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The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1916-07-04
THE GOVERNOR HAS
SOMETHING TO SAY

The Governor has written the
following letter to the Department
OF Education in regard to the
Brown case:
June goth, 1916.
Hon. Henry w. Kinney,
Superintendent of Public In
struction,
Honolulu, 7. H.
Sir:
l have before me copy of your
letter of June 10th addressed to
the Education Committee of tie
Kauai Chamber of Commerce.
l have very carefully perused
this letter and it meets with my
hearty approval and the Commits.
sioners Public instruction and
Yourself, as Superintendent O.
Public instruction, can reply on
my oinClal support.
The Legislature of the Territory
of Hawaii has legislated such a
form for the control of and adj
ministration of public instruction
as II has deemed wise. 1t has
designated those in whom it has
confidence both as to devotion to
the youth of the land, wisdom in
their measures and fearlessness in
their administration
ANY organization or organiza-
tions or any dissatisfied individual
or individuals who attempt to
force personal interests and over
ride constituted authority embrac-
ing six members of high char acter
and accomplishment are forgetful
that they are encouraging the
breaking down OF as inst and
eouable authority as legislative
bodies can provide.
In this case there is no Injustice.
No person or persons or their
friends have a right to attempt to
fix on the Territory a duty to pro.
vide livelihood other than as the
legislature may in its wisdom pre-.
scribe.
This agitation has gone beyond
the individual cases and now in
wolves respect to constituted au-
thority, and it will not i'll serve
the public if the public reflects on
the consequences of agitation in
behalf of personal preference rath-
er than general principles and or.
der.
Very respectfully,
L. Z. PINKHAM,
Governor of Hawaii.
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1916-07-04

and also towards some efficient
teachers who were forced to leave
the service on account thereof. l
shall now refer to specific viola.
ton Of the rules.
The Department requires teach
ers to be familiar with the School
Laws, and in this connection to
be examined from time to time,
orally or in writing, on h e
subject. Last fall, Mrs. Brown
refused to submit to such exami-
nation by the supervising princi-
pal. She was informed that she
must take it, but refused to do so.
In January, I informed Mrs.
Brown personally that she must
take the examination. She re-
fused to do so and l told her in
absolutely specific terms that she
must take it or leave the service
of the Department. A few minutes
later Mrs. Brown came to me and
said she would take the examina-
tion When the time came for the
test. Mrs. Brown again refused to
take it, but, changing her mind
again apparently, wrote out some
of the answers, but ended her
paper as follows: School in ses.
sion no time to complete this
farce 1t is obvious. under the
circumstances, that the Depart
ment was amply justified in de.
clining to appoint Mrs. Brown.
AS a matter of fact, it was very
lenient when it did not discharge
her forthwith on grounds of in
subordination under the provi-
sions of paragraph 9, on page 20
of the Rules and Regulations,
which gives insubordination as
cause for dismissal. This was a
most fragrant case of continued
II d deliberate insubordination,
and il is evident that no discipline
could be kept in the Department
were the rules not enforced,
Last fall. I informed Mr.. Brown,
in answer to an inquiry on his
part, that the pupils who passed
examinations in June were entitled
to promotion into the next grade,
but in spite of this the reports
show that in number of cases,
the instructions of my letter were
disregarded. l may add that when
l visited Waimea last January. l
told Mr.. Brown that the examina-
tion rules must be followed to the
letter and there can be no misun-
derstanding OH this point as pa1a.
Continued on page A.
--sT-s-
Mr. and MrS + 4 Kuudcsr
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1916-07-04
THE PROGRAM COMPLETE
FOR THE GLORIOUS FOURTH
Full Regiment Of Troops, Governor And Off
GERS From Honolulu And Throngs Of Peo-
pie From all Parts Of Kauai Expected at
Lihue Park to Participate In And Wit
ness the Big Events Of the Day.

All readiness for the big celebration of July Fourth
General Johnson Major Doug1erty Colonel Lin
and Captain Judd form the official party from Honolulu
Captain harrison Joins them here.
grand stand has been reserved for special
admission which will be by card The remainder
grand will be the public while
erected for overflow The
party occupy special reviewing pavilion the grounds.
strip ground along the county building side of the park
saked off for parties securing reserved positions Other
automobiles will be parked on the county lot
presented below will be followed After literary
Pnkham aud will adjourn the home
Colonel Broadben luncheon returning Immediately after
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1916-07-04
The Ommanneys Depart

Miss Katherine Ommanney and
mother left Lihue BY the Kinau
Friday afternoon for their former
home i'll Colorado. Miss OpIman-
ney had been an Instructor in the
Kauai High & Grammar School
for a wear, but decided not TO ac-
cept appointment in the Islands
for another period. Both the young
ladv and mother are leaving many
sincere friends and well.wishers
behind here.
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1916-07-04
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
REPLIES IN BROWN CASE

The Department of Education
by Superintendent Kinney, has
replied as follows to the special
committee of the Chamber OF
Commerce in the Brown case:
June "a. 1916.
Mr.. T. Brandt,
Chairman, Education Committee
Kauai Chamber of Commerce,
Waimea, Kauai.
Dear Sir:
I beg to acknowledge the receipt
of yours of June 10th, BY which
you ask, in behalf of the Kauai
Chamber of Commerce, for the
reasons which actuated the De.
partment of Public Instruction in
failing to appoint Mr. and Mrs,
H. G. Brown to any positions for
the coming school year. In thi.
connection I beg to state that as
no request for any information in
this respect has been received by
this Department from the parties
concerned. I might question the
propriety of giving out such mat
ters to others first. I understand
however, that you act largely In
the interests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. c,
Brown, and with this assumption
in mind, shall be glad to use the
opportunity afforded bv the Cham
Der of Commerce to clear UP some
of the misunderstanding which
quite apparently exist on Kauai in
regard to the action Of the Depart
ment.
The Department decided not to
reappoint Mr.. and Mrs. Brown for
the reason that they have bsen
the cause of trouble on various
occasions and appeared ready to
continue in this attitude. The
Department is not opposed to crit
icism from teachers-as a matter
of fact, it invites constructive crit
icism, which assists it in many
ways-but it does insist on obe-
dience to its rules which. under
the statute, have the force and eff
fort Of law. 1t has insisted that
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown should obey
the rules, and when they did not
do so. in spite of the fact that
they had been warned that they
must SO obey or leave the service,
the Department took action,
! refer to the generally trouble
some attitude of Mr.. and Mrs.
Brown towards officials including
the Supervising Principal, Voca-
tional Instructor, Inspector Gener-
al, and Superintendent, as we'll as,
so l am informed, the District
Magistrate and the Deputy Sheriff,
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JURY WAIVED CASES.

missed for cause after hearing, and
even may be dismissed when such
dismissal will be for the benifit OF
the Department but again after a
hearing.
The commonest criminal hassuch
fundamental right, but we find
in this case that such a right has
not been accorded the Browns.
1t is claimed that thew have on
several occasions been warned, and
we know of one instance some Z
wears OF more ago when such warm
ing intimated that husband and
wife might have to change places
but with the exception of the in
stance where the Superintendent
asserts that he in no uncertain
manner explained w II a would
happen if rules and regulations
were not oboyed we have failed to
find any evidence of any warnings
and have heard of many express
ions of unstinted appreciation by
the inspector, teachers and others
of the splendid work they were
doing in the school and of which
the excellent showing of the school
at the last examination is a fur
ther abundant proof.
Your Committee finds in the
case of Mr.. Brown that the charge
against him is extrem, ly trivial
and that justice and fairness de-
mand that lie should be reinstated
or given an equally important
school if the Department feels that
such a transfer is desirable.
AS to Mrs. Brown we find that
her many years of uneXampled de-
votion, zeal and ability devoted to
teaching in this Territory entitle
her to he greatest possible a.
mount of consideration and that
infractions of rules and regulations
should be looked upon with little
more leniency than might be the
case with one just entering the
employ of the Department. In her
case we believe that an apology
for using the word farce" at the
time of the occurrence of the in
cident referred to should be deem
ed adequate and at all events we
consider it her absolute right to be
heard by the Commissioners in
her defense.
Respectfully submitted,
I. BRANDT, chairman
A. H. WATERHoUsR
DR.. K. HOFMANN
Lihue, Kauai. July !, 1916.
Mr.. Wishard moved that the re-
port be adopted. Carried.
l.. A. Dickey moved that the
secretary send copies of the re-
port to the superintendent and
commits ione1. of education.
Carried.
For the committee on legislation,
Judge Dickey reported progress in
the matter of plans to go before
the next Legislature with amend
ments to the school system.
Mr.. S. w. Wilcox moved that
the report of the Brown committee
be published in THE GARDEN Is.
LAND. Carried.
Mr.. Wishard moved a vote OF
thanks to the committee. Carried
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Cnam De- Dt commerce was hell
in the court house at I.ihue at
p. NJ. Saturday, there being pre-
sent bes;tes the President. anC
Secretary ;he following members
Rev. H lacnhe1g, II. Rohrig. l.
A. DicLcv, II. d. Wishard, 8 w
Wilcox, G. II Wilcox, L. H. w
Broadhent. w n. Stewart, A c.
Kaulukou, /. Brandt. d. w. Dean
DR.. Holman and c. b. Morse.
The minutes of the previou.
regular meeting were read and
after a slight amendment, were
approved.
President Avery stated the oh.
jects Of ,tc special meeting to be
to hear the report of the Educa-
ton Corrr,ittcc on its investiga-
ton Of TIC Brown case, ard called
upon Chairman T. Brandt, of that
committee, for the same.
Mr.. Brandt reed tke report OF
the committee, as follows:
In accordancowi.h instructions
in resolution passed at the meet
ing of the Kauai Chamber of Com
merce held on June 18th, your
Committee on Education has in
vestigated the ,natter of failure OF
the Department of Public Instruc-
tion TO reappoint Mr.. H c. Brown
and Mrs. Brown to their present
positions as principal and assistant
respectively in the Waimea School
or to any other position under the
Department for the ensuing wear
Your Committee has, in addl-
tion to inquiring OF the Depart
ment for the reason actuating it
in dismissine Mr.. and Mrs. Brown
from its service, or as it puts it
failing to reappoint them. which
we find to be synonymous express
sions so far as the effect on the
Browns is concerned, also inquir.
ed into the matter of their failure
to get along harmoniously in the
community where they are locat.
ed AS to this we find a great
difference of opinion. While there
undoubtedly is some friction it bv
no means was or is of an extent
that would justify the Depa, tment
into taking great cognizance there
of and far less consider it as a valid
reason for any drastic measures.
The Browns are known S
persons of strong characters, in
tensely interested in their school
work and uncompr omising to a
great extent in all matters that
they consider to be questions of
vital Importance to the school,
thereby causing a certain amount
of hostility. A feeling, however,
which has shown itself often to
be temporary and eventually re-
placed by sense Of appreciation
and acknowledgment ofstheir at
titude as having been to the bene-
fit of all concerned.
AS to the apparently and seem
ingly more serious charges of dis.
obedience and insubordination we
find that the Department particu-
Iarly has in mind an instance
where Mr.. Brown was concerned
and one where Mrs. Brown was
the offending party.
The charge against Mr.. Brown
IS that he last fall disres arded the
instructions con-
tanned in letter sent him in an
,wer to his, Mr.. Browns, question
IN regard to the promotion of
pupils. Mr.. Brown is charged
with not having promoted pupils
who were entitled to it, and COM
pairing the attitude of the Super
nte ndent of Public Instruction in
regard thereto now, and as ex-
in his letter of October
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1916-07-04

Mr., and Mrs. +. A. Knudsen
were passengers in the Kinau Fri
day afternoon for Honolulu.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-14

West Park street and hold a hearing on the question of benefits and dam ages resulting from proposed lines and grades. City Engineer R. E. Mitchell described the condition of the street.
 A resolution was adopted that $200 be appropriated to paint rooms at the Alert Hose company.
 The standing committee on streets was instructed to advertise and award the contract for city teaming and the hauling of fire apparatus during the ensuing year.
 A resolution was adopted authorizing the mayor to borrow the sum of $6,0O0 for the current expenses of the city.
 The claims committee reported on the clai moi William Derby, who was injured by stepping on a coal shute on Walnut street. A resolution granting Corporation Counsel T. J. Kelley the power to take such action as he may deem advisable was adopted.
 A resolution was adopted accepting the report of the sewer assessment Park street. The sewer assessment committee was authorized to build an extension of about 500 feet to the South Park street sewer.
 The street committee was instructed to contract for sidewalk construction during the ensuing year.
 Rules and regulations for the public library as submitted by the library committee were read and accepted.
 A resolution was adopted establish ing the following salaries in the street department. starting March 20: Labor CTS, $2 for nine hour day; payers, S2.25 for nine hour day; foreman, SIT per week. Increase of 12 1-2 cents a day for laborers and payers and g week for the foreman.
 The water committee was Instructed to investigate the recommendation of Superintendent Moulton relative to | the needs of a new water wheel, also the painting of all woodwork at the pumping station and report at the next meeting.
 Bills were read and voted paid. The meeting adjourned at 9.45.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-14
BOARD OF ALDERMEN,
Mayor Authorized to Borrow $6,oOo for
 Current Expenses of the City.

4 meeting of the board of aldermen was held Monday evening in the coun- cil chamber at s o'clock Mayor D. P Dunn presiding.
 Minutes of last meeting read and accepted Minutes of special meeting read and accepted.
 MT. NOyes asked permission to in stall compressed air pump arrange ment in front of his store on Main street. This was to be for use of au- tomobilists. MT. Moves petition was referred to the street committee with power.
 Dr. William Heating was reappoint- ed city health officer for four years commencing March "A. He was elected unanimously.
 Report Of chief of police was read and accepted. The report was as fol- lows: Number of arrests 30, complaints 112, tramps lodged at station 53, lights out g hours, doors found open and secured l. value of stolen property re- covered $67.
 Complaint was made by Plumbing Inspector Jesse French that the firm of Wood & Mccarthy is constantly Violating city plumbing ordinance. It was referred to the sanitary committee with power to act.
 The semi-annual report of Tender son $. Moulton, superintendent of the Waterworks, showing work done the
 
 The claim for damages by Miss Elizabeth Maxwell, who fell on the ice on Oak street on March 2 and broke her arm, was referred to the claims committee for investigation and re- port.
 The claim of pr. Frederick Rodgers for damages because of a fall sustain ed on street, resulting in a broken arm, was referred to claims committee tor investigation and report. A petition from the American Thread company for permission to excavate for conduits across Main street for steam and hot water pipes was grant ed, the work to be done under the su- | pervision of the superintendent of the streets.
 J. Godfrey La Palme, city tax col lector for the list of 1913 submitted a i list of taxes for abatement amounting l to $140.76. The matter was tabled un- | til next meeting for investigation. The street committee was instructed to have lines and grade on Pleasant | street between Windham road and
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-14
LEAP YEAR SOCIAL
Successfully Carried Out by Columbia
 Girls.

Columbia young ladies have not al- lowed leap year to pass without avail ing themselves of, at least d part of the privileges that come along with d twenty mine day February, and just to show tEe young men of the town what could be done, and that they had the nerve to do it, they arranged leap year social, which was held at Yeomans hall Saturday night, the hall being attractively decorated.
 Favors of white carnations were distributed and during the intermis- sion a luneh of sandwiches, cake and fruit punch was served by the young ladies. Music was furnished by Ly- mans five-.piece orchestra, the music being a donation by Prof. Lyman to the young ladies.
 The patronesses were Miss Lillian Lyman. Miss Mildred Latham. Mrs. C. A. Holmes and Mrs. E. P. Lyman.
 Those who participated in the dance were: Madeleine Holmes, Randall PoT- ter, Marion Holmes, Herbert C. Col lins, Edith Lyman, Phillip Isham, Helen Brown, Henry A. Brown, Ev- elyn Woodward, Luther Buell. Annie Bailey, Hubert Woodward, Ruth Ly- man, Horace Little. Annie Schriefer, Ernest Collins, Ruth Isham, William Wolff Theresa Latham, Clayton Gy- man, Madeleine Tucker, Robert Pal mer, Rachel Buell. and Lewellyn La tham.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-14
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Mrs. ArdeIia Standish to be Buried in Nor~ich-Son Left Only S5 From LeaVitt Estate.

Mrs. Ardelia Stanton Standish, S2, died at the home of her daughter, William H. Smith in Orcuttville Sun day, of apoplexy. Besides her daugh- ter, Mrs. Smith. she leaves another daughter. Miss M. A. Harvey, chief operator of the local telephone eN change, and a son, George Harvey. The body will be taken to Norwich this (Tuesday) morning for burial
 Attorney Arthur O'Keefe of New Haven was in town on business Mon day.
 Son Left Only S5.
 The hearing on the application for prObatins the will of Mrs. Mary F.. Leavitt has been postponed until Sat urday afternoon by Judge Fisk of the probate court. John Maher, a son of the deceased, was left only s5. the bulk of the estate of about $1O,00) going to two sisters, Mrs Katherine Keefe and Mrs. Florence McGovern of New Haven. Mrs. Keefe is named as executrix. Attorney O'Keefe of New Haven represents Mir. Maher and
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-14
Leroy Webster IS; violin duet, Rob
 ert Palmer '16 and Harold Lyman 16.
BEAT UP HIS MOTHER
But Albert Authier Blamed 1t on Visit
 to Dentist.

In the police court Monday morning Albert Authier of 946 Main street pleaded guilty to the charges of in toxication and assault on his mother, Mrs Josephine Authier. Mrs. Au- thier had a badly discolored left eye and her forehead was bruised but pleaded for her son, saying that he had always been good to her before and had given her his pay each week He had come home early Saturday afternoon, having been to the dentists, and acted like a crazy man. Authier told the court that he thought the co : caine the dentist used had gone to his head. He admitted however. taking a bracer before going to the dentists. He said that he had a good job and he did not want to lose it. He was fined S1 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail. Judgment was sus- pended and he was placed on proba- tion for three months.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-14
Lenten Services at St. PauPs.

The services at St. PauFs Episcopal church during Lent will be as follows: Sundays, holy communion, a. m. morning prayer and litany and ser mon, 10.30; evening prayer and ser mon, 7.3O. Tuesdays, evening prayar and sermon, 730, with preachers from out of town. Saturdays, evening prayer with an address for children at D. m. The preachers Tuesday evenings will be: March fl, Rev. r. W. Hartman, D. D., rector of Grace church, Windsor. Conn.,; March 21, Rev James H. George, Jr-, pastor of St. Albans church, Danielson; Marca 2S, Rev F. J. Bohanan. rector of St Andrews church, Norwich April i Rev P. $. Irwin, rector of Christ church, Pomfret; April II, Rev. R. '. Graham, rector of Christ church, Nor- WiCh.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-14
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO.

LuFls NUunLN. ss-s
 Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is senior partner of the firm of F. J Cheney & Co. doing business in the City or Toledo. County and State afore- said. and that said firm will pay the each and every case of catarrh that cannot be cured by the use Of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
 FRANK J. CHENEY sworn 10 before me and Subscribed In my presence this 9th day Of Decem- Der, \. D. 1886.
 (SeaD A w. GLEASON
 Notary Public Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken inter nally and acts through the blood on the mucous surfaces or the system Send for testimonials. free
 r. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O. Sold by all druggists. 35c.
 Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-14
Brief Mention.

David S. Beach of Springfield, Mass, Is renewing acquaintances in this city for a few days.
 Dr. Frank OLoughlin of Naugatuck is spending a few days with his mother, Mrs. B. OI4oughlin on Spruce street
 Miss Lflabel GaZzam, a commercial student at the Normal school, visited the commercial departments in the Hartford high school Monday.
 Mrs. O. L. Armstrong of Spring street, who has been visiting her sis ter, Mrs. Nittie Copeland of Russell, Mass, returned home Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-14
Judgment in Two Cases.

At 3 o'clock Monday afternoon Justice of the Peace Charles A. Capen rendered his decision in two cases brought before him last Thursday. The first case was that of Henry Hornberger against Mary Breen for the, sale of household articles. etc Judgment was for the plaintiff to the amount of $57.SO. The amount asked for in the suit was $S5.
 sThe second case was that of Henry Hornberger against Patrick Breen as executor. Judgment was for the de- fendant to recover costs on the ground that the work done for his wife and he never expected to be paid for it, Attorney Frank H. Foss repre-. scented Breen and Attorney P. J. Dan- ahey~ represented HIornbercer
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-14
OBITUARY.
Edward A, 5cnas,

Edward AIonzo Jones, g.. died at his home on Mansfield avenue, sun day morning. He was born in Stri:l- ersvilIe, N Y., Feb. 2, 1854 When the Civil war broke out he joined the construction corps of the PcnnsyIva
 nia volunteers and served through the war. He was married to Kate VI. Niles on Dec. @7. 1857. In 1878 he moved to Connecticut with his family where ne las since resided. He is sur- Nivcd b. his wife, Mrs. Kate M. Jones,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-14
STONINGTON
Death of Mrs. John MeGattigaa-
 Birthday Party for Miss Muller.

After e long illness, Mrs. Bridget MCGattigan. widow of John McGatti- gan, and a resident of the borough many years, died Sunday afternoon at her home in Main street She leaves no near relatives
 Miss Camille Muller entertained many of her friends Saturday evening at her home in Elm street on her six teenth birthday.
 4 branch of the Tierney league composed of girls of St AIary's par ish. was organized Monday evening.