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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-27
WHAT THE DRY" LAW HAS DONE.

When the State Of Washington was in the mids
Of its campaign of go dry" go wet" the SeattI
Times, owned and managed by the Blehens
was the bitterest opponent of the prohibitionists
Its line Of argument was vigorous and at times ex
trcmely rancOrOus against the dry movement. |
told Of the destruction Of trade and the dry rot
that would surely follow the elimination of liquo
from the comparatively Young and prosperous Stat
of Washington. However. it was losing fight fo
the Times. and the Blethens who fought with the
paper uptO the last minute ag anst prohibition.
honest enough to look the facts squarey in the face
On January Of last year, Washington State wen
dry, and after the first few months under the regime
Of prohibition. Major C. Il. Bethen made the follow
ing statement
I'VE fought prohibition on economic grounds alone.
We believed that in great seaport city with popula
ton OF upwards OF 100000, prohibition would be de-
strHctive that it would bring economic disaster.
We Believed that under the license system had the
liquor traffic well controlled as it could be;
wanted il let alone and fought hard could
do prohibition carried and went into effect January l.
We already know that it is great benefit morally and
from economic standpoint. Its moral effect has
been tremendous. Seattle had 260 saloons and had
average of 2600 month for crimes and mis-
demeanors growing out OF liquor drinking In January
had only 400. arrests and go Of these the
suit OF hangoyers from the old year.
''On top of the great moral result have these
economic facts In the first three weeks Of January
savings QepOSS IN the banks OF Seate increased
Is per cent There not grocery store in Seattle
that did not show increase Of business in January
greater than known in any month before in all
the history OF the CITY, except in holiday time In all
the large grocery stores the increase immense.
Every dry goods store except one, and that have
figures from, had wonderful increase in business.
california is the only state left on the Pacific
coast and II win go dry January l. 1918. And these
three states will remain dry to the end OF time. None
Z of them will ever have saloons again Those who
were honestly opposed, as was, to prohibition in
Washington and Oregon, have been converted to it,
have been. by the actual evidence that prohibition is
fine thing from business standpoint No city and
nc community can afford to have saloons. They
too expensive morally and economically. In very
few years there will not be licensed saloon in the
whole nation and that will be a fine thing" "
Ii is q convincing statement, and the declaration
of this witness Of the facts that followed Washing
tons change of heart, fighter against prohibition
convinced against his will ought to have much
weight in assisting Hawaii to join the ranks of the
"drys." |..s.s =.."'
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-27
COMMITTEE TO
TAKE UP MATTER
STEAMER Line

To take up the matter OF asking the
Matson Navigation Company to rees-
tablish its Puget Sound Hawaiian Is
land service, the trade. commercial
and industrial development committee
Of the Chamber of Commerce viii
meet Thursday morning at IL O'Clock.
Luring the longshoremen's strike
alCng the Pacific coast the service
was discontinued the Seattle steam
ers. Hyades and Hilonian, being run
from San Francisco.
IT TIE meeting u the directors
Tuesday messages from Seattle and
Tacoma chamber of commerce were
read asking that the local chamber aid
in having the service again establish
eG and the matter was referred To
this committee.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-27
NOT TRYING TO HIDE
ANY SALARY INCREASE

George K. harrison, superintendent
of the bureau OF photography, told the
senate ways and means committee
this morning that he was not endeay-
ering to hide proposed increase in
salary by any subterfuge. -
harrison appeared at the meeting
after having read an article in the
morning paper which told of how
there he'd been laughter and applause
in the senate meeting when the dis
cussion of Larrison's proposed raise
appearing in the lump sum asked by
the board of agriculture and forestry.
Il all not the head of depart.
ment," said harrison with fire in his
eye. "NIy salary is not fixed by the
legislature The budget ! submitted
was the same as of two years ago. The
plan to increase my pay was recon-
mended by the governor and the head
of the Eoard. / lam not endeavoring to
bide this increase by any subterfuge
as was animated in the morning pa.
per" ~: g.. .,@,-.. ." ... +.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-27

While recruiting tor the navy. in
accordance with tie call OF Secretary
Daniels published yesterday in the
Star-Bulletin, is progressing here and
on the mainland there is other naval
recruiting in progress here. The Ma
val Militia is pushing forward the re
crHiting CT its ranks with speed and
energy. 1t is proceeding every even
ing from Z ID $50. While it may net
he that the Naval Militia will be called
upon to see actG2l service in the war
zone as will tho :ecruits to the United
States navy, there are advantages at
tached 20 joining the Naval Militia.
One is not taken from home and bIsi-
ness at this time and bound to a peri
Cd If naval service but after joining
the militia the recruit is eligible to
the national naval volunteers which
pay from 81 to $3.50 a drill. From
such volunteers there are added o.
p0rtunitles for advancement in case
of actcal services.
1t is from The Naval Militia, also.
that the aviation corps is to be formed
and It is understood that the corps
formed here is to be one Of the larg-
est and best equipped in the country.
In the Naval. Militia, too. all officers
come from the ranks which opens the
way to quick advancement.
Commander Stroud says there is al
ways room at the top and that at the
Bungalow every night he or some 9th
er officer Will be glad to answer any
questions and rive all desired inform
alton.
The applicant must be between the
years of IS ana 80.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-27
A SUMMER VARIETY 49,.
OF WINTER FURS

Summer furs, are in the air again.
They are closely related to their win.
ter forbears in pe!ts and. in a less
degree. to their lines. 1t is foregone
conclusion that we shall have scarfs,
collarettes and capes and that in some
instanc es the latter will assume jacket
effects. The smooth fuTs are given
preference to those that may be term
ed rough or long-haired The fancy is
still for brown tones, which means. OF
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-27
CHAMBER GOES ON
RECORD FAVERING
.-.. 49,. NEW TAX MEASURE

The directors OF the Chamber OF
Commerce at a meeting Tuesday af
ternoon went On record as favoring
house bill 251 which deals with the
territorial and county tax question,
The part Of the bill which is OF most
Importance to the county governments
is the proposal TO increase the coun-
ties. share from two-thirds Of one per
cent to full one per cent. =
Charles j. .MeCaEthys territorial
treasurer; Supervisor" F. NJ. Hatch
and A. Lewis, Jr., explained the bill
to the directors and told why the
counties should have the increase.
1t was pointed out by these men
that because of the growth Of the
counties the cost Of government pro-
portionately increased and that un.
less more money wasL forthcoming it
would be impossible for any board to
do the things whicR Should be done
and maintain an adequate sdministra-
ton W. ..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-27
EDITOR

class operated under them will b able Selert and
train group Of Young people who with their suI@-
rior equipment will become in time either all round
workmen or leaders in industrial life.
In recognition Of the fact that for ANY comrthens
i've scheme OF industrial edu,aion b. efficient and
enduring it must command the respect and support
Of employers, employees and their organizations. the
survey gave considerable attention this question.
As result practically all the important employers
in most of the trades and occupations approved the
plans for alday, parttime, duIIseasOn and evening
classes and agreed to cooperate with the schools in
a definite way 10 make these classes Surt essfuI
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-27
REPORT SENATE WILL -.
YIELD T 0H0USE ON
GEN. J0HNS0NS PAY

Rumors were afloat about the Capt.
tol today that the senate ways and
means committee will accede to the
stand of the house financiers to place
the salary of Brig Gen. Samuel |.
Johnson at $500 a month instead of
$500. 1t is said that joint confer
ence will be held by the committees
in short time. .... ...... T.. r.
Just what the generals salary
would be fixed at has been the cause
of considerable comment about the
legislative halls. and II the report is
true that it will go at $500 it means
victory for the house committee.
The senate committee heretofore has
expressed determination to stand
firmly for the larger figure.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-27
AMERICAN HONOR AT STAKE.

Fer the first lime within the memory OF most men
now living the international relations of the United
States, for Ilany years thought of little conse
quence, are the uppermost thoughts of the world to-
day. .-=.... ...:
We are now brought face to face with the full
realization that this great country. with it's vast
world trade, with its thousands upon thousands of
aliens citizens upon its SOIL its close intimacy
with other nations, its participation inword affairs,
can longer live unto itself but must play its part
in the great struggle to the full extent Of protecting
the lives and property of its citizens.
The honor of the United States stands for some
thing far above beef, cotton and grain. 1t stands
for something that does not fuctuate with the bal
anee of trade" .,5.
Americans. who are Americans at heart, are full
in the service Of justice and liberty, and value those
two conditions as the leading attributes of mankind
and civilization.
We had come to the belief that the moral laws
which pointed out the duties of man to each other
were binding upon nations equally with individuals,
but the events OF the past year have taught that
civilization, supposedly Of the highest order is but
veneer, thinIy covering the brute in man.
Over year ago, when Germany gave notice OF
her intent to create havoc the high without
safeguarding the lives of innocent passengers our
government gave that nation warning that would
hold h4 TO strict accountability. and. by all the
usages and conditions Of diplomatic intercourse that
warning meant action.
And now action has come, and the power courage
and the vast wealth of hundred million people
stand as a solid mass behind President Wilson and
his policy Of justice.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-27
GUARD PAYR0LLS ARE
WANTED IMMEDIATELY

According to instructions received
today at National Guard headauar-
tiers from the militia bureau at Wash
ington, pay POLLS for armory instruc.
items may be forwarded as soon as
received. ..."
This means that the company which
gets its pay roll in first will be the
first to receive its pay. Until this
order was received the Fay rolls were
sent in by departments with the re
suit that one delinquent company
might delay everybody else.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-27
wHAfsf4ooL SURVEYS DO.

With the subject of federal survey of Hawaii's
schools given much public attention, it il timely to
note what a survey elsewhere is accomplishing
The results OF a vocational education survey of
Minneapolis, conducted in 1916 by the National So
fiety for the Promotion of Industrial Education,
are brought together in Bulletin $780, just issued by
the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics The
aim of the survey to get facts about the schools
and yocations of the city in order to submit recon-
nendations for program of education by which
toung people might be trained in the schools to meet
the demands OF the various commercial enterprises
located in Minneapolis with a minimum of economic
loss TO industry and maximum Of technical vo-
(ational instruction to the individual Therefore.
most of the bulletin is devoted to presentation OF
The results of this intensive study showing for each
Industry in the city what vocational education is
needed proparlyT to equip boys and girls for work
herein $3.50
Al the outset it is shown that the schools not
Adequately meeting the need of this kind of train
inc because thepsdevOte too little time TO such in
Eruction their facilities are insufficient, and their
courses OF study are not based scientifically upon
the demands of local industries, and. far the
he'll schools are concerned do not fulfill the needs
0f that large percentage of students who do not
main four wears. In the public. evening classes,
whose chief function should be to provide general
and vocational education for wage earners, the
greatest difficulty seems to be an inability to give
Instruction of kind to meet the interest and re-
quirementssof the mixed group coming from a
variety of occupations with diversity of motives
adequate instruction should be made possible by
providing additional funds Other agencies are
suggested as meeting in the need for voca
tional education. The general university extension
division of the State University has been hampered
BIZ Jack of funds; the Dunwoody Industrial lnsti-
tufe has made commendable beginning, but has
not definitely discovered the field in which it can be
Of most service to the youth Of the city; the u NJ
e a. evening Industrial and commercial classes have
proved practical help; private commercial schools
UNCONVENTIONAL schools, and corresponding schools
have each done much in preparing ambitious boys
and girls for self-support Very little reliance is
placed upon apprenticeship as means of training
Workers.
One Of the outcomes of the survey was the estab
lishment of trade understandings providing for co
operation between schools and the trades and indus
iries BIZ which the former are undertaking TO adapt
their courses of study to meet the needs of industry
and the latter have agreed to give preference in the
Selection of workers those who have arailed them
selves Of such instruction. Examples of such under
standing aresincluded. These trade understandings
are recognized as a distinct contribution to the
movement for vocational education and schools and
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-27

sort might do excellent service in
bermuda. Florida or the California
coast during the winter season at the4
fashionable hotels and that later on,
II would give way to smaller pieces OF
the scarf or cape order.
The coats are using much the same
things that have prevailed through the
present season and scarfs and neck
pieces are lined with crepe Georgette,
sometimes over lowered or striped
design. The crepe lining adds to the
soft effect Of the fur and gives a sug.
gestion OF lightness which Is in keep
ing with these accessories designed
for season that does not know cold
weather
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-27

course. that sealskin Or its worth.
while imitation. muskrat. will remain
good and that kolinsKy, beaver, skunk
and nearly all the varieties of fox
brown and ctherwise-will be in
demand. -...
Very recently a model was made to
the order of a well-known actress.
which perhaps indicates the trend of
fashiC ms in summer furs. The basic
pelt is of kolinsky and there is deep
border of ermine with the upper edge
shaped in fvandyke outline. The coat
is very short and exceedingly full and
has the sleeves terminating in bell
flare. also bordered with the ermine.
One can fancy that a garment of this
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-27
BIDS OPENED TODAY FOR
SUBDIVISION OF AlNAHAU.
RECENTLY SOLD TO PRATT

Bids fer the subdivision of Aianhau,
recently purchased by James Pratt.
were opened today as follows:
Lord-Young Engineering Co., sl4t
1854; Spalding Construction Co, $751;
$50; William Cullen, $4,000; John
Duggan, $14,49S; John Walker, $751;
400; J. L. Young Engineering Co..
$4,000.
Bids also were opened today fer the
subdivision of land adjoining Ainahau
and owned by the Liliuokalani Trust,
as follows:
John Wilson. $45S5; George Yamada
$3775; J. L. Young Engineering Co.
1850 49,: -. -. ....'
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-27
MARRIED MAN ARRESTED;
; CHARGE INVOLVES GIRL

Moses Kaniho of Kohala was arrest
ed this morning by Probation Officer
Joseph Lea on statutory charge in
voiving 15-year-old girl who recent
ly came to town to school from Kali
iva. Kaniho has a wife and children
In Kakaako but is said to have lived
with the girl in another part Of town.
Bond was set at $500 and he was
bound over for hearing before the
United States commissioner.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-27
VITAL STATISTICS

III, BORN.
RUSSELL-In Hilo Hawaii, March 20
1917, to Attorney and Mrs. J. w. Rus
sell of Puueo, a son.
G0MES-In Honolulu, March 25, 1911
to Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Louis Comes
90 Fnnchal street. Nuuanu. son.
WHITE-Jn Honolulu! March 10. 1911
to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph h. White OF
1894 Leilani street, daughter-WH-
helmina. :-...
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-27
MARRIED..

LITTLEJOHN-CHAPI - In Honolulu.
March &c, 1911. Charles T. Littlejohn,
Jr., and Miss Mildred Hortense Cha
pin, Rev. Leon l.. Lo0fbourow. pastor
of the First Methodist Church. Off
ciating: witnesses-Miss Pearl y. Lit
"a tlejohn and Miss Marion Cha pin.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-27
LITTLE INTERVIEWS

JOHN NJ. MARTIN: If Represen
tative Fernandes thinks canned prayers
would be an economy, why not try
some canned speeches? 1t may not be
economy in finances but it would save
whole lot of time and keep some. of
the members from going to sleep when
long speeches are being made.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-27

The girl who participated in taking out three mar
riage licenses in one week still has something to
learn from the young man who obtained a marriage,
hunting and dog license all in one day.-Rochester
Post Express. Il. s.....-. ,,.--....s.s
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-27
PERSONALITIES.

MISS BERTHA LUDLoFF. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. O. Ludloff. 1913 Young
street. left for the coast on the Manoa
to take up course. of study in Heald's
Business College. -: ..&..>
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-27
DIED.

Honolulu, March IS;
19l1.John. infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Keohohou. Sr..s OF corner Hale
kauiIa and Coral streets.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-08
AZ VESSELS SUNK
BY SUBMARINES
Aggregate of 81, 900 Tons Gross
Claimed to Have Been
Lost Recently

To-day's reports from the Euro
p nm war areas again indicate period
of bad weather and unimportant mill
tary operations.
Aside from raiding activities the
only feature in the official statements
is the mention of rather spirited ar
tillery activity in some sectors. Paris
mentions the general region between
the Disc and the Aisne in this connec-
ton and Berlin announces that only
In the Champagne was the big gun
fire violent.
There has been similar stagnation
along the Russian and Macedonian
fronts, according to the German off,
cial statement.
Berlin announces that an additional
Fl steamers, ten sailing vessels and 16
fishing craft of an aggregate of 81, 900
tons gross have been sunk by German
submarines. The period in which
these sinkings occurred Is not definite
ly given, however, the word recent
ly" being used.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-08
Villa and Carranza
Forces May Meet in
Battle Near Border
By fssoci1fsd Fyess


Juarez. Mex. March S.-Mexican de
facto and rebel forces are said to be
approaching each other to-day in the
vicinity of San Martin ranch fifty
miles southeast of Juarez. and a battle
is believed to be imminent. General
Jose Carlos Murguia and General Cab
10 Gonzales left Juarez late yesterday
in automobiles for the San Martin
ranch district, followed by four hun
dred soldiers In all. the two COM
manders expected to have a force of
over 500 to engage the Villa band,
said to number about four hundred.
Although Mexican authorities de-
MED Villa leaders had sent word that
they expected to engage the Juarez
garrison, it has repeatedly been re-
ported here and in FL Paso that an in
vitation had been sent to the Carran-
"a commanders to come ou and give
battle.
Mexican officials advanced the the
ory that the Villa band at San Mar
tin does not intend to make a stand,
but is engaged in ammunition smug-
Cling operations 1t is believed that
Jose Ynez Salazar is in command
of the band.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-08
BELL SYSTEM TO
DRILL ITS MEN
Employees Will Be Trained and
Used in Signal Corps Should
War Start

The Bell Telephone Company has
completed an organization whereby its
skilled workmen will be used in the
Signal Corps of the United States
army should war break out.
Harrisburg employees of the COM
pany are included in the list.
The Bell system has been consider
ing the project since last summer and
after several conferences with rep1
resentatives of the War DEPARTING ent,i
plans have been perfected. The organ
lZation will have headquarters in the
larger cities. In the territory of the
company in Pennsylvania there will
be battalions composed of Telegraph
Companies" so called, each of 80
men. Philadelphia will be the head
quarters of the one company and
Pittsburgh of the other.
May Start Training Camps
With the organization of these re-
serve companies of Bell employees.
training work will be taken up at once
1t is altogether possible that the mem
bers will be called to summer camp
this year, either at Plattsburg or al
a similar camp. These camps will be
conducted during the summer months
and each man will spend at least
fifteen days at the camp During the
winter months the men will be given
instructions by army officers assigned
by the War Department
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-08
INCREASE IN COAL
PRICES FORECAST
FOR NEXT FALL
Operators Now Asking Much
More Per Ton Even of Big
gest Customers
BY associated Press

Chicago, March s. - Operators of
coal mines are asking greatly en-
hanced prices for their product even
of their biggest customers. including
the railroads. it was stated to-day.
In instances the prices at the pitmouth
are 100 per cent. more than a year
ago. None of the advances so far re-
ported run under so per cent. Fol-
lowing are some of the new contractsr
The New York Central this week
bought 100000 tons of Southern Illi-
nois coal at 50 ton for steam lump,
an advance of 65 cents a ton. The
Southern Railway bought 900, 600 tons
of big seam coal at $1.65, compared
with $1.12h a year ago. The coal
docks of the upper lakes this week
bought 100000 tons of Pocahontas
lump and egg coal at $3.75. The price
a year ago was $1.60. The docks also
paid SO for Pocahontas mine run coal
which last year cost them $1.45. The
Louisville and Nashville Railroad paid
81 ton for Alabama coal which cost
S1.2312 q year ago.
These instances are said to be typi-
cal of innumerable others and suggest
the possibility of even greater exac-
tions from the small consumer next
fall
There is no shortage of coal at the
mines, 1t is said, and experts estimate
that the underground supply is suffi-
cient to last the country $500 years
The car shortage, however, has, ad-
versely affected production during the
last year.