The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-02-10
CITY IN
SESSION

There is nothing wrong with the
finances of the City and County of
Honolulu, for it was well understood
that the first month of the new dis
pensation would require more than or
binary for the initiation of department
| tai labor programs. At last nights
meeting of the Supervisors, that the
Board might more surely get into the
stride of routine work and careful ex-
penditure, Supervisor Quinn suggested
the cutting down of certain expenses,
but there is no confusion other than
that which might be expected as the
result of the dispute between Mayor
and Board in regard to appointments
and appropriations.
Numerous maintenance bills were
passed last night by the Board, the
Mayor frequently allowing the men,
bers to act without him, inasmuch as
he continued, in matters in which he
disagrees, to put the action up to the
Board over his head. Office expenses
for the several departments were pro-
vided for and the Auditor was auth
orized to obtain new set of books.
The road committee in regard to
the need of a twenty-horse power road
engine for Eva, had their recommen-
dation allowed and petrolithic oil
road roller was voted to cost about
$3.50. The committee reported that
the agreement with the Bishop estate
in regard to grading Kakaako lots was
being carried out and concrete wall
will be built on the lower end of the
Kawaiahao storm sewer; the Rapid
Transit has run it's track over to the
Saratoga road Army track and has re-
layed the road in fine shape.
Quinn criticized bills for supplies
emanating from business houses and
thought they should be in by the first
of the month and Logan thought
statement should be presented as to
how the County stands financially.
Sheriff Jarrett reported for January
doings of the police Quinn moved
the report referred to the police COM
mittee to ascertain about fees receiv-
ed and not included in the Sheriff's
report. There were 1872 arrests in
January, fines amounting to $1,973.
The notice of the claim of John
Haskell who wants damages for
broken leg received in a collision be-
tween his Army wagon and a fire hose
wagon in November last, was received
and referred to the City and County
Attorney.
Judge Andrade wrote to say he had
appointed Leong Yet Shun as Chinese
interpreter in the police court, at SIS.
The road committee had referred to
it the matter of curbing streets ac-
quired by the Territory. Hustace,
Peck Co. asked for permit to move
house from Nuuanu to Kakaako. Col.
Jones asked for two water wagons at
Moanalua while the National Guard is
in camp. The fire department was
given permission to join the Floral
Parade. Property owners near Sheri-
dan street petitioned for extension of
their storm sewer. Quinn reported in
re proposed widening of Bethel street
! between King and Hotel and il was
suggested that an effort be made to
get it back seven feet, Quinn believ-
ing that an exchange of property
could be effected with the Robinson
estate.
The Clerk reported that the Mayor
had approved the tenement ordinance
prohibiting erection or maintenance
within 500 feet of a school. The Board
also approved a new seal for the CITY
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steyedores at the Hackfeld wharf last
night to all the square-face they could
drink.
Lloyd Childs and =. f. Knudsen
waited on Governor Frear Yesterday
to ask that an appropriation of S25,.
600 be recommended for the Hawaii
an exhibit at the Alaska Yukon Ex-
position.
Joseph f, Smith, president of the
mormon churh, and his first wife are
coming to Honolulu the latter mart
OF this month, Bishop Woolley, head
of the church in Hawaii will return
from the mainland in their company.
Allan Herbert has rendered re-
port of the relief committee of the
Humane Society. He opposes the send
ing of children under fifteen to refor-
matories, also the parading of prison
ers through the streets to and from
their labor
T. Nonoka, Japanese storekeeper at
Wahiawa arrested yesterday for sell
ing liquor without license, was brought
to the city by country policeman this
morning. His case will come up be-
fore the district magistrate tomorrow
morning.
Philippine tariff wants are to be dis