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The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-05-03

p,oaser citizens, interested in the
..,,uodine county seat controversy
LII . meeting at the court house,
r,..dav night, which filled the
court room. Between a hundred
snd fifty and two hundred people
..,e present, a fair portion OF them
being women.
The object of the meeting. ac-
oordins to the chairman Mr.. Guern-
ssv. the dry" mayor, was for the
rurnose of seeing what Prosser had
10 offer in the way of a site for a
new court house. However, the
oolv action taken was to elect a COM
mittee which would have charge of
the campaign.
IN this committee were placed
the masters of the five oranges trih-
utsry to Prosser besides one dele
aste from each grange, one repre-
sentative from Horse Heaven, and
seven men from town. This latter
norton of the committee was ap-
pOinted by the Mayor, and consist
dB. E. McGregor, Alex McNeill,
Bruce Williamson, A. D. Patterson,
E.. W. C. Taylor, J. M. Pratt and
Wm. Guernsey.
Immediately after the selection of
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-05-03
STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL CON-
VENTION AT NORTH YAKIMA

The first of the four great Sun
day school conventions for the In
land Empire will be held at North
Yakima May 13, IA and Is. The
others will follow in succession at
Lewiston, Sand Point and Wenat-
chez respectively. The Yakima con-
vention will include delegates from
seven counties as follows: Walla
Walla, Adams, Franklin, Benton,
Klickitat, Kittitas and Yakima.
It is expected that fully 500 dele
gates will attend the convention.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-05-03
lAN0 BIG ORDER

yestamsS E q Marks received an order
These haa, haaai,,'on-Freewater growers.
ears snS uSskets %t'; will fill two 80 900 ID.
about 1y ~ viii pack - 900 crates, or
Bis nssl ~ expects to work two shifts 81 ssu, on
tional ''ies bn as soon as the addi-
nelp can be secured.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-05-03
ON EVE OF COMMENCEMENT week
Many Activities will Mark the Closing Days Of
Successful School Year---Class of
Eleven to Graduate

new building at the first of the
semester was accompanied by very
little OF the friction generally in
cidental to such readjustments, and
there was no break in the school
work. The pupils appreciated the
improved conditions and responded
to the change by redoubling their
efforts in study and class work, and
in the high school, as in the grades,
the honor roll Of those exempt from
the examinations is large.
Next fall the high school will
have three new departments, horti-
culture, agriculture, manual train
ing and domestic science. VIM.
Meikle, graduate of the Washing
ton State College, will teach hort
culture and agriculture and some
other subjects. He has extensive
experience in institute work in the
west and is believed by the board
to be the right man for the place.
Geo. H. Caivness, an instructor
of several years. experience, will
have charge of the manual training
and will probably teach some class
es in higher mathematics. 1t is
probable that Miss Naomi Smith
will assist with the domestic science
work. All necessary equipment will
be added to the laboratories for
carrying on these departments, in
Guiding chemical apparatus and
complete furnishings for the do
mestic science kitchen and dining
room.
This summer the teachers will he
scattered over the continent enjoy
ing their vacation and will return
in the fall refreshed for further
labors in behalf of the civilizing of
the Kennewick youth. Pleasant
company will make Supt. Lewis
sojourn on the coast most enjoyable
and Prof. Groom will put in another
summer coaxing the fertile soil of
his ranch near Hermiston, Oregon,
to blossom as the rose.'' Miss
Velikanje will spend the year with
her brother and sister at Wadena,
Minnesota, and Wisconsin home
folks will welcome the return of Miss
Morgan, Miss Ashmun, and Miss
James. St. Louis and points in
Illinois will be visited by Miss Wet
more, Miss Steelman will be with
her sisters at Caldwell, Idaho, Miss
VanAllen expects to 90 to Nebraska,
Miss Showers to Canada, Dakota
and Nebraska, Miss Cunningham to
her home in Pittsburg, Miss Ely
will visit Texas in the hope of inn
proving her health, Miss Montague
goes to her home in Crookston, Min
nesota and Miss Mimbach will also
be in the east. Miss Smith will
take a summer course in domestic
science at the State College. Miss
Boone has made no plans for her
summer and Miss Williams evolves
a different scheme every day for kill
ing time during three long, lazy
months. At this happy season
when play time is so near and Sep
tember so far away, the pupils are
glad to bury all grudges, forget the
long lessons and hard exams and
wish all who bear the appellation,
teacher" much joy in their vaca-
tiOns,
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-05-03
HIGH SCHOOL TO HOLD
Defamation CONTEST

There will be a defamation con-
test open to the public at the high
school, Monday afternoon, May 9Th,
at two O'Clock. The contest is for
prizes offered in two divisions, one
for the high school pupils and one
for grade pupils in the high school
building. In each division there
are two prizes offered, a first prize
of three dollars and a second prize
of two dollars. These prizes are
given by a public spirited citizen
of the town who refuses to have his
name mentioned. All those inter
ested are cordially invited to attend.
The names of the contestants follow:
GRADES
Sheridan Delepine. ne.......... The Raven
Wilbur Weisel. ........,T The Newsboy
Jessie Jamison. ......................
Melford Smith. The Prayer
of Cyrus Brown
Ruth Cresswell. . Guilty or not Guilty
Ona Lee Taylor. The Gamblers Wife
Ethel Watson. ........ The Owl Critic
Edwin Osgood. Words and Their Uses
Katie Larson. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
HIGH SCHOOL
Martin CARRIER. 800. The Smith
of Ragenbach
Lydia Evans. Too Late for the Train
Marvin Carnahan. ................
The Boy Orator of Zepata City
Marcella Gould. An Easter
with Parepa
The judges selected are Mrs. Ely,
Mr.. Moulton and Mr.. Richardson.
The defamation contest with the
May pole and exercises, which are
to be held on the lawn of the
Washington street school this after
noon, will take the place of the an
nual Patrons Day, which was in
stituted in the city schools couple
of years ago. Owing to very busy
term, it was thought best to dis
pense with the large amount of ex-
ira work incidental to Patrons Day
this year, and that the programs
arranged would probably be appre-
ciated fully as much. All who are
interested in the schools are cordial
lv invited to attend.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27
Mr. DEEM MAKES PLEA
FOR HON. w. n. T001ER.
70 the Voters of Polk County:

TO the Voters OF Polk County:
For the benefit OF those who have
not decided how they will vote fOi
congressman at large in the coming
primary, | desire to give a few facts
concerning one of the candidates for
this office, whom | have known and
been Intimately associated with bOtl
in business way and a social way.
.Lr tAe past fifteen years-Mr. W. NJ.
TOOmer. of Jacksonville, who began
his career as a stenOgrapher; owing
10 his ability as a stenographer he
was appointed court stenOgrapher o.
the brunswick Circuit in Georgia.
during his service as court stenOgra-
pher he was admitted TO the bar, and
soon became solicitor general of the
Brunswick Circuit. which position he
filled with marked ability. Today he
stands among the best lawyers in the
country; owing to his ability he was
appointed by the Emitted States gov
eminent as assistant prosecuting at
torney in some of the largest cases
coming before the United States
Court in Florida, which cases he
prosecuted most successfully. He has
been and is a very successful bust
ness man, Il most desirable quality in
il congressman. In all my dealings
with Mr.. Toomcr, both in a social
and business way, have found him
to be honest, honorable and upright
in every particular. and believe he
is absolutely competent and qualified
to take care of the interest of the
people of Florida. which. knowing
him as | do, unhcsitatingly say he
will do if elected.
will personally appreciate any
support given him in the coming pri-
mary Respectfully.
{. W. DEEM.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27
MR.. CLOUGH ENDORSES
MR.. fuckers CANDIDACY

Lakeland, Fla. April &c.
Hon. Eppes Tucker, Jr.. Lakeland
Fla:
My Dear Mr.. Tucker-It is witt
much pleasure and qualification tina
acknowledge receipt of your com
municatiOn OF recent date regardin,
YOUR candidacy. and my patriotism
as well as friendship prompts me {,
answer the letter and say to you that
il shall be my pleasure to cast my
vote for you in the coming primuy
for the office you seek. have know
you for years-since childhOOd-;h
feel positively assured that. shO3l
you receive the nomination, the Ie,-
pie of Polk county will have %
cause to regret placing the lau'(ls
upon your shoulders. hope Mat
when the votes are counted that ybu
will have a sufficient number to tar.
ry your candidacy to victory IA
again place among the officers of 3ll
county another of Polk s Jealous a. d
energetic sons. Again wishing y)u
unbounded success. beg to remaln,
e. d. CLOCGH,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27
Woodrow Wilson Ticket

Voters desiring to cast their bal
lets for Woodrow Wilson for presI-
dent should familiarize themselves
with the following names which will
appear on the ticket. BE sure and
put "a cross mark (x) before each OF
fhe names printed below. to insure
that Woodrow Wilson gets the full
benefit of your vote.
For President-Vote for one:
WOODROW WILSON.
For Delegates State at Large-Vote
for six:
j. +. ALEXANDER.
A. J. ANGLE.
MONTCALM BROWARD
JOHN S. KEANE.
HAYES LEWIS.
GEO. G. MATTHEWS.
For Delegate First Congressional
District-vote for two:
+. d. HOBBS.
WAYNE THOMAS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27

One thing is certain--w whether
your candidate wins or loses, Florida
is going marching on" to the goal
OF greater prosperity, just the same
We can not conceive of a political
happening-at least, none that is
now fOreshadowed by any presiden-
t!al pOssibility-that would material
ly affect FlOrida's progressive for
ward movement. So, let us not get
too greatly exercised over either ma
tiOnal or local politics. As far a.
each of us individually is con.
cerned, the reflection that IL will be
all the same a hundred years hence
might help some.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27
THE AUTHORSHIP OF THE
ANONYMOUS CIRCULAR,

Judge ". :. Preston is up from
Barlow today in the interests of hi
candidacy. lie says that people ev.
erywhere have treated the anOny.
nous circular attacking him with
the utmost contempt. Referring tC
the circular issued by his OppOnen,
in which the suggestion is made that
the dcfamatOry anonymous circula,
was gotten up by Judge Preston OF
his friends for political effect, Judge
Preston declared this suggestion was
prepOsterOuS, and that no office that
could be aspired to by him would pay
him to detamc himself In such ::
manner
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27
NOTICE TO ELECTRICAL CON.
TRACTORS & PROPERTY OWNERS

In conformity with the revised or
dinance, Mr.. C. r. Sidman has been
appointed Electric Inspector and Is
authorized to collect the following
fees for inspection: Up to ten lamps.
25 cents each; over ten and up to
twenty-five lamps, 10 cents each;
over twenty-five lamps. 6 cents each.
no inspection shall be made for less
than one dollar.
Inspections. of temporary installa.
ticns for show window exhibitions
conventions and the like, shall b
charged for according to the time re-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Tie friends OF Mr.. 7. !. lleIbrvok.
feeling that be h 5 faithfully ana
efficiently pcrft ~mgi the Juties q
County Commissioner from D.stsis,
M. :. and beiaE DESTROYS OF s.
curing Z continuance of his va
liable services in thac capacity. an
rou~ae lin rs 4 candidate for re-
election. ard urge al citizens il
terested in seed roads and prop:
administration OF county affairs T.
give him their votes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27
IN MEMORlAM.

Again the grim monster Death ha
| invatcd the ranks of our beloved or.
der and translated our brother, Il. G.
Wilder, from the Lodge Terrestrial
TO the Lodge Celestial above.
Brother f. G. Wilder was born in
Lowncs county. Georgia, Feb. II,
1917. and died at Lakeland, Fla,
March -. 1872. aged 6a years,
month and days.
He came to Polk county while
quite young, in fact. among the pio-
neers being ofrted up at Fort Camp
ground during the last Seminole war.
He was buried at the old Bethel
church hy his Masonic brethren. with
great most OF sorrowing friends and
Relatives, many of whom gave testi-
mn"v to his standing as neighbor.
Christian. Mason and soldier.
Alas. my brother. \ prince in
Israel has fallen. Brother Wilder
will be sadly missed in the church
the ncishborhood, the family circle.
the ledge and the camp of ve,er-
ans
Therefore, he il resolved 10y Lake
land l.o'-c No. -. T. and \. w.. that
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27
The only thing Braxton Beacham's

opponents have been able to saw
against him is that he has not done
anything meaning he has not been
active in politics. Well, let us tell
you one thing he done" he was
able to pledge to the Florida Citrus
Exchange one hundred and twenty
five thousand boxes of oranges for
the coming season. Can any other
candidate for congressman at large
show as much for his years work?
That's what we call doing things L
being a producer, state developer.
A man who has business sense and
industry sufficient to develop from a
poor man to position where he
ships an eighth Of million boxes of
oranges is pretty good kind of man
to select to attend to the pcopl, $
business.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27
Candidate for Governor

PARK TRAMMELL is the LEAD.
ING CANDIDATE is the report from
all over Florida. He will have big
lead with chance to win in the
first primary.
PARK TRAMMELL'S record as
Legislator and Attorney-General has
been one of aggressive, loyal, and ef-
ficient service for the people. No
man in Florida has worked harder to
stamp out the abuses Of the special
interest classes.
PARK TRAMMEL IN the future,
as he has always done in the past,
will champion the cause of the peO-
pie and fight their battles.
PARK TRAMMELL is not running
on money. He has not and will not
spend one penny for speakers or their
expenses. or for hired workers.
VOTE FOR TRAMMELL and stamp
money to win for Governor.
CONVlCTS-ROADS: Placing the
State convicts on the roads, with the
county as the unit for road-building,
as advocated by PARK TRAMMELI..
WILL NOT INCREASE TAXES as
claimed by Mr.. Milton, as the en-
pense for labor will be cut off when
the convict labor is worked in the
place OF labor now paid for.
CONvICTS-SUGAR: Mr.. Millions
plan for a convict cane farm and
sugar factory WILL INCREASE
TANES about EIGHT MILLS to get
ready for EXPERIMENTING in cane
growing for sugar on the new un-
tried and unseasoned Everglade
lands.
SUGAR PROFITS: Louisianas
convict cane farms have made no
such profits as the figurues set forth
in Mr.. Milton's literature. The facts
show hut bare wages for the CON
victs
TAXPAYER: 10 you want a
Known value good roads from the
labor Of n" couYitts WITHOUT 81
HEAVY TAN rrRnGN. or do yoa
WaH' y0ur TAXES RAISED EIGHT
MILLS fs~ -cuia- re.dg FIR Nr. NIL
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

| hereby announce myself as a
candidate tbr the office of County
Commissioner from the Fifth Dis
trict Of Polk County. If elected will
fill said office to the best Of my abil-
ity, treating all parts and all the
people Of said district alike. Thank.
ing all who support me in advance in
the primary Of April so, 1912.
8. JOSEPH HENNECY.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27
A VALUABLE ADDITION.

Hon u. I'eacham. who is a candi-
date for congressman at large, has
made many friends in the present
campaign and promises to be one of
the leaders when the votes are count
ed next Tuesday. Mr.. Beacham is /,
man of much ability and If he Sc
cures the nomination will prove a
valuable addition to FlOrida's dele
cation in the halls of Congress.
Kissimmce Journal.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27

quired for such inspections =, ;,
rate OF seventy-five cents Der bo,,.
Each re-inspection OF any
head. underground or in,erio- ~
or apparatus shall be charg~s e..
cording to the time require; =. :.
re-inspection at the rate d. s.,..
five cents per hour.
(Signed) NORRIS G. Nr-yy
President of the o4a i
P. B. HAYNES
Chairman of Light and Wa, IN
M.ttee.
Attest,
Z. L. SWATTS,
City Clerk.
April s, 1912.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

am candidate in the approach.
ing primary for nomination for
county commissioner, and il elected
shall endeavor TO meet and dis.
charge every duty faithfully and
honestly involved upon me, so | take
this method of soliciting the votes
of District No. ) Of Polk county.
F.. ]. YATES
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

The friends of J. c. Brown hereby
announce his candidacy for member
OF the State Legislature from Polk
county. They know Mr.. Browns
worth and efficiency, and recommend
him to all the voters of the county,
assuring them that they will make
no mistake in casting their vote for
(X) J. c. BROWN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

am a candidate for the Office OF
Prosecuting Attorney fox Polk
county. and respectfully solicit the
vote and support Of the reader and
every democratic voter at the vri.
mary election, April 80. l promSe
that II elected. l will devote my time
and energy to the duties of the Of
flee In prosecutions for the State.
Respectfully.
EPPES TUCKER, JR.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27
FOR CLERK CIRCUIT COURT.

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of Circuit Clerk of Polk
county, subject TO the action of the
Democratic primary. l respectfully
ask your support and if elected l
promise an efficient business admin.
istration Of the Office.
L q MORROW.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

The friends Of Mr.. N. A. higgins.
believing him to be a most desirable
man to fill the important Office of
County Commissioner, present his
name for the consideration of the
voters. and solicit their support for
him at the coming primary.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27
FOR STATE SENATOR.

To the Democratic Voters OF POLK
County:
beg to announce my candidacy for
the Office of State Senator from this
district, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primaries, the date of
which will be announced later.
Respectfully.
H. ]. DRANE.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27
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4 POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. i
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q q 4 q q q q q q q q q q q y {

Political announcements will be
accepted and inserted In this column
for one month or less for $500. or
will be carried daily until date of
election for $1,000. This fee MUST
be paid in advanced
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27

Those who expect to know ali
about "hOw it happened" Tuesday
night. will be disappointed. The
great length of the ballot will cause
much delay in getting returns from
over the State.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office of Tax Collector OF
Polk county. subject to the Demo.
cratic Primaries. If elected l prom.
ise to discharge all duties Of the Office
faithfully and to the best Of my
ability.
HENRY ]. LEWIS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27
y =. Y.
J. c. OWENS,
&. l.. WlI.LOTGIlBI.

The story that !. p. Morgan
planned TO return TO the United
States on the Titanic and changed
his plans is denied at Mr.. Morgan s
office. 1t did not have the element
of probability in its favor.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27
FOR MEMBER COUNTY
: SCHOOL BOARD

The friends of Mr.. J. c. Owens
have gained his consent to offer for
member of Board of Public Instruc-
lion, and present his name to the
voters of this district, subject to the
Democratic primary Of April 80. and
ask all voters to give him their sup
port.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27
FOR STATE SENATOR.
To the Voters of Polk County:

l hereby announce myself candi-
date for State Senator from Polk
county. Having the will to serve
the peoples best interests, l will use
such ability as l possess in the ef-
fort to do so. should they entrust me
with this commission. respectfully
solicit the support of all the voters
JOHN F. cox.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-27
A contributor to the Florida Chris

A contributor to the Florida Chris.
tian Advocate advises his readers to
raw UNCONVENTIONAL lines i'm select;
Eng their candidates. i. O., if a man
Is a member of your church. other
things being equal, vote for him We
do not think this advice of the rev
erend gentleman is wholesome. Pol
itics and religion are bad things t.
mix together. \ mars moral char
actcr certainly should he considered
in selecting Il public servant, but the
church he attends. or To- form If
worship lr employs. is Il matter cor-
cern.0@ which none has ri-ht tn
dictate or interfere. bat which vests
scle'E with h's ,yn cons icn.c. III. :
Is tl.e sa-r.t e. aar "a. if t'tuboa~.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-01
ENDING MONEY CAMPAIGNS.

out Of the present campaign til,
people are getting some reasonable
and necessary legislation on the U.s.
Of money in elections. At It's last ses-
sion congress passed bill limiting
the campaign expenses Of candidates
| for the senate. Ten thousand dollars
is the limit OF what such a candidate
can spend. and tented accounts mus.
be filed with the Senate secretary
before and after the primaries and be-
fore and after the election.
This legislation grew out Of the rev.
Citations Of the Stephenson campaign in
Wisconsin. That state, in its attempt
10 bring about popular election OF SEN
ators. really brought about popular
purchase Of senatorships, and the SEN
ate itself had to step in to cure the
fatal defect OF the legislation.
Congress has now passed another act
" HlSn VIII put u Dt4 oiu the power -
candidates for the presidency to carry
On the Mark Hanna style of campaign.
1t requires all candidates, managers of
campaigns, all volunteer associations
and all persons working in behalf Of
such candidates TO file at intervals
statements Of contributions received
and expenditures made.
The general effect Of such lesisla-
tlon. If enforced. must be to curtail
the activity of the professional poll
ticians who work only for hire. 1t
will tend TO free politics from some OF
the grosser forms of bribery. But
it must DE enforced. or it will result in
a form Of hypocrisy much more harm
ful to political health than money bril-
berry.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-01

strated itself for the past month. is
that number OF the administration
forces mere have not made single
move TO get in'o the baudwagon OF
any one who has yet been mentioned
Tor governor. These men smile today
when asked what they know about
the now movement TO get the COVER p
nors name On the ticket. but abso-
lutely refuse To discuss the matter.
outside of the fact they admit they
knew such a movement is on.
1t is the talk of the state house to-
Gay and many and varied arc the ex-
pressions heard on the subject, and
The effect it will have on those already
in the race.
c. 4. Palmer, state insurance COM
missioner, when asked about the Os-
born candidacy. said:
Il am out Of politics for good. Fur
Their than this have nothing to say"