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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-15
PAYING FOR u. S. POSSESSIONS.

i II is calculated that the United States has paid
efer sos per acre for the Danish West Indies From
tIlis IT can be judged that they were mucdesired
Weces ofpiopcfty The strategic Importance Of the
eronp, which has comparatively little other value,
of course ttnceded and the most important harbor
tf the islands that of Charlotte Amalie on the
island OF So Thomas, Of late years has been mostly
devoted to the use of the Hamburg American line.
which has established there one of the finest coaling
stations III the tropical world. This fact, eyncing
the value Of the harbor to Germanys principal
government subsidized steamship line is thought to
lave had much to do with the purchase of the islands
by the United States.
Territorial possessions truly come high these DAYS
For $4,000 200 Uncle Sam in 1867 was able TO pur-
chase the Territory of Alaska less than two cents
per acre. At the end of the Mexican war, Califor-
Ma, Nevada, Colorado and Utah were purchased for
less than three cents the acre. The Philippines,
purchased years later advanced the price of outly-
ing real estate to twentyseyen cents an acre. Not
until the United States got to casting eyes at trop
teal America did property values rise to ANYTHING
ike the price used to paying for building lots
The canal zone acreage came at the comparatively
high rate OF 1858, which is oyershadoxed by our
latest purchase
Besides the $25,0OO,OOO which Denmark receives
from Us, the United States valves all rights in her
f.rvor to our discoveries in Greenland Since these
are mostly standing on end in the form of glaciers,
il is but an empty possession at best
The $4,000 negroes who thus become part Of the
population of the United States raise the total of
the number of people living under the Stars and
stripes TO 112 400 O0 About 1O,OOOOO0 people now
i've Id the outlying territory of America, of which
1891 are in Alaska, 235,0OO in Hawaii, 1,216,Os3
~ Porto Rico, 1886 on the island of Guam. 1926
ia samoa and $685. 1s7 are natives of the Philip
hines. The rights Of citizenship OF most Of these
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-15
EDITOR

peoples are still in Oubt with the exception of the
whites and negroes living in the various territories
and the natives Of Hawaii
Denmark has also stipulated in the treaty, which
transfers possession Of her tropical colonies. that
the Danish National church be protected by the init
ed States and in case differences regarding the inter
probation Of the treaty cannot be settled through the
ordinary channels of diplomacy that they be referred
to the Hague Court of Arbitration tribunal that
has small respect accorded il these DAYS.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-15
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 10, 1917.
HAIKU FARMERS PROPOSE LEGISLATION.

While the farm loan act passed by Congress in
1916 does not apply 10 the outlying territories OF the
United States IL has stimulated interest in HAWAII
on the possibilities of government aid TO the agricu
turist That The condition Of the small farmer viii
prove the most important question that confronts
our coming legislature is already manifest.
We have assurances that several legislators i'll the
session soon 10 be called to order will introduce
measures for the relief and encouragement Of the
small farmer The Haiku Farmers Association has
taken the lead in framing bill OF this sort, which
will be presented for the approval of the territorial
lawmakers.
This BILL the Farm Loan Act Of Hawaii which
is. AN Act 10 Encourage the Establishment of a
Rural Population, by Providing Capital for Agrcul-
tural development and Other Purposes" provides
fora farm loan beard Of three persons of which the
commissioner of public lands shall be exofficio a
member and chairman. The other two members
sli.lffbe appointed by the governor, for three
wears and the other for six the term thereafter to
bp.six years One OF this board at least, must be
agpractieal farmer. They shall serve without pay.
merely receiving their expenses when the business
ofsihe-boa
The territory shall appropriate 100000 for the
fam loan revolving fund for the purpose Of making
loans which will draw interest at the rate of per
cent.
Loans will be made for the purpose of purchasing
and making permanent improvements to the land.
which may run for term Of forty years to provide
for the purchase of buildings fences and equipment
which may run for fifteen years, and another type
for the purchase of material Seeds etc, which must
not exceed five years. There are also provisions for
the liquidation of mortgages made prior to the pass
ing of this act and also loans to encourage coopera
tive buying of machinery and other improvements
BY groups Of farmers.
No loans shall exceed GO per cent of the value of
The security offered The person taking advantage
Of the fund must be citizen of the United States
and must live On the land must move there within
three months after the loan is issued. Failure to
maintain residence on the land six days and six
nights ofthe weeks for.at least eleven months out
OF the year, will be sufficient to cause the taking up
Of the mortgage.
The amount of loans to one borrower cannot ex-
coed $4,000, nor can one be for less than $780,
Loans for less than $1,000 shall be given first con-
fideration, the payments being made on the anorti
zkfion plan. 80
The farm loan board is empowered to see that
buildings and equipment are kept in good repair
and that the land Is we'll cared for The board will
also assist borrowers by securing favorable prices
on material, designing suitable buildings for them
md advising in the matter of livestock.
#qhisebilly of the Haiku Farmers Association is
&c first practical plan that has been advanced in
Hawaii for the establishment of citizen farmers on
tie SOL BY making loans from public funds.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-15
A SUGGESTION FOR SUPERVISOR

Editor Honolulu Star Bulletin.
Sir: You invite suggestions on new
supervisorial candidates. How about
Edgar Henriques of upper Nuuanu
Valley? Here is man of ability,
well known and trusted by both haoles
and Hawaiians and whose record is
clean. He has been aiding in many
semi-public affairs and has success
fully conducted those in which he has
taken the leading part He is no mali
hini, having located here over a quar-
ter of a century ago. @... ~.. -.
Ii Mr. Henriques could be induced to
run he is sure of election, and ii would
be greatly to Honomlu's advantage.
49,. -NUUANJT.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-15

Prohibition for Hawaii is coming and the dealers
in booze should realize it now. Later on, when pro
hibition does come, they will probably put up the
plea that the government should reimburse them be
cause their businesses to be suddenly wiped out
IL they have the foresight with which ordinary NOR
tails are endowed they will begin now to salvage
their property. There will be no justification six
months or year from now in any attempt to get
reimbursement because the booze interests are put
of the map of Hawaii They are having ample
warning ~.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-15

cided to remain on the bench until
February q, next Wednesday.
81 have informed the attorney gen.
eral that that is the longest 4 can
possibly remain in office" he said to-
day. ,1
Judge Whitney will leave the bench
prior to the 21st, however. providing
Judge s. B. Kemp is confirmed prior
to that date. He will become asso-
ciated with w. o. Smith and L. J. War:
rem in law partnership, to be known,
as the firm of Smith, Warren & Whit
ney.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-15

Another result which is extremely
gratifying" says the report, ''is the
reduction of the average age OF the
eighth grade pupils. This was in
June, 1914, 1872 years, whereas in 1916
1t was 14.5. This reduction means not
only very material saving Of terri
torial funds but. still more important,
/ means a great saving in time spent
n school on the part of pupils. .==
The retrospect over the work done
in the public schools of the territory
during the past two years is particu-
larly interesting because it makes 1t
possible to show through absolutely
tangible evidence and statistical data
that results worth while are being
produced and that constant improve
ment Is being experienced.
The best possible record is that
furnished by the examination results.
Thus we learn that the final eighth
grade examination resulted, during
the last three years, as follows: i
In 1914 SO per cent passed; in
1915 20 per cent passed; in 1916 81
per cent passed. II. =: -.
The department has been able IL
conduct several surveys. One of Il csc
on the subject of spelling was con:
Quoted in accordance with the meth
DDS employed by the Russell Sage
Foundation, by means Of charts fur.
uished by that institution. and 1t gave
results showing that the Hawaiian
public schools on the subject are con-
derabIy in the lead Of the average
city schools The results showed that
the average for the 10 largest schools
n Hawaii was so per cent, while the
average of the 81 mainland schools
was rs per cent - =
superintendent Kinney, in his re-
port, favors an increase in the sala-
ries Of public school teachers, as al
ready reported in the Star-Bulletin. He
declares that greater number of
teachers should be provided as this
will enable the department to reduce
some Of the excessively large classes
The report OF Inspector George s.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-15

of the car holds the dimming law in
contempt. the chauffeur Of the car
carrying the little giart" turns il full
force directly into the eyes of the dis.
regaTder Of the law, and take II from
ne, il is a lesson he will not soon
forget A little Of his own medicine
goes a long ways toward correcting an
evil that seems to be amenable to no
other method except police activity.
.... -. H. NJ F.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-15

Raymond shows that 97.3- per cent OF
the teachers in the service holding
regular Hawaiian certificates are do
ing satisfactory work. Edgar Wood
has sn interesting report on the work
Of the territorial Normal School and
Prof Marion NJ. Scott writes of the
work at Mckinley high school.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-15

Responding to the Star Bulletins invitation, yari
GUS people sending in suggestions for candidates
at the next city election. One letter writer today
enclosed list of suggestions but forgot to sign his
name, or did not choose to do so. Again it needs
emphasis that this paper does not print anonymous
communications. q - ~.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-15

The difference between the ruthless submarine
war and the ordinary kind is evidently not in num-
Der of ships sunk, but in the noise made about it.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-15

Let not your angry passions rise because the cost
of all supplies from coal to coffee, beans to bread
is soaring far above your head.-Brooklyn Times
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-15

We may intervene in Cuba but not in Mexico. The
present national administration is worlds cham
pion at splitting hairs .>.-. !.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-15

Aside from the Carnival and the Legislature next
week. it is reliably reported there is something doing
in Europe.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-15

Berlin seems to think the debate with Washington
is still going on. which is obvious error every
where except in Berlin.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-15
HAWAII PUPILS
BEST MAINLAND
IN ATTENDANCE

During 1916 the territory made a
better showing than any state on the
mainland In point of the daily attend
ance at school of its children, says the
annual report of the department OF
public instruction for the biennium
ending December 81, 1916, just issued.
The figures showing the average
daily attendance of the pupils enrolled
in the public schools, and the increase
during the last two years, are as fol-
lnuc. ---.-.....-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-15

Get the Carnival Spirit.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-15
JUDGE WHITNEY TO ....
REMAIN IN OFFICE
UNTIL FEBRUARY II

Circuit Judge w. L. Whitney has de-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-15

That Washington leak" appears to need a
plumber. ....
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-15

Decorate.
Evening star., 1917-03-21
RECEIVE HONOR AWARDS,
G. W. U. Students of Architecture
Win Mention" at Exhibition.

Numerous students in the department
of architecture at George Washington
University have received honor awards
for work entered in exhibitions man.
aged by the Beaux Arts Society of De-
sign of New York city. In order to
meet the requirements of the course
IN design at the university, each archi-
tectural student must receive at least
three mentions" by the New York
judges. A first mention" counts as
two mentions"
Among the students who have re-
ceived honors are George A. Daddy, An
End Pavilion" first mention: John H.
Chapman. mention; John T. West, men
tion; Frederick Calkin, "A Photo
graphic Club" mention: Beverly H.
Harris. mention: William T. Conbove
"A colonnade." first mention; John Fl
! Chapman. mention; II. B. Mitchell. men
ton: T. r. Edwards, mention; William
T. Siebel, mention: John T. West. men
tion: John Fl. Chapman. "A Doorway
mention: William T. SiebeI mention
H. b. Mitchell, mention. and Villa m
7. Conboye. "A Clock Tower" twelve
| hour sketch), mention.
Evening star., 1917-03-21
TO GET COMMISSION IN ARMY
Donald L. Dutton Notified He Passed
Examination.

Donald l. Dutton of the bridge de
partment of the District government
is today receiving congratulations of
his friends on his notification by the
War Department that he passed the en-
animation of candidates for appoint-
ment as second lieutenants in the Coast
Artillery Corps of the army. recently
held at Fort Myer, Va, and that his ap-
pointment may be expected about
May !.
Young Dutton, who is a son of Robert
w. Dutton, deputy recorder of deeGs of
the District is a native of this city:
was educated in the public schools of
the District. graduating from Western
High School in 1909. and from George
Washington University with the degree
Of civil engineer in 1914 lie is a
corporal in the Coast Artillery Com
pany Of the District National Guard
and for the past two or three years has
been connected with the District bridge
department. having assisted in the prep
.aration of plans for and the construc-
ton of the Q Street and Pennsylvania
Avenue bridges over Rock creek.
Evening star., 1917-03-21

with Germany, not in preparation for
war. but, on the contrary, as measure
to avoid a conflict"
In support of its contention the
Frankfurter Zeitung declares that Pres
ident Wilson's appeal to other neutral
states was made with absolute conf
dence that they would respond favor
ably. The paper argues that the Presi-
dent broke off diplomatic relations with
the intention of appealing to neutrals.
believing confidently that they would
join him and by combined pressure
bring Germany ito its senses and
force it to restrict its submarine war
fare. The failure of the neutrals to
comply with AIR. Wilson'S suggestion.
the paper asserts. was Undoubtedly
most frightful disappointment and
helped Washington to realize that Ger
many would hardly let slip from its
grasp the weapon it bad decided upon
after such thoroughgoing deliberation.
president Wilson does not regard
war as the only solution of the prob
lem" the paper adds. 1T is difficult to
see how he expects to avoid war. after
arming merchantmen. but he does not
want war"
Evening star., 1917-03-21
DUTCH DEBATE STATUS
OF ARMED MERCHANTMEN
Officials Work on Question of Admit
tance Of Vessels-No Decision
Reached So Far.

Ry the Associated Press
THE HAGUE. March II. VIA London.
March II (delayed) ).--Government Off
cials are hard at work on the thorny
problem of the admission of armed mer-
statement as to Hollands attitude was
obtainable today.
Ii is understood that so far there is
no divergence from the standpoint laid
down in the neutrality proclamation of
August. 1914. by which all belIigereut
warships or their equivalents are barred
from Dutch ports. This position was
further amplified in an Orange book of
October. 1915, in which it was held that
merchantmen armed defensively are
capable of performing acts of war and
therefore are within the barred cate
CORY.
American armed merchantmen as well
as American warships would be freely
admitted to Dutch ports as long as "a
state of war did not exist betw cen the
United States ana GERMANY In the
event of war being declared the atti-
tude of the Dutch government is still
problema teal
The Nieuwe Rotterdam Courant re-
ca ling the test case of the British
steamer Princess Melita, which wasnot
permitted to enter the Hook of Holland
until it had jettisoned it's armament
expects the Dutch government will lrn-
doubtedly maintain its attitude on the
ground that any change therein would
impair the strict neutrality hitherto
observed
There can he no bargaining in this
respect" says the paper. The strength
of the Dutch policy OF neutrality lies
largely in the fact that it was laid Gown
early in August. 1914. even before Eng
land entered the war and was pro
claimed in a spirit of the strictest i'm
partiality before military operations
were begun"
The Amsterdam Telegraaf on the
other hand. is equally confident that
the government will ultimately weakly
yield to British pressure in a matter in
which il ought to have taken the
initiative"
This nti-administration organ at
tacks the government on what il terms
its lukewarm and ineffective protests
against German frightfulnesS at sea
and warns the ministry that the flcil-
tiles granted by England to grain ships
will be perhaps her last concession.
Evening star., 1917-03-21
Supports Striking Railway Men.

Local Union. No. 4, international
brotherhood of Bookbinders, at meet
ing in Typographical Temple last even
ing rendered its moral and financial
support to the striking employees of the
Washington Hallway and Electric Com
pany. Addresses were delivered by
President Connor IL +. Oehler, c.
Wiiburt and Garth Calderhead. All
members OF the Bookbinders' T,ion
together with their families were asked
to refrain from travelling or the lines
of the railway company during the
pendency of the strike
Evening star., 1917-03-21
FILE PROTEST AGAINST ROAD.
W.. B. & A. Cars May Have to Car
ry Passengers for D. C. Points.

The Washington. Baltimore and An
napolis cars may be compelled to carry
passengers between points wholly in the
District, if the intention of the public
utilities commission is carried out Com
plants reaching the commission from the
East Washington Citizens Association are
to the effect that the company refuses to
carry passengers for city points only, and
the attention of the company has been
directed to an opinion of Corporation
road is under the direction of the COM
mission. as far as its operations within
the District are concerned.
Evening star., 1917-03-21
RRAZILIANS VISIT CITY.
DR.. Paulo de Moraes Barros and
Family of Sac Paulo Here.

DR.. Paulo de Moraes Rarros. former
minister of the state of Sac Paulo
Brazil. with his wife. daughter and
companion. have arrived in Washington.
They are at Congress Hall Hotel
Or, Mcraes Barros for many years
held the post of minister of agriculture
for sac Faulo lie is a nephew of a
former President of Brazil. DIR. Pridente
de Moraes Barros. and the son of "A
Brazilian senator. DR. Manoel de
Moraes Rarros.
DR.. Moraes Barros has been making
an extensive tour of the United States,
including Alaska, and has also been in
the orient and Philippine Islands on
this trip. He sailed for New Orleans
from Havana. March .. He speaks
English. Spanish. French and Italian,
besides his native Portuguese tongue.
Evening star., 1917-03-21

many is not well informed about The
desires of the general American public
but believes that the majority want
peace. especially since 1t Is linpossibie
10 soc what real grounds there are for
war between Germany and the United
States, or what the United states would
gain by such conflict.
The Munich Neueste Nachrichteh
calls the Wolff dispatch "quietins
powder" 1t declares that the public
speeches have shown all too clearly
what the sentiment in America rs, ana
insists that no rosy portrayal OF the
situation can disguise the fact from
Germany that the United States is its
masked enemy.
Evening star., 1917-03-21
Pupils Tribute to Deceased Teacher

NEW YORK, March 2l.-TweiTe
pupils of Peter Carl Millman. one OF
the governments most capable aviation
instructors, will fly over his grave to-
day and drop flowers after Miliman
funeral. Milman died Sunday night OF
pneumonia after five years experience
as an aviator and many spectacula i
nights without a serious accident. lie
was twenty-five years old
Evening star., 1917-03-21
Guaranteed Absolutely Harmless.

You often heard women say, INV.
lin getting awfully gray. and yet
ann only %. ! would give ANYTHING
il | did not have these gray hairs"
Il is only natural. No woman wants
q" look Older than she really is. She
knows that even prcmaturcly gray
hair is not regarded as such by her
friends and ncighbors, but is consid-
cred hy them to he natura! telltales
Of age. Gray hair is also q drawback
w social aud business success.
well. what shall do TO keep my
ynuthful appearance? ?" YOU will say.
Il don't like to use those sticky.
greasy and disagrceablc preparations,
which are 50 inconvenicnt."
True. in the past YOU would either
have tu contend with those, or re-
main gray.
But now, thanks to this new guar
antced absolutely harmless method.
YOU can obtain 4 clear and clean
water which will restore the natural
color to yOur gray or faded hair.
Therefore, you need no longer re-
main gray nor contend with those
Old disagreeable preparations.
Your gray hair will surely Yield to
the gentle, failing influence of
this pure, clean liquid called "Canute
Water for Gray Hair" A crystal
clear water solution. which contains
none of the injurious elements of
the ordinary hair dye. One that is
free from sediment, odor. grease, lead
acid walnut stain or coal tar. II
need NOT be shaken before using.
IT Is ABSOLUTELY SAFE TO USE.
Day 10y day your gray hair will
take on more and more color. The
action is not complete after the first
application. Use it for a few days.
and before you finish the first bottle
the youthful color of your hair will
he restored II will then remain that
way and simply requires retouch-
ing once every week or two as the
hairs grow
"Canute Water for Gray Hair" is
applied by simply wetting the hair
with it. 1t is simplicity itself to use
Yet it works wonders.
Get a dollar-sizc bottle today, and
be on the road to a real youthful ap-
pearance. Every bottle guaranteed
( absolutely harmless
(. Sold at all of Peoples Drug Stores
aud O'D0nnell's Drug Stores.-Adver.
J tisemenr
Evening star., 1917-03-21
Building Permits.

The following building permits We're issued
today:
I-"o Jenkins. for garage in Of 5l6 ColuEi-
biI road northwest. estimated cost. Sl1I.
William Frizzell. for garage in of IS V
street. estimated cost. 500.
tlida NJ. Henriques. for garage in Of
2uu. / street northwest: estimated cost. S2,i
=. Il. F!uorc. for garag" in rear of lIOi
buchanan street northwest; estimated cost. $50.
Bella IIirSh. for garage in rear of 1873 Ken
Won street northwest: estimated cost. Sl5o.
l.. X. Fox, TO repair building at us 18TH
street northwest. estimated cost. $500.
William McAuiiffe. repair building at 1922
10Th street northwest; estimated cost. Sloo.