The Hawaiian gazette., 1905-07-04
FINDS
A NEW KINK

puzzling Sherin-elect William Keo-
lanui and other fusionst leaders is
whether the enactment of a county law
ipse facto terminates the terms OF office
of members OF the Sheriff's Depart
ment. There Is a feeling of unrest In
the police force, and 1t has been ru-
mored that none of the present incum-
bents will resign. 1t was reported that
Capt. w. A. Fetter who as a republican
was elected Deputy Sheriff for the dis
trict OF South Hilo would refuse to
serve under Sheriff Keolanui, but Capt.
Fetter denies this statement most em-
phaticaiiy. II there is no express pro-
vision in the County Act providing for
the termination of office of the present
officers, the public may see the County
OF Hawaii presided over by two dis
tinct and separate executive law
officers. This would mean that before
Sheriff Seafle can be displaced by
Sheriff elect Keolanui, he must either
resign or be removed by the Governor.
When interviewed Sheriff Searle was
non-committal on the subject: II have
nothing to say for publication said
Sheriff Searle. THE question has been
raised and there appears to be some
ground for doubt on the subject. I
certainly have no intention of resigning
and, of course, If my term of office con-
tinues under the Territorial admins-
tration, there Is no good reason why
should not retain office. This Is mat
ter which have given little considera-
ton. If my Office is vacated by opera
ton OF the County law, l am simply In
the situation as described by John j.
Ingalls, of Kansas, when he failed Of
re-eection, Il am a statesman out OF
J a job have no plans whatever for
the future"
1t Is understood that the matter has
been regarded as such a serious mat
ter that Sheriff-elect Keolanui has re-
tanned C. NJ. LeBlond. special counsel
to protect his interests.
PLEASING SOCIAL FUNCTION.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Hayes on Waianuenue street presented
an animated scene of color and beauty
last night. when about twenty coup es
traced the pretty figures OF the german,
given in honor OF Miss Genevieve ven-
able, a cousin of the hostess. The par
Tors had been cleared and We're taste
fully decorated with ferns and ever
greens, clusters of fragrant roses being
conspicuous in the decorations. Settees
and chairs were arranged along the
verandas for the dancers. and the n =
ures of the german were led by Mis-
Venable and Mr.. Thos G. Ridgway,
| with grace and dexterity. There was n
profuson OF beautiful and artistic favors
of roses, butterflies boutonnieres. hon
nets. etc, which lent color and variety
to the dance. Mrs. s. C. Ridgway, Mrs.
| John Holland, Mrs. NJ Rice and Mrs.
w. T. Balding presided at the favor
tables Cooling refreshments of rose
cake and sherbet were served during
the evening and the dancing continued
until long after the midnight hour.
; Miss Venable who has been teacher
in the public schools of the Islands for
J the past eighteen months. leaves short
I y for her home In Virginia, She has
been general favorite in social circles
| here and her presence VIII be 6 eatly
missed after her departure.
WELL-KNoWN WOMAN DIES.
,, Mrs. Johanna Wilhelm, for thi ty-
q
: her home on Volcano street on Tuesday
morning after an illness of several
weeks. Deceased was born in Berlin,
Germany, in 1885 and at the time of
her death was within three months of
J, three score years and ten that is allot-
. ted to life. She arrived in Honolulu
fifty years ago. Her husband died here
> In 1887. He had conducted a bakery at
: the corner now occupied by Hackfeld
& Co., which deceased continued for n
short time after his death and she In
turn was succeeded by one of her cons.
Mrs. Wilhelm leaves three sons, one OF
;, whom Is In California, and three
= daughters of whom Mrs. Sadler resides
a In Hakalau, Mrs. Luscomb in Hilo and
the third in Honolulu.
e HILo NOTES.
e Superintendent Davis OF the Depart
e ment Of Education. appointed Repre-
: sentative Jas. d. Lewis. Normal In
. spector c. 10. King and School Agent l..
It Severance as a committee to deter
IS mine on a site for the new 'Hilo High
e School, for which $1,000 was appropri-
4 ated at the last legislature. After con-
n sidering the various sites suggested,
" VIC prdCliCdliy
a on the lot on which now stands the
d Riverside School.
e The entertainment and ball to be
Il given at Hilo Armory under the aus
Il pices OF the Elks and the Hawaii Jockey
Club on the night of the Fourth will be
one OF the distinctive features OF the
days celebration. Nightly rehearsals
& have been held by the ladies and gentle-
r. men taking part in the comedy of
y Lend Me Five shillings." which will
r precede the ball.
"a The banquet on Saturday evening at
'e Demosthenes Cafe in celebration of st.
" John the Baptist Day. given by Kilauea
l. Lodge of Masons, was a distinct sue
rs cess. over sixty covers Were laid and
b. toasts were responded to by members
of the Order The banquet was in
honor of Past Master F. Sousa, who
b departs shortly to make his home in
a. Panama