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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-21

Following is Judge Heen's decis-
ion:
The writing complained of in the
information in the case at bar does
not import defamation on its face.
1t appears to be a criticism of a
speech concerning a matter of public
interest made by q public official, and
there Is nothing in the information
which charges that the criticism i'm
putes or insinuates dishonorable mo
tiVes on the part of the defendant.
Every person has a right to COM
ment on matters of public interest
and general concern provided he does
so fairly and with an honest pur.
pose. Such comments are not libel.
Gus, however severe in their terms,
unless they are written intemperately
and mahciously. Every citizen has
full freedom of speech ON such sub.
Jeets, but he must not abuse it. The
general rule to be adhered to in crit.
icizing or commenting upon matters
OF public interest is to confine the
comments to the matter itself, and not
to descend to personal attacks on
private character OF imputations of
unworthy motives. Newell on Sian
der and libel, Sd. ed. p. eS7.
The title of the writing in ques-
ton does not seem to be confined
to the matter under criticism but
seems to refer to the public official
himself. However, there is nothing in
the Information by way of innuendo
or otherwise which shows it to be
defamatory.
There being no allegation of ex-
trinsic facts and no innuendo ascrlb-
ing to the writing of any defamatory
meaning, the court is compelled to
hold that the information is INSULT
cient and therefore sustains the de-
murrer.
Wherever the words complained of
are capable both of defamatory and
an innocent meaning, it will be a
question for the Jury to decide which
meaning the hearers or readers would
on the occasion in question have rea-
sonably given to the words. An in
nuendo is essential to show the latent
injurious meaning,-Newell on Sian.
der and libel, Sd. ed. p. $751;
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-21
Thinks j. 5. TO
LEASE OIL Land
IN CALIFORNIA

What is taken as governmental as.
surance that the different factions IN
congress have agreed to the leasing
Of the oil land in California, which has
been a subject Of controversy for the
past two or three years, is what is
causing the demand for the stock OF
the Honolulu Consolidated Oil Co.,
which is reflected in the local stock
market, says c. G. Hetser Of the
Trent Trust Co, who returned this
morning from a trip to the coast
where he has been since May 80. Mrs.
Heiser and child returned with Mr..
Heiser.
While away he visited the mines
and plants Of nearly all the unlisted
stocks on the Honolulu Exchange.
These included the plants and mines
of Mineral Products, MOUNTAINEERING
ham, MADEIRA and Honolulu Consoli-
dated Oil Co. 1t is of the Honolulu
Consolidated that he speaks most
optimistic
Favorable developments and as
surance that the factions in congress
have agreed upon the so-called oil
land leasing bill have given the pur-
chasers of oil stocks more confidence.
If this becomes law and permits the
leasing of the oil lands without elimi.
mating all chance of eventually get.
ting patents to it, 1t will be a great
thing for the Oil business of Cali
fornia," says Mr.. Heiser.
Under the provisions of the oil land
leasing bill, as proposed by Senator
James Phelan of California, the gov.
eminent would secure for the lease
lands a one-eighth royalty on all the
oil produced, and the balance would 60
to the companies operating the wells,
Mr.. Heiser emphasizes the fact that
this bill will not prohibit the lessees
from later securing patents to the
lands. He thinks that with favorable
congressional action on the lands in
controversy the owners or lessees will
make better and greater improve
ments, and hence increase the produc
ton. The increased demand for oil
caused by war transportation Is also
aiding in the general increase in OF
stocks, he says.
Mr.. Heiser went as far east al
Denver and took long automobile
trip through California He also
made a visit to Arizona.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-21
THINK BOARD HAS
POWER TO STATE
WHEN PAY Begins
Bourbon Supervisors Demand
Opinion as to the Date on
Which Ferns Appointees
BEGIN to Receive Money

An opinion from the city attorney 5
department which 10 being looked for
ward with interest is whether the
salaries of Mayor Ferns appointees.
if confirmed by the board OF super
visors, begin at the date Of appoint
ment or the date Of approval or the
date set BY the board.
Supervisor Mcclellan raised the
question at the Friday night meet
ing and the attorneys office was
asked to bring in an opinion. The
board meets again tonight and it is
expected 1t will be ready then.
From opinions already rendered by
the city attorney and from men who
have studied the situation, it is the
general belief that the board alone
has the power to say when salaries
shall commence.
According to Deputy Attorney C. S.
Davis, who has spent considerable
time looking into the legal side of the
squabble between the Republican and
Bourbon members of the board. the
mayors appointees have no legal
status until they receive the approval
Of the board.
As 1t was learned today that the
Democrats are planning to take many
Of these problems to court to be set
tied, these opinions from the attor
ney's office, requested as they are by
the Bourbons. abe practically the pre-
liminary skirmiSh.
Another opinion which has been re
quested is which positions the mayor
has the power to fill and which the
board
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-21
AID CLUE WILL HEAR
REPORTS ON CIVIC ..
CONVENTION PLANS

Civic Convention Day" at the Ad
Club has been scheduled for tomoI.
row, at which time the various chair.
men Of committees viii give their re-
ports on the plans for the big con-
yention,
The Ad Club vigilance committee Is
somewhat troubled over complaints
from lady Who claims to have been
cheated in buying q satin Aoloku, and
said that the advertising Of the holoku
was false. The holoku win be On ex-
hibition at the lunch and he members
can Judge for themselves whether
the term Of false fabrics 10 correct or
not
Reports win be received from Ray
mond C. Brown Of the Chamber of
Commerce: G. q. Gage of the Civic
Convention committee; j. Ashman
Beaver, ]. J. Belser on Transports
ton: II. z. Vernon, Subjects for Con.
Alteration; L. w. de Wis Norton, En-
tertainment; Lester Petrie, City and
County Supervisors; A. E. Larimer
songs and Music, and Tom Sharp, the
AID Club show. Special music viii be
furnished for the occasion.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-21
OvERWORKED GIRLS
QUIT HOTEL Jobs

Juvenile court officials, acting in
cooperation with Mrs. l. .Elgin, hu.
maze officer, hare SApsea The ~
MeyRi Of tive Gpspiah aifls, % and ~
years. Old, respectively, from the aEn.
ployment % the Roselawu, d boarding
establishment In King street. The
youth Of the girls and the long hours
they were compelled to be on duty in
various occupations caused the inves.
tigation by the court and humane Of
ficer. ...s..
Mrs. Elgin said today that q COM
plant from reliable sources reached
her about two weeks ago to the effect
that the young girls we're being over
worked. She Immediately took the
matter up with the juvenile court Of
ficials and the proprietor of the Rose
lawn, she says, was summoned into
court to relate her side Of the story.
The decision to suggest to the girls
that they leave the employ of the
Roselawn was reached, says Mrs. Ell.
gin, after the girls stories had been
heard. Their stories, she asserts, cor.
Iroborated the information that first
came TO her regarding the case. Ac.
cording to the information she OBJ.
tanned, she says, the girls went on
duty at $3.50 o'clock in the morning
and did not finish their work until
sometimes as late as $3.50 o'clock at
night. Mrs. Elgin adds that the girls
left the Roselawn at the suggestion
Of herself and the Juvenile court.
Both girls now have positions else.
where, and Mrs. Elgin said today that
she is keeping a motherly eye ON
them.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-21

tSOntllu6Q Ifom page On6J
penses Of the big swimmer were paid
by the Olympic Club and not by the
local association. 1t is known that
Rawlins and Ross are not the best of
friends, but the big swimmer is the
biggest card that could be brought
here, and inasmuch as Honolulu has
to pay the bills for the swimmer,
there has beeh much talk that per.
sonalities should not interfere with
the successful staging Of q big meet
The Hui Nalus will hold their cleo
ton this evening, and it is expected
that there Will be big discussion on
the subject of Ross. There appears
to be q ''colored gentleman in the
fuel supply" as two swimmers who
are hardly known out Of their own
sections were invited to compete,
while Ross was neglected, according
to a statement made this morning.
Harold Castle is considered to be the
favorite for the office of president Of
the Hui Nalus this evening, although
it is expected that W. T. Rawlins will
also seek reelection.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-21
BIGLINER HAS
SEVERE BATTLE
TO RIDE storm
Continued from Page one)

ships and flooded the engine room.
and from then on the ship foated
helplessly.
While there was no panic which
became beyond control by the ships
officers. the danger Of the ship was
realized by everyone and few there
we're among the passengers who did
not admit that they feared the vessel
would be sunk. Even TO those who had
never been TO sea before, the useless
ness of attempting to reach land In
life boats in such a sea was appar-
ent. 1t was this realization which
kept the fear OF the passengers from
Iesulting in a stampede to the boats.
Even after the storm had subsidized
We knew the danger was great with
the engines out Of commission, said
one Of the passengers. Were We
frightened?" one queried to another
question. There was none aboard
who did not think the vessel was
going down." he added
The waves broke with such fire.
Quency that It was impossible at times
to determine II we we're not already
sinking, as the water was so deep
upon the decks" another declared.
Reports of the storm and the gale
through which the Makura had bat
tied were gained from passengers in
all the three classes carried on the
ship. But no information could be
gained from any member Of the crew,
even the stewards, answering the
question as to what had delayed the
ship, with the remark, "Oh, we had
some bad weather"
That the reports OF the passengers
regarding the storm were not exag-
gerated was shown by the likeness
Of the stories told. All knew that
they had passed through a terrific
storm which had disabled the ships
engines and stove in the upper deck
structures, but as to minute details
they were not informed, for all were
confined to their cabins or in the sa,
looms and could see nothing of the
storms effect except from the ports.
The officers confined themselves to
the statement that strikes had not
affected the sailing of the Makura
from Sydney, and that bad weather
had delayed the ship for three days
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-21

s re time this week. While on the
Big Island the deputy marshal arrest.
ed Lee Pong, Ahana and Mrs. All Lin
alias Mrs. Ahana, all charged with traf.
ticking in the poppy drug. They are
now in custody in the Crescent City
with bond fixed at $500 in each case.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-21
HARRoR NOTES

The Mauna Kea came in this morn.
ing with big passenger list. Some
Of the arriving passengers are resi-
dents of Hawaii and Maui who have
been selected to attend the officers
training camp at Schofield Barracks.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-21

bill has been presented to the
Italian chamber by Signor Toscanslli
to authorize the construction by the
state railways Of II hotels In South.
ern Italy and Sicily, with the object
OF opening up places Of beauty and
historical interest for tourist traffic.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-21

Following the recovery Of Louis L.
Lane. who Is now at the department
hospital at Fort Shafter, an inquest
on the body Of r. c. Dennison, quar-
termaster's corps. u. A. 8. who was
killed In q motorcycle accident on An
gust 16, win be held. II Is probably
to be scheduled for Thursday or Fri
iay. @.-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-21
ALLEGED TRAFFlCKER
IN OPIUM ARRESTED

Lee Man alias Amana, a Chinese
was brought to Honolulu from Hilo
this morning by Deputy U. 8. Marshal
Silva and Is booked on a charge Of
traffieking In opium. A commission
er's hearing Of the case will be held
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-21
PERSONALITIES

E. ]. TAFT. who is a passenger on
the Makura, is a wellknown theatrical
man of Australia He was formerly
located in Honolulu.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-21
i0OIND GEVElhl

A son was born this morning to Mr..
and Mrs. Francis Cooke Scales Of
1860 Kinau Lane
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-21

1860 Kinau Lane.
Henry NJ. Bindt leaves in the Mat
sonia tomorrow for the mainland, TO
continue his studies at the Calt+or-
mia institute in Berkeley.
z. r. Cameron, federal special in-
come tax agent, and L. n. MacCon1ts-
key Of the local office Of the internal
revenue department, left in the Claud-
inc yesterday afternoon for Maui, on
official business.
Attorney-Gen. Stainback has ap-
pointed as notaries public for Homo
lulu and Oahu, including the first ju-
dicial circuit, Mrs. Mary F. auckland,
Miss Josephine K. Stone and Attorney
Hoon Wo Wong, all of this city.
Alfred J. Lafferty and Miss Florence
NJ Hickenbotham were married by the
Rev. George Laughton, pastor of the
First Foreign Church Of Hilo Hawaii
The marriage took place at the nome
of Mr.. and Mrs W D. Stone, Hilo.
Sergeant Charles Evans of Company
d, Corps Of Engineers stationed at
Fort Shafter, received his commission
as a second lieutenant in Corps OF
Engineers, L. S. A. He expects to be
sent to the states on the next trans.
port.
Fred X. Maxine, Y. Murakami, H.
TsuruShima and Mr.. Miyasawa repre-
senting the four Honolulu Japanese
newspapers, left today for Kona, Ha-
wall, in the Kilauea Thew will con-
fer with the Japanese coffee planters
in Kona
Ingram NJ Stainback, attorney-gen-
eral OF the territory, expects to leave
in the Mauna Kea tomorrow morning
for Hilo and will probably spend two
weeks In the Big Island, attending to
a number of tax appeals in East and
West Hawaii.
B. G. Rivenburgh, land commission.
er, and w. r. Hobby, superintendent
Of public works and chairman Of the
harhor board, who have been in Kau.
al the past week, will return in the
Mauna Loa tomorrow from the Garden
Island, it is expected.
In the presence Of friends of the
couple, Chas. Hebebrand and Mrs.
Amelia Comes Looney were married
last Saturday by Rev. Leon L. Loot
borrow. pastor of the First Methodist
Episcopal church. The witnesses were
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. NJ. Markle.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-21

Henry NJ. Bindt leaves in the Mat
sonia tomorrow for the mainland, to
continue his studies at the Calttor.
mia institute In Berkeley.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-21

z. r. Cameron, federal special in-
come tax agent, and L. n. MacCon1ts-
key Of the local office Of the internal
revenue department, left In the Claud-
inc yesterday afternoon for Maui, on
official business.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-21

Attorney-Gen. Stainback has sp-
pointed as notaries public for Homo
lulu and Oahu, including the first ju-
dicial circuit, Mrs. Mary F. auckland,
Miss Josephine K. Stone and Attorney
Hoon Wo Wong, all of this city.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-21
ROSS HEREFOR
SWIMMING MEET

CONTINUED from page one)
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-21

Alfred J. Lafferty and Miss Florence
NJ Hickenbotham were married by the
Rev. George Laughton, pastor Of the
First Foreign Church Of Hilo Hawaii
The marriage took place at the nome
of Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Stone, Hilo.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-21
LOSES
FIRST ROUND in
LIBEL SUIT CASE

Continued from page one)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-26
Let Us Send You
OUR SPRING CATALOGUE

Leu Us ScIlG iOu
OUR SPRING CATALOGUE
Free Of Charge.
All we ask is for you TO send
your name and address and
we will gladly forward you this
Spring Catalogus.
This catalogue will be ready
to send about March 10Th. All
the latest merchandise Will be
illustrated.
We have had SO many re-
requests from our rural pa
irons that we felt compelled TO
publish this Spring Catalogue
showing some OF our s2lenald
merchandise at popular prices;
Send Us Your Name and Ad-
dress
and names and addresses OF
yohr ncighbors who may be
Interested and would like to
receive one Of these catalogues.
This store has been the trad
ing center of 4 most discrimlna-
ing city patronage for over 30
years, it has been noted for
its quality, progressiveness
and value aggressiveEess. II
is but natural that our reputa-
ton for value and service has
outgrown the city districts. ::
Our greatest asset is conn
dencc OF our patrons, and 1t IS
our earnest desire that the
same confidence shall, also pre-
vail among the mail order
clients we serve.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-26

York, late Saturday night. At the
point where the explosion occurred
the men were at work 1875 feet be-
low the river bed. Sixty workmen
were in the subway. Those VINO were
not caught near the blast were SUM-
ned.
The French steamroller in the
west swept further eastward Satur-
day night and yesterday, though it
met increasing resistance from The
Teutons. From the region north of
Sraetccurt, the French pushed their
lines forward closer to St. Quentin,
They also made further progress on
the cast bank of the Ailette River,
south of Chauny and north of Sois-
sons. Fighting flared up on the Yer
dun front, where the French wrested
some trench elements from the Top-
tcrs in the Malencourt wood The
crown prince made vain attempt to
offset this reverse by attacking near
APremont.
From internal troubles and the
problems of reconstruction, the at
tention of Russia has suddenly been
diverted to new danger wSlich
threatens from without. There now
is indisputable evidence that the
Germans are massing great numbers
Of troops along the northern front
ready for an effort against
Russia's capital The country
has been appraised of the new menace
by a series of proclamations from
it's ministers.
Calling into Federal service ap-
proximately fourteen regiments of
the rational guard, including the
First separate battalion of the Dis
trict of Columbia, President Wilson
yesterday took drastic action to
guard the bridges, wharves, rail
roads, arsenals and great industrial
plants of the country from dcstruc-
ton in the event of war. Members
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-26

Of the Metropolitan police depart
ment will begin military drills with
the army rifle today in order that
they may be-, thoroughly prepared to
meet any emergency that may arise.
Three men were drowned and two
injured last night as the result of a
collision between the steamer Enter
prise and a large gasoline launch ON
The Ohio river, near Evansville, Ind,
Dock Smith, white, and three col.
ored persons, Ia woman, boy and
eirl-iwere drowned in the Catawba
river, near Morganton, N. c., yes
terday afternoon, when small row.
boat capsized from being overloaded.
Attention has been called in Ber-
lin to the fact that the American
tanker, Healdton, sunk on march q,
by a submarine, was apparently con-
voyed by English torpedo boats. The
onlv lifeboat that is reported to
have reached the Dutch coast, was
brought in by torpedo boat, which
certainly was British.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-26
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Under the above heading the Gazette
will be pleased to give reasonable
space to any person who desires 70
make comment upon matters of SEN
eral interest to the public. Writers
will OF course be responsible for thei1
utterances. Asa guarantee OF Soou
taith, the name and address OF the
writer of any article submitted Tor
publication VIII be required in each
Instance. Editor Gazette.
Editor Gazette.
An item which / read in the city
section Of your paper Of Thursday,
March %, prompts me, IS citizen
OF this community and in the interest
CT public safety, to suggest that the
city Of Alexandria {if it does not al
ready do SOY provide and maintain a
pistol range for the practice of our
rolicemen.
Persons licensed or permitted to
carry and use firearms should be well
trained in the use of them, for when
a nan admits that he fires into space
with no intention Of hitting anybody,
with the result that he hits and
nearly causes the death Of one he in
tended TO miss, it proves that he is
very inefficient in the use Of gun,
and that he needs to apply himself
very religiously to target practice.
This should be done, I think, to in
sure the safety Of pedestrians and
innocent bystanders who happen to
DC on the scene when policeman
finds it necessary to use extreme
measures in the discharge Of his du-
ties,
Very respectfully,
S. e. W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-26
MIGHTY GLAD
HE FOUND "TELANOL "
MIR. Lees back was painful, he was
dizzy and nervous-found great re-
lief in "TelamOl."

Mr.. Lees back was painful, he was
dizzy and nervous-found great re-
lief in "Telamol.'
"This medicine "Telamol" has GER
tainly helped me and want to rec
ommend it because | believe it will
help Others" said Mr.. Lee. "' l was
not sick enough to lay off. but | felt
tired and all done for.
had pain across my back, from
shoulder to shoulder" also in the
region of the kidney and on my sides.
I was nervous and did not sleep
sound either" Continued Mr.. w.
Lee, of 610 South Pitt street, Alex
andria, Va. ~ only needed one bot
tie to prove to me that what I'd been
looking for I'd found" and can tell
You l am mighty glad of it too" l
have found more solid comfort in the
last week than for months past. l
am feeling better ali round, / give all
credit to Telamol, it is great"
Telamol acts like magic. 1t at
tacks and destroys all poisons in the
blood, correct diseased condition of
the liver and kidneys, and restore
them to normal conditions.
Persons suffering from any disor-
der of the stomach, liver or kidneys,
constipation, rheumatism, catarrh or
blood impurities should stop at War
fields Drug Store, Corner King and
Pitt Streets, and investigate the
merits of this great herb and root
medicine, "Telamol."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-26
Classified Advertising

FOR RENT - Six-room house; gas
and bath; $13 per month, water
included; 321 south Columbus
street. Apply at 4O8 Prince st.
72-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-26
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Four workmen were killed and il
seriously injured by a premature
blast of dynamite in new subway
being constructed under the East
river, near Blackwell's Island, New
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-26

Mcrtii,g Southern Cattlemen's Asso-
ciati"n. Atlanta, Ga, April l-6, 1917
Account the above occasion the
Southern Railway will have OH sale
at Washington, D. c.. and principal
cities in Virginia reduced round trip
fare tickets April End and 3rd, bear
ing final return limit April 18th. For
complete information as TO fares,
schedules, etc, consult agents or
write Mr.. +. II. DeButts, D. P. A..
705 18th. Street, n. w. Gift.