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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-12-25
PUYALLUP VALLEY
OBJECTS TO JAPS
TRUCK FARMERS SAY THEY CAN
NOT COMPETE WITH
ORIENTALS.

The aid of the state Legislature in
preventing further inroads by Japa-
nese truck gardeners and dairymen
was requested by Henry Benthien, re-
tired truck farmer of Fife, Pierce
county, at recent meeting of the
legislators-elect of that county, when
he told them that he was forced to
retire from business because he could
not successfully compete with the
alien truck growers. This is the sec
ond time within two months that
prominent farmers or business men
have complained of the Japanese in
vasiOn of the Puyallup valley.
Mr.. Benthien was one of the pio-
neer farmers of the Puyallup valley
and one of the first farmers to engage
in growing truck for Tacoma and
other markets on a large scale, and
his story carried great weight among
his hearers, most Of whom knew him
personally. He began modestly about
81 years ago and built up an extern
sive farm. He declared that he was
forced to retire two years ago after
having lost $4,000 in four years try
ing to compete with Japanese gar
deners.
The statement that a Fife farmer
was unable to dispose of his apple
croD IN To cCp,o until bo hod %vrood
the fruit over to Japanese startled
the legislators. Another startling
statement was that after the Fife dis
trict had expended $4,000 in enlarg-
ing the school, on the opening day in
September it was found that 10 of the
Is pupils in the first grade were jap
anese children. Mr.. Benthien de-
clared these children were really sub
jects of-Japan. as they we're regis
tered at birth by the Japares e consu!
and a record kept of their life and
whereabouts.
Mr.. Benthien argued against the
leasing of land to the Japanese and
intimated that the farmers would in.
troduce a bill in the legislature pro-
hibiting tn. owning or leasing Of
land by aliens until they had declared
their intention of becoming citizens
of the United States. He referred to
the California alien land bill and de-
clared that the Jap dairymen had
driven the white dairymen out OF the
White river district.
The Japs don't pay taxes, yet we
build tie roads for them" do-laref
Mr.. Benthien. ''They say they pay
rent, which is the same as taxes, but
that does not answer the question
fairly. There is q firm in Auburn
making a speciality of sS-year leases
to the Japs. They cannot own land.
but their children can, 80 they import
number of wives and the land is
held in trust for the children. When
1t comes to the labor problem there
are hundreds of white men out Of
work; but have you ever seen Jap
out of work? We could compete with
farmers working eight hours q day.
but we cannot compete with the Japs
working 16 hours day. and Sundays.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-12-25
ADDITIONAL COUNTY NEWS
LACEY.

A large number of young folks en-
joyed skating last week.
Mrs. Roy Porter and daughter of
Olympia attended the program given
at the school last week.
A large number of the students of
st. Martins College have left for
their homes to spend the holidays.
The entertainment at Union Mills
was we'll attended and everybody re-
ported a good time.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-12-25
MANY ATTEND PETER
M'KENz|E'S FUNERAL
PIONEER OF MUD BAY WAS
NATIVE OF CANADA--CANlE
HERE IN 1884.

When the last words Of the i'm
pressive Masonic burial service were
said at the cemetery last Sunday
afternoon, the last rites Of the funeral
Of one Of Thurston county's leading
pioneers. Peter Mckenzie. Is years
old, who located at Mud Bay in 1875.
had been performed.
At the funeral at the Presbyterian
church. held just previously that
afternoon, when Rev. d. A. Thomp-
son. the pastor. oficiated. George H.
Greenbank sang Mr.. McKensie's
favorite song. my Ain Countree.''
male quartet sang Beautiful Isle
Of Somewhere" and Lead. Kindly
Light" and many friends from an
parts Of the county Joined with the
relatives in the services.
| Mckenzie was Of Highland Scotch
ancestry and the family had beea
Scotch Presbyterians for generations.
His father. Donald Mckenzie, was
born in Invergordon, Scotland. ana
came to Canada on the death Of .
brother. who had preceded him and
who had owned the site now occupied
by the city Of Montreal.
Born April 1, 1850.
Shortly after arriving in Canada,
Donald Mckenzie married Miss Annie
McQuaig and settled on farm near
Lake st. Francis, on the south bank
Of the st. Lawrence river. where
Peter Mckenzie. the oldest child, who
was born April IL, 1889, near st.
Anicet. Huntington county. Quebec.
where he and his brothers spent their
boyhood days. This farm soon be-
came known as one Of the beauty
spots along the st. Lawrence river.
with it's old white stone house and
four great trees that could be seen
for several miles up and down the
river.
i Peter Mckenzie remained there
until he was rs years old, when no
caught the "gold fever" and came out
to the Pacific coast, landing at Carl
boo, British Columbia. after having
gone by ship from Quebec to the
Isthmus of Panama, crossed the 18TH
mus by rail, and proceeded to his des-
tination by boat. He spent the sum-
mer at Cariboo, coming to Olympia In
the fall of 1854 and for the follow
ing 10 years engaged in mining and
logging. travelling up and down the
coast considerably, making his head
quarters in this city.
! Leaves Many Relatives.
In 1875 he bought the old Morgan
homestead, at Mud Bay, which he
farmed and made his home until his
death. The year after he located
there he was married June 20, 1876.
to Miss Mary Woodruff. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. S. N. Woodruff of Olym-
pia, who survives him. as do also four
sons and four daughters, A. D. and
clyde Mckenzie, who live on the
farm; X. R., of Berkeley, Cal. and
r. w., Of Montana Edith, teacher
in Seattle; Ethel, an employee Of the
county assessors office, and Edna
and Inez, who are employed by the
state insurance commissioner. In
addition three brothers also survice.
A. S. and j. A. Mckenzie, who live
near Yelm. and w. D. Mckenzie Of
Seattle, who came to this state few
years after their elder brother To-
Gated here.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-12-25
MORE EVIDENCES OF
PROSPERITY.

LOWELL, Mass. - The Ire
mont and Suffolk cotton mills are
running "a hours a day. having
begun last Monday. About 400
employees will be hired on the
extra orders. An expected de-
mand for fabrics early in the year
is given as the reason for the in.
crease in production.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-12-25

4 KANSAS CITY, Mo.-Announce-
ment of the sale of 24,2OO,OO0
pounds Of -four to the government
Of Holland has been made here
by the sales agent here for mills
in Kansas. The contract involves
more than 100000.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-12-25

TOLEDO. Ohio-Contracts for
100000 worth Of poles and the
same amount in tents have been
let to local companies by c. vassa-
darkis, Of New York, GREGG consul
general to the United States. and
representative of the Pamagol-
oupolous company, of Athens.
Greece. general contractors for the
Balkan states.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-12-25

SEATTLE-The contract for
supplying 1900 portable bunga-
lows to be used by Belgian
refugees whose homes have been
destroyed by the warning armies,
has been awarded to the Take
Down Manufacturing company. Of
this city. The order came from a
foreign power, presumably Eng
land, and calls for immediate de-
livery. The bungalows will cost
approximately 100000. In the
fulfillment of the order the COM
pany will purchase 100000 feet
~ douglas fir. 10000 sashes and
doors. $4,000 worth Of hardware
and expend about 100000 for
labor.
BELLINGHAM-The Whatcom
Falls mills, one Of the largest
waterfront manufacturing plants
in the city, will start work De-
cember %, after an enforced idle
ness CT seevral months on account
of slack market. Approximately
$50 men will 90 back to work.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-15
Send Your Children Here to
 Trade

They are always welcome and just as careful attention will be given their wants and the orders they
 bring, as though you came yourself.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-15
HIVE HUNDRED LITTLE
 JAPANESE GOLDFISH

Five hundred little Japanese gold fish were given away at the Bear Drug store in the last two days by George Rosine, the expert at that emporium. The little fish came in a can all the way from Chicago, where there is a hatchery, and with one or two eXcep- tions all were alive. For the proper display of the little creatures, small aquaria were prepared and brave show was made on every counter of the store
 With every purchase of fifty cents or more a present of one of the at tractive gold fish was made In two days every one of them was taken away. This is the third annual gold fish event at the Bears. Every year has seen an increase in the popularity of the occasion.
 In addition to the gold fish event as conducted by the Bears, Manager Ro- sine obtained also some additional fish for breeding purposes which are to be made at home in local pond, for the purpose of seeing if they will live and raise young in the Salt River valley.
 For awhile it was thought that gold fish would not live in this climate but this has been disproven long ago.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-15

ducted by Rev Forest C. Prettyman,
 chaplain of the senate, assisted by the
 Episcopal rector, selected by the famlly
 Augustus Octavius Bacon, democrat
 of Macon, was born in Bryan county,
 Ga october 20. 1889. the posthumous
 son of the Rev. Augustus O. Bason and
 Mary Louisa Bacon. only daughter of
 Samuel Jones' all of Liberty county,
 Ga. He received high school educa-
 tion in Liberty and Troup counties and
 graduated at the University of Georgia
 in the literary and classical department
 in 1859 and in the law department in
 1860, receiving from the university sue
 cessively the several degrees of A. B,
 B. L.. A. M. and IL. D. He entered
 the confederate Army at the beginning
 of the war and served during the cam
 paigns of 1861 and 1862 as adjutant of
 the Ninth Georgia Regiment in the
 Army of Northern Virginia. Subse-
 duentlv thereto he was commissioned
 as a captain in the provisional army of
 the confederate states and assigned to
 general staff duty.
 At the close of the war he resumed
 the study of law, and began practice in 1866 at Macon, from which date until his election to the senate he actively continued the same both in the state and federal courts. He was frequently a member of state democratic conven- tions: was president of the state dem ocratic convention in 1880. and was delegate from the state at large to the democratic convention in Chicago in 1884 In 1868 he was elected presiden tial elector (Seymour and Blair) on the democratic ticket and in 1871 was elected to the Georgia house of repre- sentatives, of which body he served as a member for IA years. In this time, during two years he was the speaker pro tempore, and during eight years, with annual sessions. he was the speak CT of the Georgia house of represen- tatives. He was several times can didate for the democratic nomination for governor of Georgia. and in the democratic state convention of 1883 he came within one vote of a nomination for governor when the nomination was equivalent to an election. He was for ! many years trustee of the University Of Georgia and also one of the regents of the Smithsonian Institution, ap- pointed from the senate. He was elect ed to the United States senate in No vember, 1894, reelected in 1900 and again in 1907, having been, by a general state primary, unanimously renominat-
 ed. On March 4, 1913 he began a new l.,. ,I.,x, vote of the people.
 A confederate soldier, member of | the Georgia legislature and later
Arizona republican., 1914-02-15

After this amendment had been pro- claimed the Georgia legislature was called in special session and after Senator Bacon had been reelected for a fourth term at special cleo tion, the law was passed providing that the governor of the state should make a temporary appointment to fill the vacancy until the next spe- cial election. This law was passed upon the advice of Senator Bacon himself and makes impossible such complications as recently arose Tn Maryland and Alabama. which the senate settled within the last month
 The regular election in Georgia will take place next october at which time a senatorial election will be held. In the meantime Governor John Slaton of Georgia will name temporary successor.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-15

United States senator of Georgia. he had a notable career ana occupied
 many positions of distinction. ad- Vancing in the estimation of his col | leagues until he was made chair man of the senate committee on
 foreign relations, when the demo- cratic party regained supremacy of
 the upper house of congress with the election Of President Wilson in No- vember, 1912. As an aid to President Wilson in the policy of "watchful waiting" in the relations with Mex leo, Senator Bacon was many times commended by the nations chief ex- ecuuVe. It was at his instance that
 the policy of the government to- ward Mexico, directed by the presi- dent should not be hampered by | useless or inflamatory debate. many times prevented outbursts. to em- barrass the administration in dealing
 with the Mexican situation For his success in tempering the excitement
 and suppressing incipient efforts to
 arouse public sentiment, the Georgia
 senator was several times congratu-
 
 colleagues, but by republican leaders
 in the senate as well.
 The announcement of Senator Ba- cons death was made in the house
 later in the afternoon and resolu- | tons of respect, presented by Repre- sentative Bartlett of Georgia were adopted. Speaker Clark appointed as
 a special committee of the house to
 cooperate with the senate committee l for the funeral. the members of the | Georgia delegation Representatives
 Ferris, Willis, Mann. Payne, Gardner,
 Anthony, Dyer and Prouty. The
 house then adjourned.
 Senator Bacon's demise comes at
 a time when the general arbitration | treaties with foreign nations are to
 be taken up for disposition, treaties with Great Britain and Japan being
 the principal concern of the admin stration. Only few weeks ago
 Senator Bacon and his colleagues on
 the committee conferred with the
 president and it was agreed that | these treaties should be pressed in the senate for confirmation. Just l before he was taken sick Senator | Bacon reported eight of these treat l ies in the senate with recommenda- | ton that they be ratified by the 1 committee later and designated next 1 Thursday as the day upon which the discussion should begin in executive
 session. It was expected then that 1 Senator Bacon might be able to lead | the debate that would follow ] The Georgia senator had also con- 1 ferred with the president with rela- | ton to the Mexican policy. the prob lems relating to Japan and a general nlan for the rehabilitation of the na- tion's foreign relations.
 The successor of Senator Bacon as | chairman of the foreign relations
 committee probably will he Senator
 W. j. Stone of Missouri the ranking 1 democrat.
 | As to succession in the senate, no 1 contest can arise because of the sev-
 enteenth constitutional amendment.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-15
LAMP EXPLOSION
 BURNS WHITES HOME
Che Dwelling Destroyed and An
 other Is Damaged

Che Dwelling Destroyed and An
 other Is Damaged
 From fire caused probably by the explosion of a lamp left burning [ louse. the dwellIng of George P. White, 313 South Eleventh ave- nue. was entiiely destroyed shortly lefore 800 o'clock last evening. The Nesbitt residence just north of the White home, suffered considerable damage, the fierce flames communi- eating quickly to the roof and win- dow frames and giving the fire de- partment some hard work in saving the structure.
 Mrs White had gone to the Nes- bitt residence to do some ironing for Mrs Nesbitt. She had been absent bout half an hour when she heard crackle and roar. Looking out of the window she saw flames bursting from the windows of her home. AS quickly as possible the fire denart- ment was summoned and made a record run. In the meantime efforts were made to hold the flames in check until the department had ar rived, garden hose being employed with little or no effect. Afterwat ds the small hose were turned upon tho Nesbitt residence and probably pre- vented the flames gaining greater headWay.
 As soon as the fire department ar rived it was found there was little use of trying to save the Whie resi- dence and attention was turned tf the Nesbtt building. A stream was sent to the roof from the front porcf and in fifteen minutes the last bit ol blaze had been subdued. The NeS- hitts, with the assistance of neigh bOrs, had succeeded in removing all their household belongings to places Of safety. The furnitufe in the White home was completely de- stroyed. There was 9 small amount of insurance.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-15
DIRECTORS WILL ORGANIZE

FOR SALE-Old established Phoenix business, doing s60, 100000 year busi-
 ness. Well known, reputable firm.
 Splendid chance. Address "S. C.. Re publican-Advertis u
Arizona republican., 1914-02-15
PHOENIX MARKET.
FROM PHOENIX TO RAY-H. J


 FROM PHOENIX TO RAY-H J. Maffro and H. L. Pankhurst have established a stage line from Phoe- nix to Ray via Superior They are using two automobiles, Hupmobile and Velie. They had been run ming a stage line out of Globe for seven years.
 AT THE WOMAN's cLUB-At the
 Woman's club Tuesday afternoon a program by local composers will be presented by well known Phoenix musicians The numbers have been arranged by Mrs. William E. Deity, and appear in the club department Of this issue.
 VALENTINE DlNNER-A valen- 1 tine dinner was given last evening | by Dr and Mrs Charles A. Van der Veer at their home GOT North Third avenue. Cupids featured the decor ations and place cards. The guests were Mrs. Harriet A. Marshall. Mrs. Asa B. Kennan. Miss Katherin Ken i nan, Miss Angela Marshall, Miss 1 Eugenia Kennan and Edward A. Marshall
 A VALENTINE socIAL-Mr and Mrs. I. E. Troutner entertained a | few friends at valentine social Thursday evening at their home on l East Mckinley street. The rooms
 were appropriately decorated for the occasion The evening was most de- | lightfully spent by playing games of which one of the most ludicrous | was the trimming 5f hat by each gentleman Carl Weyand winning the 1 prize for the hat most ridiculously l trimmed A dainty lunch was served cafeteria style, the gentlemen get | ting their partners by shooting with l q bow and arrow at hearts on which i were names of the ladies. Those present were: MT. and Mrs F. C. | Hackbarth, MT and Mrs. Sheldon,
 Mr and Mrs. Bogue, Mr. and Mrs. Lon Smith. MT. and Mrs. B. S..
 Fischer, MT and Mrs. F. A. Dibble.
 MT. and Mrs. w. D. Smith. MT.
 and Mrs. Carl Weyand, MT. and
 Mrs. Caridige. Mir. and Mrs. Chas.
 Wassman. Miss McCarty and J. S. Stark.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-15
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

LOST-A child's gray lambs wool collar at the Coliseum, Saturday even ing the 14th. Finder please return to this office and receive reward bm
Arizona republican., 1914-02-15
LOCAL WEATHER YESTERDAY

degrees.
 Excess in temperature since first of month, 9 degrees. Accumulated excess in temperature since January 1, 162 degrees Deficiency in rainfall yesterday, .02 inch
 Deficiency in rainfall since first of month, .45 inch. Accumulated deficiency in rainfall since January l. 131 inches.
 Data for Tucson Highest temperature yesterday. -. 70 Rainfall yesterday ............. 0
 ROBERT R. BRIGGS,
 Section Director.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-15

Roller Skates. Pinney & Robinson advertisement.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-15
Of Local Interest
STORED WATER SUPPLY

Water service department report for February 14:
 Elevation of water in reservoir Contents of reservoir, acre feet 219,395 Gain preceding A hours, acre
 1CCl oiZ Elevation of water in reservoir,
 one year ago today, feet. .... 14765 Contents of reservoir one year
 ago today, acre feet ........ 3S6. OPS Normal flow of Salt and Verde
 rivers at Granite Reef dam.
 M. I. .................... S3,455 Normal flow water for lands up
 to year EXPERIMENTATION. 1888 Amount of water used for irri-
 gation, north side, M. I.... 13,450 Amount of water used for irri-
 gation. south side M I. 12.375
Arizona republican., 1914-02-15
SENATOR BACON DIES

(Continued From Page One)
Arizona republican., 1914-02-15

A The Degrees of the Ancient WY and Accepted Scottish Rite Of
 ~ Freemasonry will be commun- icated to a class assembled at the Masonic Hall Wednesday, the 18th inst, at S:30 a. m.. and continuing one day only. All petitions for de- prees must be presented to r. A. Shaw at his office in the Masonic Temple on Tuesday the 17th' inst, between the hours of 10:o0 a. m. and 200 D. m.-(AdV) bn
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-28
THE STUART SENTIMENT
philadelphia Bulletin I

Senator Crow. chairman of the Re-
publican State committee, declares
that there is a strong sentiment
throughout the State in favor of the
nomination of Ex-Governor Stuart for
Governor at the primary election in
May" This report concurs with nu-
merous other opinions that have been
expressed in the interior counties. In
fact since the Ex-Governor was def
nitely proposed for the nomination
there has been no particular attention
given to anyone else in the field so far
as the expression of sentiment is con-
cerned. To the extent In which it has
taken form it means that the Republi-
can politicians appreciate the neces-
sity of playing the very STRONGEST card
which they may have in reach for
helping Penrose. In the response
which it has also received from those
Republicans who are chiefly con-
cerned In the re-esta blishment of their
party in PENNSYLVANIA, 1t Is a sincere
and voluntary tribute to the personal
character of the Ex-Governor as the
man who is most needed for pecu-
liar emergency. There has come from
him no intimation whatever as re-
CARDS his lown wishes. But il appears
TO be pretty generally agreed that. in
point of availability all oyer the state
he stands head and shoulders above
any her member of his party.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-28
WEDNESDAY EVENING

ship and sacrifice on the part of the
present possessor or somebody not
very far back.
Such persons also seem to overlook
the fact that by hard work and thrift
they themselves can build up the nu-
cleus of fortune and put themselves
in a position to enjoy the earning
power of money.
VIII you be able to live on your
savings when you reach the time of
life when you ought to retire from
active work?
Do you realize what you must do
now to be able, later on, to live on
your capital? For the average man
the only way to reach that happy state
is to save Systematically portion of
his income week by week or month
by month.