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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-08-19
ORDERS OF THE
HAWAIIAN DEPT.
Special Orders No. 156.

2. Under exceptional circumstances.
leave of absence for two months and
% days, with permission to leave the
department, to take effect upon ar
rival at San Francisco, California, OF
the October transport, is granted Capt
Charles L. Willard, 25th Infantry,
Schofield Barracks, T. H. @
Attention is invited to the require.
ments of General Orders No. 1876, War
Department, 1907, and General Orders
No. ~, series 1918, these headquar,
tiers. ...-.s
8. The leave OF absence granted
1st Lieut.. Kneeland s. Snow. LIST In.
fantry, Schofield Barracks, T. H., by
paragraph 1, Special Orders No. SO,
May 4, 1914, these headquarters, is ex-
tended % days.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-08-19
HALEAKALA ROAD
SCHEME FAVORED

Acting upon the request of the
Chamber of Commerce that the super
visors take up the matter of having a
road built to the top of Haleakala by
prison labor, the board yesterday de-
cided to make immediate application
fora force of about so territorial pits.
oners, and to take steps to have the
necessary surveys made.
The members of the board will go
up the mountain on Monday or Tues
day and thy to determine the
best route. The members gener-
ally favor the plan of building up from
the Kula homestead road, the claim
being made that the climate is drier,
and construction work will be more
easy than by the cid Makawao-O lin-
da route. Engineer Hugh Howell ard
H. Gooding Field will accompany the
board on it's trip.-Maui News.
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the immed ate provision for an emer.
gency hospital in the city and county
of Honolulu, we pledge our mayor and
board of supervisors to devise ways
and means whereby such an iDstitu-
ten may be established in said city
and county Of Honolulu for the
and temporary treatment of conta~
gicus diseases
Minimum Wage.
IL. We pledge cur candidates to
the legislature, cur mayor and board
Of supervisors to frame law which
will make the minimum wage two del.
lars per day for all unskilled labor per.
formed by territorial, county and mu.
nicipal government employees.
Conclusion.
Is. In conclusion, we demand in all
legislative and municipal business the
highest possible degree of honesty, eff
ficiency and diligence, and we will
tolerate nothing less en- the part Of
any candidate or official of the party.
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yesterdays meeting OF the cry ano
;e at the coming primary election:
beard Of supervisors for the wise judg.
ment they have displayed in approach
ing with caution and elaboration the
responsibility OF enforcing the proyi-
sicns Of the socalled frontage tax law
passed by the last territorial legis-
lature. We heartily approve the pol.
icy adopted by the board OF superVis.
Crs by which the initiative for road
improvements under the provisions OF
Act 1871 Of the Session Laws OF 1913
currently known as "the frontage tax
law" must originate with the property
owners seeking road improvements
under the law We believe this pol.
lev to be the wisest course to pursue
until such time as the popularity OF
the assessment plan for road improve.
tments IS established in the communi-
tv and the principles involved are
thoroughly understood by the people.
We believe that this law should be
amended by making the territory and
any political subdivision thereof part.
les to and in favor Of any public Inn
provements sought to be carried on
Hereunder. end that the general pur.
poses of the law NAV be strengthened
at points found weak or impractical.
Commencing Supervisors
for Road Work. Fl.
s. We commend our present Demo
cratic board Of supervisors for the
amount and excellence Of the work
done by them in the reconstruction
Of bridges to the number OF 81. being
virtually all Of the important bridges
In the city and county. In addition to
the long stretches Of highway rebuilt
uDon permanent lines Two important
end expensive additions to the Belt
road. ore in Waialua district and one
in Kcolau. were constructed out Of
current funds, although the present
board found an empty treasury uDon
assuming Office. But we believe that
this cannot become a successful resort
for tourists until at least a satisfact.
DRY and permanent belt road around
the entire island shall be provided,
and to such belt road should be added,
as soon as finances permit, similar
roads through the Wainae and Waia.
lua districts. around Kaena point, and
around Makapuu point and through
WaimanaIo to junction with the
present belt road.
Play Grounds and Parks.
9. We favor liberal appropriations
fer the opening and maintenance of
play grounds and parks, and we es.
pecjally commend our present Demo
cratic board OF supervisors for the
great improvements made by them in
this direction, especially in the case
Of Kapiolsni park, which has been i'm.
proved from the status ct neglected
breeding place for mosquitoes to that
of garden spot, affording facilities
for juvenile games and the manly
sports. that has made this favorite
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county Democratic canotdateS TOR on
The Democratic party in and of the
City and County Of Honolulu. acting
by and through the medium prescribed
| by the party rules, hereby promulgates
the following platform: .. -.
/. We reaffirm cur allegiance TO the
faith OF the Democratic party. as set
forth in our national and our terrific
rial platforms.
2. We pledge our senators and rep,
resentatiyes in the legislature, and
cur municipal officers and supervis
ors to use their best endeavors To
carry into effect the principles and
policies herein expressed.
Divorce Of Governmental Matters.
3. We believe that the powers OF
our municipal government should be
extended SO as TO confer more author.
supervisors, especially such as will
effect a final divorce of the terrific
rial government from matters that are
purely municipal in their scope. in.
GLIDING the support of schools. and in.
particular we demand that the right
Of taxation for all municipal purposes
and the fixing Of the rate CT taxation IN
the city and county be conferred upon
cur board Of supervisors. III
Rate OF Taxation. I'd
4. That instead cf the present ar
bitrary twc-thirds Of enc per cent in
the tax rate for the support Of the
city and county. we believe that the
tax law should be amended so that the
board of SUPERVISORS should prepare a
budget in january OF each year pro-
viding fer the wants of the city and
county for the current year. From
this amount should be deducted the
amount estimated for receipts other
than taxes. The remainder to be es-
timated as a certain percentage of the
total assessed value ct property in the
CITY and county fer the previcus year.
This percentage should be the rate of
taxation for the current wear collected
for the suDncrt Of the city and county.
To Amend License Laws
s. We pledge our candidates to the
Legislature IT, amend the license laws
~ as to make than more EQUITABLE.
We recommend that the grades OF
merchandise licenses be 81 adirsted
that the minimum NAV be reduced and
the maximum increased In proportion
tn the value Of business transacted.
Election and Tenure Of
MUniciraI OHfices.
6. We believe that the best inter-
ests OF our city and county would be
subserved by electing its officers AZ
a time different from the time when
members of the legislature are elected.
Also that the term Of municipal off,
GERS should be extended TO four years
to the end that their efficiencv may
not be impaired by too frequently re.
curing elections.
The Frontage Tax Law.
z. We commend the mayor and the
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Fort Shafter Notes

Especial Star Bulletin Correspondence
FORT SHAFTER. Aug. 19.-Lieut.
Col. B. w. Atkinson, I'd Infantry. has
returned from the camp OF the ID
battalion at Waimanalo. where he en-
joyed stay of few days and en-
gagged in number of the trips of ex-
ploration Of the battalion. Capt VIM.
r. Gibson. who went out with the
same command and has been with it
continuously, has also returned to the
garrison and resumed duty as adju-
tant of the post and OF the regiment
Both officers report that the battalion
has made the most extensive recon-
noissance OF the section of country
assigned to II, and that the work al
though hazardous, has been aeeomp.
lished without accident Of any kind.
The battalion now expects to take up
the return march for Fort Shafter on
Monday next. The lheayy baggage
and large tentage will be shipped by
water from the Waimanalo landing by
one of the boats of the Inter-Island
Steamship Company. 4
- -
18th, when Pvt John Anderson of A
Company of the I'd was struck in the
left eye by bullet that had bounded
back from the steel gallery target in
use by the soldiers company. The
accident was due to one of those I'M
fortunate things that bullets indulge
in, and was in no sense due to the
lack of ordinary precauticn. The sur
geons were unable to prevent the loss
of the sight of the eye A board of
officers consisting of Maj. H. O.. Will
liams, Capt G. H. Jamerson and 1st
Lieut.. N. w. Campanole, all of the I'd
Infantry, has been convened by the
post commander to investigate the
circumstances and has been specially
directed to report upon the question
of whether the injury to Private An
derson was received in the line of
duty Anderson is still a patient in
the hospital.
A leave of absence for three days
was granted on the 18th to I'd Lieut.
D. T. Greene, Infantry. and this per.
mission was utilized by Lieutenant
Greene on Saturday for the purpose
of making a weekend visit to the
camp of the ladies Of the post that has
been established near that of the
troops in the field. ....
- -
Capt. Charles A. Clark, commanding
the 105th Company, Coast Artillery,
and stationed at Fort Ruger, has been
patient in the department hospital
at Fort Shafter for the past month as
the result of an injury to his left hand
when that member was caught in the
gearing of piece of laundry machin-
cry.
- -
No recovery has go far been made
of any of the articles stolen from the
quarters of Chaplain William R. Scott
of the I'd Infantry on the night of Sun
day last. It is understood that two
arrests have been made by the police
of Honolulu, and that the persons held
are Filipino youth and Chinese.
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Congressman Heating of Colorado
introduced bin for the establish
ment Of farm loan bureau.
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No recovery has go far been made
of any of the articles stolen from the
quarters of Chaplain William r. Scott
of the I'd Infantry on the night of Sun
day last. It is understood that two
arrests have been made by the police
of Honolulu, and that the persons held
are a Filipino youth and a Chinese.
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CITY AND COUNTY PLATFORM
ADOPTED BY THE DEMOCRATS

Following yesterdays meeting
county eanddaes primary
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS

bers because of the fact that the M NJ. degree, to which Lieutenant Ira A. Warren was raised. was conferred with chairs occupied by military officers in full dress uniform and by non com missioned officers of the c. N. G., her to attend the annual military ba given Thursday evening by tIis Thirteenth company, c. A. c. Such ., military touch has never before been added to the work in local lodge and the added impressiveness was marked.
 The chairs were filled as follows: M M Captain E. l.. Darbie; s. W, Captain A. P. Woodward. o. O.; J. w, Lieutenant, Hal H. Eaton, Attleboro; T.. Captain Danna R. August, Bridge port; S, Lieutenant Frank F. Withee of the Thirteenth company; $. D., Captain F. O. Arnington; J. D., Major Morris B. Payne; $. S., First Ser geant Charles R. Heron, Fort H. G. Wright, Fishers Island; chaplain, Gieut) Rev. H. c. Meserve, chaplain c. A. c. C. N. G.; J. S., Quartermaster Sergeant. Frank E. Young of the Thirteenth company; marshal Captain Malcolm P. Andrus, U. S. A.
 The degree team was in fatigue uni form
 The luncheon was after the plan of camp mess. The committee or ar engagements for the affair was made up of Captain A. F. Woodward, o. O., Captain F. O. Huntingdon, Quarter master Sergeant A. w, Logee.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
Gives High Grade Music Festival at
 Bradley Theatre.

A musical festival was given iu the Bradley theatre Thursday evening un- der the auspices of the Putnam Cath oliC band, Amade G. Lucler.- d1rector. The opening was by the band, the number the march Commander, this followed by the overture Something Doing.
 Features of the programme were a saxaphone solo by Henry Gaudette, clarinet duet by Mr. Gaudette and Belair, and Q brass Quartette. Messrs. NellA. Orlando, Antonio and Sarti- Pleasing song numbers were Les Re grcts de Mignon by J. DuVal and By the Old Cathedral Door by Philip Sal vas. The juvenile orchestra also con tributed some pleasing numbers
 Specially added to the programme was the very clever vaudeville act of MaybeIle Bother and Cliff Anthony, the latter one of the cleverest male plan ists in the country Together Bother and Anthony with their singing and dialogue are bis winners of applause.
 Reels of motion pictures were also added to round out the entertainment given by the band,
 Pietures and Entertainment.
 Next week a collection comprising about 200 pictures and representing all of the principal schools of art and in Cluding many reproductions of sculp- ture, architecture and important NleWS from nature is to be shown al the Put nam High school These pictures are to be shown in connection with an en- tertainment to be given at the school by the students and to include instru- mentaean vocal mUsical numbers.
 March Mortality High.
 Putnam again had one of the high death rates of the state during March, according to the figures contained in h1IlIatjr1 STaTa hoard of health The number of deaths dur ing that period was 14, this represent ing an annual death rate per thousand CT I9.S Two of the deaths were of persons under the age of years and two other deaths were of persons in public institutions in this town. Put nam is credited with two deaths caused by tuberculosis.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
STATE TEXTILE SCHOOL.
Hammond Hall Being Remodeled to
 Meet Its Requirements.

Work of preparation for opening the State Textile school in this city IS gO- ing on as rapidly as possible. Ham mond hall, where the school is to be located. is being entirely renovated to meet its requirements. The heating arrangement has been Overhauied and a new system of sanitary closets is be- ing installed, and no pains or expense is being spared to make the quarters as pleasant and comfortable as pOssI- ble for the students. The work is be- ing done under the persoanl super vision of Nr Martin, supervisor of the school One hand loom has recently been received from Philadelphia and two power looms from the Crompton- Knowles company, Worcester. These machines are the very best that can be had. Many more looms will be in stalled in the future as demand re- quires The rest of the machinery, for which orders have been placed III Narl- ous shops, is being rushed to compie- ton and will arrive in the very near future ana it is now expected that everything will be in shape within the next 30 days.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
WEDDING.
Mortimer-Misner.


 The following Of eastern Crnnecticut interest appeared under a Webster date fire in Worcester paper of Thurs day:
 Miss Nina Pearl Misner. Dudley, and Edward Mortimer Moosup. Ct, were married at o'clock Wednesday night at the home of MT. and Mrs. Henry Merritt. Rev. Richard Fl. Bennett, pas tor of the Congregational church offi- ciating The marriage was in the par lor of the home.
 Miss Leiah Misner, Worcester. sis ter of the bride, was maid, and the best man was Henry Merritt, Jr- Miss Alice Louise Wilson. Willimanric, Ct, acted as flower girl
 The bride were white crepe de chine with a full length veil caught up with dwarf sweet peas. Her arm bouquet was of white carnations. The brides maid wore pink crepe meteor trim med with shadow lace and carried pink carnations.
 4 reception followed the ceremony, with guests present from Providence Aoesup. e.. East Douglas, Farnum- vile Fall River and Worcester
 The groom is q milk merchant in Meosup and is a graduate of the high
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17

on the subject. in 1710, down to the present day. She said that lnere are at least leo non-niitant suffragfsts to every militant in England today, but a-s their methods are not sensational We hear very little about them. Mrs. Porritt congratuiated American wom- CT on the tact that nilitancy was not ana never would be possible in this country on account of the greater consider atiyn that American men have for women
 it the close of Mrs Porritt's address Mrs. Philips of Wauregan sang sew eral delightful solos, accompanied by Miss Burbank of Danielson. The large audience felt well repaid for venturing out on such a stormy night.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
WOMAN SAYS IIAYR
 STOMACH REMEDY CAME AS BLESSING

sufferers all over New England. This remedy is known everywhere because of it's genuine merit. The first dose Convinces-no long treatment.
 Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy clears the digestive tract of mucoid accretions and poisonous matter. IL brings swift relief to sufferers from ailments of the stomach, liver and bowels. Many declare it has saved them from dangerous operations and many are sure it has saved their lives.
 Because of the remarkable success of this remedy there are many imita- tors, so be cautious. Be sure it's MAYRS. Go to Engler's drug sore and ask about the wonderful results it has been accomplishing in cases they know about-or send to Geo. H. Mayr. Mfg Chemist. 154-156 Whiting St., Chicago. III. for free book on stom- ach ailments and many grateful let ters from people who have been re- stored Any druggist cas tall you it's wonderful results
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17


 pr. Edward F. Perry was al Willi- mantle Thursday to attend the meet ing of the Windham County Medical society. Dr. Perry was elected d cen sor of the organization.
 Judge C. o. Thompson of Pomfret was a visitor with friends in Putnam Thursday.
 A number Of Putnam people were at Danielson Thursday evening to attend the military ball.
 Sophomores' Dance.
 A dance under the auspices of the members of the sophomore class was given at the high school.
 Henry A. Harding of Worcester was 8 visitor with friends in Putnam Thursday.
 George NJ. Fine is in Boston on q business trip today CF'riday).
 MT. and Mrs. J. Paul Kauffnfan of Hartford were guests Thursday of l.. o. Williams.
 Dinner at Fire Headquarters.
 Foreman William Fuller of Mans field Hose company gave a dinner at fire headquarters Thursday evening for the members of that organization. Boulevard terrace Is the name that has been given a tract of about 2 acres on Mechanic street which is to be developed into q residential section.
 Distribution of lines for telephone service in the Union block is to be from an underground cable run into the cellar of one of the stores. this being according to the modern method and will do away with unsightly wires on the exterior of the structure.
 important Railroad Plan.
 An announcement may be expected within a few days Of a new railroad transportation plan that will be of great interest to Putnam. The propo- sition has been under consideration for some time and has about reached a state where something definite can be given out.
 Posnfret Store BursIarized. Capt. John Murray of the local police received a report on Thursday. a de Iayed one that the store in which the postofice is located at Pomfret and known as the Averiu store, was broker into during the early hours of Wed neSday morning. Goods to the value of about $50 and including a quantity l of cffiars and tobacco were taken. ] There was also loss of s5.30 in pen nies. The postoffice section was ran i sacked, but as far as has been learned nothing was taken of the government property.
 has occurred in Pomfret within few weeks. The state police have been at work Investigating the burglalfes. but | have found no clues that have been of value in fixing the responsihility upon ] any person or persons Open Window Schools. ! A Putnam man thinks well of the | plan of having open window schools 1 in this city, successfully tried ! out in Middletown during the past winter and as commented on in the 1 current bulletin of the state beard of | health. The fine results obtained ih ! open air schools for sie<S cnIldren ] hare ed af erj4Hspor . i greater amount of fresh air in school rooms occupied by normal childreG 1 The plan followed where the expert 1 ment of open window schools has beer | tried is to have the windows open or one or, possibly two sides of a room
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
Mrs. ". H. Brown Tells How She Was Relieved After
 Long Suffering.

Mrs. w. H. Brown of Danvers. Mass. was a victim of stomach trouble which tortured her for years She tried many treatments and medicines and got little relief.
 Then she took Nayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy and got results right away. In telling of her case she wrote:
 For years 1 have suffered terribly with stomach trouble. l could find no relief Then, like a blessing from above, l heard of your remedy; sent for it. and after q few treatments am heinz cured | am going to tell all my friends of your miraculous rem edy.
 Such !c..-.= come from stomach
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
No Neo.asItv for stamps.

Tn New Zealand the postohce pro vides big firms with machines, with which they stamp their own core spondence. 4 specimen letter re- ceived bears an obleng postage paid stamp which is put on by ma chine in the business mans office. Periodically a postal collector calls round. reads the total on the machine and collects the money.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17

school of that town The bride is graduate of East Douglas High.
 Many presents were received. Lunch was served following the u---->-ge-
 NIr. and Mrs. Mortimer left Wooster tonight for a trip to New York. The going away gown was of blue copen- hagen with hat to match
 On their return they will live in MDDSuD
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
ssven Eamoue sihIes.

Among the nations of the world the seven famous Bibles are: The Scrip lures of the Christians, the Koran of the Mohammedans, the Eddas of the Scandinavians, the Tripitaka of the Buddhist the Five Kings of the Chi nese, tho -hree Vedas Of the Hindoos, and the Zendavesta of the Persians.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
Committees of Court of Rureesses.
FUN ERAL.
Mrs. attic |. Tripp.

Funeral services for Mrs Hattie l. Tripp were held at the home of Nsr and Mrs. Walter Shippee on Broad street Thursday afternoon, Rev. C. H. Barber officiating Burial was in the cemetery at Central Village L. E. Kennedy was the funeral director.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
MRS. PoRRlTTs ADDRESS.
MiIitancy Will Never Be Necessary in
 This Country, She Says.

Mrs Edward Porritt of Hartford spoke at the meeting of the Putnam Equal Franchise league Wednesday evening Mrs Forritt is the press secretary of the Connecticut Woman Suffrage association and is widely known a, a speaker and writer on po- litical questions. Her subject was The Non Militant Suffrage Movement in England She traced the progress of woman suffrage from the first word
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
Repairinu oakdale Road.

Seiectman George H. Bradford. with force of men and teams, has begun repairing the highway between Palm ertown and Oakdale. It will require some little time to put the road in passabie shape, owing to the amount of damage done by the heavy rains of the past winter.