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KauaiJJ represents the country of the future. 3 knit Ths Garden Island represents Kauai. ESTABLISHED 1904. VOL. 9. NO. 47, L1HUE, TERRITORY OF (HAWAII. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1912, SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.50 U YEAR 5 CENIS PER COPY L AGAIN CAUSE OF DELAY A law suit involving an eighth of an interest in a piece of real estate in Hanalei, and appearing on the calendar as William Uuku vs. Elizabeth Kaio and Miss Elsie Kapu, and one which to go into details, would require the aid of a Philadelphia lawyer, resulted in a mistiial last week after the jury had ppt all Saturday afternoon in its 6fcliberations. The great difficulty in settling the matter, seems to rest in the fact that much of the evidence is to be obtained through such indef inite sources. The case is one wherein many years ago, a certain wealthy woman married a young man to whom she deeded all of her property. Soon after, the wife died, and when the husband pass ed away and it was discovered that he had made his will in favor of his children, the relatives of his late wife, brought charges to the effect that the deed to the husband bv his wife should be set aside and considered valueless, a s the same was made under pressure from the husband, and that she had executed the deed through fear for her life, the charge being made by a friend of the husband and wife, and the one through whom the deed was transferred from wife to husband. As both were then dead , the rel atives evidently thought they had a cinch on the property and got bgsy. After many attempts to un tangle the legal nets surrounding thejxase, Judge Hardy, rendered an opinion in favor of the relatives of the wife Not feeling satisfied with this decision, the plaintive went to the Supreme Court, where Judge Hart well over-ruled the opinion of the Circuit Judge, holding that the deeds, documents, nor even the one man's evidence, were sufficient grounds for au opinion in favor of defendants. The case was there fore reopened and according to the present outlook, will remain so in definitely, as the mistrial at this term has resulted in a postpone ment of the case until the March term of the Circuit Court. The sum. of $187.00 was spent for jury fees alone in the trial which ended in a mistrial Saturday. Further conplication have been added in this famous case by the appearance of one Kauper.a, who also claims an eighth interest in the land, and whose chief points are so depen dent upon the same testimony as given in the first case, that Judge DiSi'fy tried the two cases com bined. Attorney Lymer appeared for the plaintiff, while Attorney Alexander Lindsay appeared for defendant. . . New Library Books The following new books have been added to the Lihue library: The loss of the Titanic. Beasley. Creative E"olution. Bergson. Goethe's Works. 7 vols. An Introduction to Science Thomson. Caviare. Grant Richards. London Lavender. E. V. Lucas. The White Shield. Myrtle Reed. Prudent Priscilla. Wemyss. Less than the Dust. Hamilton. A Picked Company. Mary H. Foote. The Blue Wall. Child. The Inner Flame, Burnham. Concerning Sally. W.J. Hopkins. Best Stories to Tell Children. I, Sara Cone 3ryaut. - ' J. M Lydoatk. ...... Our School Schedule Superintendent o f Public In struction Willis M. Pope has mail ed cards to the school principals hearing the following information: School Ykar 1912-1913. Fall Term, Sept. 16 to Dec. 20, 1912. Winter Term, Jan. 6, 1913 to April 4, 1913. Spring Term, April 14, 1913 to June 27, 1913. ' Willis T. Poi-r, Superintendent of Public Instruction. MIS1A 16 PERMITS HELD ON KAUA The following request reached this office sometime ago, but owing to our inability to secure the dc sired information from authentic sources sooner, we were unable to grant the request: Kekaha, Kauai, Nov. 2, 1912. Mr. E. B. Bridgewater, Editor Garden Island, Lihue, Kauai. Dear Sin Will you please publish a list of all persons hold ing "Hunting Licenses?" If you will do this I am sure all good sportsmen will appreciate it. Yours respectfully, Sportsman. The list of those holding hunt ing licenses, as compiled by the County Treasurer, is as follows: C. Ayau, Kodama, Mitsui, F. Crawford, Frank B. Cook, D. S. Johnson, F. W. Akana, D. K, Po- kipala, Kanizawa, Nishida, Sam Paku, Ah Pen, Maeda, A. Inman, Honda, Wm. Elliot, W. J. Shel don, Naito, Vincent Akana, K. Tatekawa, Julian D i a s, Frank Riedel. E. J. Morgan, Gavlord Wilcox, D. K. Hayselden, A. Menefoglio, A. J. Derby, K. C. Ahana, S. Nita, M. Lujau, H. C. Berg, A. Johnson, Henry Birk myre, D. L. Austin, J. R. Myers, D. Prigge, W. V. Hardy, Jas. Mc Clellan, ChW Sack, A, D. Hills, P. L. Rice, E. H. W. Broadbent, C. Akina, L. C. King. Rufus P. Spalding. The above list comprises only those licenses that in full force day November 19, 1912. Ad ditional names will be published on renewal of license. . T ., Menefoglio Appointed A. Menfoglio, the newly elected Supervisor has been appointed to a position on tha Loan Commission to fill the unexpired term of J. k. Lota, whose resignatian became necessary through the latter's be ing elected to the House. Mr. Menfoglio strengthens the Board, being recognized as a man of exe cutive ability and a live wire as concerns the needs of his districts. The Garden Island congratulates the Board in the addition of such a man to its ranks; What Does It Mean? According to Associated Press re ports, the toll rate for traffic through the Panama Canal will be SI. 40 per ton. Now, then, the question has arisen as to just what this means whether the tonnage of the vessel or the freight canying capacity of the ship, In as much as all ships do not carry freight the contention of some that the tonnage of the vessel only is meant, would seem proper. Ytt, the contention bv others that freight tonnage was meant, and that some special pro visions for war vessels and passen ger traffic will be made, also seems possible. Perhaps some of our readers would like to express an opinion on the subject. Lihue on Booming List Rumors are rife to the effect that Lihue is to have a third ice factory, another soda works, a rival electric lighting system, one more big wholesale and retail general merchandise store and a fertilizer factory. Lihue is certain ly in the lime-light of progressive ness and now that her boom is on there seems no end to her possibi lities. A high school building will probably be the next move with the centralization o f the public school of Wailua, Hanamaulu and Huleia, making the Lihue school the central institution. Remember your friends abroad by sending them J n e of those beautiful hand painted Hawaiian Calendar?, of which there are 65 new subjects all on display at the Lihue Store. The last Christinas mail for Europe,' leaves Kauai on the 30th of this month. tf. Hll THE GARDEN ISLAND OFFERS 'IAS Gin The Garden Island has de cided to make some teapher a prcs entof ahaiidsoniemission style writ ing desk for a Christmas present, and means to allow the friends of the teacher to have a say as to whom this handsome desk will be civeii. In order to carry out this scheme, we have decided to let such a decision be reached through a popularity vote. Thar is, the teacher receiving the largest num ber of votes as the most popular teacher will be awarded the desk. I nominate M of School as a candidate in Popular Con test Name The contest will close Saturday L. D. Timmons Here j L. D. Timmons. formerly mana ger of the late Hawaiian Star, and one of the best known newspaper men in the Territory, has accepted a position with the Eleele Store in the capacity of book-keeper. Kauai's Temple of Fashion is to be congratulated on securing the services of such a competent man, and Tun Garden Island bids a hearty welcome to an old colleague. Kealia s New Manager Kealia Nov. 18. Gaylord P. Wilcox, formerly headluna for the Koloa Sugar Co., has been install ed in the managership of the Kea lia Plantation. Mr. Wilcox is a plantation man of ability and the social community is pleased to have such charming people as Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox in its midst. Brief Breveties Frank Crawford. E. Cropp and Mr. Schultze motored over to Wai mea last Sunday. Charlie Gray, the Kapaa Wine Merchant, is the possessor of a new Ford Runabout. Manager C. Bayer of the Maka weli store is in Honolulu arrang ing for the big shipment of holi day goods necessary for his Christ mas trade. Manager Roendahl of McBryde store has returned from Honolulu where he has been busy for the past week, getting a line on his goods for the holiday trade. Mrs. Helen Bruns, (nee. Akana) of Kalihiwai, returned to her home in Honolulu Saturday after an ex tended visit to her mother in Ka lihiwai. Otto Wix the celebrated land scape artist will exhibit about 28 of his latest reproductions of Ha nalei and Wainiha views at the Li hue Hall o n the afternoon and evening of December 3rd. Mr. Robt. Catton Pres. of Cat ton Neill & Co. accompanied by Mr. Haywood Manager of the new Electric Department of that firm have been spending a few days on our Island looking up matters in their line. Eddie Fernandes, the expert in o v i n g picture showman, ac companied by a troupe of expert acrobatic performers including bycicle trick riders are playing a three night's engagement at the local theater, the last appearance being scheduled for this evening at 7:30. The performances have been greeted by large and ap preciative audiences. Switzerland is reported to have 150 millions of dollars invested in hotels and to do a business of over 50 million a year witli them. This is practically all a tourist business. Someday the same kind of a tale will he told about Hawaii, when we have eliminated the bad channels the bad roads and the accommodations. Below will be found a coupon winch will cotin' for ten votes in favor of our favorite candidate. ' It will cost vou absolutely noth ing to vole for any teacher, nor to enter the name of any one. However while the coupons are good for but ten votes, a year's subscription will count five hun dred votes in favor of any candi date. All subscrintions must be limit ed to a single year, and sent to Onntpct T?r1itnr. flAtinifw Tctawtv TEN VOTES Good until Nov. 26 M December 21, 1912, at 4 p, M. Lihue Tennis Court A tennis court is to be construct ed, (according to rumor) in the near future on the grounds occu pied by the Lihue school teachers' cottages. For some time mtfch comment has been heard on the establishment o f a tennis court conveniently situated for the ac comodation of our local tennis experts, and now it seems that. Miss Mumford has come to the rescue with an offer of part of her yard for just such a purpose. We understand that the Lihue teach ers number among them not a few experts, any or all of whom may cause some of our local champs to guard well their laurels. Cold And Dry All records for rough weather were smashed to smithereens last week when the Niihau which sailed from Hanalei on Friday, in the teeth of a gale, reached Honolulu in a little more than twenty-seven hours of continual struggle. At about the same time the S. S. Kauai left Hilo for Honolulu which it succeeded in reaching after an effort of twenty-eight hours. Of ficers declare that while the gale was of brief duration, it was the stiffest thev have encountered in many a day. PASSENGERS ARRIVED The following passengers arriv ed on the Kinau Nov. 12: Mrs. I. Danford, Mrs. B. F. Sandow, Rev. C. P. Hong, Rev. I. W. Wadnian, Robert Catton. A. S. Haywood, Mrs. Jaeger, K. Roendahl, S. T. Car, D. A. De vine, Chas. Clarke, jas. Hanaike, Rev. J. Kekipi. I. J. Hurd, A. B. Feigie, A. Bro.lie, Mr. and Mrs. T. Bush. T. I. Somade, E. Cropp. The following passengers arri ed on the W. G. Hall Friday morn ing: Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Wood, Pro fessor Jaggar, R. K. Bonine, H. P. Faye, C. Bayer, Mrs. Carrie Akana. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rath, Leon A. Quonsan, Mrs. Hannah Chong. Dr. and Mrs. A. Behr and Miss N. Strain, who have been visiting the Rufus Spalding family o n Kauai, are in the city en route to their home in Berkeley. Ex. The contributions for the de fraying of the expenses of the Li hue band for the past seann are not coining in, it is to be hoped, in accordance with the public's ap preciation of the music furnished by this excellent aggregation of musicians. The following are the contributors to date: C. W. Spitz, S. K. Kaeo, C. S. Dole, E. H. W. Broadbent, C. S. Christian, F. Rutsch, E. B. Bridgewater, A. Sk Wilcox, J. A. Hogg, Mr. Palmer, and "a friend." WORK S PROGRES That the construction of the county's bridges is progressing in a most satisfactory manner is in dicated by the report made by County Engineer Moragne at last Monday's meeting o f the Loan I'tind Board. In reporting, Mr Moragne said in part. "The Waipu bridge has been finished and ac cepted at this meeting, the bridges in the Hanalei District viz: the Ki lauea, Waiole and Waikoko bridges will he completed by the end of the year and open for traffic. Mr Haggerty will commence work on the foundations and approaches to the Kealia Steel bridge at once, and the Anahola Hill will be com pleted sometime during the month of December." What with this very satisfactory progress in bridge and grade work, the macadamizing going on to an equally satisfactory degree, which, if the rocks ' hold out, will com plete pieces of road for which every traveler will utter up a prayer o f thankfulness to our worthy county fathers and engi neer. New Chairman Named The member of the Kauai Loan Fund Commission by a unaminous vote, elected the new Territorial Superintendent of Public Works. H. K. Bishop, chairman of the local board, vice Marston Camp bell, at their meeting in Lihue last Monday. With a Bishop at the heliiin there should be little chance for irregularities in so far as Kau ai is concerned. Promotion Workers Here Mr. H. P. Wood accompanied by Mr. Bonine together with a first class photographic outfit for landscape and moving picture work have been making a tour of our Island during the last few days in the interest of the Promo t i o n Committee. They express themselves as more than ever con vinced of the superior attractions of the Garden Island Koloa's Fat Dividends In addition to the satisfaction of the stockholders of the Koloa Plantation at receiving such fat dividends, there is another fact which must not be overlooked by these fortunate individuals and that is, the part which Manager Charlie Wilcox has played in the production of these dividends. Though comparatively a young man, Mr. Wilcox has proven his worth as a manager, and deserves the congratulations of every happy stockholder in the plantation en trusted to his care. Future Prospects The last week has witnessed the inauguration o f winter's blasts, the thcrmoneter on Wcduesdav morning, registering 58 degrees, the cooliest which will probably be experienced this winter. 1 he drought continues, however, but the plantation interests are hope ful that December will bring the much needed rainfall. .-f- Eddie Fernandes is on Kauai Eddie Fernandez, the popular moving picture man, is touring the island with the best lot of pictures ever presented to the Kauai public, including the following of his own make: The 1912 Floral Parade Queen Liliuokalani's Reception, Horse Racing a n d Automobile Races, held at Kapiolani Park etc., etc. Also the latest cowboy and In dian pictures from the coast. He also has the celebrated Fran cis Dainty Co., novelty Slack Wire and Bicycle Artists who have pleas ed everybody at Lihue where they have performed for three nights. E To the Editor of The Garden Island. In your issue of Nov. 12, h. I noticed an article about the Lihue School written by Mr. Lydgate. 1 want to thank Mr. Lydgate for taking his lime and showing this interest i n our bchools and for stating to the people what he has seen. Just commendation and pub lic approval of the work a person is doing a stronger incentive than dollars. I wish that more of our educated, thoughtful people would visit our schools. Our teacheis aie doing good work and take a pride in it and are glad to have visitors. Every complimentary word said in the article is true and the same can be said of many other schools on Kauai and in the same degree if there was only the pen to make it public. Our schools have made p r o- gress in the past few years which has been due to various causes. Chief among them has been a better system of organization of work and of help to the teacher both in the matter of the work of the teacher and the method of doing it; again, we have a body of professionally qualified teachers which we did not have, a few years ago, especially in the primary grades; again, our teachers are better paid and are willing to stay with the work and others are en- courged to fit for the profession; and further, our local semi-control of schools, as represented by our Board of Supervisors, has given us the needed room which w e have never had previous to this year. And lastly, there is a spirit, a pride, a devotion that makes the teacher artful in her work; I doubt if you will find a body of teachers more artful, in primary work especially, than you find bright here on our little Island of Kauai. H. H. Brodie. Doubtful Macadam From Kekaha comes a complaint that the macadam recently com pleted on the Kekaha road will not stand the results of a rain storm; that the work was not properly done, owing to the haste in its ac complishment , and that their Super visor Gay would prove much more profitable to the electors of his district if he could be induced to pay closer attention to his duties as such. It is said that he sailed for the coast on election day, and further, that his nonattendance at the regular monthly meetings of the Board of Supervisors, has been cause for considerable comment. ' If these rumors are without foundation, evidence of such should be very easily obtainable, but if they are based upon facts, then Mr. Gay not only owes it to himself to look after the best in terests of those who faithfully sup ported him in securing his position but he owes every consideration to those sell-some constituents. The voters of Waimea indicated their confidence in Mr. Gay in re-electing him as their Supervisor, and now, at least he can show his appreciation by attending meetings and otherwise fulfilling his duty as a Supervisor. If his business in terests prevent such, then let him step down and out that some one who may be able to do so may take the position, Mrs. W. H. Rice, Sr., Home The multitude of friends of Mrs. W. H. Rice, Sr., will be delighted to learn that she returns from San Francisco tomorrow morning, to which place she was taken some time ago for special treatment in connection with her eyes, and from whence she returns practi cally cured. Mr. Rice, and daughter, Mrs. Ralph Wilcox ac companied her on the journey. H. Carls, one of our local bowl ing experts and all-round good fellow, returned last Wednesday from a four month's trip through-' out Europe. H. H. B SCHOOLS