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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-12-16
A Snake Story

Weeta is q little girl who lives in
that part Of Louisville at once
and comprehensively dominated the
West End. Her real name, of course,
is Rita; but this is too much for her
playmates, and their version of it has
been taken by her and their elders, un-
til now they have to stop and think
who is meant when this appellation is
used.
Ordinarily her communication, If
not yea, yea, and nay, nay, is as ac-
ceptable in the sight of good folk as
that of any six-year-old; but last
week an incident occurred which
startled her out of her accustomed de-
corum. She had been taken to the
country for a visit and accompanied
one of the men to the big barn, where,
in the course of his labors, he uncov-
cred a LUCE blacksnake that had Ind.
Gen under pile of boards.
After it had been dispatched and
the excitement was over, Weeta, view
ing the remains calculated,
"Gosh! What a worm!"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-12-16
The SANDER of the Scarecrow


Two crows set out at the break Of
day to steal their breakfast from 9
farmers cornfeld, but as they neared
the place where the planting had re.
Gently been done, they espied a man
standing in the middle Of the field
He wore his hat aslant and was ap-
parently waving his arms to warn
them away.
"He may have gun within reach
said one of the crows as they veered
off and alighted in the top of dead
tree at the edge Of the field.
"Since / come to observe him more
closely" said the other crow, II can
see that he is the candidate who was
making speech at the county seat
yesterday as flew over the town.
AT least, he is making the same ges-
lures"
"In that case" said his companion
Eve will at once proceed to feed our
selves. A candidate cannot afford to
offend even crow, for fear of losing
a VOTE"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-12-16

The inhabitants Of a frog pond
close at hand awakened two little
girls who were spending their first
night in the country.
First came the high, piping voice
of a little "peeper."
whats that?" whispered Winnie.
II think it's bird" ventured Sue.
just then basso profundo frog
sung one Of his lowest tones.
whats that?" came another star
tied whisper.
81 amt quite sure" came the ans
wer, "but / think it is either a cow
or an automobile"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-12-16
The Whistle Test

A Partisan journal tells little
story Of young Partisan, who in civil
life has long worn monocle in his
left eye and had continued the habit
as an officer. He had been wounded,
was cured, and asked to be returned
to the front. He was to be examined,
and concealed the monocle, thinking
he might be charged with myopia in
fone eye. When the chief surgeon ex-
amined him, after looking well over
his face, he said sharply, "Whistle!"
The soldier whistled like black
bird.
"This is curious" said the surgeon,
and, calling young assistant, he said
again to the soldier, "Whistle!" He
whistled again. "That is curious"
said the young assistant.
Another surgeon entered, and the
IS called upon for the third
time to whistle.
"Ah," said this surgeon, "this is
curious!"
"But," expostulated the soldier, II
don't see why there is so much Of
this. am not to serve as locomo-
tive"
at is all right" said the chief sur
geon, "you may return to the front"
When the soldier arrived at his reg
iment, he gave to the regimental sur
geon the note that had been given him !
by the examiner. This surgeon said
in his turn, evil you please whistle :"
He whistled. "This is curious" said
the surgeon.
It seems that when man wears a
monocle, it gives to the face the ap-
pearance Of facial paralysis. The IA
cial paralytic cannot whistle.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-12-16
OF Course

They had just come in from Nj Wot
to the the old fashion show.
"Gracious, Hiramw said the old
lady. 'Them awful society women
dress like they was goin' swimmin'."
"O' course, Jerusha. Hain't you
heard that in the social swim the VIM
min try to outstrip each other 2"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-12-16

"Do you believe that there is really
something which can invariably tsn
when a man is lying?"
81 know it."
"Ah, perhaps you have seen one Of
the instrumental"
"Seen one? / married one"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-12-16
A woman is as old as she talks.
If

$50 you honestly think you have
the smartest boy on earth? :"
maybe he isn't yet; but he will be
if he keeps on making me answer all
he questions he can think up"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-12-16
CHRISTMAS SETS

Wonderful set containing sus-
penders and garters to match
in fancy holiday box. .$1.OO
Mems tie, hose, handkerchief to
match, and picture, in holiday
box .$1.50
Mems and boys sets containing
beautiful tie and gold-filled
knife, packed in holiday boxes
at but. .Sl.50
Big value holiday set containing
silk tie and pair of hose to
match, packed in a suitable
Christmas box 75c
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-12-16
CHRISTMAS SALE ON COATS


Christmas specials on ladies' Misses and ohildrens
coats at prices you can't touch elsewhere. All
coats are the latest styles-bought this fall.
Ladies' $500 coats, are now but. .$748|
Ladies' $1,000 coats now but. .$5.48|
Ladies' $500 coats are now but. $49S|
Children's So white coats, the latest for. .s19S|
Mixed colors- a 7.50 coat for. .......... .$298|
Mixed colors- a $3.50 coat for. .$1.48I
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-12-16

Running for Office fills some men
SO full Of cowardice that It really
makes them pot-bellied.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-12-16
All Wrong
'sWhv so. Ethel,v

THE spelling books all wrong. ma
NAL"
"Why so, Ethel?" p .
Because it don't look right fors a
little thing like kitten to have six
letters and a big cat to only have
three"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-12-16

Progress is slow because it is the
work Of dreamers.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-12-16
FANCY DISHES

for Christmas at unheard of
prices. We are selling them
so cheap that you can't afford
to overlook the wonderful val
ues we are giving. If you
don't believe it come in and
let us show you.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-12-16
LADIES' TRIMMED HATS

LADIES' TRIMMED HATS
Christmas sale on ladies' trimmed hats. The latest
shapes and styles at prices less than cost to us.
$3.50 trimmed hats for only .48
$3.50 trimmed hats for only. 81. SO
$6.25 trimmed hats for only $2.49
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
COMMANDMENT OF GUAYMAS
 POSTPONED

,GUkYMAS. July 12.-The general bombardment of Guaymas by the Carranza gunboat Guerrero planned for today was prevented by strong protest by Admiral Howard of the cruiser Colorado and the foreign consuls. Capt. Aber of the Guerrero agreed to fire only upon Southern Pacific trains and the Mexican steam- CT Bonita anchored in the harbor.
 The Guerrero commander said that the trains and steamer had been used by the enemy for the transportation Of troops. He agreed not to fire on any other part of the city where for eign lives and property are endan- gered if there is a general lombard ment.
 The French, German. British, Ital- ian and American consuls called upon the Carranza commander on the Guer- rero and made a vigorous protest in the name of humanity.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
REACHED GOAL NO NEED FOR
 ACTIVITY
ABSENCE OF FIGHTING ON EASTERN FRONT IS EX- PLANNED; OTHER OPER- ATIONS IN VIEW.

USTRIAN ARMY HEAD QUARTERS, Galicia, July 12.-The relative inactivity of the Teutonic al lies during the last week may be ex- plained by the fact that the goal set for the Lemberg campaign has al ready been attained. This was the recapture of Lemberg and the secur- ing of strong defensive positions east and north.
 These positions have been secured along the Zlota Lipa and the Bug rivers and the ridge north of Krasnik.
 The Russians attempted a counter offensive from Lublin against the Austro- German positions north of Krasnik with heavy endorsements.
 The Austrians who had advanced beyond the positions originally select ed withdrew to the ridge where they are successfully resisting the Rus sian attacks.
 Indications are for period of quiet along the Galician front while the Teutonic allies are preparing opera tions in other quarters.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
NEXT NOTE WILL BE DECISIVE SHARP AND
 POSITIVE
Lansing Is Hard At
 Work Preparing It
OFFICIALS ADMIT THAT SITUATION IS CRITICAL AND THAT RELATIONS OF TWO COUNTRIES ARE BADLY STRAINED.

WASHINGTON, July F. - Consideration of the German re- ply to the American note on sub marine warfare has overshadowed all else in the work of the state department officials. Lansing spent most of his time today in preparing data and opinions for the next communication to be sent to Germany. He indicated that very probably he would not go to Cornish but that the presi- dent would return here the end of the week.
 The situation is described in official quarters as critical and there is no concealment of the fact that the relations of Germany and the United States have be- come more strained than at any time in their history The next American note it is expected will be short and much more specific and positive than any yet sent.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
Phoenix Gets Its
 First Summer Rain

PHOENIX, July 12-For the first time since June 4 when there was a fall of AS of an inch, rain fell in Phoe- nix between 7:3O and S:35 Sunday morning.
 The total fall was ,23 of an inch which is .O2 of an inch more than the total for July a year ago. The average rainfall for the month of July is l.07 inches, though in July, 1911, there was fall of GAY inches. In July, 1912, the total was 1.2e inches, and July, 1913, .94 of an inch.
 There were several traces of rain in July a year ago besides the total fall of .2l Old timers say the rainy season has now set in and that the next two months should provide plenty of refreshing showers.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
HAS FAITH IN FLEET

LONDON, July 12. - The belief that the British navy will win fresh laurels, whenever the day of battle comes," is expressed by King George in a message to Admiral Jellicoe, af- ter a visit to the grand fleet: q have had the pleasure of seeing the greater portion of the officers and men of the feet" said his majesty. q realize the patient and demanded spirit with which you have faced long months of waiting and hoping. I know how strong is comradeship that links all ranks together. Such happy state of things convinces me that when ever the day of battle comes my navy will add fresh triumphs to its old and glorious traditions"
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
NO SOLUTION OF MUDDLE FOR
 MONTHS
APPROPRIATION TANGLE TO REMAIN UNDECIDED UNTIL THE JUDGES RE- TURN FROM VACATION.

PHOENIX, July D. Arizona's State Supreme court began its annual vacation tonight so the appropriation bill muddle may hang fire until this fall
 Chief Justice H. D. Ross left for Los Angeles, and Judge D. L. Gun ningham tomorrow morning goes to Long Beach. Judge Alfred Franklin will not get away until August l. but there will be no more sessions of the court until about the middle of Sep tember.
 Representative of Attorney Gen. eral Wiley Jones office appeared at the offices of the Su-Ferae court this morning 10 ascertain if the court would assume original jurisdiction in the matter Of working out the appro- priation bill mixup. The judges in their chambers stated they preferred that the Superior court take original jurisdiction
 Preparations are being made for placing the matter before the court. Auditor J. C. Callaghan has address ed a letter to Jesse Boyce in which he states that in view of the uncer- tainty of the legality of certain sec tions of the appropriation bill he can not honor a claim for $5 worth Of stamps.
 In order to bring the test case, the various departments affected are as signing their claims to Boyce. Among the number filed today with Boyce was one from the state fair commits sion for $3,lOS74, and another from the adjutant generals office for $10
 The application for writ of man damus to compel the auditor to honor the claims may not be filed until after July Is, since that is the date on which several salaries are due Two suits, may be filed, one for salaries and one for expenses.
 If the Superior court, in which the suits will be filed renders decision to the effect that the doubtful sections of the bill are legal it is not known whether the auditor will abide by that decision or wait until an appeal to the Supreme court has been de cided.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
SARCASTIC COMMENT

PARIS, July 12 - The Geneva Journal, according to a Havas dis patch, makes the following comment on the German note: America de mands for her citizens the right to travel on any ships of commerce with out being exposed to any attempt on the part of Germans except what in ternational law permits. Germany replies: T will let the American ships pass; as for other ships I shall stick to my practices. You can en- joy your rights on condition of re- nouncing them. Will the government at Washington be as easily pleased as the former secretary of state? Will it definitely pass over the incidents of the Gushing, GulAight, Lusitania, Nebraskan asd Armenian?
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
THIS FOOD WILL NEVER FEED
 TEUTONS
ATTORNEY GENERAL CAR SON ASKS THAT PRIZE COURT CONDEMN FOUR CONTRABAND CARGOES.

LONDON, July 12-Attorney Gen eral Carson today asked the prize court to condemn four Norwegian and Swedish steamers which have been detained for some time. He said the vessels had been carrying contra band from America intended for Ger man consumption and he declared that thirty-eight other vessels carry ing similar cargoes had been captur- ed. He said that Copenhagen virtual ly has heen lrl -iNts depot for feeding German troops.
 The cargoes consisted mostly of farm products meat and lard from American packing houses and many cases of products used in the manu facture of German sausage.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
BEATING THE LAW

TOMBSTONE, July 12.-There il considerable agitation among the anti-liquor element over the report that beer and stronger drink is being shipped into the military reservation at Fort Huachuca. The reports brought in here Sunday night and Monday are to the effect that anyone can get beer and other liquors shipped to themselves at the depot on the military reservation and then haul it to where they please for personal consumption. It is said that the antis will take this up with Secretary of War Garrison at once.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
CONSIDERING HIS REPLY

CORNISH, July 12-The president received from the state department the official text of the latest German note and immediately began the con sideration of his reply. It became known that after the president read the note he did not look upon the situation as critical but at the same time was not inclined to under-esti- mate the possibilities of the problem presented to him. He is determined to firmly uphold the dignity of the United States.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
ARMENIANS FACE MASSACRE BY
 THE TURKS ;.

TELLS, July 12.-Reports received been lively fighting recently north been lively Nghting recently north and south of Van, Turkish Armenia. South of Olti, all encounters are said to have resulted favorably to the Russians.
 The reports say that Turkish force of 30O00 has been concentrated east of Bitlis near Van Lake and is hard pressed by the Russians. An organized massacre of Armenians at Bitlis is taken as an indication that the Turks intend to retire from that point. The Turks distributed 10000 rifles among the Kurds of the Mush valley for use against the Armenians, who are resisting bravely.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
TO FOLLOW OUR LEAD

WASHINGTON. July 12.- Great Britain intends to follow the lead of the United States in the matter oi recognizing the government in Mex ico. This was explained to Miguel Lombardo, minister of foreign affairs of the Villa faction in a conference with Sir Cecil Spring Rice, the British ambassador. It is understood Great Britain desires to avoid any such mis- understanding as occurred when it recognized Huerta.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
CHINESE FLOODS

WASHINGTON, July F. - The loss of many lives as the result of un- precedented floods in the provinces of Kwang Tung and Kwangsi, China, is announced in a dispatch to the state department from Consul Gen eral Cheshire at Canton. There is great distress. Contributions for the sufferers are urgently needed
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
DEGREES MONEY VALUE

FL PASO, July 12-By official de cree the money issued by Villa is given a value of 30 cents, American money. for one peso, in the territory under his control. The actual pur' chasing value of the peso had dropped to three cents. Imprisonment or heavy fine or both penalties are fixed by the decree for refusal to accept the money at this value.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
RUSSIA RUSHING MEN ID THE
 DARDANELLES

MANILA, July 12.-Arrivals from Saigon, the capital of French Cochin China. reports that all vessels belong ing to the Messageries Maritimes which have been engaged in the far eastern traffic are being transformed into transports to carry Russian troops to the Dardanelles. The yes sels are altered by carpenters and then sent to Vladivostok to take on troops. This is the first definite re- port that Russian troops are partici- pating in the Dardanelles fighting.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
Report Says That
 Sultan Is Dead

PARIS, July 12-La Liberte says this afternoon that the Idea Nazion- ale of Rome received the following note not revised by the censor:
 News from Athens and Sofia ad- vises us that the Sultan of Turkey has been dead for several days. The young Turks are hiding the news, fearing political complications"
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
CONDITIONS GROW WORSE INSTEAD
 OF BETTER
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 MEXICO CITY, July F. (By cour- fer to Vera Cruz).-Brawls between Villa and Zapata troops have been frequent recently and yesterday more than 50 soldiers engaged in shoot ing affray on the principal residence streets. The American colony was thrown into a panic but no one was injured. Consul General Shanklin since his arrival with representative of the Red Cross has been hampered in every way by the military officials in endeavoring to bring food into the city. Conditions are becoming des- perate This is the latest news from the capital.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
American Citizen
 Is Held At Juarez

FL PASO, July 12.-Federal auth critics are Investigating the reported kidnappingn of Castula Padilla, a aged farmer and an American citizen, by the Mexicans. Padilla is reported to be held prisoner at Juarez. Gen. Ornelas, commander of the Juarez garrison, professed to know nothing of the kidnapping.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
LAWSON M J 5 l SERVE LIFE
 SENTENCE
FEDERAL JUDGE SEES NO GOOD REASON FOR CIV ING LABOR LEADER A NEW TRIAL.
By Associated Press.

TRINIDAD, July 12. - Denied a new trial by the Federal court, John R. Lawson, prominent union official, convicted of the murder of John Nimmo, a deputy sheriff, is tonight in a cell in the county jail. Judge Hill iker ruled there were not sufficient grounds for retrial and that the de- fendant had been given a fair and inn partial trial. Lawson reiterated his innocence. He was sentenced to life imprisonment.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
A GED SOLDIERS HAVE FATAL
 QUARREL
MAN NOT ABLE TO WALK BEATS INMATE OF HOME TO DEATH WITH CANE OVER SLIPPERS.
By Associated Pr ess.

'ROSEBURG. Ore, July 12-Chas Simpson, aged v, is held in the hos pital of the Oregon soldiers home charged with the killing of Alexander Church, aged S3, by beating him on the head with a cane According to the home authorities Simpson as serts Church was trying to steal his slippers. Hard feeling existed be- tween the men. Simpson saying people, including Church, were laugh ing at him and that Church had threatened to beat him. Simpson was hardly able to walk on account of his age and Church was so feeble he could not walk unsupported.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
Cannot Explain
 Term He Used

did not know what constitutional in feriority" meant but had used the term, which he described as being new, because he thought it applicable. Answering Judge Hendricks inquiry as to how laynan could determine whether Thaw was paranoiac, the witness thought layman would have to make a choice between whose alienist he would believe.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
BRYAN EXPLAINS JUST WHAT HE
 MEANT
By Associated Press.

by ASsOCIaItu TTess.
 HERMOSA BEACH, July F. - w. ]. Bryan, who is spending Brief vacation with his son, issued tonight statement in explanation of what he meant by unnecessary risk" con tained in his statement yesterday in connection with the last German note. He pointed out that it is the patriotic duty of Americans to avoid risks which might involve the coun- try in war Bryan had good luck on fishing trip five miles out in the Pacific, catching a string of H.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
SUIT FOR OREGON LAND WON BY
 GOVERNMENT
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press
 PORTLAND, July 12-The gov ernment's suit for the forfeiture of 96,CO0 acres in Southern Oregon known as the Coos Bay wagon road grant, was decided in favor of the government by Judge Wolverton in the Federal court The court follow ed the decision of the Supreme court in California in the Oregon land grant case.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
DOUBLE MURDER

GRAND ISLAND, Neb., July 12- Ole Nohlfeld, 5, farmer residing eight miles west of Ravenna, killed his wife and fve-year-old son and then committed suicide.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
Seattle Publisher
 Called By Death

SEATTLE, July 12.- Colonel Al den J. Blethen, editor and publisher of the Seattle Times for nearly 20 years, died today He had been in poor health for several months. He was aged 68 years.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
Edison Is To Be
 Head Of CiUilian
 InUention Board
By Associated Press.

by ASSOCldleu IIeSS'
 WEST ORANGE, July 12-Thos. Edison has accepted an invitation from Secretary Daniels to head the advisory board of civilian inventors for the bureau of invention develop ment, to be created by the navy de partment. His acceptance will go forward at once to Washington Submarine warfare will be among the great problems to be laid before the inventors.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 NEW YORK, July 12-Dr. Austin Flint, an alienist, testifying at the trial to test the sanity of Harry K. Thaw, gave it as his opinion on direct examination that Thaw is suffering with paranoia, or constitutional in feriority with a paranoiac trend.
 On cross-examination he 2id he
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, July 12.-Amalga- mated 73A, Sugar 1O55$, Atchison 100, Southern Pacific 86 Union Pa cifc 12638, Steel 6lH, Steel, pre- ferred 109A.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-14
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 WASHINGTON, July 12.- With the occupation of Mexico City by the Carranza forces under Gonzalez, high officials of the United States look hopefully for the establishment of a government in that city and the un- interrupted passage of relief supplies to the famine-stricken population.
 Villa, however, informed the Am