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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1914-04-23
ORDINANCE
FOR BONDS
City Council Proceeds With Plan
to Retire Warrant Indebted
ness Of City
ELECTION DATE NOT SET
City Fathers Wrestle With DIGESTION Of CslIecti.s
Delisqsest Inigatio. Maistesasee
and Back Licenses

Delisqsest Irrigation Maintenance
and Back Licenses
The council advanced one step
further in its program to retire
the city's warrant indebtedness,
at the regular meeting Tuesday
evening, when an ordinance pro-
viding for a special bonding elec-
tion was given its first and Sec
ond readings. AS yet the draft
of the ordinance is only general
in its provisions, the date of the
election, the amount of the issue
and the terms of the bonds being
left over for determination at the
next meeting when the ordinance
will be placed on final passage.
The councilmen are all of one
mind in the matter, all being
agreed that good business de-
mands that the bonds be floated
and the warrants retired so that
the interest rate may be reduced
and the city placed on a cash
basis.
By way of still further pulling
things out of the hole, the coun-
Gil delved into the possibility of
collecting back pool room and
motion picture show licenses and
delinquent irrigation mainten-
ance fees. Mayor Richardson
explained that the matter Of col
lecting back licenses had been
under consideration for some
time and there was some doubt
as to what legal redress the city
had in cases where proprietors
refused to pay the arrears.
Manager Baker of the Princess
Theatre was present and in de-
fence of his position said, that at
the time he had purchased the
business he been informed by
the former owner, R. L. Ban
ia, that the city had discontinued
the practice of collecting the show
license. He was also told by the
then chief of police and city clerk
that the city was no longer collec-
ting the license. He considered
that the license fee was too
heavy, especially in comparison
with the fee charged travelling
shows, but even so he would have
been willing to have kept the
license paid up had it been de-
manded or even requested, but
now he did not now feel that it
was fair for him to be obliged to
dig up $3.50 which he had been
given to understand he would
not have to pay.
Investigation of the license
question has also revealed the
fact that there are five different
license ordinances Of rather un-
certain and indefinite text. The
ordinance committee was orderd
to take the five old ordinances
and combine them into one that
could be understood and enforc-
ed, and which would meet the
present requirements.
Delisque.t Water Charges
City Engineer Wright. at the
suggestion of the street and alley
committee. submitted a list of the
delinquent maintenance charges
in the different irrigation dis
tricts. The delinquencies extend
over a period of three years. The
list was turned over to the city
marshal with instructions to
make collection.
The light and water committee
reported it had notified the Paci.
fic Power & Light company tina,
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1914-04-23
TAX UNION
IS TALKED
Commercial Club Considers Coop
GRAFTON With Prosser Tax
payers Organization
OPPOSITION TO ROAD PROGRAM
Propositiea to Call Halt .. Read Werk Dses Not
Appeal Faverably 70 People u This
End Of The Csusiy


End q The csuasy
The Benton County Taxpayers
Union, was made the subject for
discussion at the regular Com
mercial club luncheon yesterday
noon at the Hotel Kennewick.
The discussion followed a report
from the taxation committee of
the club who met Friday evening
with a committee from Prosser
representing the Taxpay er 8
Union.
Chairman G. A. Stewart briefly
stated the objects of the Union
as outlined by the Prosser men.
He said that the announced OBJ
jects of the organization is to Sc
cure greater economy and eff
cheney in the administration Of
county affairs, and the election of
sound business men to the sever
al county Offices. The Union
was organized in Prosser several
months ago and was of a local
nature, but it is the purpose of
it's promoters to make it county
wide in its scope. The idea is to
form kindred organizations in the
different sections of the county
and through cooperative effort to
bring about the desired ends.
It was explained that the rea-
son for bringing the matter up at
the luncheon was because the
Prosser committee had requested
that some definite action be TAX
en- by the local club before May /
which would be impossible were
the question deferred until the
next regular meeting of the club.
Object To Rsal Prssraa
The statement that one phase
of the Unions program would be
to ask the county commissioners
to make no further levies for
road Improvement in the county
for the next two years, elected
strong opposition. No sooner
had the statement been made
than Chairman F. M. Crosby of
the good roads committee was on
his feet to protest against any
such program, saying that in the
past, practically all of the perma-
nent road building had been id
the other end Of the county.
''Such a proposition can but sug-
gest to us that the taxpayers in
and around Prosser have all the
roads they want and now they
wish:the appropriations to cease. "
he declared. II don't believe the
people Of Kennewick will ever
line up for any such program "
Following up Dr.. Crosby's ar
gument Mayor Geo. F. Richard
son moved that a committee be
appointed to ascertain just what
funds had been expended for
road building in the county and
where they had been expended,
and also to compile a statement
showing what moneys will be
available in the different road
funds this year and what expend-
itures from these funds are con-
templated. DR.. F. M. Crosby,
E. w. Trenbath and M. w. Mat
techeck were named on this COM
mittee aud instructed to report at
a special meeting of the club to
be held before May 1.
1t is the intention to take up
the tax matter more fully at this
meeting and to determine to what
extent. and in what capacity the
club will choose to CO. o-operate with
the Taxpayers Union.
The PrOsser representatives
who met the local committee Fri
day evening were E. L. Sauls-
berry, Judge G. w. Hamilton and
B. E. McGregor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
RUBBISH WOULD MAKE
BIG $50 Gu. TT. PILE

If figures don't lie, the rubbish and
debris gathered over the city by noon
of the second day of Mishawaka's
cleanup event, would make a pile, if
gathered ali in one place. nearly two
blocks high, two blocks wide and two
blocks long. Seventy-five wagon loads
were carted away by seven teams. &C
cOrding 10 Street Commissioner
Charles W. DOOlittle in the past day
and a half.
The city was Systematically routed
out for the teams and regular trips
were made over the city. on two
streets of the city where houses are
close together, rubbish and debris
were piled in front of every residence
on the two streets. The rubbish which
has been gathered consists mostly Of
tin cans. stove pipes, old barrels, and
everything else imaginable.
The collections from the west end
Of the city were taken TO Lang's ra-
vine, west of the Orphans home,
while that of the west end of the north
side were taken 10 the sand pit at the
corner of Calhoun and Vine SITS, and
that of both the east end of the north
and south sides of the river to a gully
along the river at the foot of Joseph
st. The cleanup event viii last over
Wednesday and residents who have not
yet cleaned up the back yard or alley
are asked TO get busy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
INSTALL OFFICERS
AT MOOSE LODGE

Tuesday evening over 100 members
OF the Loyal order of Moose attended
the meeting and installation of officers.
The installation of officers was sched-
uled for two weeks ago, but was twice
postponed. The following officers
were installed: ]. w. Russell. past die
tatOr; T. A. Kizer. dictator; Z. j. Bar
prelate; +. Miller. outer guard: H.
Brown. inner guard; a. A. Van RE.
treasurer; +. Keiser, Edward Heiner
and Walter Rohleder, trustees. Nomi-
nations wers held to fill the vacancy
of secretary. caused by the resignation
of George w. Airsman, and the cleo
ton will be held next Tuesday.
committee of three was appointed
at the meeting 10 make arrangements
for the Moose part in the laying of the
corner stone of Mishawaka's new post
office building Endeavors are being
made to secure the Moose band to
march with the lodge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
LOCAL LODGE TO ATTEND
INTERURBAN MEETING

Members OF the local WOodmen
circle are busy completing arrange
ments for the district interurban meet
ing of all the Woodmen lodges of this
city. South Bend. Elkhart, Goshen and
other nearby cities. to be held Thurs
day afternoon. The meeting viii be
held in the WOOdmen hall, Jefferson
St. South Bend. and will begin at
o'clock.
All sOvereigns are requested TO at
tend and be at the WoOdmen hall in
South Bend by O'Clock, as that is the
time the session opens. The meeting
will be a May festival and social, and
therefore every sovereign is requested
to bring a small May basket filed with
flowers with them. The social will
continue during the afternoon and
evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
PLAN FOR LAYING
P. 0. CORNERSTONE
Combined Meeting of MiSha-
Waka'S Business Mems Or
ganization Arrange for Big
Celebration Saturday.

At a meeting Of the Chamber Of
Progress and the Business Mems assO-
citation. arrangements were perfected
Tor Saturdays celebration Of the lay
Ing of the cornerstone of the new
pOstoffice. The meeting which was
held in the Red Cross pharmacy was
attended by all the leading business
men of Mishawaka. and the unani-
nous sentiment was in favor of a cele-
oratiOn Saturday next which Will do
credit TO Mishawaka. G.. l.. Ostrander.
president OF the Misbawaka Business
Mems association. MAS in the chair.
D. r. Lang was unanimously elected
secretary OF the meeting. The follow
.ng new mem ers were elected 20 the
association: Frank Bum. DR.. Stowell
and Frank J. Bickel. G.. a. Maurer
outlined the program for Saturday as
ne had so far arranged it, He stated
hat there would be 1000 school chill
dren in the parade. They will lie
daintily dressed and this will be one
nf the big features of the cornerstone
laying. Il. ID. Thayer. who has charge
Of the line of march. stated that so
Tar as he had arranged that IL would
start from Grove st. TO Main at 1880
o'clock. There Will be 100 automobiles
in the parade To take care Of the
Ladies'. The committee having this in
charge is composed OF Ed Byrkit.
Charles Ostrum and J. de Lorenzi.
T. NJ. Barrows. president OF the Mish-
awake Chamber OF Commerce. sug
gested the idea of having a corn
carnival in Mishawaka this fall.
Manager DeNault of the Mishawaka
hotel was called upon for a few re-
marks and he extended very cordial
welcome 10 all the organizations TO
make the hotel their headquarters at
all times.
Mayor Ralph ". Gaylor told the
meeting something in regard TO his
recent visit TO the meeting OF mayors
in Indianapolis. and hoped that Nish-
awake with its influence and progress
sive spirit would continue to secure
new members with spirit and zeal. He
advocated "a union among the differ
ent commercial organizations of the
city r. a. Jernegan urged the mem
hers OF the two Mishawaka assoCia-
tions TO take a helping hand in cele-
brating Memorial day.
Refreshments and choice cigars
were served by the hosts. NIessrs.
Freuh and Thomas. and they were eX-
tended a hearty vote OF thanks.
During the meeting J. i. Jones Of
the Photographic staff of the Red
Cross pharmacy took a fiashhght
photograph OF the meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
TWO SOCIETIES HAVE
Big UNION MEETING

A big meeting of the Christian En-
deavor societies of the First Christian
church and the First Presbyterian
church was held Tuesday evening at
the Presbyterian church. over IS
members were present
A Reason Why" meeting was the
first feature Of the evening. This was
the second meeting of the societies in
union to discuss this topic of why
such an organization should exist, and
other features OF the Christian En-
deavor work. Miss Margaret Creigh-
ton. president of the society of the
Christian church. and Elmer Haw-
Presbyterian church, gave some very
good reasons why the union and
Christian EndeavOr should exist.
They gave the reason that the pro
noting of Increase and efficiency Of
the Christian work and stimulating
interest in the endeavor in Christian
life.
Miss Ida Belts gave a very inter-
esting address on why Have the
debate. Charles Lott. jr. Miss Alice
Geddes, Leslie MorehOuse and
Charles Van Wrinkle participated in
the debate.
THIS was followed by a business
meeting and it was decided to start
an efficiency class under the auspices
of the Christian Endeavor union.
The evening closed with a social
hour and entertainment. Miss Mar
garet Creighton in 81 reading and Har-
old Gardner and Demster Beatty in a
short sketch featured the evening.
Games and contests were enjoyed and
refreshments were served.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
SHIMRON BIBLE CLASS
I'M ANNUAL BANQUET

over 40 members of the Shimron
Bible class of the Methodist Memorial
church participated in the seventh an
nual banquet of the class held Tuesday
evening in the entertainment parlors
of the church. The banquet was big
and plentiful and over an hour was
consumed in it's serving.After the ban
quet the following program was rem
dered: Music. orchestra; POSTMASTER.
+. Moore: Cultural Value of Bible
Study, Mrs j. G.. Bostwick; solo, The
Night Has a Thousand Eyes, Miss
Benedict: reading. What the Teacher
Said TO TrOve". Miss Lille Boles; duet
by Mr. Buchanan and Miss Jessie
Crosby: reading. THE Volunteer Or
ganist', Miss May: Sunday school in
cidents. two minute talks. ImproSpect.
Rev. DR.. Loren NJ. Edwards.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
SATURDAYS CELEBRATION.

At a meeting of the various COM
mittees, who have the arrangements
of the different events IN connection
with the laying of the foundation
stone Of the new postoffice Saturday
afternoon, il was decided today 10
have the parade start sharply at
o'clock. The ceremonies in cOnnec-
ton with laying the foundation stone
viii take place at ) o'clock. thus Civ
ing an hour for the parade of the
different societies and children
through the principal streets Of the
city. Most OF the societies OF Mish-
awake have accepted invitations to
participate in the event ard that all
Of them will be in line Saturday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
DETROIT BOY HELD HERE
AS PAROLE VI0lAT0R

John Bicknell. 17-year-old boy Of
Detroit, Mich, hunted by police in
practically every Michigan city for pa
role violation, was picked up in South
Bend by detectives Wednesday morn
ing and Will be taken back TO the state
reformatory at Ionia as soon as the
necessary eXtraditiOn papers can be
sent here
Bicknell, known also as Becker, was
sent to the TeformatOry nearly two
years ago for stealing and was released
several months ago on good behavior.
after serving more than a year of his
sentence. The maximum was set at
seven years. and he can be held by au-
thorities for six more years Petty
burglaries as we'll as other violations
are charged him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06

Courses in the required subjects viii
be offered as well as In a number OF
elective subjects. No pupil will carry
more than two subjects as the morn
ing viii be divided into four periods
and classes in each subject will re-
cite twice. In this way the summer
school, which only covers a period Of
eight weeks win be able 20 cover
the work OF the Is weeks regular
work during the school year. The
periods of recitation and study Will
be longer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
AT THE CENTURY.

Tonight will be the last chance for
patrons of the Century theater to hear
DR.. Langdon's lecture on The Truth
About White Slavery or the BLACK
Traffic in White Girls. DR.. Langdon
is a famous Chautauqua lecturer and
his address is a good moral lesson.
Beginning Thursday evening a big
vaudeville bill will open a four days
engagement at the Century. on Fri
day the ninth series of the adventures
of Kathlyn will be shown at the Prin-
cess.
Manager Senger of the Century the
alter returned from Chicago Tuesday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
ATTENDS GOOD MEETINGS.

George RaaD, the we'll known MiSh-
awakan who is making a strenuous
fight for the nomination of county
clerk. attended four ward meetings
Tuesday night. The meetings were
Well attended and George got a splen-
did reception at all of them. His
friends are legion and are working
day and night in his behalf. A num-
Der OF young men in Mishawaka and
its vicinity formed a Raab club and
will meet at the Mishawaka hotel
every other night from now on until
May 18th.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
REMAINS ARRIVE IN CITY.

The body of Miss Hazel Johnson.
formerly Of this city. who died in Chi
cago Tuesday morning of heart trouble
arrived in this city Wednesday morn
ing and were taken 10 the home of her
aunt, Miss Madeira Powell 100 s. Ce-
dar st. The funeral arrangements
have not been made.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
CALLED TO Los ANGELES.

James Hennessey, a young lawyer
Of this city received an imperative
telegram from Washin gton Tuesday.
asking him 10 proceed ut once 10 Los
Angeles. Col. as a witI eSs in a gov
eminent case. When seen by The
News-TimeS' representative. Mr.. Hen
nessey refused to divulge the nature
Of the case but il is understood that
IL is in reference TO some mining deals
in which prominent Indiana people are
Interested
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
BUILDING PERMIT.

A building permit was issued We'd
nesday morning at the city clerks Of
flee TO z. A. Scheffler for the erection
of a residence on Z. Eighth ST. The
estimated cost Is $1,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
MIR. BERsCHEIT IMPROVED.

Word has been received here that
William Berscheit of Aurora, III,
father Of John @. Berscheit, proprie-
tor OF the Century theater. is very
much improved. Mr.. Berscheit was
stricken with paralysis about a week
ago.
John G.. Berscheit Will arrive in this
city tonight from Aurora for a bust
ness visit with Manager Senger of the
Century theater
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
SUMMER SCHOOL FOR
HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS

Summer school for the benefit OF
delinquent students or those wishing
TO make up work. viii be held for
students of the high school in that
building during the vacation months.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06

Lawrence QUICK. who has had
charge of the upper floor bowling al
leys at the Ellsasser bowling hall. has
resigned his position He will prob
ably resume the charge Of the alleys
again next year at the opening of the
bowling season.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
DIRECTORS MEET

The regular monthly meetings of the
directors of the First National Bank
and the First Trust and Savings Co.
it's affiliated institution. were held
Tuesday afternoon in the office of the
First National Bank.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
To WED MAY te

Invitations have been issued by Mr..
and Mrs. Frank KonZen, 500 Lincoln
Highway west, for a reception to be
given in honor of their daughter. Miss
Burnetta Gertrude Cecilia, who will
be united in marriage TO John r.
COvell on May 16.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
NOT INJURED IN WRECK

Word was received I'm this city late
Tuesday afternoon that Mr.. and Mrs
NJ. w. Mix were not injured in the
wreck OF the MOnon railroad Tues
day morning. Mr.. and Mrs. Mix
were returning to this city from a
several days visit at West Baden,
Ind, and were on the wrecked train
at the time of the accident The
wreck occurred near Lafayette, Ind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Adams were held from the residence.
321 Fisher place. Tuesday afternoon at
8 O'Clock Rev. +. X. Van Wrinkle
of the Christian church officiat I'd.
Mrs. G. +. Tyler and Mrs. Ed Schiller
sang.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
CLASS MEETS

over 100 members of the ShimrOn
Bible class Of the Methodist Memoir
ial church were in attendance at the
seventh annual banquet held Tues
day evening in the entertainment par
lOrs of the church.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
ENJOYING VACATION.

Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Henderson of
Chicago have arrived in this city To
spend a weeks vacation visiting with
relatives. They are former residents
of this CITY
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
HUNT AT WAKELY.

f. G. Ellsasser. DR.. l.. NJ. Walton
and Or. T. +. Seymore of this city.
spent the early hours Of Wednesday
morning mushroom hunting at Wake
y. Mich. They returned home about
noon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
OLD RESIDENT VISITS

Amos Reynolds. a well known civil
war veteran who has made his home
here for years. and who recently en-
tered the Soldiers home at Dayton.
O.. has arrived in the city for a few
DAYS visit
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
tn NEET TONIGHT

A meeting of the Boy Scouts OF
America will be held at the Methodist
Memorial church tonight at 1880
O'clock. Sheely. of the South Bend Y
NJ g A, Will be in charge of TT .
meeting Al; boys of the city gre in
Vited 10 attend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
MOTHER SERIOUSLY ILL.

Mrs. r. Stuller and daughter have
gone TO Eden. O.. where they were
,alled by the serious illness of Mrs.
Suffers mother. Mrs j. A. Coats.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
RECEPTION FOR NEW MEMBERS

All arrangements have been made
by the Mary Sodality OF the St Joseph
Catholic church for a reception TO be
given May 1 ! at o'clock p. m. This
reception will be in honor of a large
class Of members who recently joined
the sodality
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
LEAVE FOR EXTENDED VISIT.

MIS-. Josephine ttentSeS and son,
Alphonse V. Hentges. left Wednesday
for Portland, ore, where they expect
To make an extended visit While en-
route they will stop at several cities
10 visit with relatives.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
CTRCLE TO MEET TONIGHT.

The Protective Home Circle will be
entertained this evening at the home
OF Mr.. I'D Mrs. Emil DeClarke. of
727 +. Joseph st. A good attendance
of club members are expected TO be
present.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
LADIES' AID ENTERTAINER.

A meeting of the Ladies' Aid society
Of the First Presbyterian church was
held this afternoon at the home of
Mrs. II. p. Paterson. of 900 +. Second
St Sewing was one of the main fea-
lures OF the afternoon. At the close
of the meeting luncheon was served
by the hostess.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
MAY SUPPER.

Remember the Womans club sup
per- May 13. at $50 o'clock p. m.
Methodist Memorial church. Tickets
25c.-AdVertisement.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
NOTICE

Members OF St. Joseph's society are
requested To meet Saturday afternoon
at 1880 O'Clock at st. Joseph's hall. with
regalia. To participate in the laying OF
the new p)stOffice corner stone.
JOHN j. SCHINPT.ER
Adyt. President.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
MISHAWAKA LANDS MEET
Next State Bowling Tournament To be
Staged There.

According 10 announcement from
Gary Tuesday, the scene of the last
state bowling tournament. the 1915
tournament has been aHarded 10
Mishawaka. The meeting for the pin
knights Of the state was landed for
Mishawaka through the efforts of
Robert Schnelle OF this city.
Cement $3.50 per Dbl. HerzOg and
Anderson -AdVt