT
WITH HOME GUARD
State Body Is Military and
Not to Be Used in Civil
Strife Such as Strikes

Sacramento, April 17.-Tentative
plans for an organization to be known
Jas the State Defense Guard, to con-
lsist of not more than 1000 men, and
Ito be divided into motor car, motor
cycle and horse units, were consid-
Ieced by the executive committee of
the State Council Of Defense here
today and the formation of such a
defense body will be recommended at
the meeting of the 33 members of
the council to be held here tomorrow.
The activities of the proposed State
Defense Guard will be confined to de-
Tending the Imperial county and San
Diego county borders and to the
suppression of enemy acts within the
state. 1t is stipulated that it shall
not be used in civil disputes such as
strikes. The creation of such state
defense guard will furnish Governor
Stephens with defense force which
he can utilize in the event that the
California National Guard, which is
now under federal jurisdiction, should
be called beyond the borders of the
state.
Such defensive force also will
render unnecessary the extension of
the governors power over county of
ficials, as was originally contemplated
IT putting the state on a prepared
ness basis.
Reports were received by the execu-
tive committee Saturday from more
than 100 communities throughout the
state. announcing the formation of
local companies of home guards and
from all sections came requests that
these defense units be merged into
I uniform, statewide organization.
Such a step will be considered by
TIE State Council of Defense next
Wednesday, and it is probable that
eN olive into definite state organiza-
the California Home Guards may
evolve into definite state organiza-
ton, consisting primarily of men past
military age and who will form a re-
serve defense force for the state.
The executive committee also re-
ceived report from DR.. Benjamin
lde Wheeler, chairman of the Com
Eittee on Resources and Food Sup
ply, to the effect that complete
survey of California's available food
supplies and resources is being made
and that this survey will be complet-
ed within twelve days.
William Sproule, president of the
Southern Pacific and chairman of the
committee on transportation for the
} Council of Defense, also reported that
railroad companies throughout Cali
fornia will be prepared to provide
quick transportation fer any required
: t,oop mobilization or movements and
also that all railroad companies were
E effectively guarding all tunnels and
Iridges on transcontinental and coast
wise rail routes.
In addition to recommending the
Organization of a State Defense
Guard, the Executive committee next
"Wednesday also will recommend the
S licensing and arming Of home guard
d companies throughout the state un-
lCONTINUEI ON FACE TwOl
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-17
GERMAN SUBMARINE FIRES TORPEDO
At j, s DESTROYER SMITH BUT MISSES
PRESENCE Of SUBMARINE CAUSE
Of ANXIETY AMONG NAv|CAT0RS

torpedo the submarine disap-
peared. The fact that an armed
undersea craft is in American
waters has caused a great stir in
shipping circles, also worrying
the naval officials. Fire Island
is off the eastern coast of Long
Island. Speculation is being re-
vived as to the possibility of
German submarine base on this
side of the Atlantic. The govern
ment has a fleet of small boats
investigating locations which
have been viewed with suspicion.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-17
(By United Press)

Washington, April 17.-In an
effort to get non-partisan sup
port for his conscription bill,
President Wilson has asked Mi
nority Leaders Mann and Lenhact
to confer with him. This follows
the report of growing opposition
to the conscription plan unless
the volunteer system is first Civ
en- trial. President Wilson
holds that the immediate passage
of the measure is of vital inter-
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-17
EXPECT ST. QUENTIN
TO FALL VERY SOON
(By United Press)

London, April 1.-THE greatest Of
fensive in history is on, with the
French and British smashing with all
their energy along the 17O-mile front
from Lens to Lafere.
St. Quentin is expected to fall at
any moment. Cambria and Leon are
also doomed. The British have ad-
vanced a mile closer to st. Quentin.
The French class of 1917, boys of
IS, were called to the cOlOrs today
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-17
(By United Press)

Boston, April 17.-Official re-
port of an engagement between
the United States destroyer Smith
and one Of the enemy's subma-
rines has been wirelessed from
Fire Island to the Boston navy
yard via the scout cruiser Ches
ter. 1t says that the Smith sight
ed the submarine this morning,
which fired torpedo at the
Smith, missing it by a good mar
gin. Immediately after firing the
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-17
Hunting Submarine Base.
(By United Press)

San Francisco, April 17.-It is re-
ported that warships are cruising and
searching for the German submarines
base off Lower California. They are
searching all the small bays, etc.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-17
DYNAMITE SAFE LAST
NIGHT At HEALDSBURG
(By United Prsss)

Santa Rosa, April I7.-Three
men this morning dynamited the
safe in the Healdsbprg postoffice
and escaped with 5000 in cash and
$4,000 in stamps.
Garage employees surprised the
men at work in the postoffice,
but they were bound and gagged
and afterwards locked in the
postoffice.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-17
RELEASE OF
SUSPECTED DYNAM|TER
(Ry United Prsss)

San Francisco, April 17.-Detective
Captain Matheson has requested the
release of Edward holland, prepar-
edness dynamiting suspected, saying
there is insufficient evidence to con-
wet.
The district attorney says he will
flee Nolan after the trial of Mrs.
Mooney.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-17

she had prepared for the Ten Thou
sand Club in the winter. After the
refreshments were served by
Mrs. Turner's daughters and club
adjourned to meet for picnic din
ner in May.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-17
ITALY PREPARING TO
WHACK TEU10NS ALSO
(By United Pross)

Rome, April 17.-Advices received
via Switzerland report the extreme
activity of the Italian artillery on the
I2onso front. 1t is believed that Italy
il. starting big offensive timed to
catch the TeutOns when they are ur-
sently needing men on the western
fronts.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-17
CUBA TO PARTICIPATE
IN CONFERENCES HERE
(By United Press)

Washington, April 17.-Cuba is to
send a commission here to confer with
the Allied ministers.
Lord Cuncliffe, Admiral De Char
and General Bridges represent Eng
land, while Minister of Justice Vi
viani, General JOffre. Marquis De
Cnamburn and Vice Admiral ChOche-
trat represent France.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-17
NO SEPARATE PEACE
FOR ALLIED NATIONS
(By United Press)

Washington, April Ex-senator
Sherman has introduced resolution
authorizing the nation to consummate
an agreement with the Allies so that
r.:ne of them will conclude separate
peace and that peace be concluded
only with the joint action of Amer
lea.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-17
TURKS AND BULGARIA
BREAK WITH AMERICA
(By United Press)

Zurich, April ia report has
been received here which declares
that Turkey and Bulgaria have
broken relations with Germany.
1t is conceded that the break was
the result of hostilities between
America and Germany.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-17
Bond Bill Vote Tonight.
(By United Prsss)

Washington, April 17.-Senators
predicted that the bond bill would
come to vote by 6 o'clock tonight.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-03
USE OF PRISONERS
LABOR IS OPPOSED

Senator Mikaele introduced resO-
luton today proposing that the lana
commissioner he instructed by the
senate to open up the kekaha lands.
district Of Waimea, Kauai. for home
Stealing purposes On Senator %
neyS suggestion the resolution VAS
referred TO the public lands commit
tee. He declared that he does not
believe the resolution is In accori
with the organic act or the wishes OF
Kauai people.
Senator Makekau. the only member
of the judiciary committee refusing to
concur on Senator Desha's bill relat-
ing to the employment on county la
Dor Of persons convicted of misdemea-
nors. made a long speech 10 convince
the senate against it. moving at the
close that the bill and the report for
it be tabled.
AS the bin provi les for this work to
be under the direction of the supervi-
Sors of different countries. Makekau
thought it would result in a continual
misunderstanding between the super
yising boards and their respective
sheriffS. After long discussion the
bill was re-referred
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-03
PASSION music
St. Andrews Cathedral

The Cruciflxicn." by the late Sir
John Stainer. will be given at ST. An
dIews cathedral At IS tonight. II
was sun" on Sunday night at the
cathedral and made deep impression
by its excellent rendition and its real
~ beautiful music.
The CrucifixiCn" is not as elaborate
as much German Passion music is. but
its devotional character moves ali
English o" American congregation
most profoundly 1t consists Of solos,
duets and some very fine choruses
and hymns The solosts are George
A. Andrus. Reynold MCGrew and
Judge Stanley and the chorus is a
strong one. II is under the direction
Of r. r. Bode. The way this music
was rendered on Sunday night would
be a credit TO any city.
All are invited to attend this even
ing and hear this appropriate Holy
Week Oratorio. An offering will be
taken at the close for Mission work
in the islands.-Adv.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-03
CHARTER BILL IS
PASSED BY HOUSE

The city attorneys office shall open
at $50 instead of s o'clock each
morning.
With this single amendment. and
with but five dissenting votes, %
members voting, the city charter bill
PASSED third reading IL the house OF
representatives late this afternoon
and will go to the senate.
Following was the vote:
Ayes-AhUna, Andrews. Brown
Cooke, Fernandez, Jarrett, Jerves
Kaaua, Kalana, Kawewehi, Kula, Leal
Lota, Lyman, Marquee, Miles, Pas,
choal, Petrie, da Silva. Tavares
Walsh, Wilcox. Wilder, Holstein.
Noes-Joseph, Kawaha, Kelekolio,
Kupihea, Mossman.
Observation-Disclosures
Kupihea led the slim opposition
against the measure, declaring it was
ambiguous, and that the substitute
measure is not the pin wanted by the
people .,.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-03
ptEDISCITE BILL
HAS ONE CHANCE
II Advocates Are Able to Prove
LEGALITY It Will Not
Be Tabled

Unless the judiciary committee of
the house of representatives can be
convinced absolutely that the senate
bill providing a plebiscite for a vote
on prohibition Is legal, it will report
cut that the measure be tabled.
Thus DOES Chairman Lorrin An
crews sum up the present status of
the prohibition measure which has
been before the committee for nearly
two weeks.
Senator Charles Chillingworth. Atty.
Gen. /. NJ. Stainback and other sup
poFters OF the measure have asked
that the committee allow them TO pre-
sent legal argement in favor Of the
BIN. This was TO have been presented
at a meeting last night but the meet
ing was not held because of inability
OF certain interested persons to attend.
.e, I'VE viii give these men certain
time in which TO present their argu-
Inent," says Chairman Andrews. They
declare they can convince us that the
prohibition measure as IL now stands
is legal. But II they fail to convince
us beyond reasonable doubt, then !
feel can safely say that the COM
mittee will recommend that the bill
be tabled" q.
Andrews added that the committee
expects TO report out on the bill prob
ably on Thursday. .~-.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-03
CAPTAIN lyons IS.
ON ACTIVE DUTY

Choosing to take his three months
of active duty on board ship now in
stead of later. Capt Henry w. Lyon,
Jr,, master of the Oahu Shipping Com
pany's motor schooner j. A. Cummins,
went aboard tie u. S. S. st. Louis
this afternoon as a lieutenant, junior
grade, in the U. S. naval reserve
According 70 the executive officer
of the st. Louis, civilians who are in
the naval reserve as officers are re-
quired to serve three months of active
sea duty every four years. Captain
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-03

One of the chief features of the
dansants and the evening affairs at
the Moana Hotel at present is the
dancing of Miss Marjorie Gould and
Nicholas Monjo, who have been giving
exhibition dances at the Alexander
Young roof garden and the Moana Ho-
tel during the winter season. These
popular artists will be at the Moana
for several weeks during the spring.
Their dancing is too we'll known to
the public Of Honolulu to need COM
ment, as their long engagements at
the prominent hostelries testify
They have a number of new dances
which they are showing now for the
first time In Honolulu.
Later in the spring Miss Gould and
Mr.. Monjo Will go to New York for
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-03
PROVISION MADE
FOR FAMILIES OF
POOR GUARDSMEN

introducing bill to appropriate
$lru.0O0 in a special fund for such
families of national guardsmen who
may pc rendered destitute and in need
when the militia is called TO the COlOrs,
Senator Harry A. Baldwin of Maui,
former colonel OF the Sd Regiment,
stirred members and spectators in the
upper house this afternoon Bald
wins bill is as follows:
The sum of 100000 is hereby APP
prOpriaIed out OF the general funds Of
the territory of Hawaii as a special
fund for the relief of dependent fam
lilies of members of the National
Guard of Hawaii called to the cOlOrs
Said fund shall be administered by and
under the direction of the treasurer of
the territory. acting with the approval
of the chairmen of the finance COM
mittees of the senate and house OF
representatives of the legislature OF
1917, and shall be devoted solely to
the benefit and relief of such families
of those members of the guard called
into active service as otherwise will be
left in destitute or partially destitute
circumstances, full discretion being
hereby given to the said treasurer and
said chairmen to determine the neces-
stiles and need in any given case;
provided, however, that no allotment
in excess of $50 per month shall be
made to any one family.
Upon Baldwin's request, President
ChillingwCrth ordered suspension of
the rules for moment after the bill
had been introduced, referring the bill
at once to the ways and means COM
mittee of which the Maui senator is a
member
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-03
WANTS TOLEARN
ABOUT AUTO TAX

Why has no attempt been made to
eolleet from army officials the taxes
on their privately owned automobiles
which, the supreme court has held,
are Justly levied and collectable?
This question is asked In resolu-
lion introduced in the house of repre-
8entatives today by Speaker H. L.
HOlstein, which also directs the IL
nance committee Of the house to In
sestigate the matter and make re-
port ..,s..s
The resolution reads as follows:
Whereas, the records Of the tax
cffice OF the territory of Hawaii show
that, notwithstanding the opinion OF
athe supreme court that automobiles
owned by army officials are taxable.
no attempt has been made to collect
the tax levied thereon, and by reason
thereof the. territory has been de.
priyed Of revenues to which IL is en-.
titled; .I
Now, therefore, be II resolved, that
the committee on finance be and IL
Is hereby directed to Immediately In
vestigate the question as to why nc
attempt has been made to collect said
taxes; by the direction OF whom Off.
Gals Of the territory charged with the
collection Of taxes have failed to col.
lect taxes on said automobiles; and
the reasons why any such directions
we're given.
And be II further resolved, that the
said committee on finance in the mat
ter OF the said investigation Is hereby
empowered TO send for persons and
papers and ITO administer oaths in
order TO fully investigate the purposes
disclosed herein"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-03


Judge Ashford law calendar as set
for April will stand as before but
will be carried out instead in Judge
Kemp's court Attorneys are request
ed to take notice. -
An assumpsit suit was filed in the
circuit court today by the Honolulu
Iron Works 70" about $4,000 against
John H. Wilson, defendant, as a gar
nishee through Dowsett Co., Ltd.
Maria Roberts is the plaintiff in a
divorce suit filed today in circuit court
by Attorney William J. Sheldon
against r. H. Roberts. Non-support is
the cause stated.
Seventeen officials of Monroe and
Green counties, Wis, sent telegram
to Senator La Toilette indorsing his
attitude toward the armed neutrality
resolution.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-03
DAILY REMINDERS

Make some of today's want ads
serve YOU-by answering a few Of
them.
Wanted-Two more passengers for
motor party around island, 50 each.
Lewis Garage, phone 2141.-Adv. -.
zee Chan & Co.'S Big Clearance
Sale now going on. Get your bargains
now in order to get the best selec-
tions.
For Distilled Water, Hires Root
Beer and all other Popular Drinks
try the Con. Soda Water Works Co.
ADV
Easter novelties and cards of all
kinds at Patterns, successor to Arleigh
& Co., Hotel street, opposite Union
street
The Doard of supervisors has regu-
lar session this evening. *a".
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-03
BROWNS ASK HEARING
AND SENATE AGREES ON
WEDNESDAY, APRIL II

Wednesday, April IL, is the date
that will probably be set for hearing
by the senate committee on education
in the case Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry G..
Brown. former teachers at Waimea
school
Senator Desha, chairman OF the
committee, has received a letter from
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown requesting a hear
ing en- their case some time that day,
The senator authorized his clerk to
notify the Browns that the proposed
date is satisfactory. 49,.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-03

several months, and will then tour the
states, returning here at the opening
of the winter season next year. For
the next few weeks prior to their de-
parture they will exhibit the latest
fancies in dance steps at the Moana
! Hotel tea-dansants four afternoons a
week, and the dinner-dances on other
nights.
The Corelli trio has been added to
the list of entertainment features at
the Moana. They have been heard
with pleasure at a number Of private
and semipriyate affairs in Honolulu
and their musical ability has been
proved at each hearing. Manager Mo-
roni announces that they will play
daily at the luncheon hour, and for the
exhibition dances at tea time and after
dinner.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-03
Sugar Price Goes
Above Six Cents

y Alexander & Baldwin this (
y morning received the following "
+ marconigram from its New York
+ house:
4 NEW YORK, n. Y, April e
y Light offerings of nearby Cubas
\ sold at 6.02. For some lots it is (
4 probable that $50 would be &C
4 cepted. Porto Ricos are al o SOP
\ with probability of $50 being &C
\ cepted. Sellers are firm, influ-
\ enced by the activity options.
4 May options are els and Septem- (
y Der 6.35. Bulls are depending
+ upon the government comman- (
y deering American bottoms now
4 engaged in Cuban and Porto Ri
= can trade. -t.E ss2s>>.
4 "Refiners decline to follow the
\ sellers and as Friday and Sat
4 urday are holidays in-the sugar 4
y market they may hold off until 4
4 next week before purchasing fur 4
\ Their supplies.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-03

Lyon is taking his now, while there is
chance of getting some actual fight
ing.
Captain Lyon, known all around the
Honolulu waterfront as Harry Lyon,
is son of Rear Admiral Henry w.
Lyon, Z. S. ~, retired, of Paris, Maine.
Captain Lyon was master of the Inter.
Island steamer Maui last year. ~.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-03

The nominations of Cbas. w. Baker
of Montclair, N. j.. and w Averill
Hartman of Arden, as members of
the interstate palisades park commits
sion, were confirmed by the senate,
having been favorably reported by the
finance committee.
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If MILITIA is CALLED OUT.
Y. w. c. A. BUREAU ACTIVE

With
called
Christian
branch with the object furnishing EMPLOYEES
TO places OF providing
afternoon meeting held the Y NJ
Secretary Brown Chamber Y
other interested publicity given the
!. ~ 60 W.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-03

The case OF the Hawaiian Trust
Company versus Mary Mcmillan and
others the decree was affirmed by the
supreme court today. The case had
been appealed from the circuit judge,
first circuit.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-03
CARD OF THANKS

The members of the Kellett family
wish to thank their many friends for
the beautiful floral offerings and kind
sympathy shown during their late be-
reavement.-AGv. ~.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-03
NOTICE

Mr.. J. R. Gaspar and Mrs L. R.
Gaspar will leave tomorrow on the S.
S. Mauna Kea for Hilo on business,
returning to Honolulu next week.
G75D-It
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-03
FOR RENT

Small furnished cottage on Prospect
street, with sleeping porch, suitable
for one or two gentlemen. Tel. 2675.
67503t
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-03
az, a AlEi Gs,,,zhA.1lIsa!S
W@VT=:81i1pD
FOR RENT

A snap for somebody. have a new,
modern, 2-bedroom cottage located
on main road, with garage and one
half acre of land or more is de-
sired. Will rent cheap to RESPONSE
bic party. l also have IL acres
of good farm land for rent, stones
cleared off ASK for particulars. NJ.
A. Moore. 2001 Vancouver Highway.
Manoa. Phone 51SS. 6750-lt
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-03

3-bsdroom house. completely furn-
ished. Bates ST., 129-G: rent $50.
Address phone 1873. ]. De MelIo.
6750-Gt
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-03

The Doacd of supervisors has regu
lar session this evening. -. F.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-07-02
MILITARY CITY FOR
10000 is RISING
Completing Camp to Train Men
al WrightStOWn, n, ].

Wrightstown y. j., July 2-Lik a
huge mushroom military city the can,
tonment at Wrightstown, n. J., is
springing up over night
In less than a months time, with
Uncle Sam at the helm. 1000 acres CT
the finest farm land in fertile Burling-
ton county. including over fifty farms
and two towns, is being converted into
huge military camp as fast as human
hands can workl1 - senuity solve
ssth the mon.
ST 80 No. ing fror> Y-@vynent
000 men who are to be selected from
the eastern states before next fail, and
here to be trained, organized and
equipped, so that they may take their
place in the huge national army by
April l, 1918, to fight for the mainten-
ance of free American institutions and
against the autocratic depotism of Ger
many.
The vastness of the enterprise may
be cleaned from the figures here pre-
sented. The cost Of the cantOnment
will probably be 100000 There mus
be barracks reared for 10000 troops.
and the total number of buildings will
probably exceed 1000.
Forty thousand men cannot be hud-
died into shacks: so an allotment Of
air space is calculated for every man
to assure the health of the soldiers
Then there are the accommodations
for bathing. sanitary arrangements.
caaking establishments. mess halls and
places for recreation. And then come
the numerous storehouses, not to men
ton stores, magazines built especially
for the storage of Munitions, sheds for
the housing OF animal-drawn vehicles,
garages for motor trucks and stables
for thousands Of horses that will be
needed