The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-12-15

thewman wrote a sarcastic letter to
the board of supervisors, announcing
its request for information on court
expense bills approved by him. He
concludes:
In lieu of giving you this informa-
ton and thus troubling you further,
/ have given specific instructions that
hereafter all claims incurred by this
court under the legislative appropria-
ton, after receiving my approval, be
sent directly to the county auditor,
who, am assured, will in the future,
as in the past promptly draw war
rants accordingly.
1T is not my intention to bother
you with the approval or disapproval
of claims which have no rightful de-
mand upon your valuable time
The letter was referred to the cOun-
ty attorney who promptly reported
that the judge was right
Fleet Entertainment
The visit of the cruisers OF the fleet
to Hilo has been very enjoyable one.
The men from the ships are a fine
we'll behaved SCI OF young fellows
| They have enjoyed the Volcano and
such hospitality which the town has
afforded them, while the city people
on the other hand have been glad to
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| The Maryland, which arrived last
week, sent in all 564 visitors, officers
and men, to the Volcano. The Volcano
Stables Co. carried them in autos
from Glenwood to the crater and back,
and Manager Wright says that he
never handled a better crowd. Ar
arrangements had been made by the
board of trade for a dance for the OF
ficers, but this fell through on ac-
count of previous arrangements made
! for a visit to the crater. A dance
was, however, given for the men at
the armory last Saturday night, at
which the National Guard boys We're
the hosts. 1t was very successful
one. On Sunday afternoon the officers
entertained on board the Maryland,
visitors being taken aboard by the
cruiser launches. The affair was an
exceedingly pleasant one, excellent
refreshments having been provided.
The band played, and the officers
proved, as usual, splendid hosts. The
Maryland band played at Mooheou
Park Saturday afternoon, when a sew
en- innings game of baseball was play
ed between Maryland and Hilo, the
home team winning six to five, On
Sunday a complete game was played,
Hilo again winning, four to three.
! The Maryland departed Sunday aft
ernoon, and the Colorado is now in
port. She will sail during the middle
of the week, the exact time not hav-
ing been set, The board of trade will
entertain her officers at a dance to be
given at the Hilo Hotel this evening
at eight o'clock. Members of the
board may invite friends.
! AS a return compliment the Colo
radios orchestra will give a concert
at the Hilo Hotel tomorrow evening
at 1880 o'clock.
Arrangements for the entertainment
Of the officers and men of the vessels
will be made to suit circumstances.
The biggest effort will be made when
the flagship California arrives.
Prison Farming Stopped.
Prison farming the abuse which
has for some time past been much
criticized, is probably practically a
thing of the past. BY taking the mat
ter up in a friendly manner between
them the county fathers and Sheriff
Pua have arrived at an understanding.
The supervisors have no power to
order the sheriff to stop the farming
out of prisoners. So they directed to
him a request that he do so. The
sheriff says that he wishes to work
! in harmony with the board, and that
he will grant its request.
The matter was brought to a happy