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The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-04-16

LANCE the condition CT the soil
has so much to do with the
"a readiness with which the plants
~ can get food from it one of the
most important problems that confront
the farmer is the proper preparation OF
rho ground. The first work Of prepara
t;on usually consists of blowing. PlOW
Ing the ground pulverizes it to some
nytent and burieS the weeds and trash
that Indy be on the surface.
Flowing should not be done when the
coil is too wet, or the first Of these
objects will not be accomplished. In
stead of being pulveriZed, the slice
turned up by the plow will be packed
together more firmly than ever and
will bake into hard clOd. The fur
row slice will also turn up cloddy if
the soil is too dry.
A good way to tell when field is in
oroper condition to be plOWeG is to
squeeze ball of the dirt in your hand
If it sticks together in Il paSty mass
YOU had better let it dry few days
longer. If it hangs loosely together in
mealy ball the plow can be set to
work at once. Such soil will fall over
the edge of the moldboard in loose.
crumbly masses. The field will not be
ridged like waShb0ard. as too many
fields are, but will APPLY demonstrate
the truth Of the old saying that "A
field well plowed is half narrowed"
In order to do a neat job Of blowing
a Golfer and a weed hook are necessa-
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-04-16
Direct Answers.

The negroes Of Africa are simple ana
direct in speech. 1t never occurs to
them. writes Mr.. H. II. Miligan iu
The jungle Folk In Africa" that the
purpose of language is to conceal
thought and to CommiSprate the Afri-
can for his color is Il waste of sym
pathy. Ia Illustration OF this Mr. Mil
ligan gives an amusing conversation
with one Of his pupils One day when
| was talking to Hoiedi something in
the course of the conversation prompt
ed me to ask him whether he would
like to be a white man. He renled
respectfully but emphatically III the
negative. l wished to know his rea-
son. He hesitated to tell me, but |
was insistent. and at last he replied:
We'll. we think that We are better
looking"
l gasped when l thought of the vast
ly i'll looking faces | had seen in the
jungles, and in apology for myself l
said:
But you have not seen us in our
own country. where there is no ma
!aria and where we are not yellow and
green
He quietly asked what color we were
In our own country, to which prompt
ly replied. pink and white"
Looking at me steadily for a mo-
ment, he remarked:
MI. Milligan. if | should see you in
your own country l don't believe /
should know you"
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-04-16
Home Course I'm
Modern Agriculture
lll.-Prepas:G1g the Ground
BY c. v. GREGORY,
ASric uifurai Di0isicn. Ioe0a .Sfcfe College
1903. PressA Association
Preparing the Ground
By c. v. GREGORY.

Copyright. 1903. by American Press Association
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-04-16
Digging For Money,

The honest workman was engage |
in eXcavating Operations-i. e.. he was
digging. The stray wayfarer of the
inquisitive turn of mind stopped for a
moment to look on.
My man. said the S. w. at length.
what are you digging for?"
The II. w. looked up.
Money he replied.
Money!" calculated the amazed
S. w. "And when do you expect to
strike it,"
Saturday." replied the H. W. and
resumed operations.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-04-16
His Periodica al.

"DO you take any periodica !s?'
asked the new clergyman on his first
round of parish visits.
well. l don't" replied the woman.
but my husband takes EN- frequent.
do wish you'd try to get him TO sign
the pledger'
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-04-16
Wasted Effort.

Kind Old Lady talking to a tramp
Have you ever made an effort to get
work?
Tramp-Yes. ma'am. Last month
got work for two members of my fam
fly. but neither Of them would take il
London Telegraph.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-04-16

We do not know how cheap the
seeds of happiness are or we should
scatter them oftener.-LOwell.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-08
THEY NEVER FAIL
That is What They Say
About Them in Marion
and it Is Therefore
Reliable

Another proof, more evidence, Mar
ion testimony to swell the long list
OF local people who endorse the old
Quaker remedy. Doans Kidney Pills,
Read this convincing endorsement OF
that remarkabl. preparation:
Mrs. b. Cusic, 1855 Patterson
Street, Marion, Ohio, says: Il have
known Of the value of Doan's Kidney
Pills for many years. never used
this remedy personally but other peo-
pie in my home have taken it with
gratifying results. A member OF my
family was almost a constant sufferer
from kidney complaint and backache
and hearing that Doan's Kidney Pills
were very effective in bringing relief
from this trouble. supply was
procured from Schmidt e. Co.'S Phar-
macy. No remcdy could have given
better satisfaction. A few doses OF
Doan's Kidney Pills removed the
trouble and | am glad to say that the
cure has been permanent. publicly
recommended IiCan's Kidney Pills in
July, 1904, AMI at this time, am
still a strong advocate for them"
For sale by all dealers. Price "a
cents. Foster -Milburn Co.. Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the Unit
ed States.
Remember the name-Doan's
and take no other. M
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-08
Brief Mentioa

DIR. Pierce, of Mt. Gilead, a chick
en- fancier, owns a young chicken
which has four legs and uses all OF
these in walking.
Mrs. V. d. Smart of East Center
street has returned from Columbus
where she underwent a course OF
treatment at Grant hospital,
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. James Den
nison, residing one mile north oil
Green Camp, this morning, a daugh-
ter.
Sarah e. Mays was operated upon
at the home of Frank Wingo, on
North State street, this morning by
Drs. Hinklin, Sager and HenSley.
She is recovering nicely.
The council Of the village Of Mt.
Gilead was awarded the contract for
the construction of a big sewer sys-
tenn there to NJ. W. Shaw and Com
pany, of Marion. The successful bid
ders will do the work for $S,32S.64
Funeral services were held over the
remains of Mrs. Charles Meeker from
the Free Baptist chapel on David
street Saturday afternoon, at 300
o'clock. Rev. George Barnard Off
ciated and burial was made in Marion
cemetery.
The little child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dwight Hinklin, of Columbia street,
was quite seriously burned upon
the hands and face by coming in
contact with hot stove at the home
this morning. A physician was sum
moned and gave the little one atten-
ton.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-08

The case of G. b. Churchill, re-
ceiver of the South Side Building
and Supply company, against Grace
d. Bryan, has been settled without
prejudice and the costs assessed
against the plaintiff. The petition
was filed May i, 1908. 1t alleged that
Grace ID. Bryan was employed rs
bookkeeper of the South Side Build
ing and Supply company from jan
urary / 1907 to January Is 1908,
and that while acting in such ca
pacty she converted to her own use
SO ,0j7 2G Of the company funds.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-08
WOMAN DIES SUDDENLY
cardingtOn Lady's Body Found on
the Floor, by Neighbors.

The death OF Mrs. Jane Basiger, Of
Cardington, who was found dead in
bed, by q neighbor yesterday morn
ing, is today being investigated by
Coroner Pugh, of Morrow county.
When neighbors forced an entrance
to her home Mrs. Basiger was
found partly on the floor and leaning
against a wall. Mrs. Basiger was
the widow OF a civil war veteran
Il Is not thought that there is any
thing suspicious in connection with
the death OF the woman as II was
known that she was subject to at
tacks of heart failure.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-08
SPECIAL SERVICES
Will be Held at Moral M. Z
Church, Sunday Evening

''The Young Man and the Church"
is the subject of an address to young
men to be given in the Moral Meth
odist church on Sunday evening, May
8 at s p. m. Some fine music will
also be rendered. Everybody inylt-
ed.
The third quarterly meeting for the
Harpster circuit will be held at Lit
tie Sandusky on Saturday, May Is,
at p. m. Rev. w. Mex. Brack-
ney will be present and preach.
The very largest line OF black
hats for middle-aged ladies in Ma
rion at
MRS. JENNIE THOMAS
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-08

Sylvester Nicolos. an Italian, was
arrested this morning for compile
ity in the theft OF quantity OF
soap from an Erie box car. He
plead guilty and was fined s. and
costs in Justice Gompfs court.
James Polk, who claims TO have
played with Louisville, st. Louis and
Milwaukee under the name of Burke,
was arrested by officer Hostetter
and given a hearing in Justice
Gompfs court for lettering and re-
sisting an officer. The old ball play
er gave the court a few yards of up
to-date slang, known only to the pro-
fession, after which he was released
with a reprimand on his promise to
leave the city.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-08
EXcBSsES REFUNDED
Contractors Pay Back Money to
Which They were not Entitled.

Contractors who were ovepaid
through a clerical error for the paw
ing of North Main street, Pearl,
Boulevard and Silver street, have
paid the amounts to which they were
not entitled into the city treasury
and those property owners entitled
to refund on their assessments may
now secure the same from the city
treasurer, G. ID. Walters.
Mothers day Sunday. May g. wear
a white flower 5-6-3t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-08
CITED FOR
| CONTEMPT
Martha Miller Files Charges
Aginst Former Husband.
ALIMONY IS IGNORED
South Side Company Suit
Has Been Settled.
]. W. Crawford Brings Suits 10 Re-
cover on Two Notes News From
the Court House.

Alleging that the alimony order,
made by the court when the divorce
was granted, has been ignored, Mrs.
Martha Miller has filed a motion to
cite Samuel Miller for contempt OF
court. The motion states that the
divorce was granted April 2S, 1909,
and the court ordered the defendant
to pay $1,000 alimony, $3.50 at once
and $25 per month. Since the wife
secured a divorce Miller has been
remarked.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-08

John w. Crawford has filed a
suit against Phillip Bauer on q
promissory note for $l67, alleging
that there is now due on the note
$201 rs.
The plaintiff in the suit also filed
a petition against j. ID. Lama, ask
ing Judgment on a promissory note
for $20l.15. Il. B. AGcNeal repre-
sents Crawford in both suits.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-08

Beautiful creations for midsummer
shown daily at Marions busy mil
linery store. Any price you desire
to pay we can please you. At $3.50
"a. so and s. 90, we show you leaders.
81, IS and $40 will buy a stunning
hat here. DO not buy until you see
our line.
MRS. JENNIE THOMAS.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-08

Give us a chance to show you the
prettiest $3.50 hat In Marion. All
colors, nicely trimmed and made of
good material. Marlon's busy mil
llnery store.
MRS. JENNIE THOMAS.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-08

''Peck" Conner was the first to be
called up on the carpet for violating
the rules recently laid down by the
police and sanitary officers regard
ing the dumping OF rubbish into the
cutters.
"Pe,k's porter, Victor McMichaels
In cleaning out the smoke house
Saturday morning, dumped the con-
tents OF several spittons into the
gutter. A policeman spied the act
and few hours later Mr.. Conner
was summoned before the mayor. Ow-
ing to the fact that It was the first
offense, the mayor did not fine the
wiolator. The police have their eyes
on several other bsuiness men and
unless the practice is stopped, ar
rests will follow.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-08

It makes no difference how many
remedies have failed to cure you, II
troubled with headache. constipation,
kidney or liver troubles, HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea will make you
we'll and strong. II has no equal. 35
cents, Tea or Tablets.
Charles Schmidt g. Co.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-08

In case that business continues to
'"keep np" Mayor Soherff will be
compelled to employe a stenograph-
er. AS the summer season opens up
the mayor is in receipt daily of hun
dreds OF letters which demand imme-
diate response. Saturday morning
his mail was the heaviest that Il
has been for some time and the eity'f
chief executive spent the greater part
OF the day hammering his typewriter
The mayor believes that every com.
munication which is accompanied by
a stamped envelope Is worthy OF an
answer, and nearly all Of the writ.
ers send their mail that way.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-08

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
First Baptist church will hold a rum
mage sale next Friday afternoon and
Saturday, May IA and IS at 1O8
Court ST. II
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-08

William Earnest, the Erie conductor
who violated a city ordinance last
week by blocking the street crossing
for a period of thirty minutes, has
not appeared before Mayor Scherff.
Unless he appears soon, an officer
will be disnatched to take him into
custody. Earnest was allowed to
continue on his run at the time OF
his ofense and promised to appear
in court the following day.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-08

Pansies, roses and trees and shrubs
of all kinds at F. Il. Blake's, 126 w.
Center. Plant them now. 5-6-3t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-08

The case of J. NJ. Landon against
A. +. Benedict, an action for money
only, in the court of common pleas,
has been settled.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-08

Oratorical contest at Y. NJ. G.. A..
Tuesday evening. Admission. 10
cents. 1tp
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-08
MAY BUILD
PLANT HERE
New York Man Has a Very
Novel Scheme.
INSPECTION OF SCALES
Is Urged Upon Mayor by
State Official.
"Peck" Conner is Called on the
Carpet for a POrter's Act--Erie
Conductor Has not Yet Appeared.

A New York man has perfected an
invention that will perhaps in time,
cause Marion TO abandon its dumping
ground in the north part of the city
and adopt the process which the gem
tleman has worked for years in per-
fecting. There is no invention like
the one that assists a community in
disposing of its rubbish and that is
the effect OF the new plan.
Mayor LOUIS Scherff received n
communication from Edd Warren, or
New York city, today asking for in
formation regarding the disposals
of old tin cans, buckets and other
rubbish in this city. II have perfected
and patented n process for the utili-
zation of the waste product in tin
cans and other metal rubbish and d
want to establish a branch house in
your city," writes Warren. The in
ventor wanted to know what dis
posal is made of such waste and de-
clared that in case branch is placed
here that his firm will be able to
collect hundreds OF tons OF this metal
and dispose OF it without any cost
falling upon th' city.
Mr.. Warren declared in the COM
munication that he would like to
have Mayor Scherff identified with
the company.
The mayor responded to the letter
Immediately, encouraging the writer
and assuring him that he would hni
Marion a good field for his business
Mayor Schertf has received an in
vitation form B. f. Thomas, state
sealer OF weights and measures at
Columbus. requesting his presence at
a convention TO be held at the Great
Southern hotel at Columbus, Ohio,
May 18th and l4th. The purpose OF
the session is to- get together those
who have the duties OF inspecting
weights and measures used in trade
in order that honest weights may be
insured
The writer emphasized the i'm
portance of a weight and measure
inspector in Marion and for this rea-
son, urged the presence OF the may
or. Thomas believes that the public
is being cheated daily by dishonest
weights and measures and at this
gathering, plans for abating the prac-
tice, will be discussed.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-08

IA National bicycle, the property
of s. Probst, was stolen from the al
ley at the rear of Warner and Ed
wards store Friday. The police we're
given a description OF the machine
but have been unable to locate II.
The wheel was stolen some time
during the forenoon and the owner
believes that he knows the guilty
party.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-08

MoNUMHNDs-sls mast Center 81
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-08

Try the Mirror want column
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-08

MRS. JENNIE THOMAS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-20
DEMOCRATIC HOUSE IN
1910, DECLARES BRYAN
Nebraskan in Magazine Article De-
clares Party's Principles Are
Bound to Win.

New York, Feb. 20.-Widespread in
terest among politicians has been
aroused by an article by William Jen-
nings Bryan in the March number OF
Munsey's Magazine, entitled "The Fu-
ture of the Democratic Party" Ny
Bryan in his paper carefully analyzes
the political conditions of the present
day, discussing the policies of his
party at length.
1T is more than possible-it is even
probable" he declares, that the
house of representative to be elected
in 1910 will be Democratic
Sounding word of warning 20
President-elect Taft, he continues:
'The president-elect cannot possibl"
satisfy the expectations of. both ele-
ments of the republican party. With
a republican senate and republican
house controlled by what Mr.. Roose
welt calls reactionaries, how can he
escape conflict either with the repub-
lican leaders or with the republican
voters of the Mississippi valley?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-20
Wednesday in Congress

Washington, Feb. 20-FoIlowing is
summary, complied from the official
proceedings, of the work of both
houses of congress yesterday:
SENATE-Not during the present ses-
sion of congress has such large amount
of Legislative business been done by the
senate as was accomplished yesterday.
The army bill, carrying appropriations
amounting to s102,626.050, and the pen
sion bill. with appropriations aggre-
eating $160,S69.000, of which S160, 900
600 was for pensions and SS69.0O0 for
fees. etc, were passed Forty-five 9TH
er bills, 40 of which had previously
been favorably. acted upon by the house.
were passed. Adjourned at 5:29 o'clock.
HOUSE The fortifications bill was
completed and went over to the senate:
the postoffice appropriation bill was
| sent to conference. The report of the
Especial commission on, pulp and paper
Investigation was read; the river and
port of the special printing investiga-
ltion committee was submitted. During
/ the general debate on the Notifications
lbill numerous speeches on miscella
lneous topics were made. Mr.. Peters oi
Massachusetts pleaded for children:
bureau for the study of problems fol-
the welfare of the young; Mr.. Foster o.
Vermont discussed the question of or
lder among members in the house, hi
remarks being supplemented by MI
Davis of Minnesota and the speaker
who occupied the chair. calling mem
ibers to order. Mr.. Smith of Missouri
lmade some observations on recent cour
decisions affecting labor: Mr.. Foster o
Illinois advocated free antitoxin. an
Mr.. Cox of Indiana favored a modifica
ton of the law relating to writs of in
Junction in certain cases. At 5.21 tn
lhouse recessed until today at II a. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-20
skinny" MADDEN INDICTED
Chicago Labor Leader Accused of Ex-
tortion in Calling Strikes.


tortion in Calling Strikes.
Chicago, Feb. 20.-Martin B. (Skin-
ny) Madden. president of the Associa-
ted Building Trades union, and NJ. j.
Boyle, business agent of the Electrical
Workers union. who were indicted yes
terdaE on charges of -extorting money
from contractors, were admitted to bail
today in the sum of $4,000 each.
Chicago. Feb. 20.-Martin B. C"Skin-
N.Y. Madden, president of the Asso-
ciated Building Trades of Chicago a1d
Cook county, and NJ. !. Boy :. busi-
ness agent of Electrical Workers IN
ion No. 1874. were yesterday indictel
by the grand jury on charges of cen
| spiracy and eXtortion
Two separate indictments were re-
turned against each of the men, one
on eXtorting 81 ,O0O from H. p. Nelson
| of the Nelson Piano company for call
ing off strike on his factory, and
| the other for, eXtorting from Joseph
Klicka 500 under similar circum
| stances
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-20
ISUP To THENAYOR
Enforcement Of Sunday Saloon CI1s,
ing Not Matter for Courts
to Decide.
EFFECT OF LATEST RULING
Illinois Jurists Also Hold That Money
Lost in Stock Exchange Gam
bling is Recoverable. -.z-..

Springfield, H., Feb. 20-Sunday sa-
looms were sustained in q. decision of
the supreme court of Illinois yesterday
when an opinion was handed down
holding that the court had no right TO
compel Mayor Busse of Chicago to or
der saloons closed on the first day of
the week Another important decision
confirms the sentence of Abner Smith
and Gustav F. Sorrow, alleged bank
wreckers.
This saloon decision supports that of
the appellate court in May, which af-
firmed the opinion of Judge Chytraus.
Judge Chytraus held that mandamus
is not a proper action to force city
official to perform his duty, but that
quo warranto should have been
brought.
The supreme court held in effect that
the Sunday closing law in Chicago is
valid, but that it's enforcement lies
with the executive municipal heads
and that there is no reason why the
court should take upon itself the duty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-20

of directing the head of the municipal
ity when his course is marked out for
him in the law.
The constitutionality of the wheel
tax ordinance is again sustained by
the supreme court this time on points
not raised in the previous case. The
courts opinion is handed down in the
suit of Joseph ID. Ayres and II others
against the city of Chicago. The appel
lants are automobile owners and sought
to enjoin the city from collecting a
wheel tax on their automobiles on the
ground that the ordinance is in con-
fiict with section Is of the motor We
hicle law in SO far as it relates to
motor vehicles
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-20
BY fAV.

Especial Correspondence of The Argus.)
Washington, Feb 1S.-Because of
the unparalleled extravaganza of the
Roosevelt administration Uncle Sam
will probably be forced to resurrect
some wartime taxes to put the finan-
ces of the government on good footing.
During January the deficit was near
ly $16,000,G00. This brings the deficit
thus far in the fiscal year up to so,
S14,443. Official figures do not sustain
the position of the republican leaders
that the increased deficit is due "en-
tirely or chiefly" to the reduction in
the national income because of slack
ened commercial activity. They indi-
cate the deficit is due more to an in
crease of expenditure than to de-
cline of revenue.
Pay More, Receive Less.
During the first six months of the
fiscal year, which ended last June so,
the total treasury receipts were $317.
412,G29. They were only $3.50, ,422,S ,S65
during the first six months of the
fiscal year now current, which shows
a falling off of S23,9S9,766. But the
expenditures during the corresponding
periods were $326,S15,059 and 1857,
| S13,374 respectively. This is an in
crease of expenditure of $30.99S.3lS
which accounts for substantially mor'
than halfeof the actual deficiency.
| The deficit for the present fisca
year threatens to run up to $4,000
/ 600, and the deficit of the next tisca
year, according to Secretary of tn
Treasury Cortelyou, will be very clos
to the sum of s143,000.000 Thi
/ doesn't mean that the United Stat,'
government is on the verge of banii
ruptcy, because the available baIanc
.on Dec. 81, 1908. was s163 ,95s,33s
However, the financiers of the republ