The Garden Island from Lihue, Hawaii • Page 1

Miss Elsie Wilcox. Mkt. Steady. Beets, Raws, no 6.90 sale The barn Island. All Garden Represents Kauai.

Island The ESTABLISHED 1904. VOL. 13. NO. 39.

LIHUE, KAUAI, TERRITORY OF HAWAII, TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 25, 1917 SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.50 PER YEAR 5 CENTS PER COPY FILIPINOS ATTEMPT TO KIDNAP WOMAN On Tuesday night last, four Filipinos belonging to the Kapahi homesteads, walked into the house of one Mariano, a Filipino, in Kealia, and while two of them covered Mariano with revolvers the other two grabbed Mariano's wife and carried her into a waiting automobile just outside the house. When the two men who held the guns turned to follow their companions, Mariano made a rush at them. One of the gun men. Guan Gamboa by name, turned and opened fire on Mariano, hitting him in the thigh.

A crowd quickly, gathered at the sound of the shooting, and taking in the situation, rushed the desperadoes, who, realizing their game was up, released the woman, and fled in the machine. Juan Gamboa, who did the shooting, and two of the other men came to Lihue where they were later identified by officer Cobacha and placed under arrest. The other man surrendered himself to the police at Kealia. The wounded man was taken to the hospital at Kealia where it was found that his wound was not of a very serious nature. Gamboa has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon.

The other men will have to stand trial on a charge of attempted kidnapping. Headquarters of the Red Cross Moved Beginning Thursday, Sept. 27th, the headquarters of the Lihue Auxiliary of the American Red Cross will be in the Armory. The ladies who have been meeting at the lanai in the church grounds are requested to meet at the Armory instead. The Armory will be open for work every Thursday from 9 a.

m. to 12 M. and from 2 p. m. to 5 p.

also every Monday from 9 to 12. Failed to Make Good Last Sunday afternoon the passers by on the Koloa road saw a crowd gathered by the road side near the Puhi camp evidently intent on some unusual interest. A closer examination revealed the fact that a Japanese laborer, outfitted with a rope and a ladder was preparing to hang himself to a near-by telephone pole, and was only waiting till he got a big enough crowd to go ahead with the show. Various emotions were betrayed by the onlookers; some, were very such alarmed, while some were moved only to a mild indifference. It is said that the man's wife was the least concerned of all; -perhaps she know that it was all a bluff; or perhaps her only fear was that he wouldn't do it.

However that may be, he didnt. The crowd melted away; he took his rope and his ladder went home; but everything is still availble for another occasion. A Pretty Wedding A very sweet though quiet wedding was that of Amy K. Mahikoa of Kalihiwai to Wm. C.

Bortfeld of Honolulu, at the Lihue Union Church Saturday afternoon with Rev. J. M. Lydgate officiating. The bride was very charming in white crepe de chine.

Only the immediate family friends were present. The bridal couple took the Kinau for town immediately after the ceremony, where Mr. Bortfeld is a responsible employe of the Rapid Transit Co. A Correction A mistake was made in last week's in regard to the classification paper of grades VI-VII in the Lihue schools. There are 63 pupils in the two grades under two teachers.

The principal does departmental work. The total enrollment Sept. 18th was 395 with more expected to enter. The Community Nurse And What She Finds Miss Kuhlig the new district nurse has been here long enough to begin to become familiar with the conditions, and to realize, in some measure at least, the lines of most necessary service to the community on the part of a trained nurse. The following is the outcome of an informal interview a few days ago.

She finds that it will be, by all means, the most feasible to work out from the schools as the best way to get hold of the children and them of the home. Also through the children the coming generation is being helped, in the formative stage, rather than the departing in a fixed and unreceptive stage. She has been devoting her attention for the last few days to the receiving room of the Lihue school, down near the mill. Here, as a sample, in a room of 70 children, 25 are seriously affected with ringworm, a contagious disease, and one with scabies, or itch, a much more serious contagious disease. The prevalence of these diseases in a crowded school means that the whole lot of children are subject to the infection.

Immediate measures are taken to treat the disease, and to segregate the children, -generally by keeping them at home for a few days, until the danger of infection has passed away. The nurse accompanies the children to their homes and inaugurates the treatment and explains the same to the mother. Another crying evil that calls for prompt attention in these schools is the matter of unclean heads. Some of them are fairly swarming. A few thorough treatments with kerosene will generally, cure the trouble, but it to be followed up for some time to make sure that there will be no recurrence Defective teeth is an almost universal condition among the children here.

In the case of this particular lot of children, 70 of them, practically every one of them has defective teeth, many of them in very bad shape. The children need professional attention. To be sure most of them are first teeth, but decayed and defective first teeth, mean defective second teeth and mis-shapen mouths; a life inheritance of defect and suffering. The causes of these conditions are perhaps unsuitable food, in part--condensed milk nutrition in infancy perhaps; but mainly it is a matter of simple neglect. Many of the children have never had a thing done for them in the way of the care of the teeth.

The treatment, of course, should involve the two lines of present remedy, and preventive care for the future. As a rule Miss Kuhlig finds a very ready spirit of cooperation on the part of the parents as soon as they realize that it is all in the interest of their children; of course it requires some tact and some patience to convince them of this. Poi Lunch And Shower A novel social affair in two sections was given by Mrs. W. N.

Stewart past Friday with Lulu Weber as the guest of honor. Section one was a very choice poi lunch, in the most approved Hawaiian style after the manner of the Aliis of old, with every dainty that they ever knew and some that they didn't. Following the lunch a coat hanger shower was sprung on Miss Lulu Weber. In a dainty chariot of green and white, with a kewpie in command of the reins. little Anna Gladys Stewart brought in load after load of beautiful, daintily perfumed coat hangers, of various shapes and siezes and colors, which were the subject of much admiration.

The balance of the afternoon was devoted mainly to cards. There were eighteen guests, and it was a very delightful affair. Mrs. Isenberg has kindly given "'The Wonder to the Lihue public school. It is a gift much appreciated, as it' is a most valuable edition for both teachers and pupils.

Kauai Man Goes To the Front H. S. Padgett, former steam plow engineer of Makaweli, is a member of the second British contingent destined for service in France who left on the Niagara last Friday. In a letter to the Garden Island Mr. Padgett stated that he had joined the second British contingent and would leave on the Niagara for British Columbia.

He stated that he would be sent to Quebec to overhall traction engines for the war, and that he would probably be sent from there to Last Sunday's Ball Game Sunday's game at McBryde between the home team and Koloas was fast and snappy. The McBryde played a clever fielding game and combined with the masterful pitching of Nobuto held the Koloas down to one run and three hits. Nobuto worked in big league style and had Koloas at his mercy. His brother Nobuichi, behind the bat caught a good game. A.

Perreira at first was one of the bright spots of the game. He fielded like a veteran and his one handed catch was a treat. Takeuchi and Spalding also plaved a stellar game at short and second. Takeuchi knocked down a liner from Almeidas bat which was good for a hit. Doi, the fleet-footed left fielder of the McBryde was Johnny on spot as a fly chaser.

He raced over to center in the third inning and caught Waialeale fly, and again in the seventh, he robbed Andrade of his hit which looked like a sure homer. The rest of the boys also played well and deserve recognition. A. Reis who was on the firing line in the first inning for the Koloa was yanked out in one-third inning after hitting a man walking one and making two wild pitches. Mitsu came to the rescue and pitched a good game but their inability to hit the ball safely suffered a defeat which meant much tor them.

Score, MeBryde 10. Koloa 1. LIHUE VS. MAKAWELI Game forfeited by Lihue. Old Acquaintance Prospering Many of the old kamaainas will remember the Sweetsers who used to live in Lihue ten or a dozen years ago.

They are now located in Berkeley where he is one of the leading men connected with the construction of State Highways. -Some years ago appropriations amounting to some eighty-two millions were made by Congress for public highways, and it is in connection with the administration of this fund that Mr. Sweetser is employed. He has a very responsible position that takes him over the States of California; Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico. Don't Neglect to Report In regard to the matter of vital statistics, referred to in our last issue: -it is imperative that births, deaths and marriages be promptly reported to the local agent of the Board of Health, generally the Doctor.

Failure to do so exposes the negligent to the liability of legal penalty. This report should be made by those most nearly concerned--and should be made promptly. We fancy that there is a good deal of neglect in this matter especially in regard to births and 8- mong the last intelligent classes, mainly because of entire ignorance of the requirement. Married Cable news has been received of the marriage of Leslie Wishard to Miss Mary Renton at Berkeley on the 19th of September. Miss Renton is the second daughter 'of Mr.

and Mra. Henry Renton of Union mill, Kohala; -a very attractive and lovable girl. She is at present an undergraduate student of the University of California. The friends of both parties are very much pleased with the union. The Garden Island adds its congratulations and good wishes.

Local and Personal Notes C. A. Nelson and family of Nawiliwili are camping at Hanalei. Mrs. E.

W. Jordan of Honolulu is making a somewhat lengthy visit with Mrs. C. H. Wilcox.

Mrs. Weber gave a quiet lunch party, suitable for the day, at Lawai Beach last Sunday for Silburr Purvis and her daughter Lulu. A very fine set of Stevenson' Works complete, beautifully illustrated and excellently bound, has been added to the Lihue library. Mrs. E.

H. W. Broadbent and Alice Broadbent went to town on Saturday's boat. They return home tomorrow morning. Mrs.

E. W. Jordan of Honolulu was the guest of Miss Elsie Wilcox for a trip to Hanalei on Monday. Mr. James Clapper of the Kauai Garage spent a few days in Honolulu last week, returning home Friday by the Mauna Loa.

Mrs. Burke and Mrs. Lake of Kapaa, accompanied by Miss Mumford, spent the week end from Friday till Sunday afternoon at Kukaua the delightful mountain home of Mr and Mrs. Isenberg. Otto Johnson.

of Lihue, plead guilty to burglary in the second degree last week and was sentenced not less than seven months or more than ten years. He stole a. gallon of wine valued at $1.30. An honor breakfast followed by cards and a guest towel shower is the latest novelty in social amenities. This is the original new demade by Mrs.

Crawford: parture Tuesday last for Lulu Weber. Miss Fisher, the last of the Kauai High School teachers to arrive, came by the Mauna Loa Friday. Kauai High has now its full quota of teachers, six in number besides the principal, Mr McClusky. Mr. Sinclair Robinson returned to Kauai last week with his bride.

They will live at the Pakala home which has been entirely renovated and improved for them. This new home and all that it will mean socially and beneficially will be cordially welcomed by the community. The youngest Lydgate boy, familiarly known as Peacher, fell from a tree on Saturday afternoon and fractured his shoulder seriously. An Xray picture showed three lines of cleavage, so that he will be laid up for some time. He is doing well but demurs at being kept still.

Rev. Akaiko Akana has come to Kauai as the advance of the Religious Education Campaign that will be conducted here during the next few weeks. An outline forecast of the plans and purposes of this campaign reached us too late for this issue but will be a prominent feature of next weeks edition. Miss Silburn Purvis arrived on the Mauna Loa Friday last. She is the guest of Miss Lulu Weber.

On Wednesday last Mrs. Weber gave a tea for her daughter Lulu to which some 30 ladies were invited. Miss Purvis was to have been the guest of honor on this occasion together with Miss Lulu, but failed to arrive, much to the disappointment of her friends. Woman's Food Commission Miss Elsie H. Wilcox has been appointed chairman of the Kauai branch of the Women's Committee of the Territorial Food Commission.

Local committees of women in each district will soon be organized, who will undertake to interest everyone who can be reached in this important movement for the Conservation of Foods. Mrs. Russell of the Young Women's Christian Association, who has so ably conducted classes in Honolulu recently will come to Kauai in November to give demonstrations in bread-making and food economy in general. Hazing Abolished At a meeting of the senior class at Punahou, held at the opening of the term, it a decided to abolish entirely the old of hazing the freshmen for which the freshmen are duly grateful. Red Cross Activity At The Coast Mrs.

Wishard, who is just back from the Coast, reports that we aren't in it at all in the matter of Red Cross activity and War enthusiasm, along with the people at the Coast. There, it isn't a matter of one day a week, but all the time, and everywhere, and under all circumstances; -on the street, in the cars, on the ferries, in the sociat call, at meals, at public affairs, in church, at concerts, everywhere and always people are working 011 Cross supplies. For a while the university students kept at it during recitations and lectures, but finally the professors ruled it out on account of the disturbing click of the needles. All the principal department stores have regular Red Cross Departments, where a whole section. or a whole floor, is given up to Red Cross interests.

All necessary supplies are available there and a Red Cross expert is in waiting, -a trained nurse or other give instruction and assistance to any who need i it. Any one who comes in may sit down and do Red Cross work of any one of the various kinds as long as convenient, and the finished work is taken care of and forwardto the proper headquarters. They are no longer making bandages and the simpler things, but now they are mostly working on sets of outfit, consisting of sixteen different articles, containing among other things, two suits of pajamas, cotton and wool, a sweater, a nightingale, night shirts, bath robe, etc. These thing are all made up into standard packages. ready to be given out.

One of the most difficult things to get made is woolen socks for the aviation corps. They must be ahsolutely smooth and free from lump or crease or darn. Comparatively few women these days are able to knit these socks and do it right; it is the lost art of our grandmothers. The hand-made are much better than the machine made: they last much longer. In the District Court A little over a weeks activity in the September term of the Circuit Court has much to dispose of the work of the term and clearify the calendar.

The eminent domain case of the Territory against Annie S. Knudsen et. al, has been continued. Hamano vs. Miyake, appeal from District Court; judgment rendered for plaintiff.

J. I. Silva vs, Joe G. Silva; defendant confessed judgment and claim ordered paid Of the criminal cases two or three have been disposed of by failure of the Grand Jury to bring in a true bill and one or two have been nolle prossed; while two convictions have been made. One of these, that of Iladio Deleon, assault and battery, a plea of guilty was entered and sentence rendered of imprisonment of from one to five years.

Notice: Fish Wanted The ladies of the Mokihana Fair Fish Pond bespeak the kindly interest and favor of the public in the way of fish for the pond. There will be a great many little fisher men and maidens about that pond on the eventful evening all eager for fish. But how can the fish come out of the pond if they haven't been put into it? Any little gift that will appeal to the interest and heart of a child will be welcome. Please send the same to Mrs. C.

Maser, in charge of the pond. Radio Officer Calls Lieut. Ashley, District Communication Superintendent for the Hawaiian Islands, inspected the Kauai wireless plant last week. He came over on the light house tender Saturday morning and returned to Honolulu on the 'Kinau" Saturday evening. Lieut.

Ashely was formerly in charge of the big radio station at San Diego, California. A WANTON TRAGEDY IN LIHUE CAMP A most reprehensible tragedy happened about 5 o'clock Thursday morning in the Japanese Camp, Lihue, when one Azuma Kagehiro, a Hawaiian born Japanese killed his wife and then sought to end his own life by taking a dose of ant poison. They occupied one half of double house, and his parents the other half. Hearing sounds of distress in the upper, story the father tried to get into the up stairs rooms but found them locked. He finally got help, procured a ladder, and effected an entrance through the up stairs window, when they found Azuma's wife lying weltering in a pool of blood, her head having been battered and mangled by repeated blows of a hammer.

She wasalone with the baby, but Azuma was afterwards found in the kitchen writhing from the effects of the poison which he had taken. They were both taken to the hospital where the woman died shortly after. The man, though still alive at latest accounts, is not expected to recover. No satisfactory reason is given for the tragedy. Mr.

Timmons to the Maui News Mr. L. D. Timmons, we understand, has assunfed the editorial management of the Maui News. Wm.

Cooper the former editor having gone into military training for the front. We commend Mr. Timmons to the Maui community as a gentleman of exceptional intelligence and culture, with many fine qualities. We bespeak for him many friends and all success in his new relations. It will be a pleasure to hail him as we pass from time to time.

Mobilization Begun The transportation of the beginning of the new army has begun. The first section, consisting of 300,000 men, are being gathered up here and there throughout the and breadth of the land, and conveyed to the different cancomments, sixteen in number, where they will be given that intensive training which will make soldiers of them, This first section of the whole army, will be followed, in the course of a few weeks by the rest of the force. The task of moving this great body of men, and the supplies and equipment required for them is an enormous one, but it is being carried forward with facility and expedition. More Than His Share W. G.

Roland surely gets more than his share of auto mishaps. A few week ago he was the victim of a disaster with his motorcycle which deprived him of most of the fingers of his left hand, and now he has been run into by a Filipino car and pretty badly banged up. The accident happened near Kilauea. The Filipino rounding a curve with too much speed on, and monopolizing the most of the road, there was no alternative left for Roland and his motorcycle but a collision. This again emphasized the necessity for care in rounding curves, and the importance of being on the right side of the road.

Selective Draft Board Meets The Selective Draft Board met Monday last at the court house and eleeted the following officers: Wm. Henry Rice, Chairman and Executive officer; Dr. J. M. Kuhns.

Examing Physician; J. M. Kaneakua, Clerk and Recorder. About forty-five children from the Lihue Japanese school spent the day last Saturday at the Barking Sands..