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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-07-29
Mrs. Fred Domes has accepted a

Mrs. Fred Domes has accepted a
position as stenograpner for The Pro-
duce Company.
Geo. March came over from Pasco
to spend Sunday with his family at
the Plantz home.
Miss Georgia Lewis, of Portland, ar
rived Saturday for a ten days. visit
with Miss Beatrice Sherk.
Mrs. C. E. Willard and little son re-
turned Friday from a three-weeks'
visit with relatives in Pennington.
The Ladies' Aid of the Christian
church held. an interesting and busy
meeting Wednesday afternoon in the
church parlors.
Mrs. H. D. Stringer and two child
rem, of Weiser, Idaho, are the guests
at the home of Mrs. Stringer's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Perry, of the
Garden Tracts.
The ice cream social which was to
have been given by the ladies of the
Catholic church at the residence of
j. M. Hawkins tomorrow night has
been postponed until Friday evening
Of next week.
The pulpit of the M. E. church will
be occupied Sunday morning by Prof.
E. w. Knuth, instructor in the Pres
byterian seminary at Dubuque, Iowa.
Prof. and. Mrs. Knuth are visiting at
the home Of Mrs. Knuth's sister, Mrs.
r. II. Briggs.
Rev. C. D. Rarey, who returned this
morning from 950-mile automobile
trip to Seattle and other coast cities,
says the Snoqualmie Pass road across
the Cascades is now in fairly good con-
dition, but that the travel on the trip
over was almost impossible.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-07-29
EAST KENNEwICK


Miss Eta Blur and Miss Oberg left
last Sunday for the east. s-ss
Mrs. Don Cresswell. and her son
Donald, were guests CT Mrs. Fred
Cresswell at Finley S,:risy. tss9
Mrs. w. s. Dickinson entertained as
her guest Wednesday, her aunt, Mrs.
F. G. Lynch, of Moscow, Ida.
Miss Thelma -Tagg returned home
Sunday after spending week with
the Lawrences up the river. g
w. S Dickinson has begun the ex-
cavation of a basement preparatory
to building an addition to his house. !
Miss Myrtle Elliott, who has been
camping with party of friends near
Cooks for the past two weeks, return
ed Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Cresswell enjoy
ed visit from their brother-in-law,
S. Sinard, of Freewater, Oregon, Tues
day and Wednesday.
Earl Anderson, eldest son Of Mr..
and Mrs. H. N. Anderson, returned
from Dayton Thursday night serious
ly i'll of typhoid fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. King, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G. King AMI Mrs. Van Allen
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Collins Tuesday evening.
Quite number Of people from East
Kennewick attended the picnic given
by the Socialists at the grove near the
N. p. bridge last Sunday.
Miss Emma Wilson, who has been
visiting in Seattle and Port Angeles,
returned to the home of her sister,
Mrs. H. w. Brown, Tuesday.
Carl Ulonska, socialist lecturer, will
lecture at the Valley club house next
Tuesday evening. After the lecture
ice cream and cake will be served.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. c. PEBBLES are en-
joying visit from Mrs. PEBBLES sis
ter, Mrs. F. G. Lynch. of Moscow,
Idaho. Mrs. Lynch will remain here
for the summer.
Miss Rose Bernath, who has been
visiting friends in Oregon for the last
six weeks, is expected home Sunday.
At present she is visiting Mrs. Guy
Connerly, of Pendleton.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-07-29

| Rev. w. A. Woker has moved into
the Howe residence on Fifth street.
Mrs. Joe Martin is i'll with a severe
attack of tonsilitis.
R. H. Anderson, Jr., returned Sat.
urday from a visit to relatives in
Spokane and Oakesdale.
DR.. and Mrs. L. G. Spaulding and
son Gene, left Monday for Trout
Lake for a vacation.
Misses Emma and Beredine Hunter
of Seattle, are guests at the home of
their aunt, Mrs. Chas. Haas.
Mrs. Ida Schroeder returned We'd
nesday from visit to friends in Mos
cow.
Miss Lura Shanafelt went to Rich
land last Thursday, where she organ
lied music class. She will devote
each Thursday to the Richland people.
County School Superintendent w.
j. Jones has announced that an ex-
animation for the certifcation of
teachers will be held in the court
house in Prosser August 5, 6 and z.
J. Hauschild an attorney of Ritzyille
who has been spending a short vaca-
ton with relatives at Kahlotus, visit
ed with his brother, DR.. T. B. Haus-
child, Of this city.
Misses Avis Fulsom, of this city,
Louise Morehead, Of frosser, Lorraine
Wood, of Finley and Maud Kock, Of
Pasco, were entertained Tuesday by
Misses Gladys and Mildred Perry.
At the regular meeting Of the Re
bekahh lodge Tuesday evening Miss
Myrtle Frans was initiated into the
mysteries Of the order. At the close
Of the meeting ice cream and cake
were served by the committee.
L. w. Murray, of the Standard Oil
company, has been notified that about
the first of September he will be trans
ferreds to the company's station at
Gle Elum. Allen Trip, Of the Pasco
station, will succeed Mr.. Murray. Is
N. M. Lane and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. w. Murray, J. o. Short and
family made merry party Sunday
afternoon and evening and enjoyed an
outing up the Columbia in the Lane
and Murray cars, A camp fire sup
per was one Of the big features Of the
occasion. "A
Mrs. S. D. Lynch and children re-
turned Tuesday from their vacation
spent at Cooks. Norman is consid-
erably improved, but not entirely re-
covered from the ivy poisoning. They
report the river tip delightful and
Cooks an ideal resting place. Rev. w.
p. Osgood and family are expected
home on the next boat.
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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-07-29

Miss Rose Bernath, who has been
visiting friends in Oregon for the last
six weeks, is expected home Sunday.
At present she is visiting Mrs. Guy
Connerly, of Pendleton.
Arizona republican., 1915-08-10
LAW ATTACKED MORE
 SHIPS NEEDED
Representatives of Business Chosen by Seattle Chan- ber of Commerce Tell Federal Trade Commis- sion Their Burdens.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATcHI


 SEATTLE, Aug. 9.-Representatives of business chosen by the Seattle chamber of commerce enlightened the federal trade commission concerning the burdens, that handicapped com merce in the northwest. The commits sion gave a free field for a presenta- tion of views on shipping. shipbuild- ing, flour milling, fish and condenced milk interests and were told the loads they had carried.
 Thomas Burke, president of the chamber of commerce, said Seattle has spent millions on dock facilities.
 We have seven different trans-con- tinental railroads serving Seattle" he said, now We need ships. The gov ernment which has generously come to the aid of the railroads turns it's back on ship-oWners.'
 Burke asked government aid for American ships.
 J. C. Ford, president of the Pacific
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Arizona republican., 1915-08-10
Department of Agriculture Estimates Three Billion Bushels Corn, Billion and Half Oats and Billion Bushels of Wheat.
RECORD CROPS
 IN OTHER LINES
Estimate Also Indicates 310.546,O00 Acres Were Planted, or 10,000,00O More Acres Than Were Planted Last Year.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH

WASHINGTON, August 9.-Three billion bushels of corn, q billion and a half bushels sof oats, and bill ion bushels of wheat is i'll prospect for this years American harvest.
 Record crops of rye, wheat, sweet potatoes, tobacco, rice and hay are also predicted for the prosperous tanners who planted 310,546,0 900 acres CT 10.000,G00 acres more than last year to the principal products The wheat crop is the greatest ever grown in any country and will be worth more than billion dollars, while the corn crops value may reach two and a half billion.
 The estimates of the principal crops as announced by the depart ment of agriculture is based on conditions on August 1, and show all crops to be greater than last year Interest is centered in wheat and corn. Both showed improve ment over July conditions though the excessive rains and cold weather in the central states has interfered with threshing.
 Oats also have suffered in three states but in other sections i'm provements more thar offset this Corn prospects have increased al - most a hundred million bushels, the
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Arizona republican., 1915-08-10
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1sPArcHl


 NEW YORK, Aug. 9-The date of General George Goethals' resignation as governor of the Panama Canal zone is designated as November 1 in his formal resignation sent to Wash ington according to an announcement made upon his arrival from Cristobal,
 Goethals is surrendering his office because he believes his work at Panama is done and the canal is operating satisfactorily. He has spent seven years in Panama. Although he will no longer be connected with the canal zone affairs as governor should his resignation be accepted, he said he would retain command of the army
 The announcement of the date of his resignation was made at the con- clusion of his last trip which Coethals expects to make as governor from Cristobal to New York. Gen. Goethals had expected until a few hours before sailing to leave Panama on d two months vacation during which he would visit the Panama Pacific expo sition at San Francisco and return tC Panama in the latter part of Septem ber His plans were changed at the last minute by the receipt of instruc- tions requiring him to appear al
Arizona republican., 1915-08-10
Releases FOY Belgian Goods
 Semt To Page
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATCH1

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-Documents to be used in obtaining the release of Belgian goods held up at Rotterdam because of the British order in coun- cil were forwarded to Ambassador Page in London for presentation to the British government. With in- voices and bills of sale were sent proof that the shipments were of Bona fide Belgian production and that their exportation is in no way a benefit to Germansinterests
 Under the latest British regulations, Belgian exports via Rotterdam are to be released only on such proof of financial settlement through London The Belgian minister here has agreed to cooperate in releasing goods under his plan, and there are many appli- cations for shipments already for warded by American merchants. Much of the material involved is nursery stock and florists supplies of Belgian growth. which are greatly needed by dealers in this country.
Arizona republican., 1915-08-10
Officials in Washington Encouraged by Report - Hope for Rapid Progress Toward Permanent Ma tive Government.
GENERAL BOBO
 NOT CANDIDATE
Former Presidential Aspi- rant RenOullces Ambition and Orders His Troops Disarmed and Promises Cooperation.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATcHl

WASHINGTON, Aug 9.-Encourag- ing reports of the conditions in Haiti came from Rear Admiral Caper- ton With American marines and blueiackets controlling the principal towns. naval officers administering the custom houses, and revolutionary leaders giving assurances of coopera- ton of officials here hope for rapid progress toward restoring a perman- ent native government.
 General Bobo, northern revolution ist has arrived at Port Au Prince. renounced his pretensions to executive power and ordered his soldiers dis armed and sent home. He assured Admiral Caperton that he would CO., operate in efforts to restore order. Bobo is candidate for the presi- dency but agreed to abide by the choice of congress.
 Similar assurances were given by Bourand another presidential aspirant. When the election will be held has not been determined but the United States will require that complete tranquility prevail before any step is taken.
 Secretary Lansing explained the oc- cupation of Haiti's custom house: The customs houses are DelnS Su- pervised by an American in author ity," he said, because state of anarchy exists in the country. It is necessary we should see to it that the customs revenues do no go where they do not belong"
 No decision has been reached by this government as to representations to be made to Haiti. Nothing will be done until a new government is estab- lished. Then an understanding will be sought to assure a continuation of peace This will necessitate the ad- justment of the financial affairs of the republic and the United States hopes to see a government established which will accept a treaty whereby the United States could guarantee the administration of the Haitien govern ment
 In this connection there are many international claims to be satisfied as in the case of San Domingo when this government undertook the collec tion of customs and a proper segre- gation of revenues to apply to foreign obligations.
Arizona republican., 1915-08-10
- fs EMBARRASSMENT
 IS BEING MADE
Understood City Will Be in Position to Acquire Park for Less Than Fifty Thousand Dollars on Contract-Terms.

With the end in view of securing possession for the city of Riverside park to be operated and maintained as a municipal recreation and amusement resort the city commission in special session yesterday morning adopted by unanimous vote of the mayor and three commissioners an ordinance authOriz- ing the city manager to 'enter into a contract for the lease or an option to purchase an amusement or recreation park" Having been apprised that at tempts were being made by individuals % secure an option on the place un- der consideration by the city, the com missiosers forestalled such action by attaching the emergency clause to the ordinance which becomes effective with its publication this morning.
 Previously it had not been expected that the commission would take any action in the matter of the purchase or lease of the resort until the city man ager. city engineer and the city audi tor were prepared to make a complete report as to the apparent valuation of the property from which reports the commission expected to be able to ar rive al good idea of just what the city could consistently offer for Riverside park City Engineer J. B. Girand has made a very close examination of ev- cry detail of the park and City Auditor C. M Cooper has carefully audited the books and accounts of the Riverside Park company and it is expected that q complete report from each will be in the hands of the commission in a few days. Each has submitted a prelim- mary report dealing with the valuation, real and apparent.
 It is now known that the city is in a position to acquire Riverside park for a sum not in excess of 0.000 and probably considerably less. Under the plan Of leasing the property the city would not be called upon for several months to make any expenditure other than a fair monthly rental. By that time the citizens would be in a position to determine whether it would be wise to continue the lease or to contract to purchase the resort.
 Because of a misunderstanding of the real action of the commission at the session of yesterday morning. due to transformation both as to the amount involved and the method the cOmmis- sion was employing in it's efforts to take over Riverside Park, there was some opposition aroused. But as the truth became known many business men were heard to express their ap- proval of the proceedings
 It is understood that the matter of securing an option will be taken care of immediately and that a lease will also be secured in the near future. thereby giving the city full opportunity to investigate the entire proposition in a businesslike manner
 At the meeting of yesterday morning an ordinance was adopted under sus- pension of the rules authorizing the city manager to enter into contract with the board of trustees of school district No. l. for the paving of the east one
Arizona republican., 1915-08-10
Have Definite Program for Handling Mexican Situa- tion. Which Will Prob ably Be Ratified When
 Conference Is Resumed.
WON'T DISCUSS
 THE DETAILS
Secretary Lansing Refuses to go into the Details, but Announces He Is Much Encouraged by the Outlook for Peace.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPArcH]

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-The pow CTS of North and South America, have already agreed on a definite plan for dealing with the Mexican problem, and when the Pan American con- ference is resumed in New York on Wednesday the plan is to be formally ratified.
 This came from Secreary Lansing, who, though he would not discuss the details, said he was decidedly encour- aged over the prospects. There has been talk of joint armed interven- ton by the powers represented in the conference to quiet any lead ers who insist on remaining in the field with military forces.
 The administration officials arg somewhat perturbed over he official announcement that the Guatemalan minister was ordered from Mexico by Carranza, and reports of friction pre- ceded by the Brazilian ministers de termination to leave Mexico at this time.
 Senor Cardosa, the Brazilian minis ter, is coming to the United States to confer with MT. Dagama, the Brazil ian minister, who is one of the MeXi- can COnIeIeeS. ne W III IIdN Gl u Vera Cruz and thence to New Or leans on an American gunboat, which will also bring Minister Ortega Of Guatemala
 Secretary Lansing said he had nc knowledge of the Brazilian minister g reason for leaving Mexico nor his intended visit to the United States except that he had heard that the minister's health was poor. Authori tative information from different sources, however, is to the effect that Carranza and Cardosa have not been friendly for some time and that it was necessary for the latter to leave to prevent an open breach.
 c. A. Douglas, Carranzas counsel here, admitted there were differences between Carranza and Cardosa- but declares he does not believe Carranza contemplated any action against the minister. American interests in Mexico City Lansing said would probably remain in a state Guies- cent after Cardosa's departure.
 c. B. Parker, an American attached
 or ITo1lrl
Arizona republican., 1915-08-10
VIOLATIONS IF NEUTRALITY BY
 CARRANzISTAS
Federal Authorities View ing with Concern Activi- ties of Secret Agents on American Side of Border at Nogales.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH

DOUGLAS, August 9.-A dispatch from Nogales states that United States authorities there are begin ming to note with grave concern the activities of agents of the Carranza government who are making their headquarters on the American side Of the international boundary line from NOgales, Sonora.
 It is believer Carranza agents are devoting themselves to fomenting trouble among the Villa forces of Gov. Maytorena, defending the town against Carranza troops under Cen eral Caues.
 One Carranza adherent is said to have boasted that at least one mur- der in the Mexican town was direct ly attributable to hi, missionary work Although without proof, the authorities feel morally certain that assertions and insubordination among the Villa troops is due to the acti vity of these secret agents.
 Complaints have been made to the United States army officers and a to prevent further violations of neu- trality.
 Hunger demonstrations occurred again among the populace at Her mosillo and similar movementss are momentarily expected at Guaymas. The food supply at both places is said to be inadeouate. The efforts of officials and leading citizens to satisfy demands of the needy were unsuccessful
Arizona republican., 1915-08-10
TAX LEVY OF STATE FIXED
 AT 54 CENTS
increase of Nine and One Half Cents Over 1911 Made by State Board of Equalization - Provides S50O.000 for Schools.

The state tax levy for 1915 was fixed yesterday by the board of equalization at 54 cents. an increase of nine and one-half cents over the levy last year The rate this year provides S5000OO for the state school fund and includes also the appro- priations made at the second special session of the legislature. amounting to approximately $1OO,OO0.
 The amount to be raised by tax ation this year is $2.265, ,723.25 an increase of s454.573 over the buG- get of 1914. Of this increase about S200.0OO is needed to take care of deficits, all of which are provided for by the new levy.
 The net reduction in the assessed valuation of the state as determined by the board was S1.S95,33O. the bulk of the reductions having been made in the valuation of mines and min ing property. The assessed valua- ton of the state is therefore ap- proximately s42O.0OO, 900.
 The boards decision to levvy s500.- 600 for the state school fund was based on section 2S15, Title II of the Revised Statutes. 1913, which provides specifically for the levy of sufficient tax to raise the sum of s500.000 as a special fund for school purposes. The levy providing for the
Arizona republican., 1915-08-10
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPArCH1

FL E'ASO, Aug. 9.--Major General Scott, chi7f of staf fof the army bearing special communications from the department of state to Villa. ar rived. lie saw. among other callers a committee of mining men and made q brief visit to Villa at Juarez
 General Scott was accompanied bS his aide, Lieutenan- Colonel Michie and George Carrothers, special agen' of the state department. After lis return to JuareZ, Michie explained hi, visit to Villa was merely tr exchange greetings and not a part of the off.
Arizona republican., 1915-08-10
While Austro-German Ar mics Make Fresh Pro gress Against Russians, Conflict ill West Takes on New Impetus.
FRENCH TAKE
 MANY TRENCHES
Occupation of Psaga, as Re ported by Berlin, Brings Dramatic Climax to First Phase of Drive at the Polish Capital.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATCH1

LONDON, Aug 9.-While the Aus tro- German armies have made fresh progress in their campaign against the Russians. the conflict on the western front took on a new impetus, Sir John French, commander of the Bri- tish expeditionary forces, is reporting fierce artillery enga cement in which the British, and French troops captured trenches at Hooge along a front of twelve hundred yards
 The occupation of Praga as report ed by Berlin, brings to a dramatic climax the first phase of the drive at the Polish capital in the region of eastern Poland of which Warsaw is the dominating center Praga is es- sentially part of the capital with her great railway stations on roads run ming to Petrograd and Moscow.
 Few details have been received of Grand Duke Nicholas final stand at Praga but indications are the with drawal of the Russians became imper- ative how to escape the German lines gradually drawing together in their rear.
 The commander of another British submarine whose name is not dis closed is reported to have distinguish ed himself by sinking the Turkish battleship kheyr- Ed-Din at BarOssa-
 Warsaw is now the apex of vast letter V. the arms of which are the river Narew the north, and the Vistula on the south. The German lines spread along these rivers and are contracting gradually as the arm ies in the north and those in the south approach each other.
 The strip of territory across which the Russians may withdraw to safer positions is now hardly thirty miles across. Besides this enveloping move ment immediately to the east of War saw Berlin reports a steady hammer ing at the great Russian fOrtresses of kovno and Lomza the chief signifi- canoe of which is their proximity to the lines of railway communications to Petrograd.
 Novegeorgievsk is the only place west of Warsaw at which a Russian garrison remains. and it's fall seems imminent. The attitude of the Poles toward the new German regime is arousing deep interest as the occupa-
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