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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-10-09

Leaders of the movement to dispose
OF the vast cotton yield which this
| year will be left in American hands
because of war in Europe were given
more definite idea of the size of the
new crop when the Department OF Ag-
riculture announced it would amount
to approximately 100000 bales of
500 pounds each. =.
That the only way the United States
can find out if the Filipinos are ca
pable of self-government is to give
them from time to time the chance to
manage their own affairs, was the
statement made in the House yester-
day by Representative Sherley.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels, and
possibly Secretary of State Bryan, will
take part in the Democratic campaign
in Kentucky, the former speaking at
Elizabethtown on October 10 and the
latter probably in Louisville on the
night of October 10.
The Senate Finance Committee yes
terday cut the tax on gasoline to /
cents horsepower upon automobile
sales. Other features of the bill will
be considered today E
Southern Congressman will object to
the adjournment of Congress on Octo-
Der 3 unless something is done to re-
leve the cotton situation.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-10-09

Peace prayer services were held all
over the United States Sunday In ac-
cordance with the proclamation issued
by President Wilson who attended the
services Of the Presbyterian church in
Washington.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-10-09

Nish dispatches state that the Serv-
ians captured much artillery and other
booty when Semltn fell into their
hands. ...= -. n.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-10-09

British re- endorsements have reach
ed France to strengthen the small
British army which for many weeks
past has been doing yeoman service
beside its French allies. r..
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-10-09

The effect of the war upon Govern
: ment revenue was demonstrated yes
erday by the Treasury report for Sep
TENDER, which showed an excess of
disbursements of $9,50O,O00.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-10-09

Great precautions are being taken
by the Netherlands to prevent the eX-
portation of foodstuffs to any be1llger-
ents, Martial law has been declared
in a zone all along the border. -"'
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-10-09
REAL ESTATE
J. P. GARTIN, Louisa, Ky.
General Dealer.

buy and sell Real Estate OF all
kinds. Also, will handle property on
commission. II you want to buy or
sell town or country property, call on
me.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-10-09

The call OF the German Ambassador,
at the State Department, where he con
ferred with Secretary Bryan, aroused
much speculation in diplomatic cn sles
had been set in motion, indirectly at
least, to bring about peace in Europe.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-10-09

Reports received. by the State De-
partment yesterday left the Admins
tration to have brighter hopes for
peace in Mexico. The conference OF
all factions at Aguas CaIientes Oc-
tober 10, it is believed will settle all
problems. ....
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-10-09

Democrats are pleased with the aid
that the Administration is extending
in the campaign fights. 1t is expected
that half of the Cabinet officers will
take the stump, and in addition. the
President will write letters OF iudurse-
ment for the various candidates: ..
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-10-09

The Germans are continuing their
campaign in Belgium by an attack on
the outer defenses of Antwerp, and
are rushing thousands of troops and an
immense supply of war material to
the Russian frontier in a supreme eff
fort to ward off the Russian advance.
While Berlin officially is silent on the
progress of the war, German news
paper expresses the confidence Of the
German people that further news from
the battle fronts will be in favor of the
herman arms.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-10-09

Representative A. O. Stanley took
Minority Leader Mann to task for his
recent speech in which war In the
Pacific was forecast and predicted
tranquility in commerce for the United
States &. ... ..= :. '... ..
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-10-09

pts of the Germans to force pas
-. OF the Nieman River. According
to newspapers, the German losses at
amounted to 10000.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-10-09

Il The war revenue tax upon gasoline
has been eliminated by the Senate
committee working on the War Tax
Bill, and tax upon automobiles, ac-
cording to horsepower, substituted in
stead.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-10-09

A truce of one year. during which
there shall be no strikes or lockouts,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-10-09

Southern congressman will object to
the adjournment of Congress on Octo-
Der 5 unless something is done to re-
lieve the cotton situation.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-10-09

Public school laxity is to blame for
a large percentage OF the crime in this
country, according to speakers before
the convention of the American Prison
Association.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-10-09

Warning that Philippine independ
ence meant surrender of American
strategic command of the Pacific, "the
fighting ground of the future" and
that conflict between the Orient and
the United States, commercial or 9TH
NwSse, was inevitable, was given the
HouseSby Republican Leader Mann, in
vigorous speech opposing the Ad-
Illustration Philippine Bill.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-10-09

A plan for raising a cotton loan fund
of s150,OO0,O0O, proposed by confer
ence of st. Louis bankers, was rdti-
fled by a delegation of bankers from
cotton growing states and now awaits
only the approval Of Secretary Nc
Adoo and the Federal Reserve Board
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-10-09

The question of docking guards Of
the State Reformatory for time lost off
duty has been put up TO State Au-
ditOr Bosworth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-11
AT THE THEATERS.

The Grand this week has been the
rendezvous for the elite OF Topeka who
have assembled in large numbers to
witness the beautiful Ruth Robinson,
a Topeka actress Of sterling worth. in
''Wiidfire-" George D. Baker, the
dramatist, has made much Of George
Barr McCutcheon's great story and has
brought about result worth whole.
The animated enthusiasm Of the audi
tors testifies to the effort. She is adj
mirably co1laborated with by a strong
OF whom are Fred Armstrong, Ralph
Moody, Roy billiard, Dick Elliott,
Marion Anderson and others. To-
| morrow night terminates ''Wildfire."
At the Novelty.
II one expects to be edited by learn
| lens a visit to The FoIlies of Broad
way will be money ill spent. How
ever, those who seek good, clean,
wholesome fun, fun about which there
can be no doubt, fun of the kind that
bursts the buttons from their fasten-
ings, fun that makes the blood course
more swiftly through ones veins, fun
| that will bring a smile to the face of a
craven Sphinx, that is the kind of lev
/ ity making provided by the host of
with The FolIies of Broadway" the
attraction at Topeka's Joy Spot on
Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Sep
TENDER TO-. IL, t.
At the Hip.
THE Hip is showing the beautiful
hand colored Electric Feature Film
! cOmpanyS great picture "A Royal I'm
poster" which opened at Yesterday.
matinee and closes tomorrow night, tc
excellent business. This strong drama
of royal life in q small European prin.
cipality is exceIfently carried out The
w fr1Y
organ is we'll worth a visit to The
Hip" itself. as pleasant hour can bs
quickly passed in listening to the an
gelic strains of this truly wonderful
instrument, excellentiy operated b,
| The Hips expert organist TIT
beautiful Prismatic fountain lust in
stalled IS creating much favorable
comment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-11
FOR BETTER BABIES.


Medical men and other specialists
contest at the fair next week held a
rehearsal this morning in the rooms
of the state board of health and under
the direction Of DR.. S. J. Crumbine.
Several of the babies were judged.
The contest judging of the nearly
500 babies entered will begin at 10:45
O'Clock Monday morning On other
days the judging will be done from
$50 O'Clock each morning to O'Clock
at night. The mothers have been
Instructions have been given as to
what to take with them when they
report for the judging.
Four tents will be used for the baby
department. In the big day nursery
tent lectures on how to care for the
baby will be given by DR.. J. E. Hum
of Kansas City, and Dr. S. J. Crum-
bine Miss Louise Bu1lene, visiting
nurse, Topeka, will conduct a round
table for mothers Foods and Other
necessities for babies will be exhibited
in the mercantile and arts building
The medical men and specialist.
who will help in the judging:
Physicians and surgeons-Dr. s. J
Crumbin DIR. J. e. Hunt of Kansa!
City; DR.. L. l. Sans, DR.. Forrest L
Loveland. DR.. Merrill Lindsay, DR.. C
H. Lerrigo, DR.. W. NJ. Mills, DR.. NJ G
Sloo. DR.. c. b. Van Horn, DR.. J. ]. Sip
Beasley, DR.. L. H Mum. Dr. W. F
| Bowen. DR.. F. H Scholle, DR.. c. c
Lull, DR.. w. w. Yates.
/ DentistsHDr. F. O. Boyd, DR.. w. A
Coston. DR.. F. E. Iserman, DR.. F. A
Rooster, DR.. T. B. Reynolds. DR.. T. S
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-11
AT THE NOVELTY.

The first musical tabloid Of the Novelty
theater this season was presented Thurs
day for the last half Of the week THE
Follies Of Broadway" a production by
the same people who put out the Colon
faI Minstrel Maids" and Girl From
Maxims." was an entertaining farce.
One OF the best parts Of the tab was
given by Art Tenny- He is an artist In
his profession. that OF dexterous manipu-
lation- Tenny can do wonders with half q
dozen hats, canes. plates. glasses and 9TH
er articles He II probably the best gen.
tus Of that kind that has ever appeared
at the Novelty
There was no plot to the farce, which IL
not unusual Morris Willard taking the
part OF the Hebrew. was good, especially
In his fmpersonation OF Joe Welch. The
song, Roses. by Miss Darling and the
chorus. was well rendered and the other
musical selections were also high class
Miss Allen. impersonating Dazie. the
dancer. scored hit Ralph Ricc4 gave
. credifable concert with the accordion.
playing that instrument we'll Miss Lotfie
Merritt sang the famous Tanguay SONG.
II Don't Care Persons Who saw Ms
Eva II the Gxand List winter Fecognf1n2
= DkHhey e1esex 1peED1nnffon- III I6-
~ = yUo - - -.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-11

ender, based on an entirely new prfn-
ciple. 1t is a new, different FORM"
never successfully initiated It makes
corns shriveI and then vanish Two
drops do the work. You don't bundle
up your toe any more with sticky tape
and plasters that press down on the
poor corn-no more nesh-eating salves
that don't stay put" no more hacking
at corns with knives or razors- no more
bleeding or danger OF blood poison No
more nmping around for days with sore
eornS. no mere corn pains
~GETS-TT" is now the biggezt-seIling
corn cure in the world. Use II on any
hard or sol. corn, wart, caIluS or bunfon-
T1nixht's the night
GETS-IT = Sold by druggists every
WhEe> = cents = hottle. o. sent direct
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-11

Morrison, DR.. c. N. Mertz, DR.. W. A.
McCarter, DR.. George p. Ashton.
Eye, ear. nose and throat-Dr. C. L
Williams. DIR. r. S. Magee. DIR. G. H.
Allen, DR.. w. c. Martini.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-11
Corn Comes Off as
Easy as You Please!

.sGets- IT. Being Used by Millions:
It il the first time that a real, sure
as-fate corn cure has ever been discov-
cred. "GETS-IT' is the new corn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-11

Why was Devoe Velour Wall
Pain chosen for the immense new
union depot at Kansas City, Let US
tell you. c.. NJ. Hill Z Son, sz6 Kan
sas Ave-Ady
The Denver star., 1914-07-25
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO
HOLD ANNUAL SESSION.
Press Association oh5eiaIs Will Meet In
Nauskosss. Okla, Aug. II.

Brooklyn. July 21.-To the members
of the executive committee. National
Negro Press association. take this
means of notifying you that the an
nual meeting Of the committee will be
held at Muskogee. Okla. Monday
morning. Aug. II. at 9 o'clock. Each
member of the committee is earnestly
requested to be present. There are
many important matters which the
executive committee must attend to
before the opening of the main session
OF the association
Reports from the various subcommit-
tees which were appointed at the mid
winter meeting of the executive com
mittee held at Nashville. Tenn, are to
be heard and passed upon before they
are presented to the general body. If
any member has subject for place
on the program please send the same
to our corresponding secretary. MI.
Henry Allen Boyd. AT Fourth avenue.
north, Nashville, Tenn. as soon as pos
sible. Everything looks propitous for
a successful. helpful and instructive
meeting of our association at Musko-
gee, Aug. II and 1S. 1914. Fraternally
yours, N. B. DODSON,
Chairman Executive Committee, 800
Berriman Street, Brooklyn.
The Denver star., 1914-07-25

keston's Success at Cattle Raising.
One of the most successful farmers
and cattle raisers In Kentucky is
Samuel Keeton Of Bloomington. He Is
wealthy and owns large cattle ranch
in Magofin county. from which he
has realized the bulk of his fortune
Mr.. Keeton recently took to the market
at Mount Sterling. KY, cattle valued
at from 5000 to $4,000. He is widely
known as the "colored cattle king" of
eastern Kentucky. Mr.. KeetOn ia
about forty-two years Of age. He has
a wife and six children. Mrs Keeton
Is 4 well educated woman and has been
Of great assistance to her husband.
whose chances for education were very
limited.
The Denver star., 1914-07-25
WALDO W. TYLER MAKES GOOD

Passed Successful Examination Before
Ohio State Board Of Pharmacy.
Another mark Of progress and eff
cheney was made to the credit Of the
race the second week in July when
Waldo W. Tyler, son Of the Hon
Ralph W. Tyler, former auditor Of the
navy department at Washington.
passed the pharmacy examination be-
fore the Ohio board of pharmacy at
Columbus.
Young Mr.. Tyler has been student
at the Ohio State university, pharmacy
department, for four years. The Ohio
examination is regarded as one of the
hardest given by any state Waldo
w. Tyler was the only member Of his
race to pass the recent examination.
The Denver star., 1914-07-25
Business Directory

merchant succeed must expand his
his ideas. The two necessary compliments to each
other and should go hand in hand. consequently the
Progressive and Practical man of affairs Of this
age is continually on the watch for new
ideas and unexplored territories for the
introduction of his commodities.
All merchants and business whose "ad in this
directory patronage Give It to them and
saw YOU saw their ''ad' in The Denver Star 1t en-
courages them to advertise N our race papers.
ness, either don't care for it or feel that
they will get it without sol l.citation.
The Denver star., 1914-07-25

See Nine. Edith Bray settle. hal.
cufturist, and agent for Nine. G.
Walkers Wonderful Hair Grower, TO.
shAmpooino ana scalp treatments
1t46 SO. Cherokee St. Phone Ellis
worth 1908.
The Denver star., 1914-07-25

lack Thompson Ath. Com. Paul Caldwell. House Conn.,
Dancing plenty of Refreshments and good time assured for ALL
Prof Favore Orchestra will furnish the Golden
Opera House for this We to make
this evening Of pleasure and doing honor this Universal Holiday
Interuban Special Trains leave l4h and Arapahoe Sts
at p returning usual Tickets good all after
Round Trip Tickets including admission to Golden Opera
House Co., Sale at all the Clubs Always good order.
The Denver star., 1914-07-25
The WeIton Street
Furniture Company
r. Z. LNDpluER. P..,.
1921 Welton Street

All kinds of Repair Work
neatly done. Rehnishing a
speciality. New and Second
Hand Furnitare bought and
sold Z
The Denver star., 1914-07-25

sUckLeN's ARNlcA sALvE FOR
CUTS, BURNS, SORES.
Mr.. E. S. Loper, Marilla, n. Y.
writes: Il have never had a cut, burn.
wound or sore 1t would not heal Get
a box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve today
Keep handy at all times for burns,
sores, cuts, wounds. Prevents lock
jaw 25c. at your druggist.
The STAN stands by the people.
VIII the people stand BY the START
II %, give " your Job printing and
advertising.
The Denver star., 1914-07-25
cAFEs.

Rarnes Hotel-2716 Welton st.
Keystone-1S57 Champa ~
The Denver star., 1914-07-25

COuI akOS khSuh W ~ -
Those who don't adv
ness, either don't ca
they will get it wit
BARBER sHoPa. \
Carrie & Carrie-1z25 21st st.
The Jewell-1022 18th 81
o. X. Shop-1SS4 ArapahoA
Elite-1223 18th St.
The Star-2232 Larimer.
Bolden Bros.-926 18th st.
Sullivan Bird 4 Seed stors-ss% 1ssh
St
CAFES.
Rarnes Hotel-2716 Welton st.
keystope-lS57 Champa 81
CARPENTER.
I'M. Nickerson. 1zls Champs s
COAL. FEED AND ExpRsss.
Ham Brown-ls14 21st st.
r " Bridees-619 27th ~
Srderson-1z39 Washington
Carter-2415 Washington.
conFEcr,oNERs.
Rice 4 Rice--sss wsrto.;
Julian's-2155 Larimer se
rENTisr.
rE Mcclain-csos wsitoa-
DRUG sroass-
p..rmacy-s0th Z Champe
Elite Drug store. =. .s1st 3 s,.o.
Atlas Drug Co. ......... .|'oA
EYE sPEciALisTs.
.,..,, nros-ls5o California
-,,u,r,iRE ANo REPAIRING.
u BirEins--l417 e. z4th AvN ...,
~. Weiton strsex Fur. Co.-sssA
Wslto0-
FuRRiERs.
Youman, A13-34 18TH stes@
asocrnieS Aeso -aaAakErA !.
walter East-3soo LArtmsc.
" q. wren, z4th Ave. ana "ss"ns
ton St .-.- walton Al.
O. W. Glenn Z Bro. -2's' "e'0H
uARowARE.
r,x. Points H. Co.-cs43 welton-
HAIR SPECIALISTS.
pope-ruruoo-sloo Pine ST.. 81 LOU:
vme N. l.. johnsoA-SS1 Shawmu'
Ave, Bosom
The Ieader-2leS Larimsr.
nALLa FOR RENT.
vern-27ll welton-
INSURANCE..
r,n,on Health 4 Accident Co.-CsnsrA
Natl Bank Bldg. .
Western Life & Accident Co.-Ges q
Electric Bldg.
LOANS AND REA. ESTATE.
Colored American-9l3 31st ST
A. ]. Arfsten--2SiS IAftmer.
LAWYERe.
George g. Ross-zO9 klttfeose oi3S'
LIGHT AND FIxrUREs.
necker a Co.-1432 Curtis St.
LIQUORS.
Zang B. Co.-Phons Gallup $50:
Canitol Brewing Co.. phone Champs
356.
ORCHESTRA.
ceo Morrison Phone Hickory 1918
oRrAoPepIo APPLlANcEs.
VIM. Jones-80s 1ltA st.
MUSIC INSTRUCTION.
George Morrison. violin-4343 Te5oe
st.
ehys,clANs AND suRoeoNe.
Justiana rord-23S6 Arapahoe
Paul e. spratlin, NJ. D.-32 Good
Block.
shoE REPAIRING.
Iew Way--1ss7 Champa.
Walter Gamblers. 1893 18TH street.
rHEArERs
Grand ...... .2017 Larimer St
Crescent ............2716 Welton st
The Denver star., 1914-07-25
sARsER sHopa.

BARBER oHOP2.
Carrie & Carrie-1z25 2lst St
The Jewell-1022 18th ST.
O. X. Shop-1S34 Arapahoe.
Elite-1223 18th St
The Star-2232 Larimer.
Bolden Bros.-926 18th st.
The Denver star., 1914-07-25

CARPENTER.
]. NJ. Nicxerson. 2zls Champs s"
The Denver star., 1914-07-25
Five Points
Hardware Co.
and inshop

Everything in Hardware, Paints.
Oils. and Glass at night pnces
Also Furnace work. Cutting and
all kinds Of Tin and Sheet Metal
work at Reasonable prices.
2e43 Wslton 9t.
Phone champa 2o7s.
The Denver star., 1914-07-25
COAL FEED AND ExPRsss.

COAL, FEED AND ExPRsss.
Ham Brown-1s14 21st st;
= w Brtdees-619 27th 81.
Srderson-1239 Washington-
C.rter-2A15 Washington.
coMFEcr,oNERs-
Rice 4 Rice-,ss3 wsIto1:
Julian's-2155. Larimer b.
EENTlST.
- = Mcclain-esos Wsltoa.
The Denver star., 1914-07-25
hALLa FOR RENT.
verp-27ll welton-
INSURANCE.

Union Health 4 Accident Co.-CsntrA
Natl Bank Bldg.
Western Life & Accident co.
Electric Bldg.
The Denver star., 1914-07-25
rENTl8T.
DRUG STORES.

cs.ur. Ptarmacy-50th Z Ceamp
Elite Drug Store. -sise sso1 Wsiton
Atlas Drug Co.
The Denver star., 1914-07-25

LOANS AND real esTAIe'
Colored American-9l3 7lH 81
a ]. Arfsten--29iS IArtmer.
The Denver star., 1914-07-25

TAILOR.
Southern. ..............zAss oeous .
The Denver star., 1914-07-25

eU0NJ&Wo.
vouman. Aaa-aA 18th street.
oRocRnfes AND saAaksra
walter East-3S00 LArtmsc.
". 8. wren. z4th Ave. ana "ssHln
ton St o-,- walton At.
O. W. Glenn Z Bro. 21s7 "e"on o.
The Denver star., 1914-07-25

DIROA
Sullivan Bird & Seed Stors-e's A''-
The Denver star., 1914-07-25

uAIR epec,ALisTs.
Pope-Turnoo-sloo PINE 81. d ., Loo.,
Nine. N. L. 1ohnson-sSA
Ave. Bosom
The Leader-2leS LArtme5.
The Denver star., 1914-07-25

eusN,rURE AND REPAIRING
J. H. Bisgins--l4l7 e z4tn A. .ss,
~. Welton strs~s Fur. Co.-sss'
Wsltoa-
The Denver star., 1914-07-25
rHEArERs

rHEArERe
Grand .20l7 Larimer st
Crescent .,..........2 ..2716 Welton st
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-03

Twelve Jury trials, resulting in. three
convictions and nine acquittals, Is the
record Of Circuit Judge Ashford's
court for The month of October. -Four
of the nine acquittals were the speed
ing charges against Attorney Claudius
H. Mcbride.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-03
D. S. BOWMAN Of HILODESCENDANT
OF THEFAMOUS STEPHEN DOWNING

poked his old graz locks and showed
me the scar receised during the en-.
gagement, at the hand of a British
boatswain who was later killed, beth
falling on the deck one over the other.
When he extricaied himself he was
covered with blood, but the British
soldiers were running up the shrouds
and plunging DOM the holes crying
for quarter, but he said he was ter
ribly mad to think he had no more to
do with it.. as he wanted to be the
first on board when they had boarded
a British vessel.
: After the war Stephen Downing
went West and with his bounty money
bought q farm on the river basin at
Monroe, Mich.
Elmer Terry Winant of Honolulu is
a descendant of Lieut.. George James
Yates, It'll company, Sd Lincoln County
Massachusetts troops. who
was in command Of company at the
siege OF "Majorbagaduce" tnow Cast
incl, Maine, with Col. Sam McCobb
and Gen. Peleg Hadsworth in 1880.
il is urged that ali eligible apply for
in the Hawaiian society.
blanks can be obtained
from Compatriot James Townsend
Taylor, secretary, Honolulu
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-03

At a meeting Of the Hawaiian So
ciety, Sens Of the American Reyolu.
tion, held last week the application Q!
two new members were acted on.
. Donald Scott Bowman Of Hilo is a
.descendent OF stephen Downing.
When the work broke out Stephen
Downing was IA years old, and after a
great deal of begging from his father
was allowed to enter the Continental
army, serving three years. Then he
enlisted on a sloop of-war, probably a
priyateer, serving for two years, being
badly wounded during an engagement
in which the priyateers captured three
British merchant ships on Sunday
each British ship having 100 soldiers
on board. : l. ~. "r#
The following is an extract from a
letter written by his grandson, George
Brown, brother of Seth Brown, when
In later years he and his grandfather,
Stephen Downing, saw q bunch of
British soldiers near Detroit: Huh,
my boys. | have helped put 300 of you
in irons in one day." and then explain
ed that when he was on the ocean
they had captured three merchant
ships one Sunday and that there were
100 soldiers on each ship Then he
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-03
COOMBS SAYS REPUBLICANS
WINNING all ALONG Line

John Lane VIII be elected mayor
BY $50 votes. His strength is q big
surprise to some.
The slferiffship depends on the
fourth district I If that district gives
Henry big vote he will be elected.
"Conkling for treasurer and Cath
cart for attorney are assured though
Manly Hopkins is getting good vote
for treasurer.
The delegations to the lower house
from Oahu. both fourth and fifth dis
triets, will be Republican
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-03

Owing to the absence of Acting
Chairman J. n. S. Williams, a meeting
of the public utilities commission,
scheduled for o'clock this afternoon,
has been postponed until Tuesday of
next week. .,;.