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What is Best for Maui is Best for the News If you wish Prosperity Advertise in the News VOLUME XXII. WAILUKU, MAUI, T. II., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1915. NUMBER 44. 1 v- it I- Contracts Let By Loan Fund Board Howell and Lada Get Kihci Road Job Railroad Company Will Fur nish Sanitarium Materials. It now looks as though the Maul loan Hind commission will soon have some actual construction work under way. After five months of preparation, and various departmental delays, the hoard, at its meeting Wednesday night, awarded the contract for the construction of the Klhcl homestead road to Hugh Howell and Pan'. F. Lada, at their hid of $3961, tho work to he completed In 70 days. Tho con tractors announce that they will begin work at once. Tho commission also accepted the tender of the Kahulul Railroad Com pany for furnishing the materials for tho kitchen and dining room, and the ice nnd refrigerating plant for tlte Kula Sanitarium, at its bid of $3100, delivered at Paia, within the next 90 days; and accepted with thanks the olter of the Maui Agricultural Com pany to deliver this material at tho sanitarium free of charge. Besides this tho board called for tenders for the furnishing of muter ials and construction of tho now Wailuku-Kahulul waterworks. These bids will bo opened on February 4. Tho other tenders for tho Kihel road job were J. C. Foss, Jr., $4848, 100 davs; J. A. Aheong, $45G7, 100 days; and William Cullen,$4300, 75 days. Cullen was the contractor to whom the bid was awarded tue nrsi umo tenders were called for, at his bid of $4350, time 70 days, but who forfeited bis 5 percent deposit after ho had taken a look at the job. Tho specifica tions woro later modified, to bring tho work within the appropriation. Still Working on Ollnda Reservoir. . It was decided that the work of con structing tho Ollnda reservoir shall bo lot in two contracts, tho first to cover tho excavation, corcwall, and piping under tho dam; and tho other to cover the lining and finishing. It was considered necessary to do more testing of tho materials under tho dam site, and a coro-drill was ordered from Honolulu for the purpose of making these tests. It Is believed that this will bo completed within two weeks time, and that tenders may bo called for at the next mooting to be held on January 8. Kuiaha Macadamizing Still Pending. Although tho comisslon, at Its pre vious mooting had ordered tho prepar ation of plans and specifications for tho macadamizing of tho Kuiaha homestead main road, this had not been done, because Engineer Balch stated ho believed that a water-bound macadam, of the type proposed, would not answer the purpose in that district. After discussion, however, tho board was of tho opinion that this was tho best type to be built, and tho engineer was again instructed to pre pare the plans, to bo acted upon at the next mooting. Kahakuloa Road Needs Money. Tho county is to bo asked to co operate with the loan fund board In tho construction of tho Kahakuloa road, to tho extent of building several hundred feet, for which tho funds are not available, and without which tho road will bo of no use. If tho county will consent to do this, tho work will probably be proceeded with at once. Helping Sanitarium. It is understood that tho Kahulul Railroad's bid for the sanitarium ma terials, is at bare cost, and that the con tract was taken on this basis for tho purpose of helping tho sanitarium to got all it may for tho money avail able. This was tho reason also that , the Maul Agricultural Company is to do tho hauling for nothing. Tho commission also delegated to its secretary, R. A. Wadsworth, the purchasing of tho refrigerating ma chinery for tho sanitarium. All of tho members of the board, with tho exception of S. E. Kalama, who Is ill, woro present, Including Acting Superintendent of Public Works A. C. Wheeler. The board showed a strong tendency to Impa tience at tho lack of progress they bavo been able to mako, and Indica tions aro that things will bo crowded to tho limit from this time on. Super intendent Wheeler indicated his desire t6 cooperate through his ofllco to this end, in tho fullest measure. Military Ball Plans Booming Ahead Fast ' Besides General Johnson, tho com mlttco In charge of tho national . mmrd officers' ball, to bo held on New Year's eve, has boon advised that Ltcutonants Larrlson and Wichman, p TTn,.ni,,iii will nlsn be nrcscnt. ra.-ntirv,ia fnr the hie affair aro going ahead smoothly, and everything points to tho biggest social ovum ui tho season for Maul. Tho work of en larging tho armory is well under way. which will mako tho laciuues lor uano trr l, n l.nof In flin pntlTltV. It Is reported that the entertainment committoo has a numuor 01 novui w MG r onrlnrr when tho nlcllt ar- rlvcs, that will bo suro to mako a big hit. Lodge Maui Honors Visiting Brothers Banquet At New Maui Hotel a De lightful Affair Local Masons En tertain in True Maui Style. In honor of James Fcnton Fonwlck, district inspector of the Clth United States Masonic district, and five other prominent Masons of Honolulu, an ex ceptionally enjoyable banquet was given last Monday evening at the Maul Hotel, by members of Lodge Maul, No. 98 i. Tho other visitors were William Bell, Malcolm Macln tyro, J. K. M. MacLcan, Walter C. Shields and Irwin Spalding. The ban quet canto at tho conclusion of some interesting exemplifying work In tho lodge on 'Saturday and Sunday, for whllch purpose tho Honolulu members had como to Maul. Tho banquet was notable also from the fact that It was really In the na ture of an opening event for tho re modeled Maul Hotel, and as such was a real triumph for Manager Brother W. II. Field. Tho work on the building had been rushed to completion for tho occasion, and tho beautiful new lobby, with Its natural finished wood work.lts sotting of palms and ferns, and tis de lightfully Inviting .tropical aspect was brought into use for tho first time by Lodge Maul's guests. The handsome enlarged dining room lent itself ad mirably to tho purpose of tho banquet, and the great tables were beautiful In their decorations of roses, ferns and bamboo. There were 73 members of tho order at the tables when the feast began at 7 o'clock. And it was a jolly party that discussed tho delicious menu, which was as follows: Manhattan Cocktail Eastern Oysters Olives - . Radishes Chicken Broth Filet of Kumu a la Maltro d'Hotcl Saratoga Potatoes Veal Cutlets a la Flamando French Peas Punch au Maraschino Roast Island Turkey Cranberry Sauce Mashed Potatoes Asparagus Fruit Salad Neapolitan Ice Cream Assorted Small Pastry American and Roquefort Cheese Cafe Noir A number of excellent addresses fol lowed, Brother Ben Williams acting as toast-master wtth great ability. The first toast, "The President," was responded to by Brother D. 11. uaso in his usual able manner. He was fol lowed by Brother D. C. Lindsay, wno responded to the toast, "The Grand Lodge of Scotland," and handled his subject in masterly fashion. Brother James Fenton Fcnwick af terwards spoke on "The Grand Lodge of California," to which jurisdiction, from tho Scotland grand lodge, tno Maul lodge is contemplating transferr ing its affllatlon. Tho topic was nat urally one of particular Interest to all tho Masons present. Brother J. B. Thomson sang a song something about the "Safety Pin Be hind," which struck a lighter vein, and caused much hilarity. Brother Rich ard LUlico's song, "My Sweetheart When a Boy," was also appreciated, as was a poetical note of regret from Brother Dr. McConkcy to Host Field, over his Inability to bo present, which was read by tho toast-master. How ever tho cental doctor agreeably dis appointed tho assembly by putting in a slightly belated appearance. Congratulations were in order for BrotherC. C. Campbell, who was unable to bo present owing to a very Import ant event which occured at his home In Puunene tho same evening. It was announced that mother and daughter "were doing well. Other speakers of the evening were Brothers Duncan, Bell, MacLcan, Rosecrans. West, Green, Villiors, Bow- dish, T. D. Collins, Spalding, Scott, Fleming, Weight, and Howell. D. C. Lindsay, W. O. Aiken, Hugh Howell, D. H. Case,, and W. H. Field rendered Maul's Civic Convention song "What Maul Means to Mo." An interesting feature of tho even ing was tho taking of a subscription among thoso present for tho Christ mas fund for tho Molokal settlement, which resulted In the sum of $107.30 being collected in a few minutes, which will go towards bringing cheer to tho unfortunato wards of tho Ter ritory at Kalaupapa. Tho gathering broko up about 10-30 with tho singing of "Auld Lang Syno," and tho guests of honor took machines for Lahalna, niiero they boarded the Mauna Kea for homo. ORPHEUM MAY OPEN THIS WEEK. Tho Walluku Orpheum. which has been closed for six months or more, may bo opened for tho first tlmo under Its now management, on next Satur day night. This will depend upon tho arrival In tlmo of tho remainder of tho now seats being Installed. Tho theater has been considerably altered In its interior, tho overhead timbering and tho proscenium arch being raised several foot to mako posslblo larger pictures and a higher screen. A direct current generator Is also being In stalled, which it is claimed, will make possible bolter picturos than have over been soon on Maul. HARVESTER. Being Entered by Jerry Broderick Year's Meet. Al. MANY ENTRIES FOR THE NEW YEAR'S RACES Success of Big Sports Day Assured. Seventeen Events If any doubt existed as to tho suc cess of the Maul races and frontlet sports events for New Years, they were swept away on Monday night when tho entries for tho big event closed, and from the reports which Promoters Angus McPhco and F. H. Locey have received from Honolulu and elsewhere. The card as it now stands is a dandy, and tho horses for tho principal events aro all now at the Kahulul track and aro showing fine form. Most of tho cowboy, bicycle, foot-races, and some others aro post entries, but it is certain that these will all bo well filled. Word received from Ebon Low, who is handling tho Honolulu end of the big meet, indicates that there will bo well over 200 visitors from tho city for tho event, it will require this number of bookings by next Tuesday to insvrc the charter of tho Kilauea, but Mc Pheo expresses no concern on this score. Besides tho band of tho 4th Cavalry, about one hundred men of tho regiment have mado arrangements to make the trip, and a great number of other sports lovers taking are ad vantage of the double holiday to come. Judges of races have been chosen as follows: S. S. Paxson, Georgo Kinney, and II. Gooding Field. Judgcu of cowboy sports D. T. Flem ing, W. A. Clark, and A. Bets. Starters are Angus McPheo and Frank H. Locey. Time-keepers J. J. Walsh and J. D. Mcluerny. Clerk of Course Wm. Bal, Sr. Judgo's Clerk Geo. H. Cummings. Rules. All races to bo run or trot ted under the rules of tho California Jockey Club. All riders and drivers to appear in colors. Three to enter and two to start. Program subject to change. Running races, weight for ago. Trotting and pacing to carry 150 pounds. Tho program as it now stands in cludes: FIRST EVENT BICYCLE RACE Free for all; 5 miles. First Prize $50. Second Prize $25. Post entries, 5 to enter. SECOND EVENT TROTTING OR PACING Free for all; 1-milo heat; best threo in five. Purso $400.00. En tries Welcomo Boy, Denervo, Maul Boy. THIRD EVENT RUNNING RACE Half mllo dash; Freo for all. Purso $200.00. Entries Copra, Harvester, Sea Bolt. FOURTH EVENT FAT MAN'S RACE 100 yards; Contestants to be 200 lbs. or over and MUST BE FAT. First Prlzo $1.00. Second Prlzo $5.00. First Prlzo $10.00, Second Prizo $5.00. Post Entries. FIFTH EVENT JAPANESE RACE Running; Half-Milo dash; Freo for all; horses owned and to bo ridden by Japanese. (Sillls barred). Purso $100.00. Post Entries. SIXTH EVENT THREE-YEAR-OLD Freo for all; running race; threc-quarters-niilo dash. Purso 250.00. Entries Copra, Sonator B., Sea Bolt. SEVENTH EVENT FOOT RACE for Several Events in the Big New- Eberson, Jockey. Big Crowd To Come From Honolulu On Program. 220 yards; Free for all. Purso, Gold iucuai. l'ost entries. EIGHTH EVENT TimTTlMf! Avn PACING 2:15 Class, 1 Mile heat; nest three In five. Purse $400.00. En triesHarold D.. Maul Tlnv linn Vnl. ant.'1. NINTH RACE uapu Running; Half Mllo Dash; Free for an. i-.orses owned ana to be ridden by ..LPani'Sl!. (SiIHr l).'iM-r..n inlrr $100.00. Horse Wining Ua-o No. 5 Is uarreu. rost isntrles. TENTH EVENT MATTT TTnTRT. CUP NOVELTY RACE Freo for all; Mile and half dash. Tho horse leading at eacli eighth-polo wins $25; the horso that finishes first wins $100 and a Fifty-dollars Sterling Silver Cup, presented by The Maul Hotel. Entries F rancis ii., Dutch Parrot, Harvester, Sillls. ELEVENTH EVENT STEER-RIDING CONTEST With or without sad dle; pull-leather permitted. First Prlzo $15.00, Second Prizo $5.00. Post Entries. TWELFTH EVENT TUG-OF-WAR by Teams-s-A team to consist of 2 horses and a mulo; limit of weight of cacn animal uuo lbs. Prize, $25.00 Post Entries. THIRTEEN EVENT HAWAIIAN NOVELTY. STEER. ROPING. CON TEST Steer to bo roped on tho run anu led to a forked stump (to ronre' sent a treo) and tied to same with a pin ropo. Best time wins. First Prizo $25.00, Second Prizo $10.00. Post En tries. FOURTEENTH EVENT nnnv, CHO-BUSTING CONTEST Horses to bo furnished by tho Racing Commit tee and drawn by lot; riders not allow ed to mill leather nr Ho sMi-mrm- rlil ers to mount any horses as Judges may deem necessary to determine the winner. Best averace In rlillnrr wins First Prize $05.00 Saddle, Second Prlzo r-o-w ensn. .Man wlio falls most gracefully $5.00. Post Entries. FIFTEENTH EVENT STEER ROPING CONTEST (Same as No. 13). First Prlzo $25.00; Second Prize $10.00, Third Prlzo $5.00. SIXTEENTH EVENT CALF- BRANDING CONTEST A roner Is not allowed to catch by tho leg, but must mako a clean 'round-the-neck- catch and throw his calf by dismount ing from his horso; no twisting of tho neck allowed; roper must tlo his calf and proceed to tho firo to get his branding-iron; man who brands his calf first, wins. First Prlzo $10.00, Second Prlzo $5.00, Third Prizo $2.00. SPECIAL EVE NT ROPING MATCH between Ebon Low. alias "Rawhido Bon." who holds tho Ha waiian Steer-roping record for one armed-men (1 mln. G sec. mado in Hllo, Feb. 1008). nnd ANGUS Mc PHEE, who holds tho world's roping record (35 2-5 sec. mado at Cheyenne, Wyo., 1907, and sinco then lost an arm). Tho match Is for $250 a sldo Tho winer also takes his opponent's horse, saddle, bridle, rope, spurs and hat, this being an old custom that prevailed among tho Western cowboys years ago. At that tlmo it was a sign of good sportsmanship for tho losor to glvo tho winner tho appurtenances abovo roferred to. Tho loser Is not compelled to glvo them, but tho win ner is obliged to take thorn If they aro offored. GALLIP0LI ABANDONED BY ALLIES After Losing 113,000 Men Helpless Russians Attacking Bulgaria By Black Sea Ford Quits Peace Ship HONOLULU, December LONDON, December 23. British losses at Dardanelles from be ginning to Dec. 11, total 112,921 officers and men. BERLIN, December 23. Germans succeeded in recapturing Hart- manns-Weilerkopf. French took HONOLULU, December 24. Penden have been indicted by the to woman whom they ran down was driving. Capt. Catlin, 1st Infantry rescued from drownng by a Japanese on Wednesday. Captain was swimming at Haleiwa and went beyond lid. LONDON, December 24. Teutons plan with Bulgarians to rid Greece of Allies. Athens reports combined advance to be made at once to sweep entente forces from Greece. Germanic offensive in Montenegro ends. Berlin says people of Serbian-Macedonia hailed Ferdinand of Bul garia as their liberator during his COPENHAGEN, December abandoned peace party. Sick and colleagues and is returning home. move. Norwegian pacificists failed join movement, but praise idealist. BERLIN, December 24. Constantinople announces revolution in India against British has grown to such an extent that British troops cannot suppress it. Officials deny WASHINGTON, December 24. Consular officers of Northern Mexico ordered to withdraw from posts durng reign of Villa, will probably return to work. Whereabouts of Villa not known. Reported Americans have been ordered to leave Juarez. Fresh trouble believed to be brewing on Mexican border. Villastas are active in Sineloa. NEW YORK, December 24. Major General Wood rebuked mem bers of court martial for not finding Hirst was charged with having ordered a private to be handcuffed and chained to a post for 9 days instead of jail. Thomas Edison announces he is ready to furnish at his own ex pense plans and specifications for new laboratory for physical research. BRADY CITY, December 24. Portion of stock of 11 tons of dynamite exploded yesterday. Balance only burned. Five workmen approaching fire killed by fumes. LONDON, December 24. Rotterdam dispatches give prominence to report that Kaiser is facing an operation for cancer. German of ficials deny the report. GENEVA, December 24. Reported Germans plan attacking Suez canal late in January. EL PASO, December 24. Two employees of Hearst Ranch near Madra arrived today reporting Villa had confiscated Hearst properly and looting generally. Four Americans are held prisoners. HONOLULU, December 23. Signs develop that Dole will not get reappointment. Strong prospect a bill may be passed providing retirement with same salary. Department seems resolved to place a democrat on the beach. VIENNA, December 23. New note sent by the United States dealing with the sinking of the Ancona, has made good impression. Answer has been begun. NEW YORK, December 23. Four indictments made against Germans. Paul Kocnig, indicted with Richard Lyendccker, charged with conspiracy to dynamite the Welland canal; and Edmund Justice, Hamburg-American watchman, arrested yesterday. Is said to be main link connecting up with Hamburg-American line in violation of Ameri can neutrality laws. LONDON, December 23. Unofficially reported here that martial law is imminent in Greece. Growing uneasiness that Bulgarians will cross the Greek border. Large Russian licet reported in vicinity of Varna. Developments of attack of Russians show was only minor action with torpedo boats. Expect much heavier sea bombardment will follow. Steamer Yasaka Maru sunk by submarine. Not known under what flag vessel sailed. Sinking occurred Tuesday afternoon. At midnight French gunboat picked up passengers and crew. Tokio says Yasaka Maru is one of the leading steamers of Japan. PARIS, December 23. Situation on French left at Ilartmanns Weilcrkopf remains unchanged. Continuous bombardment by French on right. TOKIO, December 23. Late dispatch from Shanghai states pro vinces which declared for independence in southern China, are ready for revolt. Also comes report that Chinese are seeking for recognition from Japanese government. SAN ANTONIO, December 23. Although it is understood he would be treated as a political refuge, if he crossed border, Ilipolito, Vil'a's brother, was taken from train yesteray and placed in jail by iederal authorities. BERLIN, December 23. Kaiser postponed trip to western front owing to slight indosposition. SAN FRANCISCO, December 23. Chemists who analyzed con tents of sample tins of opium taken from Chiyo Maru, say substance is glucose, not opium. WASHINGTON, December 22. American troops at El Paso have I been ordered to return vigorously repeated firing from Mexican side. Order comes as a result of recent killing of Americans. (Continued on CAMPAIGN Britain Gives Up Job As 24. Sugar, $90.30. position early in week. Miss Dorothy Spring and Dr. John grand jury for refusing assistance with automobile, which Miss Spring tour of section. 24. Reports say Henry- Ford has discouraged Ford slipped away from Illness advanced as reason for this to respond to Ford's invitation to any trouble. Col. Hirst, 3rd Infantry, guilty. Page Five.)