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The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-12-31
.HUNTLEY POT FAVORED
Association Favors the Local Type...
10 Be Manufactured in kennewick

The Committee on smudging con-
slsting Of Messrs. Huntley, r. Gil
crest, Jos. Gerard, E. D. Collins, c.
E. Lum, VIM, Folsom and F. NJ.
Sly, have reported in favor of a
kennewick smudge pot modelled
after the pot shown by Mr.. Hunt
ley. They decided that the pot
could be made in Kennewick, and
that coupled with the superiority of
this pot to others there would be
the great advertisement to the Ken
newick district in saving its fruit
with locally manufactured pot.
The committee also spoke fayorably
of the Collins vapor pan attach
ments, but as that was outside of
their province they left the advis-
ability of using it to the individual
fruit grower. There has been a
good many however who have stat
ed that they should make use of
this device when then smudged
their orchards in the spring, that is
if smudging should become neces-
sary.
The lins-Huntley pot has
been decided upon by the commit
tee, if it can be manufactured at
cost that compares favorable to the
cost of the others.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-12-31
Nj. f. Exercises

The Christmas exercises in the
N. E. Church last Friday evening
we're we'll attended and so far as
could be seen very much appreciat-
ell by both young and old. The pro-
gram was about one hour in length
anil was in charge of Mr.. Cyrus
Hoadley. At the close Of the exer-
c:ses the Sunday School treat con-
sisting of popcorn, nuts and candy.
was distributed and all went home
happy. We trust to continue to
enjoy the blessings ola real merry
Christmas.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-12-31
WHOLE NUMBER 4C2
kENNEWIcK PROGRESS NOTED
Spokane Spokesman Csmmends on
the improvements Made in Our
Town

In the editorial co!umns, under
the head of "Kennewick Grows in
to a City" the Spokesman-Revi
under date Of December 2sth makes
the following comments. 1t shows
that we are making strides in to
right direction when the attention
of the city papers is attracted to us:
A news item from kcnnewick, re-
cords convincingly the passing of
that prosperous place FROM village
to city conditions. Nearly one mile
Of cement sidewalks have been laid
there within the last three months,
and the council has now taken up
street paving and the laying Of
sewer system. Preliminary to these
improvements an ordinance has
been passed creating improvement
districts, and the councilnen recent
ly made a special trip to Spokane
to investigate the different kinds Of
paving here. An engineer will soon
be engaged to draft plans and pre-
pare estimates for q sewer system..
Further indication OF city growth
is found in the action Of the coun-
Gil in extending the fire limits and
regulating the speed of autuihobilee.
The people of kcnncwirk arc Id
be congratulated upon their pro-
Rress and enterprise. They have
an irrigated fruit district of 6n6
achievement aad a great future.
and are iasthe heart Of a. broad
region that is certain to- show wons
derful development.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-12-31
1Ne CHRISTMAS EXERCISES
c.,.it of Peace on Earth and Good
win toward Men. as Shown at
the Churhes

Owing to the uncertainty of NOV
mo freight the local Lumber Yards,
,ound it impossible to secure trees
i secure trees for the various Christ
mas exercises on time. The St.
paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. had a
large, shipment of trees day or
Two late. The Crab Creek Lumber
Go. had the same experience and
The community appreciates the thot-
fulness of these companies although
the trees did arrive late. The
Christmas tree exercises were how
ever held as usual, for Santa Claus
seems to be easily satisfied with the
preparations made, so long as fit
ting welcome is given him. The
different exercises are given below:
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-12-31
The 1uInelE elus

The Thimble Club was royalty
entertained Tuesday afternoon at
the home OF Mrs. II. A. Bier, who
was assisted By Mrs. Alex Bier, Mrs.
J. L. Johnson, Mrs. Carnahan and
Mrs. Nc Kahn. The Library meet.
ing Friday night was the principal
object Of discussion among the large
number that attended. Refresh.
ments consisting of Sandwiches.
coffee and cake were served by the
iostesses. aud ali.yoted the affair
one Of the most enjoyable ever.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-12-31
At Presbyterian Church


The Christmas eve exercises IN
the Presbyterian Church were at
tended by an audience which filled
the Church and were thoroly enjoy
ed BY all. An interesting though
somewhat lengthy program was car
led out and the Sabbath School
children were each presented with a
b x of candy in addition to which
many choice gifts were dispensed
by Santa Claus. Mr.. E. D. Collins
the efficient Superintendent was pre-
s.nted with a chair earlier in the
evening.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-12-31

Library stage. The MEETING will
oesln promptly at 7:3O O'Clock and
the business matters attended to
hrst so that it will be possible for
those who desire to do 50 may at
tend other social functions. There
Will also be entertainment provided
tor those who care to remain and
witness the birth Of the New Year.
Don't forget the time and place.
everybody come and bring your
friends.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-12-31
At CONGREGATIONAL Church

The Congregational Church was
fortunate in having a moderate siz,
el tree. secured from Walla Walla
b, Mr.. Frank Emigh while over
taking in the local option fight.
The program was short but well
rendered, starting in good season
and ending early. The usual candy
treat to all present was given.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-12-31
At Baptist Church

The Baptist Sunday School held
its.annual Christmas exer cises in
the Church. The program was
largely of a musical nature. In
stead of a tree they had prepared a
chimney and FIRE place thro which
old Santa came to distribute the
gifts. The usual good cheer was
notable and the children were made
happy by the presents received.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-12-31
|. ". SQIH HAS TYPHOID

Since the last issue of the paper
MI. Soth, the owner, has been con-
fined to his bed with an attack OF
typhoid fever with a trained nurse
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-04-24

1OWn % Lake Osanoh,
~. Ashland Ave-. aN6 Aoth o.
vs,ephsne vae6s -.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
THROWN FROM HORSE
WHILE RIDING, ACTOR RECEIVES
 SERIOUS INJURIES.
Horse Tramples On Rider As He Lay On Ground-Shoulder Fractured.
 and Internal In- | juriea.

New York. Dec. 2.-John Drew, the actor was thrown from his horse while riding with his daughter, on the bridle path in Central Park today and ser- iously injured.
 The horse trampled on the actor as he lay on the ground. A passing auto mobile stopped and MT. Drew was pick ed up and hurried to the Presbyterian Hospital. The extent of his injuries Is not known.
 MT. Drew is at present appearing in e play in this city.
 Miss Drew was holding her fathers head in her lap when the automobile party stopped and volunteered to take the actor to the hospital.
 While the doctors were unable to de- termine the full extent of Mir. Drew's injuries, they announced this afternoon that he had sustained a severe fracture of the left shoulder and 1t was feared that he had been injured internally.
 Mir. Drew was resting easy, it was said, at the hospital tonight. His in- 1uries are serious but in all probabili- ty he will be out in week or two.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
CONVICTION OF NEGRO
 PREVENTS MOB VIOLENCE

Williamson, Ky, Dec. 7--within a few hours Earl Thompson, negro accused of criminal assault. was tried and sentenced to death here today. The extraordinary rapidity with which the authorities acted. probably avert ed lynching. as a mob of several hundred men had announced their in- tention of wreaking summary ven- geance on the negro.
 Thompson was accused of assault ing Mrs. Maggie Roberts, of Dry Ridge, near here. three weeks ago. As soon as his presence in the tower became known a mob gathered and attempted to take the negro from Sheriff Michael Carter and a force of deputies. The mob was foiled in this but remained around the jail the en- tire day until news of Thompson's conviction caused them to jisperse.
 To protect Thompson. Judge Cam mack had to make a public promise to see that the negro was hanged within thirty days. This quieted the raging crowd. which was tearing up benches in the court house and shouting, and Judge Cammack then sentenced Thompson to hang here Friday. Janu- ary T. 1910.
 During the nasty trial which was held one man iunged at Thompson with a knife. shouting:
 Damn him. I will cut his head off" The man was disarmed. however.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
IANTI-SALOoN MEN MAY
 MOVE ON CAPITAL CITY

Chicago, Dec 7.--Delegates to the thirteenth annual convention of the Anti-Saloon League of America here today listened to the report of Acting National Legislative Superintendet William H. Anderson which urged car rying the fight against the saloon to Washington.
 Great emphasis was placed by MT. Anderson on a pending bill which pro- vides for the direct exercise of the federal power by prohibition of trans portation of liquor from outside state to points where liquor cannot legally be transported from another point within the same state.
 Dr. P. A. Baker. general superinten- dent of the Anti-Saloon League In his report at the session of the convention tonight reported that 11.000 saloons had been voted out of existence and 4,0o0 more forced to close in 1908.
 Since January 1, 190S." Dr. Baker declared, -"saloons have been closed at the rate of forty a day, and that 70 per cent of the area of the United States forbids licensed liquor traffic tells only a part of the visible results. No power of evil on earth can long withstand this continued onslaught. The gates of hell cannot prevail against 1t"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
GERMANS DIE IN FIRE
DISASTROUS EXPLOSION OCCURS IN
 HAMBURG.
Largest Gas Meter In the Werld ss De- sfreyed, Ten Haen Are Dead and Sixteen Are Re-
 ported nffsssng.

Hamburg, Dec. 7.--The explosion oi two gas tanks In the so-caiied ~Klines Grasbrook" on the lsibs front this af ternoon was followed by an extensive fire and the loss Of many lives. The explosion was due to leak in a new gasometer Escaping gas en tered the retort house, where 1t came in contact with the fire, causing ter rife explosion. A ,arge number of Workmen were engaged in rebuilding and eniarging the plant. Twenty five of the men were employed near the gasometer. They disappeared fin a mass of flames which shot up to a great height.
 Bremen were unable to approach in large forces owing to the isolated sit- uation of tire establishment.
 At late hour tonight ten men are reported dead and seventeen missing. It is almost, certain that all of these are dead. Forty men were dangerous ly injured. of whom several cannot re- cover.
 The fire gained rapidly and threat ened the old gasometer, containing 50,0O0 cubic meters. So intense was the heat and so dangerous their posi- tion, the firemen were compelled to withdraw to safe distance A ter rife explosion soon occurred and the tower became mass of flame, which leaped hundreds of feet in the air, sending fragments of glowing coke far and wide over the city and harbor.
 After strenuous efforts, the fire was got under control and the rescue work was carried on vigorously.
 The new gasometer which exploded was the largest in the world. having a capacity of 100000 cubic meters. The city appropriated 14.000.000 marks ($3,- 500,000) for its construction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
WILL NOT AID TRAFFIC
YOUNG WOMAN CoNFEssEs TO AT
 LANTA POLICE.
Says She Is Agent of "White Slave' Traffic Hut Will Not Lead Young Girls AstFay.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 7.-Cleo Evans, a strikingly handsome young Atlanta woman confessed to the police this af- ternoon that she was an agent in the white slave" traffic and asked the offi- cers to detain two young women who were to leave for Columbss. Ohio, this evening.
 The police found the young girls at the station waiting for Miss Evans. The latter had two tickets to Columbus which she said had been sent to her for the girls by the keeper of a disorderly house there.
 The Evans woman was formerly a bookkeeper in this city but said she had been in Columbus and was sent on here to recruit young women. The girls she had selected were but le years of age. They sat in court and laughed and giggled as if the whole affair were @ joke.
 The Evans woman said: 'T strayed away myself but at the last moment I had not the courage to lead those two children into that life. I want you to know what I have done and l want to have those children saved"
 Police Judge Broyles believes that the woman thought she was under sus- picion and took this means of escaping punishment but he was forced to dis miss her. His suspicious were strength ened by the fact that the brother of one of the girls was following the trio. The younger girls will be sent to the House of the Good Shepherd.
 In dismissing the Evans woman the magistrate said: If I ever hear of your doing this again, will do what can to send you to the pom"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
JURY IS. DISCHARGED;
 ELLIS GOES BACK TO JAIL

Little Rock, Ark, Dec. 7.-The jury in the case of W. Y. Ellis. charged with the murder of N P. Wills Of m dianapoIis, was discharged today af' ter announcing that 1t would be im- possible for them to agree upon yer dict. The jury stood nine for conyic- tion and three for acquittal.
 At late hour tonight, Judge Lea re- .rsaA to grant an application for bail for w. Y. Ellis. which was made after the jury had been discharged upon its failure to reach an agreement.
 Judge Lea offered to set the case for immediate rehearing. but the deIena- art,s attorney declined. instead appeal ing to the Supreme Court from Judge Lea's decisoon.
 Ellis's attorneys claimed that his life would be endangered by further con- dnement in jail. The court held, how aver that the report of physicians who examined him did not warrant admit ting the purisoner to bail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
PRESIDENT OUTLINES
 WORK FOR CONGRESS

Celebration in 1918 of the semi-cen- tennial of negro emancipation, ana reimbursement of the depositors or the defunct Freedman's Savings and Trust Company.
 Consolidation of the bureaus of manufactures and statistics in the Department of Commerce. and Labor .
 Appropriation for the remodeiing Of the District of Columbia jail.
 Anneunces Niearaeuan Action.
 Calling attention to the crisis in Central American affairs brought about by the summary execution in Nicaragua of two Americans. the President announces that this govern ment has terminated diplomatic re- latfons with the Zelayan administra- ton in Nicaragua and intends to take such further steps as may be found most consistent with It's dignity. its duty to American interests and its moral obligation to Central America and to civilization.
 In opposing any immediate investi- gation of the New York custom house scandal, the President takes the ground that such investigation "might, by giving immunity and oth- erwise, prove an embarrassment In securing conviction of the guilty parties"
 A proposal submitted by the Secre- tary of the Treasury that the execu- tive departments deficit for the cur rent fiscal year-estimated at $7s.- 075.620-be met by the issuance of Panama bonds authorized by Con- gress, is approved by the President. He explains that in order to avoid a deficit. for the ensuing fiscal year ending June 30. 1911.. estimates have been cut to the bone and instead of a deficit, there will be a surplus of $36.s3t.00o excluding payments on the Panama canal, which are expected to be taken care of hV bonds.
 The President records with pleas ure the satisfactory arrangement made for the arbitration of. the i'm portant North American fisheries is- sue with Canada and the successful prosecution of the work of the com missions adjusting other boundary is- sues and the lake fisheries. He urges an international conference to devise measures for the protection of fur seals. He is hopeful of happy ad- justment of the Congo question and expresses his desire to afford lar ger measure of protection to the lit- tie negro state of Liberia. Satisfac- ton is expressed with the declaration by Japan and Russia in favor of the sopen door" and appropriations are asked for the expenses of the Pan- American Congress to be held in Bue- nos Ayres and for participation in the Belgian exposition, both schsdul- ed for next year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
HASKELL TAKES A HAND.
oklahoma Governor stops an Investi
 gatren.

Oklahoma City. Ok. Dec. 7--By sum marily cancelling the authority of At torney general West to. represent the State before the okiahoma county prand jury. Governor Haskell today brought a sudden termination to the investigation the Attorney General was making Into the failure of the Co. lumbia Bank and Trust Company or Oklahoma City.
 The Attorney General was not per, nitted to sign three indictments and two accusations returned by the grand iurv before that body was discharged.
 Governor Haskell said It is not to the best interest of the state that an investigation of the banks affairs be made at this time. He declared that when the State Banking Board con. c,udes lis accounting all records of the institution will be turned over to grand jury should the district court demand 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
PIERCE GIVEN FREEDOM
TEXAS JURY RETURNS VERDICT OF
 NOT GUILTY.
In Special Charge, Judge Calhoun sus- tains Contentious of Defendant's Lawyers That He Ia Im-
 xmune from Trial.

Austin. Tex, Dec. 7.-The jury in the case of H. Clay Pierce. charged with false swearing returned verdict here today of not guilty.
 Judge Calhoun. in a special charge to the jury sustained the contention of MT Pierce's lawyers that he was im- mune from trial under the laws of Texas, as the counsel Tor the state sought to use testimony given by MT. Pierce on the witness stand in Missouri with the intention. if possible. to se- cure his conviction.
 After receiving the congratulations of a number of friends. the defendant left the court room accompanied by his lawyers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
NIGHT RIDER TRIAL
 MOVES SLOWLY

Union city. Tenn, Dec. T-Today'H proceedings in the trial of Garrett Johnson and Arthur Cloar, alleged leaders of the night rider band of Reelfoot Lake charged with the mur- der of Captain Quentin Rankin. con- sisted of the excusing of Juror Locke, breaking the panel completed yester- day and the ordering of new venire summoned for tomorrow.
 That an effort may be made to have several others of the jurors dis placed is thought tonight not improb- able. Locke was removed at ths request of the state.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
FEAR TUBERCULOSIS MAY
 BE FATAL TO ALFONSO

Madrid. Dec. liking Alfonso's con- dition is causing extreme anxiety at court. The King is suffering from a tuberculosis affection or the post nasal parts of the Inner ear.
 Dr. Monre. of Bordeaux. has per formed three slight operations to check this disease. Now fourth op eration has been necessary and the Queen is much concerned about the result of the Kings weakened con stitution.
 His tubercular trouble undoubtedly was inherited. His father, Alfonso XII. died ot tuberculosis with com plications which are also present in the case of Alfonso XII,
 The oficial gazette announces that the Queen expects an aecouchmenf In Aprils
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
MAssACHUsETTs ELECTIONS.

Roston. Mass, Dec. IA reaction oi n wave of prohibition which last year swept over Massachusetts. in the elec. tions fin fourteen cities today. sent four of them-Fall River New Bedford Marlboro and Gaoucester-back into inc license column. while Haverhil alone, by a close vote, turned over to no license. Fitchburg, Lawrence Northampton. Pittshald. Springfield and Taunton remain in the license column while Broekton, Quincy and Waltham continue no license as result Of ths day's voting,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
Cold Coming southward.

Louisville, Ky. Dec. 7.-The storm and cold wave which will be felt prac- Nticaliy over the entire South tomor- row was central today over the Ohio Valley and lower lake sections after having moved eastward from the Rocky Mountains with extraordinary velocity and development
 Today's movement oe the storm was attended by rain. thunderstorms and high winds. followed closely by snow and a decided fall in temperature, heavy rains occurring fin some parts of Tennessee. The coldest point in the United States was Havre, Mont. where a temperature of 24 degrees be- low zero was reported N.
 Snow began falling in Louisville at noon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
NULLIFIEs ELECTION LAW.
oklahoma Supreme Court Hands Down
 an Opinion.

Guthrie, Ok, Dec. T.-The state SUI nreme Court this afternoon handed down A decision nullifying the Tayior election law insofar as It's immediate validity Is concerned. and coneurring that the statute cannot be eneetive until 1t is sustained at referendum.
 The court granted the writ or man damus asked by Joseph n, MOTIFS Cboirman. and s. c. House. Secretary of the republican State Committee. to compel Secretary of State Cross to file the referendum petitions submitted by inc committee and to provide for the submission of the law to a popular vote.
 The question may be submitted al A special election or at the regular State election of 1910.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
Crime af Amerieans.

New OrIeans, Dec. LA weeki9 newspaper published at Managua. Nica- lragua, dated Nov. i9. has just been .receivea hsrs. sa0ntaiping . report .oi the execution of Cannon and Groce the two Americans. by President ze- laya. A
 The paper asserts that both the Americans were caught in the act os trying to blow up the steamer Dia- maf,te and exploded a mine fifteen wards in front of the vessel. It says that when the men were captured they had in their possession dynamite. fuses and machines for causing the cxpio- sion, and that after trial at Fort Cas- tillo they confessed to having exploded inc mine and were shot outside the fort
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
Mrs. Wilhelm Guilty.

New York. Dec. Mrs. Mary Will helm, Jointly indicted with Nicholas Sica. for the murder of her husband. Frank Wilhelm, contractor in Febru- ary last, was found guilty of murder in the second degree by Jury at Newark. N. l.. tonight. Mrs Wilhelm seemed gratified with the clause of the finding which recommended her to the mercy of the court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
oil Company Sold.

Austin. Tex. Dec, 7.-At public auc- tion here late today the property of the Waters Pierce oil Company was sold to s. W. Fordyce and associates of St. Louis. Mo. The price bid was S1.4sl,74f. The property of the Securi- ty oil Company. was bought in by John sealey. of Galveston. Texas. for ss5,000 and that of the Navarro Refin- ing Company. of Corsicana. was also sold to Sealey for $750,000. Sixty cars of the Union Tank Lines Company. were bought by Mir Sealey for $40,00o.
 The properties were sold on account of the anti thrust suits and custer pro- ceedinEs in the state courts.