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The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-12-13
KI0NA NOTES
(From the EnteYpIise)

w. A. Kelso has had flve fresnos at
work leveltng land on his ranches q
few miles below town. formely own
ed by Messrs. Boyle and Mehren.
When the work is finished there he
will put the teams to work on his
, tract of land just across the river.
which, 1t is reported, will be leveled.
put in good shape for irrigation and
divided into acre tracts. 1.-THE own
ers of all the unimproved land be.
tween the river and schoolhouse will
follow suit the valley will make .
much better impression on strangers
and it will also make room for more
people.
One OF James Lowry's teams. while
coming down Horse Heaven>hill yes.
terday with load OF wheat got mix
ed up in some way and two Of the
horses were badly hurt. one having
to be shot and the other being 30
seriously injured that 1t may not re-
cover. The driver 10 suffering from q
bruised foot, the wagon wheel hav.
Ing passed over It.
Mrs. Showalter, a half sister OF
Mrs. C. CULLEN. died from typhoid
fever Tuesday night at the sesidencs
Of her father. D. w. Matthews, In
Horse Heaven. Her baby had died
three weeks ago. Her funeral was
held In Horse Heaven. Thursday,
Rev. Andrew Kershaw conducting
the service. She was but ~ years Of
age.
Nine teams have been hauling
wheat from the Williams brothers
farm, in Horse Heaven. to Badger.
They are farming about three sect.
Ions this year.
Mr.. AMI Mrs. Milo Mercer left the
first OF the week for 4 visit In the
east.
c. A. Neyland, of Spokane. who
has been here for few weeks investi-
eating irrigation and irrigated lands
In the valley. has purchased sixteen
acres of high land from J. II Kennedy
and will put watering plant in the
river to irrigate 1t. He and his
brother have q patent on q water
motor which has beea tried with
great success In the Snake river. Mr..
Neyland expects to work here oil
winter after the middle Of January,
putting In the watering plant, pre-.
pairing the land tor Irrigation al d
building q house.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-12-13
Food Experiment.

DR.. Wiley, the government expert
on food values and principal author
OF the recent pure food Act enacted
by Congress has been conducting
another interesting experiment.
DR.. Wiley's squad of Washington
clerks who have been devoting their
stomachs to the cause of science by
living on food even more strongly
adulterated than that falling to the
lot Of ordinary mortals, have COM
pleted their experiments with the
use Of sulphites. The question is
one Of great Importance, for sulfur-
Gus acid or some of it's salts, the
sulphites, are more commonly used
in food products than any similar
substance. because it acts both as a
preservative and bleaching agent.
The popular demand, or supposed
popular demand, for evaporated
apples Of a deathly pallor, blondin-
ed peaches and syrup like moltengold
has caused manufacturers to subject
them to the fumes of burning sulp-
fur. The same ingredient is also
to. be found frequently in wine, beer
some canned fruits and vegetables,
thru having been introduced as a
pfeservative or accidentally in the
cleaning of the receptacles. The
twelve young men in Washington
who were fed on sulfites for twenty
days were found to have suffered
in health from the regime and the
conclusion is that their use in any
form in food products is objection
able. Headache and indigestion
were complained of, but the most
serious symptoms were the impover-
ishment of the blood in the number
and activity of the white and red
corpuscles and the incipient album
inuria and other evidences of over
working Of the kidneys which might
lead to chronic disease of that organ.
These experiments are the most care
tul and weighty that we have on the
question, altho they are not entirely
conclusive as to deleterious effects
Of more minute quantities than were
here used. It is an unwarranted
assumption that the difference in
the effect of large and small doses
Of drug is one of degree, not of
kind. On the contrary, in physiol-
oeical experiments on both animals
and plants it is often observed that
q minute amount of a drug produces
the opposite reaction from that of a
larger quantity. Nevertheless,
according to our present knowledge
the use of sulfites in food is to be
condemned, since there is no evil
dence at all that they are beneficial
to the human system even in traces.
MI c>A>A> T.a~oeo..
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
COL. CROSS AND
MISS COLT WE'D
THIS AF FTERNOON

The wedding Of Col Harold ]. Gross to
Miss Mary Louise Colt, daughter OF
Judge and Mrs. LeBaron r. Colt. took
place at $3.50 this afternoon at the Colt
monsion. southeast corner Of Waterman
and Thayer streets.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev Dr. George Mcclellan Fiske, rector
Of 81. Stephens church, who was assist
ed by the Rev Charles NJ. Gross Of An
sonia. CT, a brother Of the groom.
Only relatives and a few of the most
intimate personal friends Of the con-
tracing parties were present. as 1t was
the desire TO avoid all ostentation.
The bride. who was never more beau
tiful, was given away by her father.
She was attended by her sister. Miss
Eliza beth l. Colt, as maid Of honor Miss
Louise Jackson OF New York and Miss
Ethel Chaplin Of this city as bridesmaids.
and Mrs. Henry Pearce. Jr., as matron
OF honor T.. Tudor Gross. youngest bro
ther OF the groom was best man.
The ushers were: Edward Griffith OF
New York. Thomas F. n Mcdonnell.
Or. n. Darrell Harvey, Or. James II.
Davenport Everett /. Rogers Col. James
f. Phetteplace, Russell c. Colt LeBaron
B. Colt Martin s. Tanning and Edward
A. Barrows.
Upon the conclusion Of the simple ring
ceremony those present congra tulated
the happy groom and felicitated the
radiant bride. and a reception was held
I'm a largo marquee erected on the lawn
at the rear OF the mansion. The big tent
was really an extension Of the back rar-
lor. and in II the wedding dinner was
served.
There was bewildering array of pres
eute IfSnlaNp1 chief among which
a magnificent pendant Of diamonds and
emeralds. tho gift OF Col Samuel Pome-
roy Colt. the brides uncle.
Col. and Mrs. Gross will leave this eve
ming for a short honeymoon trip, return
ing before Feb. /, It. is stated.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
HOGAN SCARES
BRkZEN BOSS

been defined. and until that time he
would have 10 delay the announcement
The approach OF the governor and sem
ate was announced just as Mr. Hogan in
troduced a resolution on Gen. Brayton
and the sheriff's office as follows
Resolved. That IL is the sense or
this house OF representatives, mindful
OF it's own self-respect and Jealous OF
its dignity, that the sheriff or the
county OF Providence. while serving In
attendance upon this house, as re-
quired by law, should avoid improper
association i'm the discharge OF his
Office for other than proper and law
ful purposes; and IL Is the further
sense OF this house that such associd-
tlon and such use and occupation OF
his office suffered and permitted ly
him during this session are repugnant
10 and incompatible with the proper
decorum and dignity OF an officer OF
this houseY and such acts and prac tices
are hereby emphatically condemned
and the sheriff Is hereby notified that
further wilful persistence i'm such prdr-
tices on his part Will he taken as ana
deemed an affront 10 the order. de-
corum and dignity Of this house nhd
i'm contempt OF its authority t. be
treated and dealt with conformaDly to
law"
The tall sycamore from East Green
wich could not get 10 his feet quickly
enough with motion 10 table the
resolution.
His uudcrstudy, Judge Rathbun, sec
onded his motion, the vote was put
and IL was tabled, 40 10 32, Mr.. Cool
win Of Lincoln voting with the Repub-
licans.
Boss Brayton heard OF the resolu-
tion Immediately; and his fldes Achatcs
was hurried down TO the clerks desk
to get a look at the audacious docu-
ment lie fingered il gingeriy aud
with nervous eagerness, and hastily
absorbing the contents Of the resolu-
ton he ran back 10 Boss Brayton with
the news while the clerk labelled II
III %"
Mr.. Murphy Of Central Falls iutroduced
an act relating for the elections OF
board of three license commissioners In
the city OF Central Falls by the aldermen
and common council I'm joint convention,
the commissioners TO hold office from .he
first Monday In February. 1907. tc receive
such compensation. 10 be paid by the city,
as tho city council shall determine.
on motion OF Judge Harris, the house
adjourned
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17

Of starvation unless they receive quick
assistance.
That portion OF the town OF Port
Royal which sank two centuries aso
is again Under water.
TWO BATTLESHIPS ARRIVE,
Washington. Jan ia wireless mes
sage 20 the navy department from Rear
Admiral Evans at Guantanamo, states
that the Battleships Missouri and Indiana
viii arrive at Jamaica early today. The
Whlpple having aboard Divisional COM
mandcr Admiral II. c. Davis, with corps
OF surgeons and medical supplies already
has arrived at Kingston.
owing 10 an error I'm deciphering the
wireless message from Guantanamo yes
terday IL was made 10 appear that Rear
Admiral Evans personally had gone 10
Kingston. The message received today,
however. indicates that Admiral Evans
dispatched Rear Admiral Davis, the Sec
ond In command, TO Kingston
RED CROSS TO EXTEND HELP.
Washington, Jan. 1.-THE American
National Red Cross will extend immediate
help To the earthquake sufferers I'm ia
maica. Cleveland Dodge head OF the
New York state organization, has been
authorized to purchase 5000 worth OF sup
plies To be sent 10 Kingston by the first
steamer. IL Is expected that President
Roosevelt will Issue a proclamation ask
ing for contributions. the money and sup
plleS TO Dt ulSlTlDultu DN the tNtu AIpSSs
ORGANIZING FOR RELIEF.
Boston Jan. l7.-At the request OF
Mayor John r. Fitzgerald a number OF
prominent business men OF this city met
at the mayors office I'm the city hall to-
day for the purpose OF discussing the ne.
cessity OF offering aid 10 the stricken peo-
pie Of Kingston. jamaica.
Mayor Fitzgerald was given authority
to appoint a committee of five whicn
should take measures 10 provide relief.
should later dispatches from Kingston in
dicate that assistance Is necessary.
There IL I'm this city a fund Of $500, ,0fO
collected at the time of the earthquake
in San Francisco which has not yet been
expended and If the distress I'm Kingston
proves TO be extraordinary I'm lts extent.
II is believed that at least portion of
this money could be used In buying food
and medical supplies 10 relieve the dis
tress In Kingston. No definite action WHY
be taken. however, until Mayor Fitzger-
aid receives more detailed report OF the
conditions in the stricken city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
BERRY INDICTED
FOR THE MURDER
Of HIS WIFE

Pittsfeld. Mass, Jan. 17-An indict-
ment for murder was returned today by
the Berkshire county grand jury against
William +. Berry of Williamstown. who
is charged with the murder OF his wife on
Aug. 26 last The body OF Mrs. Berry
was found lying In the kitchen OF the
Berry home with bullet wounds in the
head while Berry, who was also wounded,
was discovered on n bed In an adjoining
room.
IL is alleged that Berry shot his wife
and then attempted TO kill himself be-
cause OF domestic trouble. He was re-
moved to a hospital. where he recov-
cred from his injuries.
The grand jury returned mo bill' I'm
the case of Emil Straub Of Housaton
who was arrested after the body Of his
George. aged 13. was found concealed in
some bushes near his home The boy
had apparently been killed by a blow
from a stone on the back Of the head.
The jury returned n no bill" also in
the case of Anthony J. Bevins. who was
held for manslaughter because of the
death OF William Burlingame Of Pitts
field. nephew Of Bevins. In September
last. Bevins was alleged TO have shot
and killed Birmingham when the latter
went 20 Bevins' house and threatened to
kill the whole family.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
FIRST WARD CASE
HANGS ON HARRIS

Whether or not the case OF William 3.
Greenough. attorney general, against
Dennis Lucey and other hold-over mem
bers of the First Ward Democratic COM
mittee will come before the supreme
court tomorrow will depend somewhat on
Judge Harris. who is one of the Repub-
lican leaders Of the house OF representa-
tives and associated with Irving Champ
lin as counsel for Mr. Lucey and his ass-
sociates.
This Is a quo warranto proceeding by
which the members Of the straight DEM
ocracy who carried the caucus in Ward
One as candidates for ward committee
by vote OF 26l to 23I, seek to secure
their offices
1t will be recalled that the board OF
canvassers and registration decided that
as some one stole one OF the district
check lists there was no legal caucus and
Lucey and his associates must hold over.
If there Is a prospect OF the hearing be-
ing over by II o'clock Judge Harris and
his associate will not object to the case
being taken up. The judge considers his
duty TO his senatorial candidate superior
to his duty as counsel for alleged Demo-
Gratis
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
CONFLICT IN
SHOE INDUSTRY
IS IMMINENT

Brockton, Mass, Jan. IA serious
conflict is pending between the shoe
manufacturers OF this city and the Boot
facturers have finally decided. il was
learned today. that unless the union or
ficials recede from the position taken by
them at the national convention In Mil.
waukee some time ago. open shop condi'
tions will prevail in this city.
The difficulties arise from the fact that
with one exception the contracts be
tween the union and the manufacturers
will expire on March /. and the union
officials have notified the manufacturers
that they will be requested TO sign new
contract TO take effect upon that day
The most important objection to the con
tract. according 10 the manufacturers. is
a clause which provides that should both
parties 10 the contract find Ii necessary
TO resort TO arbitration for the purpose
of settling any disputes that may arise
the union men will insist that there be
no decrease in wages for any reason
whatever
The shoe manufacturers let it be known
today that this clause of the contract
will never be accepted and they assert
that If the unions insist upon its adop-
ton they will run the plant on the open
shop" principle The manufacturers state
that the adoption Of the clause would
mean that an advance i'm wages would
he almost inevitable.
IL the new contract Is not adopted the
manufacturers will not be permitted to
use the union stamp on their shoes Pend
ing a settlement OF the difficulty several
Of the manufacturers are already ship
ping their goods without the stamp OF the
union.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
ULTRAM0NT NTA|NES
VICTORIOUS At
THE CONFERENCE

Paris. Jan. lit can be announced
definitely that the utramontaines were
victorious at the sessions OF the French
cpiscopatc in their determ!nation to hold
IN suspense tho main question OF how wor-
ship shall be continued. a decision being
arrived at not to form cultural associa-
tions under the law OF 1901, and at the
same time to ask for precise instructions
from Rome. In the meantime the Status
quo will be maintained.
The key to the vatican's position was
revealed by Cardinal Coullie. archbishop
OF Lyons. who announced that q solution
would be contrary to the orders OF the
pope. who desired 10 compel the French
government 10 make a new convention.
According TO the an authentic version Of
his remarks tho cardinal said. I'VE can
congratulate ourselves on having already
obtained important results The govern
ment has surrendered on several points
namely that the. prosecutions OF priests
for not making declara tions of their inten-
tiOn TO hald meetings have given meagre
results. We must not pronounce the word
settlement There will be no solution
Until tho rovernmcnt turns 10 Rome"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
OLIVER AND BANGS
WILL PROBABLY
GET CONTRACT

Washington Jan. 17.--The following
statement was issued by the isthmian ca
nal commission today:
Chairman Shonts today announced
that at a conference between the presi
dent. Secretary Root. Secretary Taft and
himself. With respect 10 the pending con-
tract for constructing the Panama canal
IL was decided first that the lowest bid
that is, 6.75 per cent-was a percentage
at which the government would be JUS
titled in placing the contract
THE second point In the determination
of this matter Is whether or not the per
sons making this bid-that Is. Messrs
have, or can control S5,DOOOO aValla blc
for this work; that is $50O0.000 above liza
bilities, including the 100000 which will
be required 10 make the bond.
1T is further decided that If their per-
sonal record and the business standing
are found after investigation to be all
right they ought To have the contract"
The correspondence accompanying the
report shows that the information was
transmitted in response TO a letter from
Senator Millard dated Jan s. in which he
Informed the commission OF the desire OF
the committee for information. In that
letter whis was addressed 10 Chairman
Shonts, the senator said that it had
been reported that the borings at Gatun
were found To be very unsatisfactory"
IN MS response MT. SnontS included
not only the statements OF members OF
the engineering committee of the COM
mission but also a cabled statement from
Chief Engineer Stevens giving full infor-
nation on the point IN question up to
Jan. 10.
The letter from the engine ering COM
mttee bears the signature of its chair
man. Rear Admiral Endicott. who says:
I'VE know Of no foundation for the re-
port that the proposed lock on the Paci
ic side has been changed some two or
three miles from tho original point des-
ignated.
The locks both at Pedro Miguel and
Soca, occupy substantially the sites
chosen by the minority OF the advisory
board. These locations are necessarily
general. When special examinations were
made IL was found that the rock founda-
ton for the locks at Pedro Miguel did
not extend over the entire area covered
by the structures and a slight shifting OF
the position may be advisable. but there
have been no other changes contemplated.
''In conclusion, we state that the In
vestigations which the commission caused
have thus far led 10 no disclosures OF ex-
traordinary difficulties requiring changes
os previous plans"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
EAST PROVIDENCE
Or. HOrion's Friends. Are Angry
at Committeeman Bul|ung
Naval Reserves Will Elect a
Lieutenant Next Monday

Advertisements and items for The
News Democrat can be left al Alexander
Munro's Boston Store, 3 Warren avenue.
The friends OF DR. IL b. Horton. the
present superintendent OF schools, are
much ncensed over the matter OF his re-
ceiving a personal letter from Robert f.
Budlong. n member OF the school COM
mittee. telling him his services as super
intendent will cease Monday, Jan. 21, and
that he will be succeeded by J. w. Doves.
DR.. Horizons friends declare that Mr..
Budone has no right TO assume the re-
sponsibility so long as the committee has
a chairman and a clerk and 1t is claimed
such letter should come from the school
board and be duly signed by the proper
officials They also claim that according
To the records OF the school committee
the doctor was TO hold the position until
Mr. Whittemore OF South Hadley, Mass.
who was elected, assumed charge. As
Mr. Whittemore later sent his resgna tion
and the school committee took no action
on the subject. IL is asserted that Dr.
Horton is the superintendent and will be
until either Mr.. Whittemore comes or the
committee can find sor1e way out OF the
tangle DR.. Horton has referred the let-
ter received this morning from Mr. Bud
long 10 his attorney and says he will fight
the matter TO n finish
NAVAL RESERVES.
At the meeting OF the local branch of
the Naval Reserves last evening two ap-
plications for membership were received
A communication from His EXcellency
Gov. James II Higgins was received an.
nouncing that Lieut. O. ~ Bliss term Of
office expires Sunday. Jan 20. and the
division ordered TO hold an election on
Monday evening, Jan. 81 Lieut.. Bliss Is
the only candidate at the present time
and more than probable he will succeed
himself. At the conclusion of the session
an hour or more was devoted TO basket
ball and a team will be formed. but II will
make no attempt TO play any other team
this season
MINOR MENTION.
The Imperial Social club held a mas
querade whist party last evening which
was very enjoyable affair The win
ners were Miss Theresa Hogan and Miss
Lucy Moran. The ladies' consolation prize
was awarded TO Miss Laura May. John
Green won the first gentleman's prize.
Edward Butler the second and William
ShawcrosS the consolation prize. The
prizes for costumes were won by Mrs
Thomas +. Moran and Mr. James Null
Ney.
A woman by the name of Greene upou
the testimony OF Drs. Seymour and Coke
was adjudged insane by Judge Bliss this
morning and was committed to the state
hospital
The East Providence Fishing club held
well-attended session last evening
when all fines presented were ordered
paid. Two applications for membership
were received and referred TO the proper
committee.
There was no degree work at the meet
ing OF Howard lodge. knights OF Pythias.
last evening
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
$4,000 BLAZE
SCARES AUBURN

Just in time 10 save himself from being
struck. He was hit by flying glass and
splinters, but only sustained slight contu-
sions about the face 'and hands
The blaze was first discovered shooting
through the roof of the weave shop In
"A few minutes sparks had leaped across
the street, lighting upon the roof OF the
old Cranston High school building. At
one time IL was feared that the flames
would leap TO the Auburn freight shed
and spread through the rest or the resi-
Dental section; but the wind was favor
able and the plucky work OF the village
fire fighters. together with the assistance
OF engine IL OF this city, prevented the
fire from spreading beyond the school
building.
Both the weave shop and the high
school were burned 10 the ground: and IL
was not until daylight that the fire burn
ed itself out. the only thing that remains
OF the weave shop and school building be-
ing a monster pile OF smoudering ruins.
The blaze was Of a spectacular charac-
ter and Illuminated the sky so that II at
tracted attention miles away.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
7 HE FIELD
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OF LABOR

The following unions will hold sessions
tonight:
Building Trades council. Labor temple.
Molders, Labor temple
Leather workers, Labor temple.
Engineers Weybosset street.
OLNEYVILI.E CARPENTERS MEET.
The meeting of the Olneyvillc Carpen-
ters last evening was very interesting
though for the greater part of the time
only routine matters were disposed Of
The most interesting part OF the meet
ing was tho initiation of the new meui-
bers There were several of these and
also a number of candidates TO be in
stalled at a later meeting.
The reports OF the Carpenters council
delegates and the other committees were
then received after which some time was
devoted to general matters
PAINTERS SHORT MEETING.
The meeting OF the Painters last eve-
greater part OF the time 10 routine mat
ters, a number OF reports were heard
from committees and three new candi-
dates were initiated.
When that was done the delegates to
tho Building Trades council reported. af-
ter which the time was taken up with
open discussions.
STEAM FILTERS LARGE INGTIA-
TIONS.
The steam Filters last evening held
very successful meeting and initiated
number OF new candidates. They were
made members as a direct result OF the
activity OF the organizer, who is In this
city FOR that purpose.
Outside Of the limitations tho time was
taken up with only routine matters.