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A MORNING PAPER.
WALTEB G. SMITH - ... - - EDITOE
THUBSDAY : : : : ' ' ; AUGUST 26
PANAMA CANAL OPENING.
That eminent enghcer, J. J. Schuyler, one of the commission sent to Tan-am.-
by President JtoosveIt, believes that the canal will be opened m 19L.
Its tovl excavation by ttat tin.e will have amounted to 256,304.000 eubie yards,
including the 81.513,000 cubic yards which the French took out in the 23 years
ending in 1904. ' Between the latter date and the present one, the Americans,
Mr. -'Schuyler Rays, have removed 76,052,000 cubic yards, and at three-quarters
the present rate of progress after this year, the canal will be in commission
in the year nan:ed. Indeed, the chief engineer is so sure of himself that he has
fixed a dale for the opening on January 11, 1915.
In. speaking of the two types of canal which were originally considered,
Mr. : Schuyler said that, before going to the isthmus, he had a strong leaning
to the sea level canal, but after he had been over the ground and realized what
it meant, he was converted to the lock type with summit level 85 feet above
mean sea level. And he added: "We are a rich nation, but we cannot afford
the extra cost of a sea-level canal, and we cannot afford to wait the long addi
tional years it would take to build it, if indeed, it is feasible at all, which I
am not yet convinced. ,
"We residents of the Pacific Coast are more deeply concerned in the early
completion of the canal than any one else. We need the increased security and
the' guarantee of peace and immunity from foreign attacks which it will bring,
as well as the enormous stimulus to our traffic, and the increase of population
to follow its completion. .
"The difficulty of navigating large vessels and passing each other in a
channel but 150 wide, where the vessels occupy so large a proportion of the
waterway, is pointed out by experienced navigators as one of the serious
objections to the sea-level type of canal, limiting its usefulness and increasing
the hazard to ships. Another is the fact that so much of the sea-level canal
baa to be in a curved channel 40 per cent of the entire length consisting of
curves where iighted buoys are altogether impracticable, and navigation at
night would.be out of the question. In the lock type of canal, we are able
to have not only much greater width, but the curves are reduced to 14 pervcent
of the length, so that the passage may be made both night and day."
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DECLINING USE OF ALCOHOL.
No paper was listened to at the London Anti-Alcohol Congress with greater
interest than that presented by Dr. Holitseher of Carlsbad, Bohemia. Dr.
Holitseher gave the results of an investigation which he conducted through
inquiries, addressed to a thousand institutions of Europe, as to the amount of
wine, beer, spirits, milk and selreer water consumed in the years 1895, 1900,
1905, 1906 and 1907, 'respectively. More than a hundred sheets came com
pletely filled in and were 'collated. "The result," states Dr. Holitseher, "shows
that the use of all intoxicants has very considerably fallen in Germany, Austria
and. Switzerland within the twelve years. This diminution- of the consump
tion of wine in the three countries taken together amounts to 57.2 per cent,
per head in asylums, and 46.3 per cent in hospitals. In the case of beer, the
corresponding figures are 53.3 per cent and 28.8 per cent. .
"The consumption of milk, on the other hand, has risen by 12.7 per cent,
in asylums, and 19.3 per cent, in hospitals. Very considerable is the rise in
the consumption of seltzer water and lemonade, of which from 20 to 30 fold
the amount was required in 1907 that was dispensed in 1895.
"Very large sums were saved through this diminution. Thus, the hos
pitals paid 1,426 1. ($6,987.40) less for alcoholic drinks in 1907, although the
number of patients had risen 79 per cent. In German asylums the yearly
saving amounts to 6,9S4 1. ($34,221.60), although the increase of patients here
also was 79.6 per cent. .
"In general, the average consumption of alcohol has considerably fallen
during these twelve years, both in asylums and hospitals. From the com
munications of many doctors who have replied, we may conclude that this
decrease will continue, and the consumption of alcohol be still further reduced."
The fact that a Japanese went to a local store and tried .to buy cartridges
to fit a rifle cane may or may not be' a sign of trouble coming for somebody.
Such canes are as common in Japan as revolvers used to be in Texas; and they
bear a relation, no doubt, to the universal old-time Japanese habit of going
armed. It was a poor man in Japan, half a century ago, who did not have two
swords stuck in his silken belt; and when this fashion went out the sword-cane
came in, to be followed later by the gun-cane. All the furnishing stores in
Japan tarried them a few years ago and probably do now, so there is nothing
startling in finding them in the hands of local Japanese. But it does not follow,
because a little brown man hasa lethal walking stick that he means to kill
somebody, any more than it does that every white man who carries a weapon
is an assassin at heart.
In an address made a few days ago, a visitor to Honolulu spoke of vessels,
when the Panama canal is built, calling here for orders. Undoubtedly many
ships will; but in depending on such visits to keep a port busy, it is best not
to overlook future developments in wireless telegraphy. It would be possible
now for a steamer, 1000 miles, from port, to reach the European or American
owners via Honolulu without coming here at all; and as the Marconi system
develops it may be that the practice of stopping at any port in any ocean for
orders will lapse into what President Cleveland was wont to call innocuous
desuetude.
President Taft cannot get away from the cares of office if he tries. Poli
ticians are always with him; issues do not sleep; public business must go on;
political developments must not be overlooked and in the midst of it all a
President cannot find much time for recreation. President Arthur 'used to go
to sea when tired out; but since the wireless came to pass that means of escape
has been lost. Wherever a President, is he must carry his burden.
There Slight to be a market for Hawaiian fruit in the Northwest after the
Yukon fair is over; and there will be if a steamer can be put on the course.
With lumber, deciduous fruit, flour and other northern merchandise for south
bound cargoes, and with pineapples, bananas and icehouse fruits going the other
way, with passenger revenues added, what could keep a Seattle-Honolulu steamer
from being a good thing for its owners?
A crazy negro runeing amiu-k with a shotgun was captured and burned to
death in the public square of an Arkansas town. And yet we are still keeping
the most of our missionaries busy in foreign atrocity belts. Burning at the
stake is a crime which even horrifies the Turks, but it is almost as common in
the South as the legal execution of negroes is uncommon.
We cannot agree with the Star that the bringing of the able translator
from Japan was a "foolish extravagance." Something must be done for hnman
gayety; and the expert who translated "kanaka." "wikiwiki" and "pilikia"
from the Japanese was worth at least $3000 as a public joke.
When the forts are ready to safeguard Honolulu and Pearl Harbor, the gov
ernment may be looked to for the large outlay required for a naval station.
First the defenses; then the property to defend. There should be plenty doing
in a naval way within the next two years.
, ' It is noticeable that every public man who comes here, unless he happens
to be a corporation chattel, hits upon the American farm system as the one
thing that will save Hawaii.
If there is really a fight on between the Secretary of the Interior and Mr.
Gifford Pinchot, the forestry service will soon get another chief.
The Fernandez nol. pros, in the
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case of the Waipahu gamblers is a bit too
FENNELL LANDS
SIGHTLESS PIG
A Japanese Restaurant Cook
Falls Into the Dragnet oV
the Law. -
Inoya, a cook employed by Waio
tani at his Japanese restaurant at No.
1500, King street, sold liquor once too
often last night. License Inspector
Fennell descended upon him and placed
him under arrest, charged with oper
ating a blind pig.
For some time Fennell has had his
eye on the place, but has been unable
to secure any evidence. Several times
his informer visited the premises, but
each time he was refused. 'Fennell
was certain that liquor was being sold,
so last night he sent the informer
around in a kimono.
Believing the informer to be a yard
boy employed in the neighborhood,
from his costume, Inoya is alleged to
have sold him liquor. Fennell had cal
culated to a nicety just how long it-
would require to have the drinking
well under way, and when he entered
he found the informer seated at a table
with a meal in front, of him and a
bottle of sake at hand. Inoya wa9 at
once placed under arrest
A search of the ice box disclosed
seventeen bottles of beer. These were
seized, as were also two demijohns of
wine and one of sake. The ice box
contained a considerable quantity of
fish and other edibles, indicating that
an extensive restaurant business is be
ing carried on.
On the premises Fennell discovered
a Federal license, wnich leads him to
believe that the restaurant keeper has
been conducting a regular business in
the sale of liquors.
HILO RAILROAD .
' BONDS ADVANCE
(Continued from Page une.)
at par it is doubtful if any of the
bonds could be picked up.
H Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar was
much in demand yesterday at 34.50.
There was but little in sight. Before
the session, two blocks of 100 shares
each sold at. 34.50. During the session,
owners were holding out for 35, and no
sales were recorded. After the ses
sion, several, sales were made at 34.50.
Oahu sugar continued very strong
yesterday at 32.25. Before the ses
sion, sales aggregating 150 shares were
made at that priee, and during the ses
sion 135 shares, in three blocks, sold
at the market price. Yesterday after-
taoon there were rumors of unreported
sales, made atter the close of the ses
sion, but the reports were rather in
definite. Ewa was very consistent at 31. Be
tween boards, sales totalling 555 shares
were made at that figure. During ttig
session another small Block went at 3l.
Waialua" stopped in its upward career,
and showed a tendency to drop a lit
tle. There were no sales recorded, but
116.25, a quarter lower than the pre
vailing price of Saturday,, did not
tempt any buyers. On the other hand,
a bid of 115.50 did not look good' to
holders, and there seemed, to be a pre
vailing belief that the fluctuation is
only momentary. s
Brewery stock, which has been ex
periencing something of. a slump of
late, is now on the upward course
again. Though the last recorded sale
was at 23.25, 23.75 bid failed to tempt
any holders yesterday, and the asked
price at 24 was strictly adhered to.
Olaa slumped a little, and fifteen
shares were allowed to go at 4.25. 25
cents below the figure of the last prev
ious sale.
Scotch
Zephyr
Ginghams
20c Yard
ALL THIS WEEK
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We are showing 33 pieces of 28
inch fast color Scotch zephyr ging
hams. EEGULAE VALUES, 30c AND 35c,
in stripes and checks, all colors and
many pretty combinations,
SALE PRICE, 20c PES YAED
These Ginghams
are the very best material made for
school dresses, and at the price offer
ed is one of the best bargains we have
ever offered.
0.1 c rs
in eras
FKOM
$1.00 to $35.00
FRESH FILMS
, EX "PLEIADES"
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Agents for
COOKE LENSES
PRICES FKOM
$35.00 to $650 00
Piioto Dealers
When buying a
watch you want to
be satisfied. You
want a watch to
last a lifetime, and
one that can be de
pended on to keep
correct time.
If you are inter
ested in watches we
will be pleased to
show you our new
stock of "Howards."
We have recently
received a large
shipment of these
celebrated watches,
and will sell them
from ten to fifteen
per cent cheaper
than they can be
purchased for else
where. Howards are
made in gentlemen's
sizes only and are
fully guaranteed.
: f. Vim I fit
LIMITED.
LEADING JEWELERS
The Best Cakes,
the best of every
thing come from
the Alexander
Young
P.AFE
Because they have
the best facilities
always open to pub
lic inspection.
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A WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC FAN in your office
means comfort, and comfort means economy. An office force
works better and gives better returns on a cool day. WEST
INGHOUSE FANS make all days "cool" days. A 390 tele
phone call insures the prompt attention of our solicitor, Cur-
tis P. Iaukea.
THE HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
I School Toilets II
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.Supplies which the children will find necessary for
the toilet are to be had bf us.
and many other needed articles.
Benson, Smith & Co., Ltd.
FORT AND HOTEL STREETS.
w Frames
For Old Pictures
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We have just finished unpacking the largest line of
picture mouldings ever brought to this city. This line
offers an unusual variety of gilt, natural wood and
fancy framing material and gives us unequaled facili
ties for framing pictures of all sorts Now ready.
Honolulu Photo-Supply Co.
"Everything Photographic." 1057 Fort Street.
Securities
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The unexpectedly large de
. mand for this booklet has
necessitated an increased
supply. This we have se
cured and we now will be
pleased to furnish you a
copy, upon request : : :
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STOCK AND BOND DEPAETMENT
Hawaiiao Trust Co., Lid
The Trust Company
looks after the af
fairs of a man when
he is gone and car
ries out the wishes
expressed in his will.
., If you have not alrely made
a will and appointed some good
trust company as executor, come
to us and we will advise you free
of charge.
BISHOP III CO., ID.
BETHEL STREET.
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Capital (Paid np) ..!.... .yen 24.000,000
Eeserve Fund, Yen 15000
HEAD OFFICE. YOKOHAMA.
The bank buys and receives foi
collection bills 0f exchange, iiiue.
Drafts and Letters of Credit, and
transacts a general banking buiinewi
The Bank receives Local Degpiit.
and Head Office Deposits for fixed W
riods.
Local Deposits $25 and npwards for
year ar rate of 4 per annum.
Head Office Deposits Yen 25 and up
wards for one half year, one year, two
years or three years at rate Gf 5
per annum.
Particulars to be obtained on appli
cation. Honolulu Office 67 8. King Street
P. O., Box 168.
M. TOKIEDA, Manager.
BANKING BY MAIL f
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vve nave a system
for handling the sav-
ings accounts of i
other islands and I
out-of-town depos- I
itors. The method
is told in our little
booklet Banking
by-Mail," which we
will be pleased to 1
send free of charge. I
Send us a postal. I
Ths Bank of Hawaii, Ltd
Capital and Surplus, $1,000,0(30.
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