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The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-11-17
Hanson & Rich'S Sales

Last week Hanson 4 Ricl, made
more sales than any other real estate
firm ever made here in one week.
They sold three 4O-acre tracts, three
10-acre tracts, four business lots and
one garden tract. They also have sew
eral other sales nearly completed and
lots of buyers coming. With the best
and most land for sale in and around
Kennewick it pays both buyers and
sellers to see them, See their ad. Oil
another page.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-11-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior, Land Office at
walla walla, washington. November 10, 1905.
Notice is hereby gwen that the following
named settler has filed notice of her intention
to make final proof in support of her claim, and
that said proof will be made before Register
and Receiver, L. s. Land Office at walla walla,
washington, on January l3, 1906. viz:
DATA COMPTON, formerly Data Barnett
who made II. E. No 1888, for the Nv IA Sec. 26,
TN r. 90 E., w.M.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: T. f. Barnett, A NJ Barnett,
Marion Caldwell, j. NJ wrOe, all of Kennewick,
Washington. J. l.. MOHUNDRO Register.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-11-17
When we saw interest we mean that

When we say interest we mean that
we will not oniy pay you something
every six months for the money you
put for safety IN the time interest ac-
count of the bank, but we will also
take an interest in your business, be
frie nd in need, vouch for your stand
ing, and in every way strive to give
you safety. prolnptness and courtesy
at The Exchange Bank, Kennewick.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-11-17
Execution Recital.

Miss Lottie V. Barnum, a graduate
of the School of Oratory at Chicago,
and reader of experience. will give a
recital at the Presbyterian church
Monday evening, Nov. 20, at O'Clock
nnder the auspices of the Christian
Endeavor Society. Admission 25t;
children 15c.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-11-17
"Richland Flyer"

The gasoline launch, formerly called
the "Meteor," owned by Pres. Howard
Anon, has been leased by Messrs. John
Penn and Hugh Frost and re-christened
the "Richland."
These gentlemen will at once begin
making daily trips to Richland each
morning and returning in the evening.
The boat will also carry the mail. Fare
each way SOC
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-11-17
NJ, e., Church.

Z There will be the regular services at
the NJ. E. church on Sabbath morning
and evening.
The Sabbath school will convene at
2 o'clock and Rev. Mr.. futile will
preach at O'clock mkt Sabbath.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
JAMES A. BLISS QUITS
STOCK COMPANY WORK
Somewhat Stout Comedian" Favorlte
With BeIasco Patrons, Victim
of Overwork

NNteH 1cfdoNO ahi0ifol NtShiH
Of Overwork
With the end of the weeks run OF
Fortunes of the King" last Sunday
night at the Belasco theater, James
A. Bliss, who has been with the Be
lasco stock company since its forma-
tion nearly year ago, resigned his
position with the expectation of giving
up stock work altogether.
The resignation of Mr.. Bliss comes as
result Of overwork. The constant
and firing task of each week appear
ing In a new part, a routine gone
through with for the past five years.
has had its effect and the somewhat
stout comedian" will rest for the next
few months.
In the portrayal of the characters
of old men, Mr.. Bliss has won place
for himself in the hearts of the ha-
bitual Belasco theater goers, while
among those of his profession, smiling,
good natured Jimmie has the repu-
tation of being a jolly good fellow.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
FIRE DESTROYS BLOCK
IN BUSINESS DISTRICT
sebastopoI Loses Valuable Property
In Early Morning
Blaze
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SANTA ROSA, July 1S.-At an early
hour this morning the town of Sebas-
topol was visited by disastrous fire.
which destroyed the two-story Forsyth
block, together with its contents, the
entire loss being $4,000.
The building had just been completed
to replace one burned few months
ago The stocks were all new and the
loss naturally very heavy. Sebastopols
new fire engine did good work, but for
fear 1t might not be able to cope with
the situation an appeal was sent to
this city for assistance. A special
train carrying an extra fire engine was
sent over at once, but fire walls pre-
vented the flames spreading beyond the
Forsyth block. The telephone exchange
was destroyed.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
RECORD AUTO RUN IN
MT. WASHINGTON TRIALS
William HiIIiard Completes Ascent In
Twenty Minutes and Twenty
Eiuht Seconds

6iHub 0CSOH0o
BY Associated Press
BRETTONWOODS, N. H, July 49,
The automobile races up Mount Wash
ington were resumed today, although
In some respects the weather condi-
tions were scarcely more favorable
than yesterday. The first car up today
was driven by William Hilliard of
Boston. The ascent was made in 20
minutes and 2S seconds, the best time
thus far in any contest.
billiards figures, which are minutes
and 80 1-2 seconds better than the
official record made last year, were
not approached by any competitor dur
ing the forenoon.
The record for the ascent by motor
cycles was twice broken today by
Stanley T. Kellogg OF Springfield,
Mass. on 3-4 horse power machine.
who climbed the mountain in 26 min
utes and "a seconds. This new record
was broken by Oscar Hedstrom. also
Of Springfield on three horse power
cycle. He made the top in % minutes
and AZ seconds.
e. H. Stanley Of Newton. Mass. in
fifteen horse power steam car made
the ascent In 27 minutes and Is 2-5
seconds, more than minute less than
his mark last year. Webb Jay Of
Cleveland, O., went UP in thirty min
utes and one second in ten horse
power steam car. The road was in
good condition today.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
Rates to

Rates to San Joaquin Valley
Reduced rates for Round Trip tickets
from Los Angeles to various points IN
San joaquin valley are on sale on
Tuesdays during July Inquire at
Southern Pacific ticket office, 261 s.
Spring st.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
RoBS HIS EMPLOYER TO
PAY PASSAGE TO JAPAN
). Afro, Employed for Two Years ss
Walter at Suburban Hoteb Con-
feesea Theft Of 500

=. Afro, Employed Tor Two Years ae
Walter at Suburban HoteL Con-
fesses Theft Of SEQ
Just q few minutes before boarding
the train for San Francisco. where he
expected to take steamer for Japan,
J. Afro. waiter employed in the su-
burban hotel on the short line to Pasa-
'dena, was arrested last night by De-
tectives Steele and Craig on a charge Of
having robbed his former employer Of
$1,000.
Charles s. Smith. proprietor Of the
country road house, called at the po-
lice station early in the evening and
reported to the detectives that he had
been robbed, and that he suspected the
Japanese waiter Of committing the Of
Tense. as he had disappeared from the
house a short time before the money
was missed.
Detectives were dispatched to ali the
railroad stations in the city at once,
and the Jap was arrested at the Arcade
depot just as he was about to board
the 1880 O'Clock train for San Fran
cisco.
Afro admitted to the police that he
had taken the money from his former
employer, but said that he did so in
order to go back to Japan. In his grip
was found letter addressed to Smith,
In which he said that he would return
the money taken last night as soon as
he was able.
Smith says that he has had Afro
working for him for over two years
and considered him an honest and
trusted employe He says he missed
the walter shortly after dark last night.
and on going to his room found that
the Jap had removed all his belong
ings. On further investigation It was
learned by Smith that box behind the
bar containing 800 was also gone.
When arrested Afro had $500 in his
pocket, ticket to San Francisco and
a watch and a ring which he said had
been purchased with the money taken
from Smith.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
Marriage Was a Failure

L. S. Varney, miner of Rands-
burg, filed suit yesterday for divorce
from Ida L. varney. The couple were
married at Pasadena in 1903 and moved
to varney's home near his mine. The
wife took a vacation several months
after her marriage and returned to
Los Angeles. Shortly after returning
to her husband she left him again,
he alleges, and sent word that she
had enough of married life. Further
evidence will be taken today.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
UNIDENTIFIED IS
ACT OF HUSBAND
PAINFULLY STANDS WIFE ON
HER HEAD
He CONFEssEs TO CHARGE
story Of Woman Who Sought separa-
sIon Is Told In Court, and She
Secures Decree Of
Divorce

At last the women have secured
their rights. Through the action of
Judge Bordwell In department four of
the superior court yesterday It has
at last been settled once and for all
that women whose husbands playfully
stand them on their heads do not have
to tolerate such undignihed conduct.
The case in question was the suit
Tor divorce of Mrs. Mildred q. Mar
lott against Louis B. Marriott Of East
Los Angeles, the wife alleging ex-
treme cruelty as her cause of action.
She asserts that in fit Of anger
her husband stood her on her head.
Marriott denies that his peculiar fond
ling Of his wife was done In anger,
but acknowledges himself guilty of the
abstract proposition.
A small glass of beer was another
spoke In the wheel of misfortune of
the family. The woman contended that
when her husband returned from his
days work at downtown store, he
would often insist that she drink
glass of beer with himself and friends.
Mrs. Marlott's testimony was in brief
as follows.
Story Of Mlsfortunes
1--WE were married in Los Angeles
in 1895 and have one little boy, aged
eight years. For the first three years
of our married life everything was
all right, but after that period moth
ing ever did would suit my husband.
He gave me 50 sometimes and some
times IS to meet all the household ex-
penses of the week and raised such
a row when 1 asked for a little more
change that I would not repeat the
attempt and secured a number of
boarders to help defray expenses.
"He often cursed me and struck me
in the presence of these boarders and
caused me great humiliation. On one
occasion, because of his actions, was
compelled to flee the house in my night
clothes. When 1 was i'll, as I was
great portion of the time, he called me
lazy, and when 1 asked him for a little
money he called me a CRATER.
FINALLY, after 1 had made up my
mind to secure a divorce, 1 had
weeks bill. amounting to $5.S5. He
would only give me IS and at that
time I left him"
The divorce was granted with the
custody of the child given to the
mother, with the provision that the
father may see it as often as he de-
sires
The property, valued at $1,000, was
divided by consent of Marriott.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
CHINESE BRIDE
IS EMBARRASSED
AMERICAN CEREMONY FULL OF
SURPRISES
BALKs AT BEING KISSED
Oriental Widow objects TO Occidental
Methods, and Asks to BE Married
According to Customs In.ths
FIowery Kingdom

LET the seven candles Of offering be
set before the almighty Joss Of the
seventh heaven, for on this, the eigh-
teenth day Of the seventh month, has
our brother and friend taken unto
himself bride Of his blood, but not In
the manner Of his countrymen, and,
therefore, may the great protector deal
kindly unto him for his folly"
Soft footed Celestials quietly stole
from temple to temple in the China
town district yesterday afternoon and
following out the orders of the leading
merchant quickly placed the peace Of
fering on the great affairs.
And Sing, just Lun Sing, promi-
nent merchant Of the local town, "a
years of age and a native of China,
was the unconscious cause Of all the
serious proceedings.
The day was a great one for Sing, for
with "a smiling and blushing China
lady, Leng Toy Won by name, he made
an early trip to the marriage license
Office yesterday afternoon and with a
little help from an interpreter was soon
deep in the mysteries of an American
marriage service.
Sing went the entire "ropes" No
halfway performance would go. He
would be married like an American,
and despite the brides desire to have
the American license and the Chinese
ceremony the groom demurred. and as
soon as he had set one Of the most Pc
culiar looking signatures ever seen on
8 marriage record at the bottom of his
license and had paid the necessary $2
in tow of the interpreter they marched
for Justice Pierce's office.
Embarrassed Bride
The performance was most embar-
RAISING to the bride. When she was
welded for the first time, had she not
been led into the bridal room by her
stately parent? Heavily yelled she had
taken the hand of her future husband
and without ever having seen
him she plighted her troth. At that
wedding she had not to say so many
funny answers and that clause in this
new tangled affair about obeying her
husband was most distasteful.
For his sake, however, she endured
the performance until that last mo-
ment when, the Judge told her husband
to kiss her. That was funny word
and what did it mean? Suddenly the
stories she had heard about magis-
trates kissing the bride flashed upon
her and she remembered 1t was some
kind of lip gymnastic. Her husband
took the kiss just the same, and there
was lively time before he got it.
And then came the turn of the inter-
prefer, who, thinking to add portion
of the Chinese ceremony, started to
chant, "And now, oh man and woman,
where you were two, now you are one."
The groom had not heard that cere-
mony before and inadvertently asked,
(which one?" You'll find out" an
swered the interpreter, who being mar
ried, was wise"
And then they left for their little
home, where the two little babies Of the
wife's former marriage awaited them,
and their brothers burned candles and
incense for their protection from harm.
eSo-
A smooth smoking cigar-Las Palmas.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19

for government methods. He also had
letters from a United States senator
and representative from Pennsyl-
vania, recommending him to CONSUL
ship at Rosario, Argentine Republic.
Eckleston was prostrated by the heat
last Monday and he will be examined
as to his sanity today.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
ANGELES AUTO
RECORD MAY BE BROKEN

By Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO. July 18.-George
A. Hensley will leave this city on
Thursday night in fifteen horse
power steam automobile in an attempt
to break the record between this city
and Los Angeles. Hensley is a well
known motorist and figures on making
the run in twenty -four hours.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
FRANCHISE REDUCTIONS
EXCEED $11,000,00O
ASSESSOR WARD is DIsPLEAsED
WITH ACTION
Street Railways, Light and Telephone
Corporations Secure Cut In Assess
ments Equal to More Than Eighty
Per Cent of Original Figures

A summary of the reductions made
by the county board Of equalization in
the assessments of franchises and
property was drawn UP yesterday and
shows the total to slightly exceed
$11,OO0,O00. An indignant protest was
entered by Assessor Ward.
Following is table of the reductions
of some of the larger corporations:
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
TRIES TO CLIMB OVER
WHITE HOUSE FENCE
John c. EckIeston, Recently Frustrated
by Heat, Wishes to Offer Sug-
gestions to President

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, July 19.-John C..
Eckleston. 3S years of age, of Philadel-
phia. was arrested shortly after mid
night at the White House. where he
was caught climbing over high iron
fence. He said he was anxious to see
the president and carried letters ad-
dressed to him, offering suggestions
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
ONE Of the larger corporations:
BRILL AND STEEL MEET
WITH ANOTHER DEFEAT

SEATTLE, July 1S.-Brill and Steel,
the Chicago bowlers now touring the
west, were beaten by Sherrer and
Jenkins of this city last night in fouc
straight games. The Chicago men
averaged 1S9 and Seattle ZIG.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19

A smooth smoking cigar-Las Palmas.
The Washington times., 1905-03-12
The New Orleans Mardi Gras

tabieaux Respondent with All the daz-
zling beauty that it is possible 10 apply
for the. opening features Of each separ-
ate ball.
The pageantry is ushered IN with be-
coming grandeur On the night when
King Menus brings out his Mystic
krewe in wordrous attire. Then comes
the arrival of Rex on Mardi Gras eve.
night parade by the krewe of Proteus,
the Rex parade the following day, fol-
lowed by CoInus magnificent night
pageant.
The day parade of Rex is a most gor-
geous affair. for under the daylight tils
costumes must be OF the most dazziins
quality to furnish The desired display
The finest silks and satins are used. ana
the royal car is of elaborate eonstrue-
ton. Rex aseends the river from his
kingdom IN Arabia, escorted by thu
royal flotilla and naval parade, and is
accompanied by his eouTtiers and her
aids He lands at the head of Canal
street and there the inaugural parade
begins, the route carrying him to the
city hall. where the golden key 10 the
city is given him By the mayor. and the
parade disappears. to reappear mere
gorgeously than ever the following day
which is Tuesday. or Afardl Gras Day
The Washington times., 1905-03-12
In the Greek Settlement.

In the Greek settlement. norlh of
Pennsylvania avenue, ard east Of Fifth
street. the crowd, drunk with excitement.
is playing scambelia. This game of
cards. peculiar TO the Greeks In America.
is intricate to say The least. a three
spot is higher than an ace. and the
values OF the other cards are similarly
changed. Around one table is q motley
gang OF street vendors, fruit and tobacco
sellers. a barber or two, and some
cooks. Each man has a dollar bet on
The game Their dark countenances are
strained ana pale Their hawk eyes fol-
low the cards carefully
None OF the crowd wear a leather
belt or suspenders. Instead they grid
themselves with picturesque sashes in
which nearly every man has thrust a
dirk. As the excitement Of the game
grows hands creep nervogsly to the
shafts OF the knives. Everyone is sus-
nicious of his neighbor. Any one of
them would cheat IL he had a guod
chance. and he knows that all the rest
would do the same. In a moment there
is a. sharp exclamation and one OF the
men has caught his vis-a-vis roughly
by the arm. showing an unwarraute.i
manipulation OF the cards Both naef,
are On their feet In a second There is
an uproar which the proprietor of the
joint vasniy tries to queIl AS a last re-
sort he turns out the light. When things
have quoted down Ii is found that the
The Washington times., 1905-03-12
Unfortunate Men Seek
Shelter and Sleep at
the Mission.
Many a Good Story IS
old at Police Sta
tons.
Railroad Yards Among
Busiest Centers Of
Activity.

the men who write and edit the pa ers
there Is the army of men employed IN
the composing rooms ara other small
army Of men and boys Who see 10 the
delivery Of the papers ssster they leave
the presses. Look into the hall Of
newspaper Office before 6laybreak- Here
and there you viii find 10y asleep,
perhaps with Il few copies Of the early
edition in his arms. lie IS taking forty
v inks before he goes cut on his run.
Just before dawn when the city Is at
its auiefesf tbere usually cones a chill
TO the air whether the weather be warm
or cold Sometimes brisk breezs
springs up With this hour comes the
milk man. He Mg-zags down the street.
leaving bottle of milk hers and
another there He never stops u ring
the bell He has learned better than
that The rattle Of wagons coming into
town from Maryland and Virginia bring
ing fresh vegeta bles u the markets X
heard about this time. too- If YOU are
so foolish as 10 be awake. Down at the
freight stations many cars oEHroslsleTs
are being unloaded. Their contents are
carried to the Center Market and the
stalls On Louisiana svenue to be in
readiness 20 meet the demands of ths
hungry populace when It avakes-
With the first streaks Of gray in the
East the IaboTersz begin 10 appear On
the streets. For them there Is short
night and q long day. The night is
done
The Washington times., 1905-03-12
Safeguarding the City.

Never for a moment does the gatehfuI
eye OF the police department close while
the city sleeps The police are always
on duty. Over al precinct No. there
is a cheerful light. In the armchairs sit
the officers Of the law on duty and the
reporters OF the local papers. Many a
good lie Is snapped during these hours
Of waiting for something doing. Tales
of the great tf1ief-eatchers are recount
ed, and the reporter tells OF his varied
experiences. The door Is thrown open,
and a policeman comes In, dragging an
nrcilin of thirteen years. who sways and
staggers. and would fall but for O. sup
porting hand.
Drunk" says the policeman. lacon-
ically
Yer betcfer life / am says the
youngster. Drunk as a fiddIers ---''
Lock him up. orders the sergeant.
and the boy young in years but old IN
crime is led away
Outside on their beats the policemen
smuggling down into their great coats
keep a close watch ez the homes and
property OF the citizens. The patroIman
on \ street near Seventeenth hears s.
soEnan.s Shrek A door is slammed and
undermining steps dash down the
street. Almost on the run the policeman
The Washington times., 1905-03-12

%HE town OF Waycross, Ga, has
solved the liquor problem. at
recent meeting of the city coun-
ell the fee for a license to sell in
toxicating drink was fixed at $4,000 a
year Nayeross, undoubtedly, is the
highest licensed town In the United
States AS it is not a big place, 1t is
needless to say that no saloons exist
there.
AS a temperance town Waycross dates
back to 1886. In a holly contested cana
paign. just nineteen years ago. Ware
county in which Wayeross Is located,
elected Prohibition representative to
the State Legislature. At the expiration
of his term the fight against liquor was
continued. the city council being induced
to fix the license fee at $4,000 per an
nsinn. prohibitive price, 1t was believed
In 1889 q merchant conducted tiny
box of a store on the principal street of
Wayeross His entire atock was hardly
worth $2o0, and his total sales amounted
to probably half as much each month.
lima CINE the surprise of the clerk of the
city council when he received a call one
morning from this merchant. who laid
$4,000 ia cash upon his desk TO pay for
the privilege of selling whisky IN Way
cross for one year.
Recovering from his shock. the clerk
requested the merchant to call later in
the day. In the meantime the nte5-asse Of {
the town was notified. and he issued a
hurry call for special meeting OF the
city council
The Washington times., 1905-03-12
Those Who Sep Not.
Ike a huge human being from
midnight until dawn Washington
sleeps. For a few short hours

While more than a quarter of a mil
Hon souls are urapt IN sIumber there are
fhose n Washington who know no rest
at night Like the busy cells OF the
body which begin the repair work as
soon al man lies asleep these workers
OF the night prepare the city for the
following day which comes all too soon
for 1ne weary. IN the treaters. as soon
as the audiences have fled out. gay or
sad as the play may rave left them. q
small army Of scrubbers and cleaners
enter. Empty seats are closed with a
bang. discarded programs swept up and
floors washed. When their work is done
this fheater is once more ready 10 re-
cetye 3 varied throng. If It happens
90 Be the last performance of troupe
In Washington. ths scene shiftsrs are
hard AZ It loading the stage settings
upon the huge dFays. Thus the play
tsauishes from the dark city as If by
magic Few persons see It come or go.
IN The big department stores another
squad OF men and women is preparing
for the rush Of the next day. They
z;ork silently. little conversation among
fsssns Should enc Of them sing 1t would
sound as sneongruous SIS the crow Of a
cock az high noon.