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The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24
A LITTLE LAY SERMON ON GIvING THANKS
BY RoeERTUs LOVE.

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The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24

Spokane will be the first city in
Washington to enjoy the benefits OF
track elevation. The Northern Paci.
fic is going to separate its grades
from the street level in the whole
sale and jobbing district. These
Improvements will involve the ex-
penditure of SO, 100000. Work
will be started at once on this pro-
ject. For many years, the princi-
pal eastern cities have been pushing
work of this sort. 1t benefits both
parties. Railroads can operate
much faster through the city on
elevated tracks and they are saved
many costly damage suits. This in
turn increases the safety of the
pedestrian.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24

A fortune awaits the genius who
will invent a non reversible union
suit. What could be sadder than
to arise in a chilly room on a cold
morning and, while still half asleep,
try to struggle into one of these
pestiferous garments, the left arm
and the right leg of which have be-
come turned wrong side out?
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24
GLORY ENOUGH To Go ROUND

Commenting on recent item in
the Spokesman relative to cotton
growing, the Pasco Progress says:
And it is only question of a
little time when that favored region
will also be growing pickaninnies to
pick the cotton"
There is nothing selfish about
White Bluffs. tits willing to share
honors with its neighbors. There
fore when White Bluffs raises cotton
Pasco shall raise the pickaninnies,
Kennewick can raise watermelons
and chickens to feed 'em, and Han
ford can raise a roar about it.
Hooray for King Cotton!-W. B.
Spokesman.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24

The Chicago Blade thinks that If
the legislature would pass a law
making closed season on hunters
there would be less of them killed
The legislature of Washington did
that very thing-but there is no
fine attached. Argus.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24

Anyway, we can be thankful that
we aren't living over there on the
west side this week, where people
have to sleep on the roofs and wade
down town in the morning in
pair of hip boots.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24

A Colorado man has invented a
mechanical nickel-in-the slot device
for shaving. He has already lost
his nose and chin, but expects to
be able to perfect it if his features
hold out.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24

Maine at last has been declared
officially dry. Accent on the Of
ficially". A majority of 758 has
been accepted as the final figures by
which the vets were defeated.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-12-15

saw the eagle upon the helmet, the
uniform Of his great ancestor. the
hand upon the sword, the fiercely up
lifted mustaches. But the face--the
race that looked out at him was black
as negro minstrel's.
And, indeed, he seemed like nothing
SO much as a negro comedian at that
moment. The incongruity was ludi.
crous; and the sparkling orders and
brilliant colors of the uniform looked
like clowns spangles.
For a moment the kaiser stopped.
SICK with horror Then. as he tottered
backward, old General Won Weyde
ran toward him and caught him in his
arms and led him from the drawing
room.
gasped Historically. had seen It
all, waiting there in the outermost
apartment. knew now that war was
averted: that the extract of walnut
which l had rubbed into the pores of
his face and throat had brought his
scheme to nothing. For how could the
hero of Germany appear before the
mob in negro guise? And, before the
kaiser could face the crowds again,
Buelow would have brought him to his
senses.
Hastily seized pen and, scrubbed
upon a piece of paper these words:
1t will wear off in week."
Then / dashed for the private en-.
trance and gained it just as the old
general entered, leading the weeping
emperor by the arm.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-12-15

ting, l think?" he continued, evident
ly alluding to my non-military uni
form.
/ bowed. Captain Adams, your
majesty, formerly second attache of
the British legation / said. 81 have
a message to deliver to your majesty
of the most vital"
1.-THE devil take your messages" the
kaiser cried, slapping his face violent
ly. "I'll have that M. Perruquet bas-
tinadoed-or at least / would IL
were the Grand Turk"
IF your majesty would deign to
grant me five minutes speech with
you" began.
mo, no, wait till tomorrow after
noon," said the kaiser peevishly,
turning aside. MY good Buelow, are
you sure that orderly did not fall
asleep on the way to M. Perruquet's
shop?"
Then, your majesty, I am commits
stoned by his Britannia majesty, to
deliver this paper to you." said, pull
ing the letter from my pocket-wallet
Give 1t to Buelow," said the kaiser
Read 1t, Buelow, but as you value
your post, do not speak of it to me un-
til tomorrow" And, cursing the dila-
tory barber, his majesty stamped vio-
lently out of the room, and we could
hear him pacing the corridor.
Prince Buelow, in the meantime,
had opened the letter and read it's
contents. MY attention had been dis
tracted by the sound Of the kaisers
movements. thought I heard him
groan as he passed out of the door.
He was evidently in great pain. When
turned round I was amazed at the
change In the chancellor's expression
His face had taken on a greenish
tinge and his breath came in short
gasps. He placed his hand over his
heart. as If to still it's pulsations.
IF had known" he said, 81 would
have flung the letter under his face
and shouted 1t in his ears He began
to pace the room distractedly. "a
foreign war;" he murmured. ION sea-
And our battleships-wiped out pre-
maturely-" He turned to me sud-
denly.
"You know the contents of this let.
ter?" he asked abruptly.
signified my assent.
"Then I can talk plainly with you.
You know that all Germany is await
ing the kaiser's declaration of war
against France tomorrow morning. 1t
must be stopped. At present Germany
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-12-15

red until / was afraid that he would
choke himself to death. But finally he
recovered and the details were ar
ranged.
Shortly before nine o'clock on the
following morning M. Perruquet was
to bring me into the presence of the
kaiser, explaining that, since his own
touch had failed to alleviate the neu-
ralgic pains, he desired his majesty to
try the services of a noted masseur,
who had just entered his employment
and was reputed to possess the power
of healing. Thereupon, the kaiser
having been shaved by the French
man, l was to massage his face thor
oughly for half an hour, while M.
Perruquet would slip out by side en-
trance and proceed directly to the rail-
way station, from which train would
convey him over the border. | myself
would await whatever fate came to
me; I knew that. an unofficial but still
accredited envoy of his Britannia
majesty, would not be likely to be
molested.
I gave Perruquet draft for 5000
livres. which he accepted readily, my
former official position vouching for
its genuineness in his eyes. Then,
with few parting instructions, left
him.
Next morning, soon after eight,
when l passed through the streets,
saw the square in front of the pal
ace densely packed with surging
throng. The word had gone forth that
the kaiser's declaration was to be
made that morning, and all Potsdam
was agog with patriotic enthusiasm.
I found Perruquet waiting for me, and
we hurried to the palace. I was ad-
mitted, in the BARRIERS company, with
out question, and we were led to the
royal apartment, where we discovered
the sovereign of Germany lying in
darkened room, strikingly clad in the
famous uniform of his ancestor, his
sword beside him, and his helmet with
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-12-15

| cannot afford to go to war with
France and England in alliance"
"Why not go to the kaiser and in
sist upon an audience?" / demanded.
The master of ceremonies smiled.
"You do not know the kaiser" he
returned.
Moreover" said Prince Buelow,
seven If I were able to do this
thing the kaiser's obstinacy would be
aroused. His pride and obstinacy are
his dominant characteristics. No,
frankly, I see little hope that this
can be accomplished. Nothing can
turn him from his purpose"
Perhaps / might" / hazarded,
without an audience. Gentlemen.
since neither England nor Germany
desires this war, shall we allow one
man to plunge two nations into mis-
ery?"
They looked at one another aghast;
plain speaking of that nature was the
exception at the kaiser's court.
Tell me- I continued. when will
his majesty make his speech from the
balcony"
"At ten tomorrow-ifN the court
tailor has finished his uniform" said
the master of ceremonies with slight
sheer.
"And you will be PRESENT." asked
turning to the chancellor.
81 shall enter his presence in his
private room, after the barber has
got through with him, at quarter be-
fore ten. AT ten o'clock he will pre-
cede me to the drawing room, where
the royal family and several of his
generals will be waiting on him. They
will follow him to the balcony, where
he will solemnly fling his defiance into
the face of France"
AT a quarter before ten tomorrow
the danger will have been averted."
said to the prince. "Have no fear:
the kaiser's speech will not be de-
livered."
"You are not planning to assas-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-12-15
Moorish weddinq Banquet.

A wedding at Tetuan has united the
two most powerful families in the
town. The son Of the celebrated Moor
Lebady, lately the Basha of Tetuan.
has been joined in matrimony with
the daughter of the Moor Alcayna.
Nearly all the Christian residents OF
Tetuan attended the ceremony, as
well as others who journeyed from
Cueta.
The Moors who were invited to the
feasting and revelry, which lasted two
days, had such enormous appetites
that for the purposes of different ban
quets they slaughtered 1000 hens,
1000 chickens, 500 sheep, 40 oxen and
500 pigeons. Honey and cheese were
consumed by the hundredweight, and
bottles of lemonade disappeared by
the thousand. For coffee and tea 5000
pounds of sugar were required and
Lebady spent e125 on biscuits, pas
try and neutrality-suspicious. Tele
graph.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-12-15

sinate him?" cried Buelow In tones
that were only half jocular.
Nothing but his PRIDE" respond
ed. Thereupon, refusing to satisfy
their curiosity further, I withdrew and
returned to my lodgings. Yet, al
though I had hopes that my scheme
could be made effective, I was as
sailed by doubts of the most hideous
character What would the result
of failure be? But I did not allow
myself to dwell upon these thoughts
for long. After all, could only do
my best; and, fail or succeed, I must
not despair until all was ended Aft
er hasty meal r hurried round to
the shop of M. Perruquet, the bar
Der, which was situated in a narrow
street not far from the palace. He
volatile French greeting.
"Ha, M. Adams" he cried, SIS it that
you have come back to be secretary
of the embassy once more?"
Hardly, Perruquet," I responded
dryly. II am here on a short visit.
hear they have made you court bar
Der now. How do you like the kaiser?"
"Mon Dieui" he cried, struggling his
shoulders, 81 have just come from
there. Today massage his face and
he curse all the time like one fran
tic with pain. Tomorrow at nine
must be there to shave and massage
him again. He tell me my touch, it
no longer cure the pain. But wait!
Let me get only another 5000 livres
and I return to my dear France, to
live in obscurity and shake the dust
off my shoes in the face of Germany"
II hear your dear France is in dan
ger of a German conquest" said.
Perruquet's face blanched. you
have hear it?" he said. 'Then 1t is
true. And I, Frenchman, eat the
bread of the despot, the tyrant."
Listen, Perruquet," I interrupted.
"Would you save France If gave you
the opportunity? 1t would mean that
you would have to leave Germany i'm
mediately and sacrifice all your in
terests here. Still, if gave you 5000
livres into the bargain-would you
save France?"
Then, as I made him my PROPOSE
ton, I saw his mouth open and his
eyes grow wider and wider with the
audacity Of it; finally his Gallo spirit
caught the contagion of the thing,
and he broke down and chuckled and
roared and Rugged his sides, and
gasped for breath, while his face grew
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-12-15
To Reduce LIVING Expenses.

Was it the high cost of living that
induced Germany to begin negotia-
tons with Great Britain for reduc-
ton in naval ornaments? The tax to
support army and navy is the great
est that any of the civilized powers
has, and this is especially true of Ger.
many, with her highly organized army
and splendid navy. Great Britain
heads the list with an annual ex-
penditure on army and navy of $780,
100000, followed by Germany with
$305,000,00O, Russia with $296,000,000
and France with 1921, 100000. The
total cost of militarism for one year
is Sits, 100000, nearly four times the
value of the worlds annual produc-
ton of gold and silver, and this does
not include South and Central Amer
ica.-Leslie's Weekly.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-12-15
WHAT CAUSED HER INTEREST
Not the Point Made, but the Resonant
Tones, Aroused Admiration
Of Listener.

The woman who had come to New
York as delegate to the Association
of Collegiate Alumnae from a middle
western university had been making a
speech at one of the meetings. When
she took her seat In the audience, aft
er leaving the platform, a woman
visitor seated in front Of her turned
toward her, handed her a paper and a
lead pencil and asked the alumna II
she would please write her name and
address, as the visitor had been so
greatly pleased with the address.
Alert to respond when there seemed
an opportunity to promulgate further
her special views-which were none
too popular with all the sorority-the
alumna asked which points had espe.
cially interested the visitor
"Oh," said the guest joyously and
frankly, Il was SO glad just to be able
to hear what you were saying that it
really did not make so much differ
ence what it was. You are the only
woman who has spoken today whom I
have been able to hear and undag.
stand. You are the smallest woman
who has spoken, so it shows that size
has nothing to do with voice. / am
glad to know you, for it seems to me
as unintelligent thing as anybody
can do to make a speech that cannot
be heard. If women really think their
views are worth promulgating they
ought to be willing to make whatever
effort is necessary to have them heard
not invite people here to listen to a
lot Of tiresome mumbling."-New York
Press.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-12-15
An American Guess.

Gordon castle, where the king made
a call upon the duke of Richmond,
was once taken for a public house.
Somebody had begged the duke to
sample the burgundies of California,
and he wrote out for a few cases, SUBJ
scribtng himself, of course, Rich
mond and Gordon" The cases duly
arrived addressed to "Messrs. Rich
mond and Gordon, Gordon Castle Ho
tel."-London Opinion.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-12-15
Alone in the Business.

"Phwat abr We doin' in here" said
the policeman to the old woman ped
ding apples in the corridors OF the
state capitol Don't We know ped
dlers abr not allowed in here?"
"Plaze, scr, an I'm only tryin' {
make an honest livin'."
well, IL thot's tn case, go ahead.
sure. an We won't have amy COM
petition. "-Lippincott's
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-12-15
Copyright, by W. G. Chapman.)

HAD not seen his majesty
since he had appointed
me- to be one of his cour-
;crs, 1 had been given to
understand, however, by
tho foreign secretary,
lord Lansdowne, that the
} ling was highly pleased
with the successful re-
spIt Of my mission to
South America, which had
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-03-16

A carpenters spirit level. I'll
owners can have it by proving pr
erty and paying for this adv,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-03-16
Legislature
Observation-Disclosures

\ J. c. r. "a. Thanks to State
Printer Farnsworth. Passed.
S.B. lU-Reiating to promisofy
notes. Passed.
s. B. o3-Rcgarding Irrigation.
Passed.
s. B. 70-Relief of Porters. Passed.
Sub. for S. B. 2S7-Fixing state
tax rate. Passed.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-03-16
Engines Are
Satisfactory

Experiments are still being carried
on with the Mallet monsters, which
are being run over the hill on the
time OF trains | and 2, the Overland
limited. These experimental trans
have a tonnage equal to that OF the
limited and the stops are so timed
that the schedule IS practically the
same.
1t has been found that the wan
pusses' are perfectly able to deliver
the goods as passenger pullerS over
the summit. Shortly there will arrive
a number Of additional back coupled
locomotives, OF type similar to the
Mallets no win use here. but of slight
~ less weight and having higher
driving wheels. They will be USED
III all passenger runs Owe the mount
aims and will obviate the necessity
OF double heading.-Gazette.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-03-16
PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES

Sealed proposals for furnishing sup
plies delivered at the Nevada State
Prison, for one year from April |.
1911, will be received up to April /,
1911. All articles to be ilrst class
in character, quality and quantity, the
price 70 be specified on each article.
and where several brands OF varieties
OF any article are on the market; each
Of said brands or varieties TO be
specified. Said supplies 10 be deliv
cred i'll such quantities, and at such
times as the warden may direct.
quantity varying each month as re-
CURED. All articles not satisfactory
to be returned at contractors expense
Bids to be directed to the Secretary
Ct the Board OF State Prison Com
lnissioners, Carson City, Nevada. NJ
to April !, 1911.
The Board reserves the right 10 r.
Jet any and all bids.
Dated March a. 1911.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-03-16
~LOST-PLEASE RETURN

An Appeal subscription book, witt
yellow paper cover, and a letter ad
dressed to The Appeal ard datet
from Tonopah, last October. Tn,
letter is important but the receip
book is of little value except as
souvenir for a collection OF delin
quent subscribers. If found pleas,
return to this office.
Jno work done at The Appeal
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-03-16
A Great Piece
.-saof Engineering
A DAM

Land Barons in Germany, England,
and other countries OF rop VIII
look very jealousy at the future
farmer that has holdings III some Oh
the great projects reclaimed by IN
Gle Sam. The Reclamation Act OF d
lew years & gave PERMISSION TO Is
tablish power plants i'll combinatioi'
with irrigation works. In some Oh
Tie United States Reclamation Ser
vice schemes, notably the Salt Kivel
Valley project, the power possibilities
have becn fully taken advantage OF
4 ne decision that water belongs to
lie land has settled former .difter-
c1ees between companies owning ca
ulls, companies owning water rights
ANA landowners. Now IT Is one
Great NJ OF farmers and own
ers, where each acre OF land repres
cut, one share oil stock IN a great
concern to distribute not only water
but that other great commodity Helec-
tricity." At a very low estimate, the
revenue from each electrical horse
power. will net $50 per year. and the
development OF $4,000 hip, would
mean a revenue OF $l,55o,oUO annu-
ally. This amount distributed over
100000 acres OF land brings 4 return
oil over S. to each acre, each year.
When Colonel Roosevelt, on Satur-
day next, March Is, dedicates the
Roosevelt Dam, Is miles from Phoe-
nix, he will also officially approve OF
the great works. tina tare nearing
completion, for the generation OF q
total OF $1,000 hydro-electric horse
power. The. Salt River Valley farm
ers have added another product to
their already very varied crops. From
and dates to alfalfa and can
taloupcs they have a long list OF
tropic fruit and vegetable can be
listed. 1t is something OF a feature
to produce such a variety but they
now include quotations on electricity
with margins on kilowatts. To the
urtlc of ''powcr-barons" that OF road
masters can be added. The Is miles
81 scenic highway from Phoenix to
the Roosevelt Dam is all part OF the
great work, and the road itself, ira
yersing some OF the finest scenery
ON the American Continent, is full OF
delights and pleasant surprises.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-03-16
Big Vaudeville
at the Park
BIG HIT BP THE LIRADOS

This week at the Park Theater will
appear the Great LoRados, the mar
velous acrobats and contortionists
from the Wigwam Theater, Reno.
They are wonderfully flexible art
lists and give an act which is interest
ing from start to finish. Don't fail to
see them.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-03-16
NEVADA'S ANTHEM
INVITES DIVORCES

A hotel manager has hit upon thi:
striking-even audacious-perversio1
OF the national hymn America OF
a circular advertising his hotel:
Nevada, It's of thee,
Sweet state of liberty,
OF thee | sing.
State where our fathers flee,
State that sets mothers free
Marriage, because of thee,
Hath lost its sting.
My state that holds the key
That sets the shackled free,
| love thy name.
| love thy lawyers ways,
Thy dazzling Divorces,
The briefness OF their stay
Their little game.
Reno, it is to thee,
Daughter of Liberty,
To thee we flee.
Long may thy streets resound,
With freedoms joyful sound,
Scatter thy light around,
From sea to sea-
Denver Post.
Appeal, for your job printing.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-03-16

Tonight a new series OF pictures
will be introduced. These pictures
are of a different variety and are eN-
ceptionally good. The films are all
lirst-class and the subjects are new
entertaining and instructive, and they
must be seen to be appreciated.
No one should fail t. see the spec.
ial feature film, Abraham Lincoln's
Clemency.
Indian Pete's Gratitude,
a Message OF the Violin biography
How Rastus Got His Turkey
Comic
Wonderful Plates Magic
The Stepmother,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-03-16

We spare no expense III giving y-u
a good show at the Grand Theater.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-03-16

UN 1T A IA LITERATURE
SENT FREE on application to the
Post Office Mission Committee, First
Unitarian Church, Corner Geary and
Franklin Streets, San Francisco. Cal.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-03-16

The Western Pacific has Cancelled
its train service over the mountains,
as the road bed is in a dangerous