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MAILS NEXT WEEK LATEST SUGAR QUOTATIONS By request of the Navy Department no mention of movement of vessels will be made In future in the MAUI NEWS. Cents Dollars per lb. per ton . 0.005 $120.10 . COO 118.40 Today's Quotation .. Lart Previous NINETEENTH YEAR WAILUKU, MAUI CO., HAWAII, FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 1918. NUMBER 955 FIRST OF MAUI DRAFT WILL LEAVE TOMORROW Total Of 574 To Be Taken In Next Three Weeks Will Be Added To Guard Regiments Many Officers Will Be Needed Chance For Advancement Seven Plead Guilty ' Grand Jury Probes One Other Convicted County Departments Offenders Against Women Are Given Stiff Sentences By Judge Burr Chauffeurs Not Indicted For Killing Maui has at last received lier draft orders. Sheriff Crowell, chairman of the local draft hoard was furnished with Maui's quota the first of this week. and the first contingent of 86 men will leave for Honolulu tomorrow evening. Maui's total will be D74, which makes allowance for 100 or more draftees who have gone out In the national guard or who have hereto fore enlisted in some branch of the military Bervice. The men will be taken from Ka hului by the Inter-Island steamer Claudine in relays of 86 men each, beginning with tomorrow. This num ber takes the entire deck space on the Claudine, and accordingly no civilian deck passengers will be ac commodated from Maui to Honolulu until all of the draftees have been moved. The last lot, numbering 58, will be sent down on July 20. Busy Week The draft board has been busy all week preparing and sending out or ders and instructions. The first and second lots were sent out the mi ! of this week and the various planta tions have been helping to round up the men and have them ready. The first 86 have orders to be ready to sail by Saturday evening's Claudine from Kahului. The second 86 on the list are to sail next Wednesday afternoon. Will Wear Tags The men from Maui will wear a distinguishing colored tag on the left arm to make it easier for the of ficers on Oahu to keep them separ ated from other islands' delegations, Word also comes from Honolulu that all of the men from the draft will be assigned to the two national guard regiments now in service at Schoflold Barracks. This will bring each regiment up to a strength of 3442 men and will place them on the same basis for strength as the European regiments. Each regiment will have treble the number of officers now on duty, bringing the number of commission ed officers up to ninety-nine. There will be one captain, three first lieutenants, and three second lieutenants assigned to each company, while the enlisted men will have bet ter opportunities to earn chevrons- Each company will now have thirty- three corporals, twelve sergeants, four cooks and four mechanics, in addition to the privates. Each company will be composed of a maximum of 350 men. Judge L. L. Burr, of the 2nd circuit court, paused sentence in eiplit nnunu on Wednesday while Hi it ling at Lahaina. Seven of ihcsie had pleaded guilty and one was con victed in r.hort order by the jury which heard the evidence. Mancho Bega, alias Mancho Baker, held on two charges, burglary in 2nd degree and of rape, pleaded guilty to both and was sentenced to not less than 5 years nor more than 10 years for the first offense, and for the sec ond to not less than 20 more than 25 years and to pay a fine of $100. The man, who i3 a Porto Rican, has had a bad record having served several terms for theft and attempted bur glary. The last crime he committed occurred less than 2 weeks ago while the police were looking for him on account of a Makawao burglary, and was of most revolt ins nature. Yee Young Song, for burglary com mitted at Paia, who pleaded guilty to burglary in 2nd degree, was sentenced to not less than 1 nor more than 10 years. Francisco Atlau, Filipino, who pleaded guilty to assault and battery' with a weapon at Waihee, was sen- Police, Auditor And Water Works Scored For Slack Methods Re- ITALIANS HOLD GAINS LULL ON WEST FRONT movalsRecommended-PaiaThea- Food Sfflrritv In Andrin Th r.VIl Ure ter Condemned n J "V'T t,aic" nii ITdl tzar ueported Mot-llerensky Coming To America-New Liberty Bond Issue For October Of $8,000,000,000 Those Who Go Tomorrow 1 Tom Bega, Wailuku. Leon Sala, Kahului. Henry Enfu Chung, Wailuku. Heun Park Yuen, Wailuku. 9 67 89 (Continued on Page Eight.) Thieves Steal Mail Box On Haiku Route (Continued on Page Six.) Fair Association May Start Pig Club Harold W. Rice Offers To Supply Pigs To Maui Boys And Girls On Their Notes How Plan Works On The Mainland Raymond To Again Run For Delegate Will Not Buck Link McCandlee In Primal ies But Stand On Non-Partisan Platform - Has Strong Back ing And Is Confident Whether or not the Coun.y Fair & Racing Association again takes up the children's garden contests next fall along lines of the past several con tests, it seems more likely that it will in any event stand back of a boys' and girls' pig raising contests. Boys' pig clubs have had a remark able development in many parts of the mainland in the past few years, particularly in the southern states. The interest that has been, aroused has extended far beyond the. children and has resulted in a wonderful Im provement the quality of live stock in these districts. In many sections bankers have taken the matter up in their communi ties and financed the young farmers, even selling them the pigs necessary to start with, and taking their notes to be repaid when the stock is market ed. Local Stockmen Interested Harold W. Rice, perhaps the lead ing live stock man on Maui, is parti cularly Interested in the idea, and has expressed his willingness to fur- Honolulu, June 27, (Associated Pres Honolulu, June 27, (Associated Press) It is stated here that Dr. J. H. Raymond, of Maui, has expressed his readiness to run against McCand- tess lor tne democratic nomination for delegate to congress. Ravrond has several closo conferences with m rulers of the Lar.e party and 'ith leaaing democrats here during his re-.ent visit. The theft of a mail box on the rural mail route east of Haiku promises to have very serious consequences for the thieves, for the matter has been reported to the U. S. authorities in Honolulu and doubtless government detectives will be put upon the case. The law is very severe in such cases, and as it is Uncle Sam's business and not that of the county or terri tory the matter is all the more serious. It is reported that there has been a general policy of tampering with mail boxes in the districts, and in one instance a lot of mail was stolen from one. The penalty for stealing or tamper ing with a rural delivery mail box punishable by a fine of $1000 and 3 years' imprisonment. On a even dozen cases brought be fore the grand jury of the 2nd circuit court, at its session in Lahaina this week, S indictments Were returned and 4 returned as not true bills. nut tollowmg its investigation of I he criminal calendar brought before 'i mi uisnor a l)oi v wen n n n number of other matters touching up on i lie nnnuiing oi puiilic allairs in tne county, and submitted a report that should have good effect in a num ber of quarters. The giaml jury for the present- term was compnsod of the following men: Charles Savage, David Adam, W. It. Bootc, Ceorge CocUett, W. E. Saffrey, E. K. Cockett, S. E. Scott, W. S. Ni- coll, Roht. E. Cockett, S. A. Baldwin (t. A. Hansen, Alfred K. Ting, D. T. Fleming, W. A. Baldwin, W. A. Clark, Thos. Mcdciros. D. T. Fleming was appointed chairman. Judge L. L. Burr, in impaneling the grand jury last. Monday morning, be sides giving the usual instructions concerning the duties and authority of grand jurors, concluded his charge by calling particular attention to the condition of the Lahaina landing, and (ho fact that deaths have occurred KERENSKY COMING To AMERICA London, lutio 2N Kercna-v r-,v l,'tc; ...... i . l :, ,i . . , , - mui hi utilized me t.icsl-Lttovsk trcatv and lie hones he will 1... r,.,-,.;. ...! :., .... i i 1 1 .vvv,,iii in .Yiiiiriiia spokesman tor Ins countrymen. An Amsterdam dispatch savs the kaiser sent ,..t o von Ilcrtlinj: retrardinir the kVirlist.-i.r Kn,.,.i, f , ' i - ...i.t ! - , .-j'w,, i,i wn j-v iiiniiiMilIl. ,. WATCH OUT FOR NEW BOM PARI ).M F,NT Berlin ollicial dispatch savs '' 1. servers :i,r:,i ; i., ,..i. ciii.ll . .Such announcement is nsn.ilK- i,i-..i;,;, .. .. i ... ..I, ., , . - r-""""i. i" a uuiiioarumeni leneh deny thev have ever used t ie ratherl r-. I -c ., ,.t.. .: . while now link- ,s lelt ot the stuclure except the west front and ,,illa I'ARIS ONCE MORI- BOMBED Paris, June 28 Several squadrons of Cerm.m id....: i- ,,;.,i,t penetrated defense of anti-aircraft Latteries which violently shelled the laitlcrs, who dropped several bombs doing material damage but killing lew. h ANOTHER LAFAYETTE DESCENDENT GOXE Count Gilbert De La layette, sergeant of artillerv. killer! .-,t Plnm. pagne, was the third descendent of Lafayette killed in this war. AAOllU-.K TRLASON TRIAL SOOX Senate begins-on July 15 the trial of Malzv chanred with hitdi l reason. a GOOD BOMBING JOJ! BY ALLIES" London, (Ollicial), lune 28 On the niehl of Inne ?i-?7 :, bombed chemical works of Ludwigshafen factories and railroads at S :.i rl irii rL-n 'mil I . .1 .1 . ..... ... uvnvn (ll IKI HilVilUUlC til JLIVILIILU. (Continuod on Tago Two.) Patriotic Program For 4th Of July No Trained Horses Will Be Permitted To Enter Ladies' Race Will Be Feature Polo Match In After noon For Red Cross (Continued on Page Four.) FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT AT PAIA Ah Kee, a Chinese resident of Paia, struck by an automobile list Satur day evening and so badly injured that he died a few hours later. He step ped from behind an auto truck stand ing near the Tarn Chong store at Paia and directly in front of a car driven by Oshiro Ushi. The car was running at a low speed, and the acci dent is held to have been unavoidable. The case was investigated by the grand jury this week, which failed to find an indictment. The deceased was about 35 years of age. n A game of baseball will be played at Waiakoa, Kula next Sunday be tween an Ulupalakua team annd one from Keokea. r,... . : . v. , uuaimius me aDove wireless as to his intention to be in the race this fall for the dolegateship, Dr. Raymond yesterday stated to the Maui News tnat he would not seek the nomina tion from the democratic party of the territory, but would be a candidate on a non-partisan ticket. The Doc tor had just returned from Honolulu. "But I wish you would make it clear that I shall make an independent fight and not put myself in position to be counted out in the primary elec tion by a lot of republicans rung in as democrats for the occasion. I was up against that game once, and they (Continued on Page Four.) MUSIC CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS The last meeting of the Maui Music Club until next September was held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Sam Baldwin, Makawao. It was also the meeting for the annual elec tion of officers for the popular organ ization, the following being elected: -him. i.eorge Steele, president; Miss Heusner, vice-president; Mrs. II. I. Pitchford, secretary-treasurer; and Ms. L. C. Jones, chairman of program committee. I he program yesterday consisted of patriotic music both vocal and In strumental, and was one of the most pleasant gatherings of the season. -n- An important meeting of Aloha Lodge, No. 3, Knights of Pythias will be held this evening. No Chance Just Now For Kahului Dredging Kahului will probably not get her harbor dredged to a 900-foot width until after the war. This information reached Maul by wireless to the Maui News on Monday morning. The plan had been approved by the local U. S engineer's office, and on the strength of this the Maui chamber of com merce recently adopted a resolution asking that the sum of $100,000 be appropriated by congress for doing the work. In a letter from General Black, chief of engineers, to Delegate Kala nianaole, the general says; "In view of the fact that this basin has been reported as completed for several years and no prior complaints have been received from navigation inter ests, the circumstances do not war rant asking Congress at this session for an additional appropriation to en large the basin as a war measure." HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT TONIGHT The third annual commencement of the Maui high school will take place this evening at the Paia community house. The program is of nariicuhn lv interesting character. The eight grad uates are Misses Kulh Parker, Kli zabeth Lindsay, Irene Wells, Oriet Itobinson, Miyo Voshizawa, Messrs. David Kapohakimohewa, Lois Mur doch, and Richard Linton. The graduation dance by the Class of '18, will take place at the Commun ity House tomorrow evening. Next Thursday is the Fourth July. Maui will keep up her reputation of fittingly observing the day with her usual race meeting and polo game. Only this year the unirit of conserv at ion will be combined with that of patriotism. I hero will be absolutely nothing of professionalism in this year's races. All l he horses on the track will be those which have been earninf their keep tor months past by productive work. Maui is no longer keeping horses solely as a luxury. Kven (he polo ponies are now kept in condition by doing honest work as cow ponies and are eating the panic food that all ciasseu of plantation work horses re ceive. Patriotic Exercises Before the races there will be a flag- raising exercise in which the specta tors will take part. There will also be a short natriotic address bv .1ml (Continued on Page Eight.) Maui Liquor Board Grants Six Licenses BRITISH LALOR STANDS FIRM Committee in charge, of labor socialists demonstration srhnrlnlerl ior July 14, anneals to members of trades unions to nttend "In order to let America know that even if Paris falls or channel ports are taken, people of Uritain are resolved to support Allied nations to fullest ex tent of their energy and power." ALU LliiLRT i BOND LiLL BEING DRAFTED Washington, June 28 Bill authori.insi 8 billions in libertv bonds in addition to all heretofore authorized, is being framed in House ways u means commiuee m preparation lor issue expected in October. CALIFORN1A TO GET AIEXIAN LABOR Sacramento, June 28 Thousands of Mexicans are to be imported to relieve labor shortage in California, by division of farm labor of state council of defense. NEXT ASSAULT EXPECTED ON WEST FRONT New York, June 28 With the return to almost normal conditions of on the Italian front no indication is apparent of any intention of Aus- tnans to resume attacks soon. Lxpectance centers now on the t rench ivont as the possible scene of resumption of hostilities, Germans are trying out stability ot various sectors with heavy shelling. ROOSEVELT AND TAFT ON SAME PLATFORM Oyster Bay, June 28 Roosevelt has accepted invitation to sneak at republican meeting at Saratoga on the 18. Tat't also to be a speaker. Roosevelt in accepting said "Of course it is understood meet inn has no bearing on any contcsis for nominations to any position." BUDAPEST IN BAD SHAPE Amsterdam, J une 28 Budapest (Hungary) advices are that in parliament on Wednesday, Wekerle drew a gloomy picture of conditions in Budapest. He said most factories had ceased work while the non appearance of newspapers had resulted in regrettable spreading of false umors and tanning the agitation throughout works. Ann Arbor, Mich., June 28 Gen. Wood made doctor of laws. HUNS SAY AMERICANS FOUGHT WELL Amsterdam, June 28 Correspondent of the Koelnische Volks- .citung savs American uc lenders in northwest ot Seicheprey fought hopelessly to the last but were outnumbered. Only two prisoners were taken who said thev had been told Germans tortured prisoners. Vienna, June 28 Dispatches say Count Silva Tarouea, minister of ,. i .. . r . , .. 'ii i i, . igiicunui e, and an intimate irienu oi uie emperor, win prooaniy ue chosen as premier. MATSOX COMPANY TO GET NEW TONNAGE Honolulu, June 28 Planters' labor bureau has calls on file now for , ,.... 1 ..! .... t . ... 1 1 1 . more than iuiu men aim nuniuer is expccicu io ne increased uy orau. Reported that 21 of 51 wooden steamships to be launched this , l ...IT.... .- tr year on the coast, win tu uiineu over io uie .uaison company lor Ha waiian trade. These ships average over 3000 tons. (Continued on Page Eight.) Tlie Maui board of liquor license oninii.s.sioiiers this morning grantea six liquor licenses Io applicants. These will date from July 1. and are irood or a year, as lar as the board is cou nted, but will automatically become foul on August 2:!, when federal pro hibition for the territory goes into fleet. After tomorrow there will be no retail saloons on Maui, but there will b ' three wholesale houses, two hotels nd winery si ill in position to quench the thirst of the dry one. These are Maui Wine Company, Wailuku; J. J. Medeiros, Paia; Pioneer Hotel Company, Lahaina (wholesale); Maui Hotel, Wailuku; Crand Hotel, Wailuku; and Kaupaka lua Wine fc Liquor Company, Kaupa kalua (manufacturer's). The wholesalers havo had to pay half a year's license fie amounting to r,no, the hotels $:!r.n, and the wine company the nominal ff. fee. And they have approximately seven weeks to get their money back. WIRELESS MARKET QUOTATIONS SESSION 10:30 A. M. JUNE 27. 1918. hwa Plantation Company Hawaiian Commercial &; Sugar Co , Mcllryde Sugar Company Oahu Sugar Company Olaa Sugar Company Pioneer Mill Company Waialua Agricultural Company Honolulu Brewing fc Malting Company Mineral Products Company Honolulu Consolidated Oil Company F.ngels Copper Company Mountain King Mine Hawaiian Sugar Company Onoitica Sugar Company Hawaiian Pineapple Company Oahu Railway & Land Company Mutual Telephone Company , San Carlos K Honokaa Montana Bingham Madera 40.', 32.00 28 0U 25.. i a 12. 00 47.00 45.(0 H7.N 190