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First Maui County Fair! Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and 2 Boos! The Maui County Fair VOLUME XXIII. WAILUKU, MAUI, T. II., MAY 10, 1916. NUMBER 13 Utilities Board To Demand Changes County Assured Of New High School Electric And Telephone Companies Get Probed- Better Service Will Be Re- quired Findings To Be Announced A numbpr of radical chanRes In the management of tho affairs of the two Maul electric companies Is prcsaped by the investigations of the Public Utilities Commission this week. The commissioners also went Into the af fairs of the Maul Telephone Company, and some minor changes are likely to be required of it also. The investigations were made by two members of the board. Chairman Charles R. Forbes and A. J. Gignoux, J. N. S. Williams, the other member, not being able to present. H. P. O' Sullivan, secretary of the board, James L. Coke, attorney, and a steno grapher were also of tho party. U. C. Walker, an expert accountant, who had been going over the books of the companies for a week or two previ ously, had the necessary records be fore the board for consideration at Monday's meeting. There were not many complaints made against the three companies, but the commission went pretty thorough ly Into the methods of each concern, and summoned a number of witnesses to give expert testimony on various matters. The board found much to object to in connection with the book keeping methods of the Lahaina Elect ric Company, though little fault was found with the physical condition of the plant, or with its service or rates. Being an Incorporated concern, how ever, even though it Is a subsidiary of the Pioneer Mill Company, makes It imperative that the books be kept In dependently of the arger concern. Island Electric Must Improve The board will probably give the Island Electric Company a reasonable opportunity to increase the quality of its Wailuku servire, and to build up the efficiency of its plant, and then it will probaby go into the matter of better rates for consumers. Ac cording to the board's findings, the whole plant and equipment of the company at the present time is ex pensive and inefficient. As one mem ber stated, the company has not been making money at the rates charged at present, but could never hope to under present conditions. The board found that steps have been taken to better conditions, however, a large in ternal combustion engine being at the present time in process of erection, which should reduce the cost of pro duction very materially. Also, after nearly a year without an expert elect rician, the company has just secured the services of such a man as super intendent. The commissioners are apparently of the opinion that the Island EJectric Company should, under proper management, furnish a tho roughly satisfactory service at a mo derate rate, and at the same time pay a reasonable profit. The company was represented at the investigation by Attorney C. H. Olson, of Honolulu Telephone Company Improving The commission was apparently quite favorably impressed with the work being done by the Maui Tele phone Company, in way of improving its service. A part of Tuesday was spent in going over the system and inspecting the work now being done The board will consider a number of complaints regarding charter of ser ice, and rule on them later. None of the complaints were of very serious character, but the board announced that full weight will be given to all Make Haleakala Trip The members of the board accom panied Chairman Forbes to Olinda, on Tuesday afternoon, where the later, as superintendent of public works wished to look into Kula pipeline mat ters, and later continued to the sum mit or tne mountain, returning on Wednesday morning. On Wednesday afternoon an inspection of the pant of the Iahaina Electric Company was made, and the party left at 4 o'clock for Hilo to go further into the matter of the Hilo Electric Company. Before leaving Maui it was announced that transcripts of the testimony in Maui matters will be prepared as soon as possible, and that rulings will follow as soon thereafter as possible. The board also stated that the matter of the conditions and hours of labor of the Maui Telephone Company's em ployes will be taken up and passed upon as soon as the board returns to Honolulu. Generous Offer Accepted By Supervis orsTwo New Sites Proposed Work To Start Soon As was to be expected, the supervis ors, at their meeting last Saturday .ac cepted with thanks the proffer ofH. W. Rice and others to furnish $2"i,noo for a new Maul high shool building, on condition that the counly guarantee to thoroushly equip the same. The off er was made through School Commiss ioner D. C. Lindsay. The county will spend at least $5,000 as its part to wards the new structure. Big Carnival Plan Of Church Workers July 3rd Fixed Upon As Time For Un ique Event RebuildingiOf St. An thony's Is Object For a number of years St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Wniluku has been most sadly in need of repairs, but this has been postponed from time to time until the safety of the congregation Is somewhat jeopardized. A few months ago Hoard of Health Inspector J. Ii. Osmor visited the church, and went up as far as the belfry, but. the speed in which he descended testified In fVin fnrt Dint Ills lifn linH been en- It has not yet been fully determined dangp,!, n,l hP n,a,le the statement whether or not the new building shall be at Hamakuapoko, the site of the present liigh school, or at I'aia, or Spreckelsville. Sites have been off ered at both of these last named places and there is an effort being made by some to have one or the other adopt ed. The new building Is to be of con crete, or of other fireproof construct ion, and work on it will be started very soon after the matter of site is determined. Iolokai Now Has Quarrel Over Medicos Molokai, the Island of feuds, is again in the limelight. This time it is quarrel between Dr. Hayes the lovernment physician, and Dr. San born, physician of the Molokai Ranch, or friends of theirs. District Magist rate C. C. Conradt appeared before the supervisors last Saturday asking that the $G0 allowed by the county to Dr.. Hayes be divided with Dr. San born, on the ground that the govern ment doctor is not doing his business properly. The supervisors decided to investigate the matter, and Chairman Kalama was charged with this duty in conection with the board of health, which is asked to also look into the charges against Dr. Hayes. A report of the situation will probably be made at. next months meeting of the supervisors. ,oose Game Marks Opening Of Ball Season The first game of ball for the sum mer season, played last Sunday he- tween the Paia and the 1st Iiatallion teams, was witnessed by a good crowd but was far from being in the class of fancy base ball. The score was 10 to 4 in favor of Paia. Keehu, pitcher and Bal, catcher of the soldiers were both taken out in the 6th inning and Hansen and Pombo substituted; while about the same time Sterling was re lieved by Robinson on the Paia team. The game next Sunday is between Puunene and the 1st Batallion. Departments Of BiglpAST WORK ON FLEET Fair Decided Upon Men Named Who Will Head Sub-Committees Much Enthusiasm In Work Big Flower Show Planned The Kuiaha Woman's Club meeting which was postponed on account of stormy weather, was held at the home of Mrs. H. M. Wells, last Thursday The presence of member of visitor from Haiku and Paia added to the pleasure of the afternoon. The Maui Cadets, of Paia, spent last Saturday night and Sunday camp ing in Iao Valley. The boys were in charge of Sergeant Wetzel, U. 8. A aim nan a line tune, doing their own cooking, and generally looking out for themselves. ClarenceO. White, It is understood. has sold all his property in Maui, in eluding his Kahului beach house, to Harold W. Rice, and will leave some time in June, with his family for the Coast where they will make their fut ure home. The Whites have been rest dents of Maui for the past 10 12 years, and have made a host of friends who will see them leave with much rgret Mr. White is one of the pioneer pine apple growers of Maui, being eminent ly successful in that line. Mrs. J. C. Villiers will give an organ recital in the church of the Good Shepherd, on Tuesday evening, May 23rd. She will be assisted by the Choir, and Messrs. H. W. Baldwin, C D. Lufkin, and D. Rattray. The re cital is for the benefit of the British Red Cross, and the Order of St. John in other words is for the benefit of wounded soldiers of all nationalities; an object which should call out the practical sympathies of all in the com munity. The hour of the recital Is 8:00 o'clock. The petition of John F. Camara for dissolution of partnership from An tone Maria, was referred yesterday by Judge Edings to V. C. Sehoenberg, as master to investigate. Camara wants the partnership dissolved, the automobile in which both he and Ma ria are interested, sold, and the pro ceeds divided, and himself allowed $50 In addition. His partner opposes this, claiming that Camara owes him several hundred dollars. Judge Edings yesterday denied the petition of C. D. Lufkin, guardian of Kalani Kaniuhele, a minor, to sell certain real estate. The court held that the guardian failed to show a satisfactory necessity for the sale, in t hat the property is already producing about 6 percent. The guardian was represent el by If, ;II. C'ae, while Eugene Murphy appeared a next friend of the ward. that, if it had been within his juris diction he would condemn the build ing. This church was build some for ty or fifty years ago by Father Leon ore and a number of Ilawaiians, and it has stood all those years a monument to the patience and Christian spirit of the Hawaiian of years ago. How ever, it. Is now absolutely necessary that practically a new church be built ; the congregation has out grown the church building, and the standing room only sign is too often in evidence, to say nothing of the shaky condition of the tower of the edifice. With this in view, Father Justin, in charge of the parish, has given much time and thought, and has had plans prepared for a practically new church building. It is estimated that this will cost from $14,000 to $15,000. A meeting of his parishioners was called some weeks ago, and organiza tion was effected with the object in view of raising funds for the purpose. At this meeting J. Garcia was ap pointed general chairman, the other general officers being J. II. Kunewa, vice-chairman; Hannah E. Robinson, secretary; and Rev. Father Justin, treasurer. The chairman appointed various sub-committees, the chairmen of which are: J. II. Kunewa, enter tainment; Thomas Dunn, advertizing; Rev. Father Justin, finance; Mrs. J. Garcia, bazaar; Clement Crowell, de corations; P. E. Pereira, illumina tions; F. Medeiros, Portuguese; Chas. Lake, Hawaiian. These committees have all met and outlined the work in hand, prepara tory for a big show which will come off on July 3rd, on which date a most elaborate program will be carried out. In the meantime the entertainment committee, headed by Mr. Kunewa, has gone ahead with several enter tainments, and have given those for tunate enough to have attended, a treat in the way of entertainment. This committee intends to have their talent show a few more times prior to the big show on July 3rd. The big celebration, however, (on July Hid, will be something not. heretofore ex perienced on Maui. Entertainment of alll sorts are being planned; fireworks galore will brighten the skies, While exhibits of value will be for sale. There will be something to keep everyone interested. Chairman Garcia is assured that the affair will be some thing unusual. The cause is a worthy one, and the workers are confident of the financial success of the big show. Everybody will be welcome at the grounds, and it is the intention of the general committee to see that val ue received is given for every nickel spent. The ladies of the church are also giving much time and effort to the entertainment. The affair will be held either at the school grounds, or pos sibly at the baseball grounds, if it. ran be obtained. A general meeting of the Chairmen of the different committees has been called for next Sunday, at which time most of the details will be completed. As a result of two long and Inter esting meetings, one held last Friday afternoon and the other on Monday foreman of this wl'cjk, tlie Maul Coun ty Fair may now be considered fairly launched. Some IS departments have been created, and a chairman named for each. While there will be possibly otheis created from time to time, it is quite certain that the framework of the organization has been wel constructed, and that from now on the work of getting ready for the big event will go on rapidly. The chairmen of the different di visions are empowered to build up their committees as they see fit, and to subdivide the work as may be best. They will have the entire responsibil ity of the success of their part of the show, except, that the general com mittee will pass on the more import ant matters. The different sections and the chair man in charge of each are as fol lows : Livestock and animal husbandry Horses, cattle, Mules, Sheep, Hogs, etc., D. T. Fleming, Chairman. Poultry and domestic animals l nicKens, turkeys, geese, pigeons, birds, dogs, etc., W. F. rogue, Chairman. Agronomy Field crops, sugar cane, pinenpples, etc., F. G. Krauss, Chairman. Hortir-ullure Fruits and vegetab les, T). n. Case. Chairman. Floral culture Flowers and shrubs, James Lindsay, Chairman. Forestry Dr. Fitzgerald, Cair- man. Manufactured agricultural products A. McIMiee, Chairman. Domestic science and arts W. J. Cooper, Chairman. Agricultural engineering Wm. Searhy, Chairman. Educational Schools, Wm. McClus ky, Chairman. Kr.ilth and sanitation Dr. Wm. Os- mers, Chairman. Buildings and grounds Conces sionsslons, decorations, illumina tions, R. A. Wadsworth, Chairman Amusements and entertainments J. Garcia, Chairman. Advertizing and publicity Edwin C, Moore, Chairman. Awards and prizes F. A. Clowes, tnairman. nuance D. C. Lindsay, Chair man. iransportation Wm. Walsh, Chair man. General manager F. H. Locev. Dr.W.D.Baldwin was made a member of the executive committee as a re presentative of the Boy Scouts of Maui, while J. H. Kunewa. A. K. Tinir. and Manuel de Rego, were also added to represent respectively the Hawaiian Chinese, and Portuguese nationalities of the Island. Chairman Wadsworth stated that the Japanese would prob iioiy nominate a man to represent iiieni ry the time of the next meeting tverypody may Help It is probable that the plantations on Maui will be asked to pay a small amount necessary to purchase irnnlen and flower seed for distribution among (continued on pnge 5) Alexander House Notes i The Girls' Club is to play an exhibi tion game of basket ball in the Gym nasium tonight which will lie followed by dancing. The Gymnasium orchestra will furnish the music. This promises to be un unusually interesting game. The two teams under Miss Mary Hart, captain of one side and Miss Naomi Robinson, of the other, have been hard at work getting ready for the Palama game in June and are very evenly matched. Last night at Boy Scouts' Night the attendance of boys reached a new level with fifty boys present. Not all of these boys are Scouts but the num ber of Scouts is growing. Troop III with Herbert Young, Scoutmaster, is having the record attendance. A May Tea will be given on the lawn of the Alexander House on Sat urday afternoon of next week. May 27lh. from 4:00 to 5:00 o'clock. There will be music and your choice of the menu for 15 cents. Have a table secured and bring a guest with you. All proceeds will go to the Gymnasium painting fund. The new Men's Club held its regular meeting at the Gymnasium Wednes day evening with a l ine hi tendance. New Tennis Tournament - Begins At Puunene Twenty-six members of the Puunene Athletic Club have been engaged dur ing the past two weeks in a tennis tournament, the play being for a hand some neiv cup offeied by the Club. The following rames have been play ed: 1. t Baldwin vs. Wm. Lougher i.--', t-J: il. E. Hughes vs. C. C. Camp nell. 0-x, u-2. 2-0 ; Dr. Young vs A Me. Mcoll, 4 fi, .Tfi; J. S. B. Macken zie vs. A. Maclaren, 1-6, 7 5, -::; 11. Pratt vs J. B. Thomson. 3 . 2-ii lr. Sawyer vs. W. A. Baldwin, 61 i-2; Geo. Mtirrav vs. Fred Cow fi-3. 6-4; H. A. Hansen vs. W. vtaiuer, Y-f., David Jiatlray vs It. It. Walker, 2 6, 5 7: E. F. Dciner vs. W. E. Engle, 5 7. 6-2, 6-3. Alter a halt hour spent in gymnastic the two teams known as the "W hites' Awaiw, captain, and the "Blues", Ak una, captain, lined up for a relay race, The Whites won by a narrow margin Later In the evening these two teams tried their band at volley bull and in this the "Whites" were also successful Both teams show plenty of enthus iasm; the "fllues" under Akuna hav already secured iheir Gynin uniforms Next week they expect to have a diff erent story to tell when the figures for the evening's scores are counted up DEMANDED BY HOUSE Reorganization Of Personnel Also On Foot Itali ans And Austrians Again Grappling - Little Change At Verdun HONOLULU. May 19 Citizens organize to trame charter tor . . ... i " t I ....1 ..1....:-.-...,i rf mmniittt1!' imitucij lattty. I'ormcr governor r rear eieneu . n.iu umi. v.... :om ciic organizations. I residing olhcir outlines pontics mu uos inftrtes that in framing constitution for city, tin- legislature must ic insidered. (hiecn's Hospital Lcirins the improving of the entire equipment. xeceiT't of splendid X-rav apparatus signals installation of fine depart- ment. Other innovations include screened warns uuu a imS ,.... harges will he higher. The cruiser St. Lotus soon to come here. 1 wo destrojers ex acted to he added to Hawaiian hase at Pearl Harbor. TOKIO, May 19 Yuan's slaver kills great conferee of Sun Yet Sen. Gen. Sluing Ki, friend and intimate of the Chinese ni.eraior, s victim of assassin's bullet in French concession. Chinese re- ublicans of Honolulu shocked. Col.-Gcn. W udan pays high tribute to ead revolutionist and says he was one of the noblest figures in China. result of assassination, French authorities redoubled their guard over Sun Yet Sen. LONDON', May 19 Italians hit hard blows and leutons are becked. Italians hurl enemv back everywhere. Massed attacks ot vustrians are countered with terrific thrusts and artillery fire that crushed legions. W ASHINGTON, May 19 President rushes lrom theatre where was spendinsr evening to prevent .execution of Jeremiah Lynch, ormer president of Philo-Ccltic Society in New York. Lynch was tried and convicted of taking part in the Irish rebellion. Was a na- ralizcd citizen, and when news reached Senator Otiorman he and the 'resident cabled olheials m Ireland and Umdon to try to prevent tne xecution. The intervention saved life of Lynch. Revenue is larger than estimated. Prosperity and conservation , -it, e . . i , increases limits available tor prcpaicumss pioi.un. Raiding in l'.altic resumed by Allies. 3 German steamers sunk by ritish and Russians. Australian wheat crop to be marketed by pool. Wheat crop estimated at PiO.OOO.CMX) bushels. Australian gov ernment has decided to form a pool for marketing such surplus as is not needed by Allies. WASHINGTON, May 18 House committee today voted down year program for battle cruisers for fleet. The committee recom- mends 3 name cruisers oi u,uuu tons cato, t muui uuuuj ji divij and powerful design; 10 destroyers, and 20 submarines, with various utxiliary vessels to be built by end ot 191. Germany, through Ambassador Lount von liemstorit, instructed lermati counsul in the United States, to admonish Germans scrupul ously to observe American laws. The instructions given in effort to nd various alleged violations of neutrality, liermany is taking stand igainst plots of the sort. Reorganization of the Atlantic tleet being worked, includes re tirement of Admiral I-rank S. Metcher, commandcr-in-cluet of tleet, in June 19. Will be succeeded by Vice-Admiral Henry 1. Mayo, ommander of battle ship squadron and commander ot nrst division leet at present. Rear-Admiral deW itt ColTman, commanding 3rd division of Atlantic fleet to succeed Mayo as vice-admiral. Resolution introduced in house today authorizing President, at conclusion of present war, to invite world powers to conference at which would be framed court of arbitration tor the peace tul settlement of all disputes between nations. 1 he sum of 8200,000 to be voted lor urpose. lll'.RLIN. Mav 18 Three French attacks on German positions on Hill 301 repulsed. 'Austrians are pushing their offensive against Italian Hank in whirlwind manner. Italians are tailing back. PARIS, Mav 18 French claim success in capturing lierman post- lion on slope at Hill 304. Germans made attack at Verdun front but were repulsed. HONOI LI U May 18 Honolulu wins point in iracie lor tne o . -.i . i..: :.i. .,'., luture. l" oretgn vessels may can wiuioui imii'ij i"g un i'w. j law regulation. ill be allowed to take coal and supplies, inaniuer oi Commerce's action gets speedy response from Secretary Kedheld. Japanese whose patient died a year ago is nabbed by Uetective Lake Waipahu man arrested on charge ot illegal practice, wcatn saiu to have occurred last July. Coard of Health president planned action last December, he says. Hawaiian stock should be high, estimates show. Unusual set ot ures made public to prove big dividends in 1916 justified. Planta- . , 11. . 1 ...... t1.n.. On , .f trill Hons will not reduce cash naiance. inn.i mim uum s1-" i over 1915 sugar prices rolls in as profits. Dividend from Msl'.ryde fixed at 50 cents per share, payable June 25. LONDON, May IS Italy loses ground she has seized from teuton foes. Austrians drive Roman cohorts out of trenches on Isonzo River front, but are balked by forceful stand at Sugana. Zegnatorta wrested by assault from Italians. Russians reports fresh successes against Turks at lines near Gag dad railway. Allies announce victory on Greek front. W ASHINGTON, May 18 8(X) Yaqui Indians go on war-path. They start from Toneon with avowed intention of wiping out Yankees. Colonel Sibley may have to fall back. Indians, together with Villistas left Torreon 3 days ago. S. F. Seifer, rancher, who brought news of Indian uprising, also says that Carrauza commands have joined with Villistas with intention of wiping out Gringocs. No official confirmation of report received bv Siblev. GF.NKVA. May 18 German soldiers big for meat on Swiss border. They declare food situation in Rhine country is desperate. LONDON, May 18 Sir Roger Casement is charged with high treason. Premier Asquith member of Irih privy council. LONDON, May lS-l'.iitish monitor M-30 is sunk by Ottomans. Two members of crew wounded. I.OX'ODt N. May 17 Dutch steamer "I'.atavia" blown up in North Sea enmute London to Rotterdam, l'.ritish Ambassador here learned that l.ugi Nanint, wireless expert, was a passenger ami was drowned when disaster occurcd. He was an American citicn. Other Americans rescued. m