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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1914-12-31
This County Shows Bigger Re-
duction than Any Other
County in the State
YEARS DECREASE Is
NEARLY 30 PER CENT
Work of County Commissioners is
Warmly Commended by States
Leading Taxation Experts

In the march for lower taxes,
Benton county, with a reduction
of 2S.13 per cent, leads the pro-
cession and stands at the top Of
the list of the counties Of the
state. The significance of this
reduction becomes appare n t
when it is considered that the
net reduction in eastern Wash
ington is 2.22 per cent and 5.5
per cent in western Washington.
The record set by this county
has attracted the attention of
taxation experts all over the
state and is given special men
ton by E. D. Cowan in one of his
taxation articles in the Spokes-
man-Review. Mr.. Cowan's ar
ticle follows in part:
Twelve counties increased
their levies this year in the sum
total of $375, ,412, of which $780,
487 or 88.03 per cent was in
eastern Washington. While the
per centage of increase was the
greatest in Ferry county, 25.13,
the increased amount of money
to be raised was largest in Spo-
kane county, $197, 1868. The per
centage over the sum of taxes
raised for all purposes in 1914,
was 5.54. Franklin county aug
mented her levies for one year
$55, BOG, or 1871 per cent.
Six counties in eastern Wash
ington have officials who grap-
pied with the tax. problem sue
cessfully-Benton, Walla Walla,
Chelan, Pend Oreille, Garfield and
Stevens-and in one of them
Benton, the 25 per cent reduction
which indicated by chart analy-
sis in the Spokesman-Review in
July last would be a return to
the normal tax conditions of 8
wears ago, was surpassed. The
county commissioners and other
levying officials of Benton coun-
ty having effected in one year a
reduction in taxes Of 28.13 per
cent, are entitled to distinct Gre
dit for pioneering the way in re-
ducing government outlay to ra-
tional bounds, and no doubt the
quick response will be improved
valuation in the county result
{ ing from the reasonableness of
the tax rate.
On the whole the increased
levies of eastern Washington
counties aggregated $33O,447, as
against $62O,626 in reductions
and the net decrease amounts
cut to 2.22 per cent, as against
SIS per cent net reduction in the
counties of western Washington
where the total of reduced levies
was ST, ,432, ,958, as against $44,'
925 increase. Only three west
side counties increased theii
taxes-Lewis, 2.83 per cent; Kit.
sap, 3.73 per cent; and Island
1908 per cent. Both the first
class counties of King and Pierce
as compared with the 5.54 pei
cent increase in Spokane, show
a reduction respectively, of Is
per cent and 1912 per cent.
In Tacoma a taxpayers league
pursued the levying officials with
good results. Three other large
counties, in which the municipal
expenses of government are ex
acting, made encouraging reduc
tions. These were Chehalis, Ia.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-14
GRADUATION EXERCISES
OF PORTAGE TOWNSHIP
SCHOOL ON MAY Is

Friday evening. May Is. Monson
chapel will be the scene of the fourth
annual commencement of Portage
township school. Homer r. Taylor.
Anna Thayer and Lucille Lane, teach
ers: Samuel J. Kruger. trustee. and
r. H. LOngfield. county superintend-
ent. will be in general charge
The program will open with grad
uating march by the Maurer Sisters
orchestra followed by the invocation
bv Rev Mr.. Eggleston. r. III. Long
field will deliver the address of the
evening
A pleasing program of music and
Rotations has been arranged as fol-
lows: Whistling solo. Miss Edith
Maurer; Treason of Benedict Arnold
lilly Bourden: when Father Raised
the Mortgage From the Farm. Floyd
Milliken: "A Leap for Life. Jay Mil
Ter: violin and flute duet the Misses
Gladys and Edith Maurer: When the
Summer BOarders Come. Roy Phelps;
our Minister'S Sermon" Marybelle
Sua be issen: Spreading the News .
Maidie Schmidt: cOrnet solo. by Miss
Frances Maurer; Sue and Her XII
mona. Warren Milliken; He Kept
on Just the Same, Henry Hostettler.
Following the recitations. the judges
will give their decisions and the pro-
gram will close with an orchestra
number and benediction by Rev Mr.
EggleStOn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-14
u. S. PARCELS POST
NOW ENTERS GREECE

South Bend Greeks will be ma
terially affected by the new parcel
post regulation entered into between
the United States and Greece. The
regulation went into effect on May
and parcel post packages may be sent
between the two countries. the mails
being made up in New York city.
Greeks in this city send large guam
titles OF mail 10 their friends and rel
atives in their native land and il is
expected that the mails from South
Bend to Greece will be heavily in
creased The regulation will only
slightly affect the amount Of incom-
ing mail TO this city from Greece. as
the Greeks here receive very few
packages from their country
Parcel post packages exchanged
between the two countries must not
weigh more than II pounds or five
Kilograms. nor measure more than
three feet six inches in length. The
rate from the United States 10 Greece
will be II cents for each pound or
fraction OF a pound. while from
Greece. the rate will he three francs.
- centimes for every parcel not ex-
ceeding three Kilograms in weight
and FIVE francs. - centimes for every
package exceeding three Kilograms.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-14
Kitchen Kinks

To properly bake sponge or pound
cake have oven hot enough 10 turn
white paper light yellow in five min
utes.
Cup or Small Cakes-HaVe oven hot
enough TO turn white paper dark yell
low in FIVE minutes
Bread or Pastry-Heat of oven must
turn white paper dark brown in I'VE
minutes
Put saucepan Of boiling water in
ever when baking rolls. Steam will
make crust smooth and tender.
When oven is too hot at first.
crust will form on the cake and pre-
vent its raising. IL is best 10 have the
oven a little slow at first. then increase
the heat after ten minutes.
Eaking powder biscuits should be
baked in a very quick oven. as hot as
possible without burning the biscuits.
One that will brown "A piece OF white
paper in one minute is none too hot.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-14

served. The club will meet again in
two weeks.
Members of the Ayudadora circle
were guests Wednesday afternoon at
the home Of Mrs. A. NJ. Moore on
Woodward av. During the business
session the circle made arrangements
to care for a poor family and the re-
mainder of the afternoon was spent
socially. The hostess served delicious
refreshments at its close The club
will meet May PC with Mrs. Frank
Jackson, Portage av.
Mrs. II. Engle. 116 F. Ohio st. was
hostess 10 the Violet club Wednesday
afternoon. The afternoon was spent
at card tables and the favors were
won by Mrs. Jennie Tilt. Mrs. William
Cannon and Mrs. J. Rosazk. In two
weeks Mrs. w. O, Hosler. 4O3 f. Ohio
St, Will entertain the club.
The Pythian Tea was pleasantly en-
tertained Wednesday afternoon in
X. of =. hall. The hostess for the
afternoon were Mrs Harry Yerrick.
Mrs. Clarence Steed and Mrs. Carl
Wolters. Needlework and contests
were enjoyed, the favor in the latter
going TO Mrs. Otto VOTERS The club
will meet in two weeks at the same
place VIII n the hOstesses will be Mrs
George + roth. Mrs. Jenny AirgOod
and Mrs. Ida Berger.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-14
Church Affairs

The Ladies' Aid society of the
Swedish Luthern church was enter
tanned i'm the church parlOrs Wednes-
day afternoon by Mrs. Daniel Berg
and Mrs. Carl Erickson. The hostess
rs had prepared an extensive literary
and musical program. which was en-
ioyed by all present Dairty refresh
ments were served. The society will
meet again on May -.
The Ladies' Aid society of Stull NJ.
+. chapel met Wednesday afternoon
i'm the church parlors and made ar
rangements for two social affairs 10 be
given in the near future. May p a
penny social Will be held in the
church parlors and May 27 a thimble
viii he given at the home Of Mrs. j.
A. Lineback, POI +. Dubail av. The
society will hold a regular meeting
again in one month.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-14
Social Clubs

The St. Mary's Sewing circle was en-
tertained Thursday afternoon at the
nome OF Mrs. Edward Eichstadt. 1011
y. Fisher st. The afternoon was spent
informally and light refreshments
were served. The club viii meet in
two weeks with Mrs John Bleesel. 731
MOnson st.
The Independent club was enter
tanned Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. John Hagey. 627 Wis
tula av. In contests the favOrs were
awarded Mrs. John Shenenb berger.
Mrs. John Brown and Mrs Hardy Lee
Following the contests the hostess
served delicious refreshments. The
club will meet In two weeks with Mrs
Adelbert Griffis, PIP Keasey 81.
Mrs. ]. r, Howard entertained the
members Of the Social Twelve club
Wednesday afternoon at her home
rs South Bend av. Her guests made
up three tables at cards and the fav-
ors went 10 Mrs. r. {. De Bow, Mrs.
Joseph Flick and Mrs. Martin Beach.
The hostess served light refreshments.
IN two weeks Mrs. John HaneN. Us
y. iIiu ST.. will entertain the club.
The Mothers club was entertained
informally Wednesday afternoon al
the home of Mrs. Ed. Witwer OF :.
Michigan ST The afternoon was spent
socially and light refreshments were
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-14

ly of South Bend. is spending a few
days in the city.
e A. Stone OF South Bend. is
registered at the Great Northern hotel,
Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. F.. r. Austin and
Mrs. w. l.. Kizer will leave Saturday
morning for Higman Park to spend
the summer.
Mrs +. Nj. Bush OF Detroit. who
has been the guest of Mrs. Fred j.
O'Brien. has returned to her home.
l.. c. Bishop, photographer, has re-
turned from a five weeks visit at his
home in Eau Claire, Mich, where he
has been recuperating from an illness.
His condition is much improved.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-14
Announcements

The meeting of the Bon Ton club
to have been held Wednesday after
noon was postponed TO next week
when Mrs. Emel Schmok. 213 y. st.
Louis St, will be hostess
The Business Women's Bible class
will be entertained Friday evening at
the Y. w. c. \ The blue team. win
ners in an attendance contest. will be
the hOstesses. Miss Margaret Van
Fleet who will leave Saturday for
Chicago viii be honor guest.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-14
Caroline Goes
Famous Recipes
CHILL AND TOMATO RICE.

Cook one pound of beef from round,
one pound veal from flank, one pound
q pork from shoulder until tender.
Salt, cool and dice coarse.
Six tomatoes. one chopped onion.
one Glove OF garlic, two chopped green
peppers. one saitspOon OF paprika,
black pepper and one-half saltspOon OF
cayenne. one scant teaspoon of curry
powder. little salt Cook until all can
he forced through a soup sieve. There
should be two and one-half cups when
strained Blend two tablespoons of
hour with little cold water until
smooth. Stir into the sauce and cook
until smooth. Add diced meat. Turn
crust made OF rich biscuit dough. Dot
with butter and dash Of curry pow
der. Cut hole in center of crust to
allow steam TO escape. Bake twelve
minutes in very hot oven. Serve with
rice or fried noodles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-14
MUTTON. PEPPER AND RICE.

Dice one cup Of cold cooked NUT
ton Add one cup OF cooked rice. Salt
to taste. Put two chopped green pep
pers into skillet with two tablespoons
OF butter. Cook until tender. Add
meat and rice. Stir until we'll heated
Beat two eggs into two tablespoons of
milk. Pour over meat and stir until
eggs are cooked. Serve at once.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-14
DIR. THOMPSON'S
EYE TALKS

(TALK No. 1881

There is no Goubt that more than
half the cases of chronic headache in
the world can be cured with glasses.
Statistics say sixty percent. l do not
mean that they can be cured by put
ting on just any kind of glasses
glasses that have been carelessly or
incorrectly fitted. The fact that you
have tried glasses. or even that you
are wearing glasses now, and still
have headaches does not signify that
glasses viii not cure you. the glasses
must be RIGHT The focus of each
lens must be absolutely correct If
you have astigmatiSm the axis of the
cylinder must not vary even five de
grees If there is a difference in your
two eyes that difference must be fig
ured out to the smallest fraction and
the eyes placed in perfect harmony
There must not be the slightest dis
turbance in the adjustments OF the
delicate muscles that control the ac-
ton of vision. 1t is those disturb
ances in harmony and adjustment
that cause nerve strain and head
ache. If YOU have headaches | shall
be glad of the opportunity to tell you
honestly whether / can give YOU re-
lief. l will not sell you a pair Of
-; sses under any circumstances If
y0C do not need them.
DR.. II. A. THOMSON
Not open-on Wednesday Afternoons"
sol South Michigan st.
Southwest Corner Wayne and Mich
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-14
Personals

Mrs 3. J. Wood and children Of
Akron, O.. are visiting at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. ID. shrimp, $50 y.
Main st
Douglas Daily. of ~. Louis. former
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-14

perfectly. she is Miss Mildred Eek
niger. seventeen years old.
About a year ago the girl was hum
ming to herself. Her father noticed
the similarity between her tones and
the tones Of a violin. She began cul-
tivating the newly found accomplish
ment.
She places her upper teeth firmly
upon her lower lip and forces the
sound from her throat. =.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-14

LANSING Michigan Agricultural
college will turn out the largest grad
uating class this spring in its his
tory. Two hundred students will be
awarded diplomas on commencement
day. June %.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-14
THE WIRELESS UMBRELLA IL
NOW BEING SHOWN AT Ellis
WnRTHfG

Special demonstration of the Lycom-
ing Wireless Umbrella-speCial prices
too. Best see the Wireless.
ACVt The Ellsworth Store.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-14
An..,,,k&m
TMuu~k&
Out-Door-Wedrables
for Little Girls

The North Annex, Second F'loor-the Home
of Our Childrcn's Section-is Al-A-BIoom
with Summer Wear for Little Girls The Little
Misses-and their Mothers-their Fathers too
are invited to come and see for themselves.
Beautiful New Summer Things at Prices Low.
Following are Few Price Mutations, just
enough to give an idea of the range
Chidrens Wash Sun Hats in white plain blue and pink and
blue and pink check, sc to Sl.25.
Chldrens Beach RomperS-in different materials-a col
orS, at soc to $3.50
Paul Jones MILDLY Blouses in various sDles-zes to "A
yearS-Sl.OO to Sl.5O.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-14
Many are Curious about the Wire
less Umbrella.

The expert demonstrators now with
us is kept busy explaining the ball
and socket feature of the Lycoming
Wireless Umbrella, which prevents
the ribs from ruSting and breaking
through the top.
Lycoming Wireless Umbrellas are
guaranteed by the maker If the
ribs should break and poke through
you will be given new umbrella
free. Yet these cost no more than
others.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-14
"Indestructo" Luggage is trade-marked.

The National Veneer Products Company
right here at home, that is in MiShawaka-
builds each bag and each case sold under the
trademark as we'll as it is possible to build
for the money. Each and every "IndeStructo''
article is guaranteed to be as repreSented-of
the leather claimed and the like
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-14

CHARLEVOIX, Mich, May IL
There are plenty Of people in the
world who can initiate cracked
a dog fight or a steam
boat whistle. But there are very few
who can successfully initiate a violin
However. CharlevOix. Mich, has a
resident who can attain the highest
notes Of a violin. She initiates this
difficult instrument with her voice
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-14

House Dresses-In light and dark colors-
made of best gingham-Special values for
Si.OO each
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-14

~-'-"T,T FUNERAL NOTICE.
All Brother Elks will meet at Elks'
Temple friday afternoon at 1880. to
attend the funeral Of Brother William
Curtis.
AdNt. Fred DrecnSel- secretary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-14
DR.. II. A. THOMSON

mot open on Wednesday Afternoons"
sol South Michigan st.
Southwest Corner Wayne and Mich
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-19

TEAMING in exutant strength the blue Atlantic
~ its first voyage the New World the largest and
finest passenger craft that oaed the Vaterland from
Hamburg is poughing the deep.
II is long five city blocks Its carrying capacity is
great OF 40 long freight trains II could house
army II has the umptuousncss the luxury and the
venicnces of the finest hotel
Moreover builders have exhausted the wit and
ming OF in their endeavors make il safe II is really
ships in one that should disaster befal the
skin, the inner would keep the great boat aloat.
"Unsinkabc" the experts say
So they said OF the Titanic.
Meanwhile. the paths of travel in the North At
lantic drifting down in glitter fog stretches great ice
floc $50 miles long. captains say.
Luckily this to human safety is known and
charted.
Fortunately the dog the Naterlands quarter deck
wafchfu and careful In the OF danger there will be
no full speed ahead"
At staggering mariners have learned lesson of
caution.
Yet let's hope herel be OF the great greyhounds
endurance; mishap pit the puny strength OF in
death grappc with the might of nature but the happest OF
voyages to harborage
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-19
HoU One Story Should End

no you remember how. during the Paterson strike,
socialist editor Alexander Scott roasted Police Chief
Bmson, the faed tyrant who had speech
and how they turned the antanarchst upon and
sentenced him to IS in PRISON. Think OF i'll FIFTEEN
YEARS for daring to cicse bonehead chief of pocci
Well, the New Jersey supreme has Knocked that
sentence QUIT couldn't have done otherwise without multi
fng Of dcmocacys basic guarantees the right freely
utter upon public affairs
So far, good But this oughnt be the end of that
chapter of significant history.
1t isn't genuine freedom OF the il criminal wealth
may hurl its minons against Scott pursuing them
from court 10 court burdcning them with accommodating
and bedcvng them with annoyances with no come
back when justice finally spews the prosecutions out
For having allowed its be perverted to the pur
poses OF malicious persecution New Jersey Scott rep
aration and If it values justice will make IT,
More than that-the prejudiced judge who pronounced
upon Scott that unlawful and preposerous still
his bench, disgrace his and menace to the
public welfare.
HE SHOULD BE IMPEACHEDi
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-19
The Blood Cost of Joyridin9

IIGHT years ago. 10 persons lost their lives within the
- limits of Chicago because of automobile accidents.
Six years ago. 49, five years ago. 2S four years ago. 81
three years ago. rs; years ago. o. last year. i36
In four years the number OF nonatal automobile acct
dents in Chicago increased from o98 in 1910 2o2o last
year.
This is larger toll of life and suffering than
ed the railroads in that city In that period Is the
ratio true of the entire countryi
Wouldn't II be worth our while to knowl oughnt there
be careful of the mishaps the gas engine
have of accidents in locomotion by steams
OF these figures aren't anything against the
automobile any than the interstate commits
sons statistics of railroad accidents against continuing
to ride by rail
But II cared compile and study them carefully
might learn quickly how safety first
You notice how those deaths increasing
Some day they'll be many that folks will get scared.
Common folks. mean, the folks who are run over
What will happen then, wondcrl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-19
ri 0uCEN THE SHOE REPAIR MAN
- - - - 216 Union st-2 shops-1fo Madison
BIG BUSINESS TO
Fight man Who
TOLD THE truth

WASHINGTON, May 1s--wheth-
er . congressman may defy big bus
mess and stay in public life VIII be
in part demonstrated in the case of
Representative w. J. Macdonald of
Michigan.
Macdonald had the ternerity 10
make = truthful report on the Null
han lobby hearings and the National
Association of Manufacturers
He also has told ths truth IN con-
gress about the Calumet and Hecla
strike.
WITH the help Of Heating Of Colo
RADIO he forced congress into the Of
lic1a1 Investigation Of Michigan and
Colorado.
Now Macdonald finds that there
are all these most powerful influ'
ences arrayed against him In his
dfsfrfct to prevent. II possible, his
selection. He has nobody with
him bnt tho people.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-19
The Seattle Child at Play

M HAT does the Seattle child do in his leisure timer
w What can he do What might he do if proper oppor-
tunity affordedl
The Child Welfare exhibit which opens Friday for
S-day session, will 10 these questions, with
many others, in practical way.
There will be admission fee. II viii be voluntary
effort TO afford useful and vital information in the matter
caring babies and children Everyone will be welcome
And everyone ought 20 60
Ii will not be for any grade OF the community
II will be for all for the ultimate benefit OF all The
rich child the poor child the working child the school child
the dependent child the delinquent child all considered
The exhibit will be the Armory. There will be vol
guides and for visitors and that they
get the full benefit OF the lectures illustrations and demon
STATIONS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-19

The editor. looking over tho
poem. asked tho youth who had
submitted Il:
did you write this poem your
selff"
Yes. sir no you like IT." tho
youth asked.
Il think Il II magnificent" said
the editor. Did you compose II
unaldedf'
4 certainly did" said tho
young man firmly. Il wrote
every limo Of II out OF my own
head"
The editor rose and said:
Then. Lord Byron. ! am very
glad 10 meet you. Hut ] was I'M
der tn. impression that you had
died At Missolonghi a good many
years ago"
How Thoughtful
81 suppose. Jane. that you
couldn't think Of going TO the
matinee IN that shabby old hatT
-oh. you dear mani How
thoughtful you are really
couldn't think OF H."
Yes, Just what I thought. 90
I bought only one ticket"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-19
RAP FOR CROCKETT

Editor The Star. II. G. Crockett
takes II. NJ. c." 20 task for saying:
War Is the most savage relic OF
barbarism." and fortifies his argn-
ment with the Bible. The Bible Ia
wonderful book. but at the same
time. the most misunderstood. Spir.
itual interpreters Of II have al.
ways hurled II into the pathway OF
progress In tho civilization OF man
kind
II. g. c." has been tagging be.
hind, digging into the dark and dis
tant past, when ignorance con
strued every drouth and peal OF
thunder IA the wrath Of God. But,
be comes out long enough 10 say
that, After the people received the
command THOU SHALT NOT
KILL according to tho Bible. they
had number OF wars by the direct
command OF Cod"
According to II. G. c." God
didn't mean what he said I'm the
first place, and exhorts us 70 20
down to Mexico and Put the fear
OF God into their hearts" with bull.
let's and bayonets. think they're
blest with superabundance OF
that fear" stuff already.
ID. T. r.
IT PLEASED HIM
Editor The Star. Your article.