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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-05-18
NOTICE OF SHERIFFS SALE
W OF REAL ESTATE

Cause No. 2138
In the Superior Court of the State
Of Washington, for Benton county.
Martinus o. Kitten, Plaintiff,
VS..
Charles H. Collins, ct ux., ct al,
Defendants.
Under and by virtue of an Execution
Under Foreclosure issued out of and
under the seal of the above entitled
Court, holding terms at Prosser, in
and for said county on the 25th day
Of April A. D., 1916, upon a judg-
ment rendered in said Court on the
25th day of April, A. D., 1916, in favor
Of above named plaintiff and against
Charles H. Collins, defendant above
named, for the sum of Fifty-four hum
dred ffty-one and 25-1O0 ($5451.25)
Dollars, together with attorneys fees,
interest, costs and increased costs, and
to me directed and delivered, COM
handing me to sell the following de-
scribed property situate, lying and be-
ing in Benton county, State of Wash
ington, or so much thereof as may be
necessary to satisfy said Judgment,
attorneys fees, interest, costs and in
creased costs, to-wit:
Beginning at the Northeast cor
ner of Block One, Amon's Addi-
ton to the Town of Kennewick,
Washington, thence running
south along the east line of said
Block One, forty feet; thence
west parallel with the south line
Of said block, one hundred feet;
thence north parallel with the
west line of said block to the
north line of said block; thence
easterly along the north line of
said block to the place of begin
ming, being part of Block One,
Of Amon's Addition to the Town
Of Kennewick, Washington, ac-
cording to the plat of said addi-
ton Of record in the office of the
County Auditor of Benton County,
Washington.
NOW THEREFORE, NOTICE is
nEREBY GIVEN that on Saturday,
me 9TH day of May, A. D., 1916, at 10
o'clock in the forenoon of said day
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-05-18

Cause No. 2138
In the Superior Court of the State
Of Washington, for Benton county.
Martinus o. Kitten, Plaintiff,
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-05-18
NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO
FILE CLAIMS

In the, Superior Court of the State
OF Washington, for Benton county.
lin Probate)
No. $50
In the Matter Of the Estate of Mich.
cal Semitic, Deceased.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. that
Letters Testamentary on the Estate
OF Micheal Semitic, deceased, were
granted to the undersigned, on the 9Th
day of April, 1916, by the said SUI
perior Court,
All persons having claims against
said estate, are required to present
them with the necessary vouchers to
me at Kennewick, Washington, within
one year after the date of this notice,
or they shall be forever barred.
Dated at Kennewick, Wash. this
18th day of May, 1916.
A. F. BROWN, Executor.
Moulton & Jeffrey,
Attorneys for Executor. 5-18:6-S
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-05-18
Professional Cards

Diseases Of Women and Children
Speciality
Office over First National Bank
Office Observation-Disclosures 592
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-05-18

Do you want to learn the truth
about our army, navy and coast de-
fenselessness? See "The Battle Cry
of Peace" =
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-05-18
NOTICE OF THE MONTANA GOLD MINING
II COMPANY FOR THE PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENT

Notice hereby
M Kennewick Transfer Kennewick
trustees Of the corporation through corporation
H.
highest bidder
~ the
amount of their
se advertising thereof all delinquent
rom the time such stock became delinquent.
together with respective delinquent
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-08
CONFUSION IN RETURNS
DELAYS COUNT; ADAIR
LEADS COUNTY EASILY
Devine, Jones, Duck, Wagner, Miller and
Moon Are Leading Republican Tickets,
First Reports Show
BAILEY, MONTGOMERY, AND
WILLIAMS LEAD DEMOCRATS

John A. M Adair true to campaign promises it seems
leading the field only in ST. Joseph county, where as
candidate for the democratic nomination for governor OF
Indiana he beStS Leonard B. ClOe of LapOe 7S2 to l4
in precincts and three townships but over the state AS
appears at this early stage in the primary count Affair
will be opposed to James p Goodrich for the gOvenOrShp
next November. However leutenantS for Warren I.
McCray and Quincy Myers both aSpantS for the repub
liCan nomination, will not cOnCede a victory.
Harry Stuart New, in his campaign for The republican
nomination for United States senator while leading the IA
precincts officially reported at the county court house here
slightly behind according to state reports. James Eli
Watson bugaboo of local republican powers seems to be
leading most of the state There opposition to John
W. Kern on the democratic ticket
While unofficial and yet reports direct from the poll
books Thursday morning showed a tendency toward
Patee majority in the republican prOSecutOrShp race Of
fetal figures from different wards gave that majority by
good margin to John F. DeVine. And NOre Dame, reck
oned power for Deyine haApt been heard FROM
Fourteen precincts including WWnShpS gave Deyne
42t Jeon second with $50 and Patee with 294 votes
The second choice was not ConSidered-and was light
In the republican treasureShp Jones leads the Off
cia tally at the court house, with POI votes. Samuel
Kruger ranks second totalng 2O4 votes and Elliott and
Couuilard rank third and fourth respectively Werwin
ski according to available figures has been showed under
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-08
Capture of Hill No. 265
Cost Germans 10000 Men,
Paris Experts Estimate

being raked by our cross fire.
1T is evident that the German ad-
vance yesterday is only a prelude TO
an immense offensive which is
pending"
The Germans have an unknown
number of reserves in addition 10
the half million men the CT ,wn
princes army, says the Matin. The
military critic of the Matin says it
is better that the battle at Verdun
should be fought 10 a decisive con-
clusioa. because the German losses
will prevent the kaiser from L
tempting an offensive movement
elsewhere.
The war expert OF the Echo de
Paris says that the battle may now
be expected 10 extend Beyond the
narrow sector of yesterday which
was between Bethincourt and the
Meuse river.
Continuing. he says:
The UnJ recedented. murderous
activity of the enenys artillery,
which is INCREASINGLY hurting shells
Of ali calibers into our advanced
lines shows the great strength Of
his accumulated war stores. In
spite of this storm Of steel our men
have been able to hold nearly ali
their positions 1t is true that the
taking of Corbeaux wood puts Goose
hill in danger, but even if it falls we
have stronger positions TO the rear
TO fall back upon. The battle of
Nerdun ought TO reach its culmin-
ating point on Friday or Saturday
Gen. Castelnau. the French chief
of-staff, is said to be at Verdun help
ing Gen. Joffre, the cOmmander-in-
chief, direct the operations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-08
ITALIANS READY
TO MEET ATTACK
Military Forces at VaIona Are
Strengthened in AntiCipa-
ton of EuStrianS.
International - servIee /:

lBtethdNipIfdl NcWH NefNltt
ROME, March S.-Italian military
forces at aloha have been strengthen
cd 10 resist the attack by AustrO-
Hungarian troops that is expected to
develop in the near future.
The war office announced today
that Lieut.. Gen. Settimio Piacentini
had been appointed commander ~
the italian eNpeditionary corps in AL
hania which viii defend Valona- Gen.
Piacentini is regarded as one Of the
ablest officers in the Italian army.
When the war began he was com
mandev of the 18th division of terri
torials ut Naples.
Supporters Of the government
were jubilant today over the victory
won in the chamber when the social
list resolution declaring a lack of
confidence in the Salandra cabinet
was defeated by a vote OF PSI to %.
They declared that the work of par
lament would now be quickly con-
Guided.
King Victor Emmanuel. who re-
turned from the front Unexpectedly
yesterday. conferred today with Pre-
mier Salandra and Minister of War
Zupelh
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-08
GERMANS CAPTURE
1886 NEAR VERDUN
Advance of KaiSer'S Troops
Brings Them Four Miles
From City.

International News Service:
BERLIN. March SIN their oper-
ations against Verdun on the west
bank OF the Meuse German troops
have captured 1885 prisoners and
taken the villages of FORCES and
Regneville. the heights of Baoon and
Cumieres.
BY their advance to and capture
OF Cumieres heights they are now
less than four miles from Nerdun
on its northwest front
The official report announcing the
decided German gains about Verdun
also stated that the French launched
an attack I'm the Champagne region
last night. the battle still being in
progress.
or the prisoners taken on the west
bank Of the Meuse IS are officers.
Following is the text of the official
report.
West front-At TO o'clock last
night the French delivered a counter
attack against our position TO the
east OF Maisous de Champagne Hand
grenade lighting still continues. but
otherwise the attack was completely
repulsed.
In order 10 improve our new
lines. which had been pushed for
ward on the right bank of the
Mouse. across the southern slopes
OF Cote de Telou Cote de Poivre
Pepepr heights. and Douaumont.
enemy positions. on the left bank Of
the Meuse on both sides of FORCES
brook below Bethincourt. were
stormsd over a width OF 3.s miles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-08
H. CARY
INDICTED IN OHIO
Chairman of u. S. Steel Cor
pOratiOn Charged With
Conspiracy.
international News Service.


YOUNGSTOWN. O.. March s.
Ebert II. Gary. as chairman of the
United States Steel corporation, and
the republican Iron and Steel Co.
the Youngstown Sheet and Tube CO.,
the Carnegie Steel Co. the Brier
Hill Steel Co, the YOUNGSTOWN iron
and Steel Co, and the United States
Steel corporation. as corporations.
were indicted here today by the
grand jury probing the disastrous
riots at East Youngstown. Jan. Z.
The strike outbreak at that time re-
suited IN a property loss Of $1,000
600 and a weeks stay here of several
national guard regiments.
Indictments against Gary and the
steel companies were returned for
conspiracy TO fix the wages Of labor
and 10 fix prices Of iron and steel
products in the Mahoning valley.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-08
PREPARES FOR
IMMINENT SEA FIGHT
Lord Fisher Called Into War
Conference to Dis
CuSS Plans.
International News Scrvice:

International News Service:
LONDON, March S.-Matters Of
vast Importance with regard TO the
British feet and the anticipated
clash with Germany's great war
ships in the North sea were dis
cussed today at "A meeting Of the
war council. Lord FISHER, formerly
first sea lord. attended the session.
II was the first time ne had been
called into a formal meeting of the
council, but il was stated that the
invitation sent him antedated the
proposal made 10y Winston Churchill
in the house Of commons yesterday
that the famous sea warrior be
given a high post in the government.
Churchills warning that the
kaiser's fleet viii make a dash is
commented on at length by the Lon
don papers today. Those which have
opposed the present government de-
clare that the warning must be
needed and that nothing be left un-
done 10 assure victory for England.
Government organs. on the con-
trary, assail Churchill bitterly. sug-
gesting that he wishes 10 return TO
the cabinet and that he is willing
10 wreck the government in order TO
satisfy his personal ambitions. They
fatty deny ChurchiIrs intimations
that the admiralty under the leader
ship Of Arthur J. Balfour has neg
lected 10 take the necessary precau-
lions against the German eest,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-08
.RECOUNTS FORCED
IN TWO-THIRDS
CITY PRECINCTS
Forty of the so Reports Are
Now in Boards Hands.
Definite Figures Slow.

With returns from upwards 10 30
Of the so precincts in ST. Joseph
county filed with the county clerk,
10 appeared late today, that unless
more serious difficulties arise. owing
20 q failure on the part of election
officials in polling places 20 show a
clear comprehension of the primary
law as regards first and second
choice votes. Thursday VIII find
comprehensive estimates Of The sta
tus Of candidates in this sections
first whirl al the new state primary
law.
Practically two-thirds Of the pre-
clucts were forced 10 a recount az
the court house owing 90 failure
90 credit 70 second choice candidates
as the count progressed. Bulk al
lotment Of second choice votes was
Ga stumbling block which few Of the
inspectors and clerks escaped.
Failure Of election officials in two
precincts 10 comprehend the form OF
returns 70 be made 20 the board Of
election commissioners on the vote
ct yesterdays primary, resulted early
today i'm su1penas being issued BY
County Clerk George NJ Raab COM
handing "a correction of such re-
turns which meant a recount
X AranoWski. a. T0masewski.
Theo Stork. d. Papai and william
Schock. officials. second precinct,
second ward. and Frank Mayr. sr.,
Edward A. Srou and sam Fiewell.
officials OF the first precinct third
ward. are the men slbpenaed The
board of comm ssioncrs consists ~
Clerk Raab. chairman ez-oMcio. ana
J. W MoInerlv. democrat and Dam
iel Schurtz. republican.
II became evident as soon as re-
turns BEGAN 90 come Boz ID the COM
missioners that the primary officials
had misunderstood their instruct
ions. the main trouble arising from
the canvassing OF the second choice
votes. II the proportion Of necessary
recounts keep up they win be re-
CURED iu at least go Of the so voting
precincts az the county a proper
keeping o. tally sheets as provided
bv the county appears 90 be az ths
bottom Of the trouble.
In the fourth precinct of the
CONTINUED OK PAGE ,FOUR.l
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-08
international News Service:


PARIS. March S.-Capture Of
Hill No. 265. south OF FORCES on the
western bank of the Meuse. cost the
Germans 10000 men. including many
officers. it was estimated today. A
whole division was decimated and
among the officers Of high rank kill
ed was Lieut.. Won Graf. who fell
while leading a charge of Bavarians
The artillery fire OF the Teutons is
described as Unprecedented and
murderous." The win or die"
spirit Of the crown prince was strib-
ingly shown yesterday by the I'M
usual circumstances that many Off
GERS of the highest rank. holding
advanced positions at the head of
their men, setting an example for
bravery.
Writing in the Petit Journal. Gen.
Berthaut points out that the crown
prince now seeks TO sweep the
French guns from the west bank Of
the Mouse where the French posi-
tions now dominate Poivre hill, the
resting point of the German right
flank
The TeutOn line now rests just
north Of Goose hill" says Gen. Ber-
thaut. In order TO drive US from
our dominating flank positions the
crown princes army must advance
between three and four miles and
capture our powerful defensive
works in BouTrus wood. one Of the
forts defending Nerdun upon the
northwest lies at the edge of this
wood. Not until this wood and its
fort have been taken will the crown
prince be in position 10 fling his
legions against the fortress without
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-08
SENATE CONFIRMS BAKER
AS SECRETARY OF WAR
Cabinet Expresses Unanimous Com
incubation OF Appoint
mcnt.

WASHINGTON. March S.-New-
ton II. Baker former mayor of
Cleveland. was confirmed as secre-
tary of war by the senate late Tues
day. Unanimous commentator of
Mr. Bakers appointment was ex-
pressed 10y cabinet members at Tues
DAYS cabinet meeting. Gen. Hugh
l.. Scott. secretary OF war ad interim.
told the president that the selection
had been very favorably received
among army officers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-08
WTFE KILLs HUSBAND.

International News Service
ATLANTA. Ga. March S.-While
he was beating her with a razor
strap i'm the presence OF their three
young daughters. Mrs +. A. Pan
nele. 80 years old. fired six shots
into the body of her husband. killing
him instantly She then called the
police station and gave herself up.
The woman visited Chief Mayo two
DAYS ago and stated she was afraid
cf her husband because he was in
love with another woman and she
feared he would kill her. The PAN
y. =.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-08

Louis b. Duck. South Bend con-
tractor leads the race for sheriff,
with Swanson, former sheriff, sec
ond. Or. E. p. Wagner contrary
to pre-primary dope. considering the
former political work Of Or. Edgar
Myers, has a large majority Of the
first choice votes for coroner. Wal
ter c. Miller and George W. Moon
hold comfortable posts in the repub-
lican commissioner race from the
eastern and middle districts.
Democratic Leaders.
Enough precincts had come in
during the forenoon Wednesday 10
assure the nomination of a number
Of candidates on the local demo-
cratic ticket. Bailey, Montgomery.
Williams, for sheriff. prosecutor and
commissioner, from the middle dis
trict. respectively had apparently
safe leads. The race for treasurer
in the democratic ranks was a merry
one. and Keller, Dunnaho and Yves
olowski were trailing each other
closely.
OF the 10 ward and three town
ship precincts, officially tabulated
ate Wednesday. Montgomery netted
vote Of 613. leading the ticket Nye
totalled I76 and Netzger of Mish-
awake. 1913. odds were offered that
Montgomery would carry MishaWaka
at a late hour
Edward Keller carried a slight
majority in the race for the treasur-
ership nomination on the democratic
ticket. with 349 votes. Wesolowski
came second with 81, and Dunna-
hoo third with 226. Bailey had an
easy majority for denomination as
a candidate for county sheriff. His
vote totalled above 500. with Frank
Singler his most dangerous con-
testant. Singler polled IA in the
13 precincts.
That Haslanger. Hepler and CO.
ski would be the democratic repre-
sentatives from this county 20 the
state legislature was conceded late
Wednesday. when the first two
polled above 600 and Gorsd 424
with no one else close.
Or. T. j. Swantz led DR.. j. w.
Mcnamara for the nomination for
coroner. Ills total was TOO 20 POI
for Mcnamara. Williams led for
commissioner OF the middle district
with 53I votes. and his nearest rival
rs. polling go.
However, this is reckoning with
out. in many instances. the adoption
OF the second choice rule of the pri-
mary law. A candidate must secure
a majority of all the votes cast. and
late returns may alter present pros
poets. That Montgomery and Bailey.
at least. are assured Of nomination
is evident. however. from the strong
leads.
Second Ward. Fourth Precinct.
an-Fairbanks, So. New,
1915. Robinson. 34-4; Watson, Is
19; Goodrich. 1895. Myers. 26-5;
McCray. PAIL. Hickey. so; Crum-
packer. 81: Devine. s2-7. Jellison.
1873; Kurtz. -. Pattee, 45-15;
Bergan. ISL: Borden. 17-5, Byers.
26-5; Cady. 3S-5. Geyer. 62-2;
CONTINUED On PAGE FOUR
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-08
IN CONGRESS TODAY

International News Service
WASHINGTON. March S.-House
met at noon. took up regular cal
endar bills.
Senate met AT II o'clock, cOnsid-
cred Shields general dam bill.
Admiral Fletcher, cOmmander-in-
chief of the Atlantic fleet. reap
peared before house naval affairs
committee.
Senate judiciary subcommittee
continued investigation of Louis y.
Brandeis.
Senate public lands committee
considered land leasing bill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-08
MAY IRWIN AT ROTARY.

May Irwin. the actress. gave a
short talk and George Primrose and
his mistrel trOup entertained the
members of the Rotary club at the
weekly luncheon and meeting at the
oliver hotel Wednesday noon. Two
new members were elected and two
were proposed for mem bership.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-08
BULLETIN.

International News Service:
INDIANAPOLIS. March 3. - At
noon today when 716 of the 3.177
percincts i'm the state had been heard
from, Harry =. New and James f..
Watson were still running neck and
neck for the republican United
States senatorial nomination with
every Indication that the contest
would go to the state courts for set
Element. The vote at that hour stood
New, 21,TS4, and Watson, 21,OO1.
Arthur Robinson was bringing up
third with 5,611.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-08
International News servIce:

WASHINGTON. March S.-Public
hearings before the senate judiciary
subcommittee on the fitness Of
Louis d. Brandeis to be an associate
justice of the supreme court came to
an end today. They have been in
progress a month. The sub-com-
mittee will now hold executive ses-
siOns to prepare it's report to the
judiciary committee proper.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-08
LANGFORD OUTPONTED.

international News Service:
NEW YORK. March S.-Display-
ing none OF his former speed and
cleverness, Sam Langford. the Bos-
ton fighter. was outpointed by a good
margin in a 10-round bout by Harry
Willis. the New Orleans negro
heavyweight. last night
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-08
international News Service /:

WASHINGTON. March 8. - The
that Ambassador Henry Morgenthau
will resign his post to serve Pres't
Wilson during the coming presiden-
tial campaign.
Mr.. MOrgenthau, who came to
Washington today, told the Inter
national News service that if the
white house decides he can be of
more service to the president by re-
naming in this country he will re-
sign his post. The decision. he said,
was entirely up to Pres't Wilson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-08
Vote in 500 Precincts Reveals
James P. Goodrich Lead
ing Moray by a
Good Margin.
FEW CONTESTS MAKE
DEMOCRAT VOTE LIGHT
Completely of Job of TabuIat-
ing Ballots Will Post
pone knowledge of
Final Results.
BULLETIN.

INDIANAPOLIS. March s.
With 1923 Of the 3,177 pre-
cincts heard from Harry :. New
of indianapolis is leading
ameS j.. Watson for the repub-
iiCan nomination for United
States senator by 1904 votes.
James =. Goodrich for governor
has almost twice as many as
Warren ;. McCray, his nearest
opponent. The latest total for
the SenatorShip gives New 49,
299, and Watson 1926.