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What is Best for Maui is Best for the News If you wish Prosperity Advertise in the News VOLUME XXI WAILUKU, MAUI, T. II., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1914. NUMBER 2 CRJowi aiswe ummon On Saturday lnt, news ly wire gm from Honolulu waH received or U dentil of Mr. S. It. Dowdle, llio wHI known Maui architect. IN the past eight or Inn months Mr. Dowdle has been umlor the tmtnwnt of Dr. Sinclair and for Uw iMti ten days or more, his con dition 1mm been critical, little hope being entertained for his rccovory. ShihuuI H. Dowdlo was born in California Rbotit forty years ago. After graduation from tbe Oakland High School, lie entered a promin ent architect's ollice to study the profusion. His hctdth becoming endangered, he came to Maui about nineteen years ago, and lms"bccn a local rosidont since that time. Ho entirely recovered his health in Kula and began teaching school thoro. He also taught in Makawao and finally became principal of the ,Kaupakalua School where he made a marked success as a teacher. Ill-health compelling him to abandon teaching, he resumed his old calling as an architect, and de signed Fonio of the most ornate structures on the island such as the Episcopal church and railroad sta tion, at Wailuku, the Masonic Tem ple and railroad station at Kabul ui, tho largo sloro building, plantation ollice and railroad station at Paia, and tlo Olinda residence of tho II. A. Baldwins often considered the most artistic home on tho island. In September l'Jll, he was mar ried in Honolulu to Miss Sue Ham ilton of Medford, Massachusetts, and built a pretty dwelling in Makawao for their homo. In less than u year after marriage, Mrs. Dowdlo was suddenly killed by be. ing thrown from a brake. Mr. Dowdle was a mombor of the Kahului lodge of freemasons. He leaves a mother, a sister and two brotbors in California, as well as his sistor, MrSrf C. C. Compbcll, of Puunonc. "Sam" Dowdledislikcd "shams," was straightforward and honest, and leaves a clean and honorable record as a man. ' He had refine ment and was artistic in his tastes. Tho Maui community sustains a great loss by his death. The funeral took tilace in Hono lulu on Sunday last, and services were held at the Masonic Temple Kula Pip And Water pt There is a scarcity of water at ' the source of supply of the Kula pipe Hue. It's either a "famine or a feast" in regard to rainfall. In January the rain-record at the water-head was 39 inches, but dur ing February there has been a continual drought. The pipe of the system is laid above ground and being exposed to the weather, is constantly break ing at the joints not merely ojien- ing but breaking right through the metal connection. As these breaks are quite frequent, the lose of water is a serious one during dry times. wnen tne line was tirst con structed it was thought that the wind would soon bury the pipe with soil, but just the reverse effect has taken place. Planters Shutting Down Nuw Ohi.kans, Feb. 10. The first chapter in the passing of the sugar industry in Louisiana will be written this week when tho opera ting head of no less than 12 large plantations will rcceivo instructions not to proceed further with the planting of next season's crop. Before January 15 a largo per cent, of tho planters will give up the idea of going into tho industry for another season. They contend it will bo impossible for them to compete with the price for which Cuban sugar can bo procured under tho free Tariff, which will become cflcctivc in May of 1916. Among the very first sugar plan tations to closo down will bo the Brousscau, the property of Chief Justice White, of tho United States Court located in Lafourche parish, lying between Napolconvillo and Thibodaux-. It is understood that the orders have boon received by Thomas Bcary, general manager of tho Brousscau property, to discon tinue any further effort in planting next season's crop. The Brousscau plantation is loca ted in one of the best cane-producing sections in tho sugar belt. The 1910 crop netted 20,000 tons, or 2,500,000 pounds of sugar, and 110,000 gallons of molasses. It was reported last Saturday that tho Now Homo plantation in Ascen sion parish, Iloumas central factory in Ascension parish and the Armant plantation in St. James Parish have been ordered shut down after many years of successful operation. No less than a dozen other plan tations will follow. There arc upward of 1,575 actual owners operating in tho sugar belt of Lousiana. They have under cul tivation between 350,000 and 375, -000 acres of land, which includes tho small -10 or 50-acrc tracts rent ed and worked by individuals. It is conservatively estimated that there arc upward of 200,000 persons en gaged in the fields and sugar mills in the Lousiana belt. It is a mighty high price tho peo ple arc paying for voting tho Wilson ticket. Many of the people in this State will bo ruined. Tenni Ifficers Thorn was a meeting of tho Ka hului Tennis Club last Tuesday, and at it the ollicers for tho coming year wore oleclcd. Tho result was: President, W. W. Walsh; secretary and treasurer, E. R. Bevins; grounds committee, W. W. Walsh, J. Doig, II. Perry, W. Kngloand K. It. Bevins. A tournament com mittee was also oloctod, and Messrs. Rattray, Gordon and MoKunzio were placed in clwrtfe. Tho Kahului Club will hold a doubles tournament in tho near future, and me interesting match es are sure to be pulled off. Tho last tournament was u grout success and tho next one should be ovon better. The annual dues of the olub have bean set at $ pur year fur residents of Kahului, and 2.60 for non residents. The olub id growing stranger weh year hihI many new mambors are joining. lub Hawaiian Wonder Lost in Fifty Yards Dash But Easily Defeated His Man in the Hundred Wonderful Times Put Up. While six thousand persons swarmed along both sides of Ala kea slip in Honolulu harbor yester day morning, says The Advertiser of February 22, the best swimmers in the world, many of them from the Pacific Coast, the others from Oahu, broke one world's swimming record, equaled another world's record and smashed beyond recognition four Hawaiian records. Not a bad showing for a few hours' work. Included in it was one of the big surprises of the day, the defeat by a narrow margin of Kahanamoku, Hawaii's champion, by a mainland boy heretofore but little heard of in swimming events. It was the big surprise and not for several moments after the exciting finish did the immense throng who had watched the swimmers battle inch by inch for supremacy through the fifty-yard water course, realize that for once their idol had met a competitor who could really test his skill. It was a great race, one which Kahanamoku can well ac knowledge was fairly lost and one which the winner is entitled to full credit for his laurels. That Hawaii can lose with as good grace as it can win was at tested by the the cheering which followed the announcement that that Kahanamoku had lost the fifty-yard event by a narrow mar gin. As the meet of these swimmers was held under the auspices of the Hawaiian Branch of the A. A. U. these records will be officially pro claimed to the world within a fort night. SENSATIONS NUMIUtOUS. Sensations were many during the meet, but the real sensation, that which brought forth resounding cheers from nearly every throat of the thousands of spectators, was the accomplishment of Robert Small, formerly of Pittsburgh, but now a San Franciscan, who defeat ed the redoubtable Duke Kahana moku in the fifty-yard dash. The San Franciscan covered the distance in a manner that left no doubt but what he was the better man yesterday. He won from the world's champion by a yard in the fast time of 0:23 3-5 seconds, which equals the world's record held by A. Wickman of Australia. 1 he mark also breaks Duke Ka hanamoku 's record for the distance a straightaway in open water of 0:24 and which was the American and Hawaiian record. Man to man there was little be tween the two. Each was lithe of body, strong of limb and trained to the hour. The shade if any thing was with the Hawaiian, for it was in his home town and the waters of Honolulu harbor had of ten been used by the champion for the exhibition of his skill as a water man and it has been here that he broke many of the records swimmers before him had made. KTAIST IS PCIM'nCT ONIi. six men taceu tne starter at a few minutes to ten o'clock and as each contestant was introdcued to the crowd he was heartily cheered Little delay was experienced in getting the men away and as they took the water, the spectators awoke to the fact that before them were six crackerjack fifty-yard men and that the winner would have to bend every muscle and use every ounce of his strength to annex the honor. Duke took the lead for a fraction of a second followed by George Cunha and Robert Small. Quick as a flash, though, the San Fran ciscan pulled awav from his closest opponent and within fifteen seconds was out in front, a position he held until the tape was reached, finish ing fully a yard in front of Kaha namoku and at least three yards in front of Cunha. As the victor and the vanquish ed drew back from the finishing line the pair trod water and Kaha namoku was naturally the first to congratulate Small. As he climb ed up the ladder to the pontoon the crowd gave the new champion a royal Honolulu welcome. Not because he was a champion, for the crowd did not know that yet, but more because he has taken the measure of a world champion and because he was a clean cut Ameri can winner. When the announcer megaphon ed the time, 0:23 3-5, one on the top of Punchbowl could have heard the cheering. At that the crowd did not forget Kahanamoku, and he, too, came in for cheers as he, walked to his dressing room. DUKE WINS PIUST EVENT. It was a case of hurry with the breakfast dishes, for with the meet scheduled to begin at nine o'clock one had to arise with the sun and hurry to the naval wharf if they wanted to be in on the fun. No one seemed to have a com plaint, though, and by half-past eight o'clock the seats were well filled on each side of the waterway with well groomed men, handsome ly gowned women and smiling, happy children. It was a typical Honolulu crowd, good natured and generous, and the vanquished were as liberally applauded as were the victors. Opening the program was a 440 yard dash, with Duke P. Kahana moku, Lincoln Johnson, II. Kruger and George Keaweainahi entered. This event proved easy for the Hawaiian champion, for Kahana-mok-u swam under the wire far in advance of Johnson and Kruger in the slow time of 5:46 2-5. Following this event came one for boys at fifty yards, the event ending in a dead heat between F. Kruger of the Ilealanis and Clar ence Lane of Palama. nUKP. ItUliAKS OWN lUiCOIfl). Third on the program was the 100'yard dash, and here Kahana moku came into his own, for he smashed his own record of 0:55 1-5 in a straightaway and came within one-fifth of a second of the world's tank record, established by himself sometime ago. With the crack of the gun Duke went out in front, followed by Small and George Cunha. Up to the fifty-yard wire Kahanamoku looked to be swimming under wraps, but here he began picking up and from this mark until the end simply outdistanced his com petitors. Small, who finished second, couiu never nau been considered a worthy rival of Duke, from the fact that he finished fully three Promotion Committee Report HONOLULU, Feb. 25. Hawaii has at tho present time more visit ors than tho Islands have over been favored with before. Many arc hero to spend tho entire winter, others contemplate remaining until after tho Carnival, a fw who have been hero before have taken cot tages and propose remaining inde finitely, while a number come down by one steamer to return by tho next, enjoying a three or four weeks' outing. We arc at last able to see the re sult of promotion work for the Ter ritory which has been steadily going on for a number of years. At first tho efforts of the Promotion Com mittee wore directed towards bring ing peoplo hero for tho winter season alone, but just as vigorous campaigns are now being conducted for summer and all tho year round travel with the result that there aro more tourists in Hawaii every day in the year now including Mid Summcr than would have been con sidered a fair crowd during the win ter season two or three years since. One thing that is helping travel materially is tho betterment of steamship service, the last addition to our coastwise fleet being the splendid ship "Matsonia" of the Matson Navigation Company with the "Manoa" of the same lino to come on tne run next month. Then tho Oceanic S. S. Co., has increased its excellent service by opening up the Australian run apd adding tho "Sonoma" and "Ven tura," which boats have been thoroughly overhauled and are now fine passenger steamers; then the Canadian-Pacific has added tho "Niagara" to its fine fleet, and while the Pacific Mail S. S. Co. has not added any now ships to its line a strong effort is being made to im prove its service in every way so as to appeal to the tourist. Tho stop over travel on this lino and via the Toyo Iishcm Kaisha's steamers in creased during 1913, fully 50 over any previous year and promis es well for this year. To what extent does travel bene fit tho Territory? A low estimate is $10.00 per day spent in Hawaii by every tourist. As proof of this statement, by the last mail from London, we received an order from Thos. Cook it Son, to provide for the entertainment of two ladies due to arrive from the Orient in May or June, and were authorized to spend $10.00 per day for their entertainment for a period of ten days for each, and this in addition to their own expenditures. Our work in Japan has been largely benefitted by tho opening of tho Japanese Tourist Bureau, a gov ernment institution which handles our folders, and is of great servico to our regular agents at Yokohama, Mosul's. Patten, Mackenzie it Com pany, who have done and aro doing splendid work in turning travel this way. seconds behind Duke in this event. On the other hand, Kahanamoku finished in 0:54 4-5, bettering his own world's record, made in Ho nolulu Harbor in the open salt water last year. Hay Wodehouse of the Ilealanis finished first in the 100-yard novice race, beating R. Hollinger, who finished third, in 1:02 2-5. Several swimmers beat the gun and the start was a ragged on, (Continued on page 6.) Junior Baseball League Last Wednesday a new baseball league was born on Maui and it was christened the Maui Junior Base ball League, tho preliminary moot ing being held at the Wailuku Gymnasium. A largo gathering of baseball enthusiasts were present and the initial business was put through in a workmanlike manner. There arc seven teams in the league viz: Gymnasium, represent ed by W. Burlem; C. A. C. by Sam Alo; Cubs by Tom Cuinmings; Asahi by M. Wakayama; Waikapus by K. Cockctt; Kahuluis by Eddie Aiona and Valley Isle by A. K. Stcndcr. Tho following are tho officers of the League who were elected for this year: President, W. E. Bal, Sr.; vice-president, W. L. West; secre tary, A. Waikoloa; treasurer, A. nderson will be the Official Um pire of the League. It is proposed to approach one of tho business houses in Honolulu who deal in the lino of baseball, md some Maui baseball enthusiasts, and a welcome addition to the trophy fund is expected. All of tho. clubs are now in readiness for the opening of tho Junior League on Sunday, March 1st, and every fan and fannette on Maui should bo on hand to root for their favor ites. The first game will be be tween the C. A. C. and Cubs, and the second game will bo Asahis vs. Kahuluis. Trial Jurors Drawn On Tuesday last, before Judge Kingsbury, the Grand and Trial Jury lists were drawn for the March term. The lists are as fol low: GRAND W. A. Anderson, Paul II. Benedict, H. T. Broderick, Frank W. Burns. E. B. Carlev. P. B. Cockett, A. W. Collins, J. J. Correl, J. dimming, A. G. Dick ins, W. A. Dickson, Manuel Dutro, D. K. K. Eldredtre. W. L. Hard v. J. W. Holland. John D. Holt. Tr.. Geo. II. Lindsay, E. R. Lindsey, W. b. JNicoll, J. Uleveira, Jr., H. Kcuter, C. J. bchoening, Win. L. West. TRIAL T. A. Aheomr. Tolm Andrade, Jr., R. E. Bond, C. E. S. Burns, Jos. Cockett, G. O. Cooper, II. W. English, C. K. Farden, J. E. Gannon, J. Garcia. I. Gaston. E. Haneberg, Louis Henniug, A. B. Hose, R. E. Hughes, L. B. Kaumeheiwa, Thomas Kekua, J. S. McCorriston. Edirar Morton Jr., IleimeJ. Meyer, G. K. Rich ardson, n. l'. KolJtuson, Sr., S. Short, J. T. Taylor, R. A. Wads- worth, 11. Wilhelm. The Grand Jury is returnable on March 18th, and the Trial Jury on Aiarcn zatn, iyi4, at 10 A. M. y Luau or Mauians On Wednesday last tho Maui baseball team arrived back from Honolulu. The boys were given a creat recention as evervnnn l-nnw that the Mauians did their best on the Oaliuau diamond. Tho team played good ball although they only won one game1. On Thursday evening a big luau was tendered tho boys at tho homo of Major Bal. It was a great affair and ovory ininuto was onjoyed. Tho Maui boys aro keen alroady about tho team for noxt year and that is tho right kind of spirit to show. Grand Z. . TiT