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The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-05-14
PUBLIC LIBRARY TALK

There are good many people in
Kennewick who are talking about
getting public library for this
city and the number in crested in
this public benefit is increasing.
They point to the fact Prosser has
maintained a public library for some
time and just now are in a fair way
to get Carnegie Library Building.
Mr.. Carnegie having made a pro-
position that if the town will guar
antee to set aside $500 a year for
the maintenance of a library, he
would donate $4,000 for library
building. The Commercial Club
has taken favorable action on the
matter and Prosser people are gen.
orally favorable to the plan. Ritz
vile has such a library and we
quote below from letters of two
prominent citizens there showing
the general satisfaction of the pub
lie and pride in the institution
Both the undersigned are members
Of the Library Board and are thoro-
ly familiar with the workings of the
library.
You ask if our library is success
and if We would be willing to start
over again in view of our expert
ence with the building and its main
tenance.
believe | express the unanimous
sentiments of the Library Board
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-05-14
EQUAL SUFFRAGE
MOVEMENT ORGANIZED
STATE PRESIDENT MRS. SMITH
De Voc SPEAKS

An Equal Suffrage Club was or
ganized in Kennewick, Tuesday by
Mrs. Emma SmithDe Voc president
os the Washington Equal Suffrage
Association.
AS announced last week the meet
ings were under the auspices of the
Woman's Club and were held in the
Parish house. The afternoon meet
ing was very informal, Mrs. DeVoe
meeting the ladies in a social way
and answering the inquiries of diff
ferent women anxious to learn of
the equal suffrage movement.
Mrs. l.. n. Is. Anderson, who
has had actual experience in suf-
feage in Idaho, also spoke.
A local club of 20 members, was
organized and the following officers
elected: Pres, Mrs. l.. f.. Johnson,
Vice Pres, Mrs. L. n. B. Anderson
Treasurer, Mrs. Frank Emigh;
Secretary, Mrs. H. NJ. Bartlett.
These officers constituted an execu-
tive board.
In the evening Mrs. DeVoe lee
tured. She is a very pleasing
speaker, enthusiastic over her work
and is brimful of statistics, facts
and arguments to meet any and all
and all objections raised by her op-
ponents.
She gave a lively and interesting
account of the successful battle car
ried on py the equal suffrage asso-
citation at the last legislature. She
urged as many as possible to attend
the state convention in Seattle on
the Both of June and the national
convention Immediately following.
The national officers, among whom
will be DR.. Anna Shaw, Mrs. Carrie
Chapman Gait, and Miss Lucy An
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-05-14
Ritzville, March %, 1909

IsiVAN1liCS llCll 20, 1COJ.
delayed answering your favor
of the 18th until l could get some
facts as to our city finances. Our
present Indebtedness is about $50
900, rate levy is 7 1-2 per cent,
revenue from saloons $1,000. Last
year the city levied special tax for
the library but hereafter / think
they will appropriate s1O5O from
the general fund. We need about
sl"OO a year to properly carry on
the library and raise the balance
quite easily BY entertainments. I
have heard scarcely any complaints
OF the expenses of the library and
think vote to close it would have
very few supporters. If our expert
ence III the matter can be Of any
assistance to you, we will give it
gladly. }. ID. Bassett.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-05-14

three OF whom are at present men,
be"s OF the City Council, when |
say that we would do the same
thing over again if the matter was
presented to US in view of our ex-
perlence, both in building and sup
porting it.
Ritzville is $4,000 in debt, but
the slo5o annually paid by the city
the support of the library is the ap-
preparation most cheerfully made.
During the month of January there
were 2500 recorded visitors to the
library and about 1900 books with
drawn. We raise from three to five
hundred dollars year by entertain
mems and subscriptions with which
to buy books, the city buys the coal
about 5000 year in return for the
rent of the room which they use as
a council chamber. So were able
to buy from five to six hundred
dollars worth of books every year
and have a good balance in the
treasury. At the start we appro
priated $25O0 for the lot on which
the building stands and put it right
on the main business street where
it would be used most and we be-
lieye this fact has had much to do
with its usefulness and popularity.
VIM. w. Proctor.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-05-14
], E. CoTTMAN

J. L. Cottman died at Richlaud
Wednesday night after an illness of
less than week. Pneumonia was
the cause of his death. He leaves
a wife and one child, a boy about
one year old.
He was quite well known here
as he lived here for some time and
owned property here at the time Of
his death. The body was brought
down Thursday to Howe's under
taking parlors and prepared for in
terment. Funeral services will be
held Saturday at 10 O'Clock from
the Methodist church conducted by
Rev. l.. n. B. Anderson.
Relatives from the eastern part Of
the state have been telephoned to
and their arrival is awaited.
Mr.. Cottman has been a success
full business man and owns property
in Couer d'Alene, Idaho, quarter
section near Whit. Bluffs and city
property here. He was mAn OF
high character and integrity and
his death at the early age Of thirty
eight is especially sad.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-05-14
ITALIAN LAB0RER
BROWNS IN CANAL
amy FOUND AFTER nine DAYS
AND RELATIVES IDENTl-
FYIT

Tuesday morning Walter Dodge,
the ditch walker, on his first trip
found the body Of a man in the
Canal east of the school house where
= divides into lateral one and two.
He Immediately reported the grue-
some find to Superintendent W. F.
sondera1an at the Irrigation Com
pany's office.
The remains were taken to the
Howe Undertaking rooms. Judge
Stacer empannclled a jury and an
inouest was held which was con-
cluded in the afternoon when the
witnesses from the railroad camp
had testified. These men, three OF
whom we're relatives of the deceas-
cd a brother-in law and two neph-
ews. Their testimony brought the
facts and cleared up the case as far
as possible.
The drowned mans name was
Guisepa Paparazza, As years old,
He had worked with the present
party for several months. When
the crew quit work on Sunday aft
enoon, May 2nd, he left the rest of
the party remarking that he would
90 to the canal which was near.
When he did not show up for sup
per search was made for him but no
trace of him was found. Monday
word was sent down to town and
also to Pasco to look out for him
but when nothing was heard of him
it was concluded that he had gone
back east where he had relatives.
As precautior however the lrriga
ton company was asked to notify
the ditch walkers to keep look out
/ fora body in the canal. After hear
ing the testimony Of these men, and
Of the undertaken who examined
the body, the jury brought in YER
dict of accidental drowning. He
had S67 in money in his pockets
which was turned over to the police
Judge after giving it a thorough dry
ing. The deceased also had quite a
sum of money due him from the
contractors he was working for.
After the inquest the remains
we're inferred in the Kennewick
Cemetery.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-05-14

. Good 400 pound work horse for
sale. Works either ngle or double
and is perfectly gentle. Inquire at
King s. Sons store.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-05-14

Frank Emigh has fifty thousand
plants to sell on time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-22
HAVE ROUGH TIMES
IN MILAN HOSTELRY
Phil Martin. Landlord, Elects Guests
and Makes Threats {" Kill
Fined for Assault.

Phil Martin, the proprietor of the
Milan hotel in Milan, was arrested
late last night on the charge of as
sault Martin had some trouble with
several of the men who board at his
place. and after hot words had been
spoken a general melee occurred, and
Martin broke up some of his own fur
Eiture in driving the boarders out Of
the house.
One of the latter. John Cino. claimed
that Martin had threatened TO kill
him. and he swore out Il warrant be
fore Justice +. H. Caldwell of Milan,
charging Martin with assault The
warrant was given to Deputy Sheriff
Walter Kittilsen to serve, and Martin
was arrested about II o'clock and
brought to the county Jail. where he
remained over night
lie was taken out to Milan again
this morning and given a hearing be
fore Justice Caldwell Martin entered
plea of guilty. and was fined 500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-22
COUNTY VETERANS
IN ANNUAL REUNION
Old Soldiers Association to Have
Meeting at Watch Tower Next
Thursday.

\ program has been prepared for
The third annual meeting of the Roc
Island County Soldiers association {
the Watch Tower Thursday. Sept. SO.
II follows:
From 10 n. m. TO l p. m.-SOciai
meeting. followed by basket dinner.
Afternoon program starting at
o'clock:
Address-NatiOnal Commander 5. r
Van SAINT OF the G. \. r.
Vocal Observation-Disclosures of the
Women's Relief corps of Rock Island
and Moline.
Address. ". Searle.
Business session.
All residents of the county who have
served their country in war are eligi-
bile 10 membership.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-22
KING WILL SING GASPARD
Local Man to Play With National
Opera Company This Evening.

{. 5. King. a former professional
singer. and now manager of the local
branch OF the Oliver Typewriter COM
Eany, has accepted an invitation of tho
management of the National Opera
company, now appearing at the Illinois
iheater. to enact the role of Gaspard
in the presentation of The Chimes
of Nornandy' this evening. Mr.. King
ound that q number of people witt
whom he was associated in other com
panies in former years were in the
cast of the National Opera company.
Knowing the success that he made OF
Gaspard they prevailed upon him 10
try himself out this evening. for old
ines sake and he consented.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-22
PERFECT PLANS
FOR STATE MEET
Local Branch of Temperance
Union Will Entertain $50
Delegates in City.
GOOD WORK DURING YEAR
Mrs. Fred Titterington Elected Pres
ident at Annual Meeting Held
Yesterday Afternoon.

At the annual meeting OF the local
branch of the Woman's Christian Tenn
perance union. held yesterday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Fred litter
ington SIG Twenty-second street. plans
foI. the forthcoming STATE convention
in Rock Island were perfected, reports
of the several department heads were
read. and the following officers Tor tn"
ensuing year chosen:
President-Mrs. Fred TitterinGton-
Recording secretary - Miss Alwilda
Young.
Corresponding Secretary--Miss Ella
Taylor
Treasurer-Mrs. Henry Kramer.
Vice presidents Mrs NJ. NJ. Stur-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-22

day. matinee and night. at the Illinois.
This is clean-cut comedy III the
broader sense. with q dramatic story
threaded through so intense in it's Tell
ing that it compcls attention. There
is not q duh moment or incident from
rise Of the first curtain. Every reader
OF good literature has read Charlotte
Bronte's great work. Jane Eyre" and
after its production in Chicago 50
great was the demand for the book
that the publishers were compelled -
put out several new editions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-22
NEW STEAMER ARRIVES

Helen Eia;r Tows BLACK Hawk from
II. i'au.-To Succeed Wenonah.
The steamer Helen Blair arrived in
the Davenport port last evening from
its trip to st Paul with the new steam
er Black Hawk in tow. The boat was
not due TO arrive until today, but ow-
ing to the condition of the weather
yesterday q few OF the stops We're not
made. This morning The Black Hawk
was taken to the Davenport yards be
tween Suburban island and the Iowa
shore, where it will he completed. The
boat was built at Wabasha. MINI. It
viii be used in the packet business on
The lower river in place of the steamer
Wononah next year. The Wenonah
will be used for short excursion trips
up the canal from the local ports next
year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-22

geor. First Methodist church: Mrs w.
S. Marquis. Broadway Presbyteriau
church, Mrs. J. o. Bromley. Central
Presbyterian church; Mrs. l.. Z. West,
Memorial Christian church; Mrs \. IL.
Pollard. First Baptist church; Mrs. r.
bekah Taylor. United Presbyterian
church; c. Burkenmeyer, German
Methodist church.
Reports show Effective. Work.
Effective work accomplished during
the year along the various lines vi
activity by the organization was shown
in the reports submitted The mem
bership now consists OF 81. all en-
Enthusiastically active in the work of the
society. \ report OF the proceedings
of the county convention vas read by
Mrs. w o. LiJ.cn. Mrs. NJ VI. Stur-
geon ana Mrs. w. S. Marquis were APP
pointed delegates to the state conven-
ton TO be held in this city next month.
VIII BE 80 Delegates Here.
II was reported that $50 delegates
would be in attendance at the state
convention, which is to continue iiv"
days, beginning Oct Z The Deal com
mittccs are busy with the arrange
ments for The entertainment of the
visitors, who will hrcludc. in addition
to the STATE representatives. several
of the leading temperance workers If
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-22

is going with a girl. who, II st re-
ported. he IS engaged to marry. There
was never an anPrier man than Mr..
Bleakley when the Topeka State Jour
nal printed his picture the day of the
kidnapping and gave some of the past
history of the case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-22

vt. Clemens, the Minera! Bath City
IS reached without change OF cars 9G.y
by the Grand Trunk railway sys,cm
through Detroit
Time tables and a beautiful Gascrip-
tive pamphlet will be mailed free uu
application to w. $. Cookson, A. c =.
a, 135 Adams street. Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-22

has been nothing said about Robert
Bleakley. the former husband of Mrs.
Charlotte Bleakley. Bleakley is now
living at Abilene. Kan. 1t is said that
he has Il new love affair of his own at
this time. and did not have very much
10 say ON the merits of the case. He
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-22
LINE LOSES MONEY
Fixed Charges Consume Profit
Derived from operation of
I. 6 I. Interurban.
$1O,881.22 BEHIND IN YEAR
Company Shows Condition in Its An
n,.aI Report Made to Board of
Railway Commissioners.

The !. & |. Railway company ,oper-
ating the interurban between Daven-
port and Clinton, has filed Its annual
report with the board of railway com
miSsioners of the state.
The report shows that while there
was substantial profit from opera
sion. there was Il net loss for the year
of $lO,SS1.12 due to fixed charges.
According to the report, the total
operating revenue for the year amount
ed to SIP. 1920. while the total opcr-
ating expenses We're only $94,425.52,
leaving net revenue Of $4S,3i3.G2.
Deficit il S.2,0If.95.
This profit was eaten up by the
fixed charges. interest on the funded
debt alone amounting to So, 800 dur
ing The year. In addition the company
paid $3.NN3.27 on the floating debt ana
s.. $50 in taxes. The deficit AT the be-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-22
Woodruffs Bow in Musical Comedy

Woodruff's Bow in Musical Comedy.
Henry Woodruff, considered one Of
the best known leading men on the
stage today. will make his initial bow
here in musical comedy when TIL
Prince of Tonight" is seen at the Hi
nois next Sunday, matinee and even
ing. Mr.. Woodruff was last seen as
the star of Brown of Harvard" but
the allurements of the musical comedy
stage. along with the tempting offe.
of Mort H. Singer. his manager. has
caused MIN to desert the legitimate
Mr.. Singer has lavished money with
free hand. and has given Mr.. Wood
ruff the background of bright. jim :
ley play. superb cast. handsome
chorus. gorgeous costumes and bean.
tiful scenery. The piece is by Adams
and Hough. and the music by Joseph
E. Howard, authors of those big sue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-22
BLEAKLEY TO WE'D AGAIN?

Former Husband of Mrs. Charlotte
Said to Have New Love Affair.
During all the discussion about the
Bleakley Barclay baby trouble. there
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-22

ginning of the year was $6i o04. max
ing il $72,034.95 on June 80. 1909.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-22
ADJUSTMENTS

ILLINOIS THEATER BOOKINGS.
Sept. 2O-"2--N.tionaI Opera company.
Sept. 23--Mahara's MinstreIs.
Sept. 25-"Jnne Eyre" matinee.
Sept. 2G-"Prince of Tonight" mat
Inee, with Henry Il. Woodruff.
Oct. :-"I.itt!c H"mcatend." matinee.
Oct. 6-''Thr French FoIIic~.'' bur
IeSque.
oct. s-DockStaIcr MINISTRIES.
Oct. S-".The I5cauty spot"
Oct. I0-"The College Roy" matinee
Oct. Ii-.Thc I'H="da."
oct. I2-WiIiinm Owen in As Yea
Like 1T
Oct. I:-NindecLcr.
oct If-Genri.e Sidney. I'll
Oct. CIV. &. Patton iu The Hook
head" matiBec.,eE it
Get. 25-'Wadamr Buitrrny."
Oct. 2G-'EauSt.' 20
Oct. 30--"Tbc IIiuc MoHSc." tnaiinre.
Oct. si--''iu " coming matinee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-22

Jane Eyre.'-SOmething different
in the way of n comedy drama produc-
ton will appear here when lane
Eyre" makes her first local bow Satur-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-22

: hut the fine was suspended during his
good behavior.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-22

Ministries fer Tomorrow Evening
Who does not like minstrel snow
Ike circus. a minstrel show appeals
o all. It always draws a capacity
louse. 1t never grows OLD Nanag II
Taylor of the Illinois has the Jack Ma
nara all white minstrel company book
I'd to appear tomorrow evening Thu
show comes well recommended. They
carry "A big band aud orchestra. sp o.
cial scenery and membership of -
people. and give an entertainment thai
is NJ to date ana pleasing. The min
Strel show, like any other enterprise
IN his progressive age. has evolved.
ih"I' are many changes from tn" old
GaNs-in miusue!sy. The Jack N1
Hara MINISTRIES have evolved Tho
show has III" very best and latest rlc-
mcnt in The way Of comedy comeiia Is
ard singing hits tina arr' un 10 date.
There viii be 4 street parade at noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-22

At the Garrick.-An event of I'M
usual interest to music lovers. as well
as TO the regular theatergoers is the
coming of Louise Cunning to the Gar
rick theater. Chicago shortly. in Pix
ley and LudeTs' latest comic opera,
"Marcelle" Miss Cunning appeared
two seasons ago in the leading role Of
tom Jones'" and many of orr theater-
gOers will remember her fine soprano
role in Loves Lottery" in which
Nine Schumann-Heink was starred
some years ago. Not relying on their
star alone. as many managers present
ing one possessed of such Il remarka-
BE voice and such delightful person
atty would do. the Messrs. Shubert
have given Miss Cunning. we are toll
a splendid supporting company headed
by left Dandy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-22

the country. some of whom will give
addresses before the convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-22

Girl" A Stubborn Cinderella" and
the Goddess of Liberty" now running
in Chicago az the Princess theater.
Will Sing the Chir7es.-The National
Opera company wiIl=cIose IT'S engage
ment at the Illinois theater this evel-
ing in The Chimes of Normandy.
one of The prettiest of the old comic
operas. Fra Diavalo" was sung last
evening. and was greatly enjoyed by
those who heard it.
earle is Happily cast. - Richard
earle is always building up his stage
roles After long summer run in
New York, he has in 'Mary's Lamb. :
which is to be the attraction at the
Grand. Davenport. Sunday night I
part which shows him at his best. lie
plays hen-pecked husband. and since
he began appearing in the role he has
added lines almost every night. until
now practically every sentence he ut
ters is the signal for Il laugh Nv
earle. however. is not the whole show,
for in ''Mary's Lamb he has the sup
port of lot of principals who are
capable of setting him pace. and his
chorus is as SNOWY and nimble an ag-
sregation OF girls as any manager ever
collected
Big Act for Family.-"Electra." her
aided as one of the big sensational
acts in vaudeville this season. will be
the feature at the Family in this city
the last half of the week. beginning
romorfov The Davenport Democrat
says of Electra: Fl. a.Ilr
One OF the most sensational acts
ever seen at The Family theater is now
Being fgipe1 by. Electra styled the
human dynamo. He is proving To the
satisfaction Of ali that he is immune
from heavy charges of electricity and
hat this deadly element can pass
through his body the same as through
a copper wire and leave him unharm-
ed. He gives numerous startling dem
constructions with electricity and closes
his sensational act with an exact re
production OF an electrocutiOn in the
electric death chair at the famous
Sing Sing prison in New York. 'Elec-
ira places himself in this chair is Sc.
curCly bound. a metal helmet placed
over his head and the current turned
on. It is claimed the same voltage is
used on the stage ~ the Family as is
used in the New York prison In this
case, however. Electra steps from the
chair unframed amidst The applaus" Of
he hpWildarp1 audience"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-22

cesses, The Time. the Place and the
Girl" A Stubborn Cinderella" and
the Goddess of Liberty" now running
in Chicago al the Princess theater.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-01-30

We have been told that one OF the
present aldermaen. in talking over the
coming city election. said I'VE want
no cheap skates on the council the com
ing year. Transporting this into a
minor key one would read an attack
upon Aldermen Nesbitt and Robbins
who during the past year advocated "A
retrenchment in public matters.
The tax payers may we'll be pleased
that they had couple of cheap
skates on the council during the past
year or the SO, 900 given away to the
Falkenau people would have looked
small beside the total squanderings.
II the people Of Crystal Falls are
wise they will turn in and elect a few
cheap skates In place Of the high
rollers that have teen dominating the
council the past two years
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-01-30
WHY MOTT

Why not select candidates for U. s.
Senator by direct primary. II we are
TO have primary Why should that
Office be--exempti II primary is nee
essary for the publication of State
County and municipal offices why lent
it necessary for U. S. Senatorf IL a
primary is necessary in order 70 let the
people say who shall be state officials
why isn't 1t necessary In the case OF
u. S. senator's Why shouldn't the
people say who shall be a u. 5. senator
as we'll as who shall be GOVERNOR
BY all means let's have primary
law that will be primary one to in
clude every Office from y. S.senator to
constable. II it's good thing let's
have it and let's have the dish full to
overlooking.