Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-09-29

lanes?
That matter has all been straight
ened out" said Moore Of the Garbage
Committee.
"A six days wonder" remarked Lu.
cas-.
The Chair inquired as to the status
OF the County's endeavor to secure
the special road tax on deposit In the
treasury. It was thought that II man.
damus proceedings were brought
against the Treasurer the County
might lose the whole pile.
6iekneli Has Balance.
Auditor Bicknell reported on bal
ances. money not expended from ap.
Lropriations. some 1920 to be credited
back to the general fund.
Adams thought 1t well to pass a reso-
luton throwing back this leftover
cash, Bicknell having reminded the
Board that such a suggestion had been
made at previous meeting.
What shall we call these" some,
body asked.
"Unexpsnded appropriations" said
Auditor Bieknell.
Bicknell suggested that each month
the Board wait until all money de-
mands (from each Department. were
In and then appropriate the money
required.
Archer Has Scheme.
Archer fathered the idea OF the Board
appropriating the whole amount OF the
money received each month by this
County. for all expenditures-author
izing all expenditures by one resolu.
ton. Any balance could be thrown
back into the general fund. In this
way all departments could be covered
In one resolution.
Moore said this would not save
work; specific appropriations must be
made for each department. in any
event.
Adams drew up a resolution. credit
ing back the unexpended approprla
tions to the general fund. Adopted.
Mr.. Paele alone voted against It.
DO you understand what the resu.
luton is?" asked the Chair Of the dis.
senting Supervisor.
Paele understood that estimates for
the entire six months must be made.p
Estimates don't mean appropria
tions," said Moore.
That's a good point-Im glad Mr..
Paele brought 1t up" said the Chair.
Paele's Point Settled.
THAT was brought up once before"
said Moore.
The Chair started to look up the
County Act. Deputy Attorney Milver.
ton assisted.
The Chair read Section GO.
The estimate shall be for the ensu-
ing period" declared the Chair, mot
the period behind u.s."
This seemed to settle Paele's cues.
tion, though what 1t had to do with
turning back unexpended appropria
tions was not apparent.
House Numbering.
A communication from A. +. Murphy
was read. 1t had to do with houss
numbering and proved to be a report
on the district Eva of Liliha.
Adams wanted to know II surveying
was complete.
Mr.. Murphy said the only thing left
undone was the recording in the BLOCK
books. All outside work was complete.
Can anybody get number now?"
"Not until the record is complete. 4"
How long will that take?"
Two or three weeks"
Mr.. Murphy said everyday inquiries
were coming in concerning the house
number certificates.
How long would 1t take to do tn.
Waikiki district"
About two months; surveying 10
necessary"
Saved Postoffice 5000.
Mr.. Murphy said Mr.. Kenake Of the
postoffice had spent several days with
him on the work and had said that
what he learned for the benefit OF the
postoffice was worth $500. The post.
office Is organizing a system. Archer
''P'''Nh khas ~ hohst tii
ploye had merely handed him a slip,
bearing his house number, without Civ.
Ing any explanation.
Mr.. Murphy informed the Board that
some 300 certificates OF numbers were
delivered each month; but little time
could be spent at each house.
The Chair got to figuring; 900 pei
month; 30 per day; about one number
delivered In 10 months
Mr.. Murphy said sometimes several
visits had to be made to one house
Mr.. Murphy further stated that on tn,
back of each house number certificate
was the quoted law on the subject, ex.
planning everything.
Fire Chief Thurston had a note on
lile with the Clerk in reference to his
departure for the mainland to gather
fire department knowledge.
The interrogative Archer wanted to
know what the Board would do 10
Thurston staid away four months,
when the Board had allowed him his
salary for but threa months