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The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28
Bailey Proposes Homestead Probe

A thorough survey of homestead
conditions in the Islands to determine
whether homesteaders are living up
to their agreements with the govern
ment is contemplated by Land Com
missioner c. T. Bailey. The commits
sioner states that the land Office here
tofore has not been in close enough
touch with the homesteaders and that
lax conditions have been allowed to
prevail. He anticipates some home
steaders may lose their property as a
result of the Investigation.
Commissioner Bailey said it is in
tended to include every homestead in
the Territory in the probe.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28
Kamaainas Hold Reunion

Ten other kamaainas gathered as
the guests of w. o. Smith at the Pa
ciic Club, Honolulu, last week, to
honor w. R. Castle on his 10th birth
day. Judge j. w. Kalua of Maui was
invited but was unable to attend.
Those present, all of whom have
been closely associated in the devel-
opment of the islands, and their birth
dates, follow:
S. B. Dole, April %, 1874; w. O.
Smith, August 4, 1S4S; w. R. Castle,
March 10, 1919; G.. P. Castle, April
20, 1851; A. H. Smith, February II,
1858; D. L. Wilmington. February 2,
1854; J. F. Brown, July 9, 1854; Henry
Smith, November 10, 1854; F. ]. Low
rey, October IS, 1858; w. F. Frear,
October 20, 1868; H. A. Baldwin, Jan
uary 10, 1871.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28
Senate Kills Magistrates Bill

The judiciary committee has tabl-
ed senate bill IS, which provides that
the board Of supervisors of the city
and county of Honolulu shall fix the
salaries of district magistrates on
Oahu. The first reason advanced was
that as the authority to appoint was
being vested in the chief justice, the
power to fix salaries should also be
there. 1t developed that there was a
strong sentiment against giving the
Honolulu supervisors any strings what
ever on the district magistrates.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28

PROT, Serbia, Jan. 20-(Associat-
ed Press)-One of the most terrible
indictments against the Bulgarians
during the war has been pronounced
here by Mihailo Natetch, Serbian
Metropolitan for PROT district who
declared to The Associated Press
that of 906 Serbian priests deported
by the Bulgars, 1876 were shot or
hangel and q other died of starva-
ion or disease.
DR.. Natetch who was himself de-
ported, personally knew most of
hose killed by the Bulgars. He said
Bulgaria's purpose was the eXtermina-
lion of the whole of the Serbian priest
hood because of their influence on
the civil population who remained af-
ter the Serbian retreat. 1t is assert
d that the Metropolitan's statement
is supported by government records.
The Associated Press correspond
ent visited the scene where many of
these priests were killed and saw
skulls, numerous bones and parts of
priests yestments. He also talked
with many widows of the victims.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28
BY AUTHORITY
SEALED TENDERS

Sealed Tenders will be received at
the office of the County Clerk, Coun-
ty of Maui, T. II. up to 900 p. M.
Friday, April 18th, 1919, for the
furnishing and delivery of 1900 feet
of Rubber Lined Fire Hose.
Specifications and blank forms for
proposals are on file in the Office of
the County Engineer, Waikiki, Maui,
T. II.
The Board of Supervisors Of the
County Of Maui reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
BY order of the Board of Supervis-
Crs.
WIN. FRED KAAE,
County Clerk, County of Maui.
CMarch Z, IA, 81, % April A.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28
PubIle utIltles Would ReauIate Bonds

Public Utilities Would Regulate Bonds
The public utilities commission of
Hawaii is holding meeting this after
noon. At the instance of the commits
sion the legislators will consider a
bill which places the issuance of
stocks and bonds by public service
utilities under the control of the pub
lie utilities commission. a public
service corporation would have to Sc
cure permission of the commission be-
fore issuing stocks and bonds under
the tenets of the proposed act. 1t
also prevents the capitalization of a
franchise beyond the amount for the
same. Matters pertaining to stock
and bond assurances will be discussed
at the meeting.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28
BY AUTHORITY
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that from
and after the date hereof the old
beach road leading from the junction
of the Paia to Camp l road to Maui
haakini bridge, and second, from the
of Camp 1-Kahului Road lead
ing toward Kaheka as far as to the
point where the Paia-Keahua road
crosses the said Camp l Kaheka road,
and known as the old Sprecklesville
road, will be closed to public traffic.
Dated this 26 day of March, 1919.
By order Of the Board of Supervis-
ors for and within the County Of
Maui, Territory of Hawaii.
By VIM. FRED KAAE,
County Clerk.
March 2S, April 4, III
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28


Notice is hereby given that at a
regular meeting of the Board of SUI
pervisors for the County of Maui, Tel
ritory of Hawaii, on Friday, April the
18th, 1919, at 2 o'clock p. NJ. of said
date hearing will be had upon the
petition of certain inhabitants of the
County of Maui, Territory of Hawaii,
taxable therein asking hat Vineyard
Street in the Town of Waikiki, Coun-
ty of Maui, Territory of Hawaii, be
opened, laid out, established and eX-
tended from the present upper end Of
that part of Vineyard Street extend
ing from the street known as Central
Avenue through to Market Street in
said Wailuku. The proposed route
for which extension and the proper
ty required therefor being as follows,
to-wit:
Beginning at a q" pipe, the CO.
ordinates of which referred to the U.
S. c. & G. S. Triangulation Station
Luke" are:
340S, 95 feet North
1954.57 feet West and running by
true azimuths;
1. go 54' So, 165.4O feet to Mar
ket Street,
thence
2. 33O' 54' co., 5000 feet along
Market Street,
thence
8. 2420 54' So, 1850 feet, thence
4. 149' Sc So, 1908 feet to point
of beginning containing an area of
1870 50. #. or 0.1141 acre.
Dated this 18th day of March, 1919.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR
THE COUNTY OF MAUI
By VIM. FRED KAAE,
County Clerk for the County of
Maui, Territory of Hawaii, and
Ex-Ofcio Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors.
March 81, %; April A.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28
More Pay For Nurses

Announcement is made by the
trustees of Queens hospital that here
after a person applying for a position
as nurse at the hospital must have
at least a high school education. This
rule applies chiefly to person enter
ing the nurses training school. High
er pay will be given the graduates Of
the training school, who must pass
the examinations with an average
percentage of rs and not lower than
so.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28
VOTERS ATTENTION..

The Official Register Of voters for
the County Of Maui will be closed for
the Primary Election at midnight
Tuesday, May 9th, 1919.
Don't fail to call at the office Of the
County Clerk at Waikiki, Maui, to
register if you have not registered,
between the hours of 800 A. NJ. and
400 p. NJ. from Monday to Friday
and from 900 A. NJ, to 1900 NJ. on
Saturdays
VIM. FRED KAAE,
County Clerk, County of Maui.
(Feb. % to Apr. 2, 10x.)
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28
Physician For Haiku

The ways and means committee of
the senate has resolved to include in
the appropriation bill provision for a
government physician at Haiku, Maui,
creating this Office at a salary of SIS
a month.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28
OkoIehao Worth $3.50
EnIInd In AnfAn,

A Honolulu policeman at 8 o'clock
last Sunday morning found an auto
stalled at Liliha and King streets. He
peeped into the car and found six
cases and one demijohn of okolehao,
a total Of $3.50 worth. Federal officials
traced the driver of the car to Willie
lIComana, who was charged with
transporting liquor from Waimea to
King street. He pleaded guilty and
was placed under $500 bail.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28
kauai Homesteaders

Kauai Homesteaders
Quarrel over Water
The homesteaders of the Kapaa
homestead tract are said to be at
swords points over the use of irrigat-
ing water. Farmers on the lower
levels claim that those higher up
take all the water. Investigation
seems to show that there is very poor
management, and it is stated that the
only way the difficulty can be solved
is for the government to take over
the management of the supply. The
bitches are said to be in very poor
condition, which accounts for much
Of the trouble.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28
Promotionists To Be
Soon Without Head

As a result of Phil Danky declining
to come to Honolulu to accept the
position of assistant secretary of the
Promotion Committee that organiza-
ton is soon to be left without an
official head, no one having yet been
named to take charge when Fred J..
l%Ialton, the present secretary, leaves
next month. 1t is probable Miss Lucille
Hogs. clerk and s~tenographer, will
be in temporary charge of the office
until the committee can secure a man
for the position.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28
This Would Have Pleased Theodore
R~ooseveIt

A not wholly unimportant citizen
and the father of ten children came
home the other night and sat at the
table with his considerable family.
John" said the lady opposite,
this high-chair is getting awfully
rickety," w~hereupon he said:
Here's $40, my dear, go buy a
new one-a good substantial one,
something that will last."-Buffalo
News.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Jan. 25-(By
MaiD-(Associated Press-Erection
of a smelter at Nenana, near here, to
serve the needs of a large interior
region, is probable, according to Fred
erick d. Brown, engineer in charge of
the Alaska Engineering commission
at Fairbanks.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28
On The Other Islands

He declined to say whether or not it
had anything to do with the recent
appointment of Vaughan MacCaughey
as superintendent.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28
SpecuIatInu

my wife watches the sugar market
closely"
Specializing"
"In a small way. She borrows
when it's high and pays back when
it's low"
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28

DR.. Stephen Mather. director of ma
tional parks, of the department of the
interior, heading a party of govern
ment officials who will look into the
needs of Kilauea and Haleakala as
national parks, will sail from San
Francisco by the Matson steamer Ma
noa on April 10, and will leave on
their return by a transport sailing
from Honolulu on May s. 1t is un-
derstood that the party will make
a thorough investigation of both XII
lauea and Haleakala with view to re-
commencing improvements such as
roads, trails, hotels, etc. In the party
will be DR.. Mather, Chief Landscape
Engineer Ponchard, Gilbert Grosver-
ner, president of the National GeOgra-
phic Society, Ernest Mccormack, vice
president of the Southern Pacific
Railroad, and two others. A message
received by Delegate Kuhio last week
confirmed the coming of the party ac-
cording to the schedule just mention
ed.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28

Miss CHARLOTTE A. POWERS, drama
tic reader of much versatility, who will
appear in an entertainment tomorrow
evening for the benefit of the Maui
3: g: =: Library 3: 3: 3:
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28
BY AUTHORITY
NOTICE OF HEARING

To William T. Robinson,
Trustee under Deed of Trust of John
Ferreira, Deceased, And to all others
having or claiming to have an inter-
est in the property affected thereby.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28
New Member or School Board

New Member OF School Board
Governor Mccarthy this week ap-
pointed Mrs. L. L. McCandless as a
member of the board of commission
ers of public instruction to succeed
Mrs Theodore Richards, who submit
ted her resignation recently. Mrs.
Richards has been on the board for
six years. She expects to leave soon
for an extended trip ON the mainland.
w. c. Avery Cults School Department
w. C. Avery, statistician Of the
school department, has resigned for
reasons which he says are private.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28
Says Islands Must Wait For Ships

Says Islands Must Wait For ShIps
George Nick. Mcclellan, the Homo
lulu chamber of commerce representa-
tive in Washington, has notified the
chamber hat the Islands will have to
be patient in the matter of getting
adequate ships since the government
cannot and will not release vessels
that must be had for returning Am
erica's troops from Europe. This mat
ter takes precedent over all other,
says Mr.. Mcclellan.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28

Officials Of Hawaii Must Pay Taxes
A cablegram received last week by
Internal Revenue Collector Hathaway
from Washington makes it definite
that the new law does not exempt
territorial officials or employees from
the payment of federal income taxes,
as heretofore. So sure were local
law was incorrect that Col. Hathaway
telegraphed to Washington on the
matter, with the result as stated.
Mill Company To Help Homesteaders
According to one of the officers Of
the new Waiakea homesteaders' asso-
citation, the Waiakea plantation,
through its agents, Theo. II. Davies
& Company, has agreed to finance the
new homesteaders for the first 20
months with sufficient funds to en-
able them to build houses and to live
Men will be advanced $24 per month
and women SIS, based on a 26 day
month. 1t is estimated that about
$1,00O,000 will be required to carry
through this program.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-03-28

Planning To Boost Passenger Rates
According to word reaching Homo
lulu this week plans are on foot for
an increase of about 25 percent in
passenger rates on the Pacific within
a very short time. All of the com
panies engaged in trans-Paci1c traffic
are said to be agreed, and the matter
is only awaiting the official sanction
of the japanese government for the
Togo Kisen Kaisha to enter the agree
ment. This it is said will be soon
forthcoming.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-09-17
MAIN POINTS
OF WILSON'S PLEA
Emphasizes League to Prevent War As the Only
Way to Keep Faith.

This treaty was not intended merely to end this war
intended to prevent any similar
81 wonder if of the opponents of the League of Ma
tons have forgotten the promises made people be-
fore peace table We had taken by processes
of law the flower of youth from countryside from
every household and told those mothers and fathers and
and and sweetheas that taking those
light which would end business of that sort and
do end it, do dc the best that human
of action end it, of all the unahu
the unfathu the loving hearts who suffered in this
war unahfu households bowed grief yet
lifted with the feeling that the lad laid down his life for
thing among other things order that other lads might
have to do the thing
THAT is what the League of Nations for end this
justly and it is to notice Governments which
would contemplate the things which Germany contem
plated, that they will do it at their peril
he League of Nations the only thing that prevent
the of this dreadful catastrophe and redeem
promises And the character of the League based upon the
experience of this very
Don't let them pull down. Don't let them msrepresent
don't let them lead this Nation away from the high purpose
with which this was inaugurated and fought.
GAS through the line of youngsters in khaki a few
minutes ago felt that could salute because had done the
job in the way promised them would do it, and when this
treaty accepted khaki will have the
again.
"Do realize fellow citizens that the whole world
waiting America? The only country the world that
this the United States and they waiting
to see whether their trust is justified not
That has been the ground of my mpatience knew their
trust justified but begrudge the time that certain gentle
oblge take telling them We shall tell
voice authentic any history and in the years
will be glad remember that they had part
the great struggle which brought this incompatible
ton OF the hopes of mankind"
Calling opponents of the League of Nations present
better program for peace President Wilson in his speech
Indianapolis declared it is of put up shut up
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-09-17
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS ARE
LIVELY IN CLOVERPORT

Mrs. Emma Shrewsbury, of Nc
Quady, has bought the English house
on End Cross street. She will move
here at once to take advantage of
the good schools
c. w. Fletcher has added several
more new rooms to his house, and
newly painted all of it.
Henry Solbrig, agent for Mrs.
Enola Miller, has sold to Clyde
Brown the house and lot on River
street, known as the old Hoyle prop
erty, also houses on Front street
to Chas Simmons.
Walter Taul has sold to Mary and
Nina Perkins the house and lot ad.
joining the property of r. o. Perk-
ms.
Casper Gregory has bought the
two cottages adjoining his father, Ed
Gregory, on 3rd Cross street. Two
other deals are now pending on two
of the best pieces of property in
Cloverport.
Work is rapidly being pushed on
the new Loose Leaf Tobacco Factory
below the Ice Plant. when completed
il will be one of the most modern
plants in this section OF the State.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-09-17
PRESBYTERY TO
MEET SEPT. 1925
In Irvington. Rev. Fred ]. Van
Dyk, Moderator. Young Peo-
pie To Hold A Session.

The annual Presbytery of Louis
vile will meet in Irvington from
SEPTEMBER 23rd to 25th, and at the
first session on Tuesday evening, 1880
o'clock, the Moderator, Rev. Fred J.
Van Dyk, will deliver the opening
sermon.
Wednesday afternoon will be de-
voted to young peoples work and
Miss Mary Virginia Reward will pre-
side. A special invitation will be ex-
tended to the young people to attend
this meeting.
Among the speakers who will be
there are; DR.. H. E. Dosker, Edw. l..
Warren, ID. D.; ]. L. Cotton, DIR.
Peyton H. Hoge, E. w. Elliott, Mr..
S. c. Dowell, DIR. ]. G. Koontz. Rev.
T. N. Williams, and Rev Chas. w.
Welch.
The complete program for the Pres
bytery will be published in next
weeks Breckenridge News as il reach
ed here too late for this issue.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-09-17
Prospects of the New Federal
Highway and Government
Dam at Addison is Proba-
bly, Making the Rush.

With the prospect for the early be-
ginning of work on the Ohio River
Federal Highway, and the building
of Lock and Dam As at Addison, KY,
in the early spring, every vacant
house in Cloverport is full. and many
persons who want TO take advantages
of getting work on one or the other of
these big undertakings are already
buying lots here or preparing to build
or buying already built property.
Many farmers are taking advantage
of the public schools also.
These are some of the real estate
deals that have been transacted in the
last week; ]. II. Blythe has bought
the ]. z. Keith property on the Hill,
also the big vacant lot lying on the
Hill adjoining the Compton property.
He also contemplates building house
for rent on the corner of the lot near
Carl Overton's property.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-09-17
GEN. JOHN F. PERSHING.

Gen. Pershing was born Sept. ID.
1860, in Laclede, Mo-, son of John F.
and Anna E. Thompson Pershing. He
graduated from Kirksville Normal
School in 1880 and from West Point
in 1886; commissioned second lieu
tenant. 9th Cavalry. 1886; first lieuten-
ant, 10th Cavalry. 1892; made chief
ordnance officer, Spanish War 1898;
captain, LIST Cavalry, 1901; married
Frances H. Warren, daughter Of
Senator Francis E. Warren, of
Wyoming, Jan. &c, 1905; Brigadier
General, Sept. 1906; lost wife and
three children in Preside fire, 1915;
commanded American forces in Mex
leo, 1915; made Major General, Sept.
25, 1916; appointed commander A. E.
F., May pa, 1917; made General Oct.
6, 1917; given rank of general for life
Sept, 1919.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-09-17
POSTMASTERS OF THIRD
CLASS HAVE MEETING
IN LOUISVILLE.

Postmaster Charles E. Lightfoot,
of Cloverport, was in Louisville,
Thursday attending meeting of
Kentucky postmasters from cities of
the third-class.-
The meeting was held at the hote,
Henry Watterson and three post
masters were elected to represent
the organization of third-class post
masters of Kentucky before a Con-
gress;onal committee in Cincinnati,
September % and 25. Claims as to in
creased salaries, rents, clerk hire and
other matters will be presented tn
the committee, of which A. B. Rouse,
Kentucky Congressman, IS a men,
Der.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-09-17
LOVE HAS ITS WAY
IN SPITE OF H.C.L.
Cupid Has Busy Week, And
Lovers Having Knot Tied
In Hoosier State.

Cupid has had an exceptionally busy
time in Cloverport in the last few
weeks. In spite OF the II. c. L., and
whatever else may hinder, the ma
trimonial fever has spread and love
has had its way. Evidently there must
be delightful romance attached to
having the knot tied before a magis-
trate and in the State of Indiana, for
many OF the couples seek it one
after another.
Among the marriages recorded this
week is that of Miss Mary Kinder
and Mr.. Earl Hobbs, which took place
in Cannelton, Monday morning, Sept
ember IS
Mrs Hobbs is the daughter of Mr.
Hardin Kinder, and she was engaged
as clerk in Mr.. S. L. Wheatleys
store until Saturday. She is young
woman and has a large circle of
friends.
Mr.. Hobbs came to Cloverport
several months ago from Vanceburg,
KY. He with Mrs. Hobbs are max
ing their home with Mr.. and Mrs.
Kinder for the present
Miss Wanda Carlyle and Mr.. Joe
Dawson were married in Rockport,
Ind, Monday, September 8. After a
short wedding trip to Louisville, Mr..
and Mrs. Dawson returned to Clover
port where they are living with the
brides mother, Mrs. Rosa Carlyle.
Mrs. Dawson is 10 years old. and
the groom is "a years of age. The
latter recently returned from over
seas, He is the son of Mr.. John
Dawson.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-09-17
ON A TEXAS RANCH.
Jess Howard, Jr., Head Herdsman
And Treats Texas Cattle.

Glen Dean, KY, Sept. Is. (Special)
Jesse M. Howard, Jr., has for some
time been in Hillsboro, Texas, as head
herdsman of Scholheld's Cattle Ranch.
His work is to ride part of the time,
and the other part is taking up in
carrying his medicine case to have
ready to treat the many diseases "a
mong the cattle there. Cattle diseases
there are said to be more numerous
than in Kentucky.
Mr. Howard writes that there are
manyhies and snakes out there, and
the weather is very hot. He hopes
to get nearer home soon.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-09-17
ARRESTED FOR
STEALING AUTO
Roy Davis Held At Cannelton
And Taken by Sheriff Carman
To Hardinsburg.

ThuYsday evening city marshal
Wittmer was notified by the authori-
ties of Hardinsburg, KY, to keep a
watch out for Roy Davis who was
accused of stealing an automobile and
was believed to be on his way to
Cannelton. The marshal of Tell City
was also notified and in the evening
the latter located his man in Tell City.
and arrested him. He did not have
the machine when arrested Marshal
Wittmer went to Tell City after the
man and held him there until the
arrival of the sheriff, Jesse Carman,
from Breckenridge county, who came
Thursday night and took Davis back
to ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Enquirer.
Davis home is in Harmed. His trial
was set for Tuesday before Judge
Payne, in Hardinsburg.