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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-08-31

land, of which Clark county pays $500
600 and Multnomah county and the
City of Portland together $1,250,O0
In their turns Mr.. Dele and Mr..
Jenkins lost no time in driving right
to the point and speaking directly of
their respective candidates.. Mr..
Dele reviewed his record in office,
while his opponent presented his pro-
position of running the clerks Office
at maximum cost of $1450 per year.
Other speakers of the evening were
County Auditor J. C. Syfford, who is
unopposed for reelection, County
School Superintendent A. C. Jones,
candidate for reelection on the re-
publican ticket, Robert @. Macmahon,
republican candidate for county en-
gineer, H. S. Huntington, democratic
candidate for county treasurer, and A.
R. Gardner, who was merely there
from force of habit.
County Assessor A. II. Wheaton,
who has no worries about reelection,
was there, but he was too busy at the
ice cream booth to waste any time
with politics.
The ice cream feature Of the pro-
gram was given for the purpose of
starting fund to purchase new pia-
no for the Grange Hall. The profits
of the evening were materially in
creased by the liberal donations of ice
cream by the Kennewick cooperative
Creamery.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-08-31

RIVER ROAD NOTES

Miss Geneva Story was visitor
at the Beinhart home Sunday.
Miss Helen Carpenter visited in
Pasco Friday and Saturday.
Leroy Kratzer returned from har.
vest work Sunday in order to take nm
his studies in the high school.
Mrs. Pearl Convey and little son.
who visited at the Carpenter home.
left for their home at White Salmon. a
few days ago.
Miss Kate Larsen is spending few
days with Miss Elsie Moeller, while
the girls are preparing to leave Fri
day to enter the Cheney normal.
ID. c. Bergen was unfortunate in the
loss Of a valuable colt Tuesday; but
was quite fortunate in just finishing
getting his third cutting of alfalfa
in the stack in fine condition.
Gerald E. Griffith, who is working
in the interest of the Interstate CON-
merce commission, stopped off for
few days visit with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. c. E. Griffith, while doing
valuation work on the s., p. & s.
G. A. Leslie, Of Portland, an cleo
trical engineer for the s., p. G. s.,
who accompanied Mr.. Griffith, was
also a guest at the Griffith home.
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The PRAYER He Needed. fol-

The Prayer He Needed.-The fol-
lowing amusing incident was witnessed
the other day at a London railway ter
minus. A Salvation Army lassie was
selling The War Cry at the windows
of the trains. In one of the compart-
ments were number of "knuts" and
one of them, thinking to have some
fun at the expense of the sister, asked
her if she would offer up a word of
prayer for him.
Rising to the occasion, the sister put
her hand on his head and, to the
amusement of those within hearing
distance, replied:
20 Lord, make this young mans
heart as soft as his d."-Tit-Bits.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-08-31

Mrs. c. F. Tuttle and daughter Ruth
OF Sunnyside, were weekend guests
at the home Of Rev. and Mrs. II. o.
Perry, Miss Ruth leaving the first of
the week for Spokane, where she will
attend business college this winter.
Mrs. futile returned to her home in
Sunnyside yesterday.
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A Bulgarian Superstition.

Among the superstitious natives oS
Bulgaria the prophet Elijah is believed
to control the elements. During heavy
thunderstorms the women fall on their
faces and pray, Dear Lord Elijah,
do not drive so fast with your fiery
horses
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-08-31

He Qualiiied.-"My daughter" said
the father, "has always been accus-
toned to all the Injuries of wealth."
"Yees," replied the count, bristling
up. "Zat ees what l am."- Christian
Register.
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Miss Fay Mitchell came in from
Lyle the first of the week to attend
school here this winter. She is at
the home OF her brother, Ralph Nit
chell.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-08-31

FOR SALE-16,000 feet new lumber,
doors, windows, etc., material for
house complete; make offer for the
lot. Now on my place next to the
old Kenyon tract on north High
lands. Address A. T. Wright, r.
F. d. No. 2. 22p
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SHERMAN SAYS PUT STATE
FUNDS INVARIOUS COUNTIES
Candidate for State Treasurer Prom
Uses Equitable Distribution
of State Money

w. w. Sherman, of Olympia, depu-
ty state treasurer for the last eight
years and now candidate for the re-
publican nomination for state treas
urer, is in Kennewick this afternoon.
He points out the existing disparity
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Perilous Practicina.

She-It must have taken lot Of per-
sistence on your part to learn to play
the cornet so we'll He-It did. had
to go constantly armed for three
months. -Pennsylvania Punch Bowl.
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FOR SALE OR TRADE-5 acres, 9
miles from Everett, 2 miles from
railway, high school and saw mill.
Exchange for cows, horses; piano
accepted as part payment. For par
ticulars address NJ. B. Vale, Ephra-
ia, Wash. 22p
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MUSIC TEACHER may use piano for
teaching several days a week in ex-
change for lessons. Address I'D"
this office. %
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SEE or phone Ben Bergen (2082)
when you want heavy hauling or
dray work done. 45tf
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STRAWBERRY PLANTS, CLARK
Seedlings, Americas, Progressive,
and Superb Everbearing. Special
prices on large quantities. Home
Nursery Co., Richland, Wn. 15tf
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FOR SALE-My fine herd of Jerseys.
Many are giving 40 pounds of milk
per day, and several between As to
30. Health guaranteed. Ages two
to six years. E. E. Watts, Hills
boro, Or. 20-25p
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FARMERS your bran and shorts
at the mill. We will have enough
to supply all with good, clean feed,
in quantities to suit and prices
right. Kennewick Grain & Milling
Co. 21tf
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THE NETHERLANDS : AMERICAN
BANK will again loan on irrigated
lands. Lowest rates; prompt at
tention. Address FRED M. WE'LL,
White Bluffs, or Walla Walla. Off
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A YOUNG Standard bred Holstein
bull at service; $3.50 Ensured" G..
M. Annis. 21tf
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FOR SALE will sell at bargain
the c. o. Anderson fine residence,
Northwest corner Washington and
Fifth streets. For particulars see
j. Sercombe. 18tf
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FOR SERVICE - Jersey bull, Raj
eigh's Pogis of Waikiki, No. $780,
1886, at my dairy. j. I. Hill. 22p
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The best of prophets for the future
Is the past---ByrOn.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-08-31

Mrs. Wallace A. Kratzer was the
guest of friends in Pasco, Wednesday.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-08-31

TAKEN UP-Bay filly, two years
old; branded SIS on left shoulder,
small white spot on face, white right
hind foot. Owner may have same
by paying charges. Phone 28x4. %
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FOR SALE-One fresh Jersey cow
and female Scotch Collie puppies.
&C Egg Ranch, phone 41x12, Hover,
Wash. 22tf
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Wanted
Lost and Found

TAKEN UP-Large gray horse at
Jno. Kilmer place, one mile west of
Hedges. Owner may have same by
paying charges. %
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Miscellaneous

HEATING, PLUMBING and general
repair work done by L. H. Raymond,
phone 2012. o 33tf
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FOR SALE-Five-acre tract in Sec
ton Seven; cheap. If interested
write Box 313, HOLSTER, Cal. 18tf
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FOR SALE-9x12 Administer rug in
good condition, $12. Address I'D"
this office. %
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CANDIDATES
ON DISPLAY
LAST EVENING

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FOR SALE-Thorobred English Set
tel pups. Also pickles for picking.
J. c. Breithaupt, phone 37x5. 23p
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FOR SALE-Sweet corn, cucumbers
and tomatoes. Also one milk cow.
Phone Asks. 2Otf
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A SINGLE top buggy for sale or ex-
change; good as new; half price. G.
M. Annis. %
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CENT-A-WORD ADVS

CENT-A-WORD ADVS
For Sale
FOR SALE-100 rods wire hog fenc-
ing at low price. R. E. Pratt. 21tf
FOR SALE-Five-passenger Maxwell
touring car. Phone Beste, I'll. 21tf
A SINGLE top buggy for sale or ex-
change; good as new; half price. G.
M. Annis. %
FOR SALE-Sweet corn, cucumbers
and tomatoes. Also one milk cow.
Phone Axis. 2Otf
FOR SALE-9x12 Administer rug in
good condition, $12. Address I'D"
this office. %
FOR SALE-Thorobred English Set
tel pups. Also pickles for picking.
j. c. Breithaupt, phone 37x5. 23p
FOR SALE-Five-acre tract in Sec
ton Seven; cheap. If interested
write Box 313, HOLSTER, Cal. 18tf
FOR SALE-One fresh Jersey cow
and female Scotch Collie puppies.
&C Egg Ranch, phone 41x12, Hover,
Wash. 22tf
FOR SALE will sell at bargain
the C. O. Anderson fine residence,
Northwest corner Washington and
Fifth streets. For particulars see
j. Sercombe. 18tf
FOR SALE-My fine herd of Jerseys.
Many are giving 40 pounds of milk
per day, and several between As to
80. Health guaranteed. Ages two
to six years. E. E. Watts, Hills
boro, Or. 20-25p
FARMERS-Get your bran and shorts
at the mill. We will have enough
to supply all with good, clean feed,
in quantities to suit and prices
right. Kennewick Grain & Milling
Co. 21tf
FOR SALE OR TRADE-5 acres, 81
miles from Everett, 2 miles from
railway, high school and saw mill.
Exchange for cows, horses; piano
accepted as part payment. For par
ticulars address M. b. Vale, Ephra-
ia, Wash. 22p
FOR SALE-16,0O0 feet new lumber,
doors, windows, ETC., material for
house complete; make offer for the
lot. Now on my place next to the
old Kenyon tract on north High
lands. Address A. T. Wright, r.
F. D. No. 2. 22p
For Rent
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms with
furnace heat. Phone 1011. 21-3
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-03-03

Hazard patiently. IF you will examine
the lists OF the hundreds OF parcels
that have been stolen. you will see
that every one of them was in some
way handled in the Chicago main of
fice-that is, either consigned here In
the first instance, or sent here from
soLae other city, or else relayed here
willis in transit.
THE deduction Is inevitable that
somebody in Tie Chicago main Office
has kept track OF every valuable par
eel, doubtless marked them for identi-
fication by the confederate chosen to
steal them. l presume they have a
code.
Another thing you may learn by
consulting the list OF thefts: those in
Chicago We're. without exception,
committed within a circumscribed
area, territory comprising not more
than half dozen city blocks Do you
appreciate the significance of that cir
eumstance? 1t is this-a conclusion
/ arrived at ON the day of your first
visit here: the thefts could not go on
for so long uninterrupted without po-
lice connivance. 1t Is absurd to think
that any large number of the force
could be corrupted or coerced. so the
way they worked it was for the
wagons bearing marked parcels to
drive to neighborhood known to be
safe. There the wagons could be
leisurely looted without fear of him
drance.
Another thing" Hazard pursued;
at least one of the six has entree to
Chicago's most fashionable society, as
accurate knowledge on their part of
Mrs. Philip Charters intimate affairs
and the episode of the Miller-Crosby
ball indicate. For | am firmly con-
vinced that the jewel and express
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H.

Il may seem odd that Sutherland
operative should not only be a guest
at an elaborate Lake shore society
function. but, by reason of her beauty,
grace and charm, that she should at.
tract more attention than any OF the
scores Of other ladies who represent
ed the flower Of Chieago's. as well as
some other cities. most exclusive and
fashionable sets.
This signal honor, If so it may be
regarded. fen to Helen Bertel on the
night following the conference with
the Buffers
At Helen's request no men were
presented save where introductions
were absolutely unavoidable. AS
mas be imagined, more than one OF
the men gained his point with the
hostess. and the girl was obliged 70 be
agreeable for a time, then taetfully,
as she told Felix Hazard afterwards,
make 8 graceful getaway
One of these males, however, she
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-03-03

Her arms were clasped, not roughly
but firmly, TO her sides. She felt her
skirts wrapped snugly around her
ankles. Then she was bodily lifted
and deposited in the automobile,
which at once plunged away, she could
not guess whittier.
Not a word had been spoken BY her
captors.
1t would seem that the abductors
could have chosen an hour no more
suitable for the successful perpetra-
ton of the outrage. 4ielen was help
less at the mercy of an unscrupulous
gang. and apparently without hope of
immediate suceor from any source.
In fashionable South side neigh
borhood things were happening. too,
on this memorable night of December
%. Despite the cold and storm and
wind-driven snow, in every cross
street bounding an area of which a
certain well-appointed fiatbuilding
was the center, automobiles were
waiting. Nfufled figures moved like
wraiths hither and thither. keeping
the house under surveillance from
every possible angle.
AT eight big touring car, cur
tanned, dashed up to the curb. and
four muffled figures carried shape.
less bundle into the house. No one
was near enough at the moment to
form any conception of the bundles
nature. The watchers saw it carried
into the house They heard the door
slammed They saw the automobile
hurry away. Then they closed in.
tightening the Gordon around the ST.
lent house.
Up q flight of stairs the
bundle was carried. four men stagger.
ing beneath its weight 1t was de.
posted gently upon a couch in a rich
" furnished room. peculiar in that II
had no windows and only one door.
The four men withdrew, locking the
door after them, and the lights were
extinguished.
As soon as Helen could free herself
from the many folds In which she was
swathed. she found herself il pitch.
black darkness. unhurt-save for her
outraged feelings-and without the
least idea Of her whereabouts.
Outside. the Gordon OF de
tectives stiIl waited ard watched,
Only five men were known to be in
the house: 3 sixth had not as yet been
accounted for.
A Sutherland operative ca a near.
by corner was startled by the appari.
ton Of big. high-powered roadster
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-03-03


The evening of December % was
blustery and snowy and, outside the
limited radius of the street lamps,
almost unbelievabIy dark. AS Helm
left the Il" station and hurried along
Fullerton avenue in the direction of
Lincoln park and the lake (whence
drove the boisterous wind, her hands
elbow deep in great muff, her chin
snuggled warmly in her sable collar,
her mind was animated by single
thought-to get to the bright coziness
of her two rooms as soon as possible.
In consequence she paid but slight
heed to big closed touring car that
drew up at the curb and halted few
yards ahead of her; and when, as she
drew abreast of it and its tonneau
doors were flung open AMI four
masked men poured out, she was
taken wholly by surprise.
A fifth masked man remained in the
drivers seat.
In twinkling she was surrounded.
Any direction she looked she peered
into the sinister muzzle OF an auto
matte pistol. Before she had time
to collect her scattered wits heavy
cloth was thrown over her head from
behind and twisted tight. Next she
was entirely enveloped in long dark
mantle so that she became merely a
shapeless bundle.
If she had beer minded to raise an
cutlery, it was impossible to do so
now. She had been afforded no time
! even to freel hands from the muff.
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thieves are one and the same crowd"
Hazards buzzer sprang into aetiv-
ity. He snatched up his telephone
and received a message from the out
side office.
A messenger had just arrived with
report.
send him right in ordered
Hazard; and a few seconds later q
girl entered softly and laid an enve-
lope upon his desk.
He ripped it open and hastily
scanned this note:
Suspect has been engaged or and on
an morning preparing what | think is
code letter. 1t is sssort on single sheet
size of postcard. and typewriter FIVE
of these are ready TO mail No chance to
see them-Crawfcrd
The readers eyes lighted with sat
isfaction. He tore the sheet into tiny
bits, and after a moments contem-
plation of the ahiect figure opposite
him, said:
Mr.. Butler, / believe the opportun-
ity | have been waiting for is about
at hand. Tonight. or tomorrow night,
I believe the Secret six win all meet
together somewhere We have only
not to lose sight of the one whose
identity we are positive of to round
up the whole crowd"
Mr.. Butler went gloomily away, and
few seconds later brisk, dapper in
dfvidual breezed into Hazards room.
His manner indicated suppressed ex-
element
~what is it. crawfordgs quietly
asked Hazard.
sTve been fired. returned the other.
"A few minutes after sent you the
note from the Transcontinentars
Dearborn street Office a man entered
and was closeted with the suspect for
perhaps twenty minutes When he
went away he had the Eve letters.
stamped. addressed. ready to mail.
Couldn't be trusted te any of the Office
force. you see. / got my hat and
overcoat, meaning to follow him
"wellgr
s. was called back and told to wait
a minute. waited thirty. Then Mr..
Harry Butler called me into his pri-
waite Office and told ne that II the
Sutherlands couldn't supply him with
a man more competent than am.
why. he could get along without any
Then he told me to beat it--or words
to that effect"
And the man who took the let
tersg"
OF course l lost him. But / sue
eeeded in mugging him"
'Goodl Give Miss Lofts the film
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This story throbs with real
ism in the words narrowest
meaning. It is faithful rem.
dering Of an authentic expert
enee In the career Of a high
official Of detective agency
whose name is a household
word throughout the English
speaking world. Real names of
persons and places are some
times disguised. In all other re-
speets the amazing, often thrill
ing, always gripping facts are
recorded Just as they happened.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-03-03


"A million and a half" observed
Felix Hazard THAT is a whole lot
of money"
"Huhl" grunted the fat. heavy
iowled man who sat glowering at him
through a pair of gold-rimmed nose
glasses. "A whole lot more than the
Trsnsoontinental Express company
can AFFORD to lose. let me tell you
Hazards lean. intense yisage was
frankly increduloas. He glanced at
the inscrutable counteaance Of his
burly chief (the four we're in the lat
ter's room at the sutherland Detec-
tive agency. and then at the fourth
member OF the party-a young man,
tall. slender, very fair and anemic
hooking. and fastidiously attired.
"A million and a half" repeated
Hazard ~Robbing express wagons and
vans, it would appear. has been ele-
vated from the level Of petty larceny
to the lofty rank OF an exact science"
Very true" admitted the president
Of the Transcontinental But 1t hap
pens that we are up against the real
thing in roguery. Such outrages can
be perpetrated only by well-organ-
lied gang Of intelligent rascals.
Besides, don't think for a minute
that they are going it blind; they
never take anything but valuable
packages"
is that truee" Hazard suddenly
asked.
True the other stormed. Haven't
every reason for knowing how true
tis2 Humph!"
'IsH tell you in few words" went
on the latter as soon as his choler
subsidized. how it was possible for our
losses to mount up to such a prodi.
gious amount within the period OF little
more than nine weeks. The scoundrels
are operating all over the country.
STUFF stolen in one city is shipped to
another to be disposed of--here, there,
everywhere; II is gone before We can
get track Of It. A few weeks more
at the same rate and the Transconti-
mental win be on the rocks"
How do you know that is their
method2" asked Hazard.
1T is obvious OF the thousands
OF dollars worth OF plumber taken
from our wagons right here in Chi
cago not dollars worth has been
traced by the police; nothing has
shown up through the regular crook
channels. Or else the police are too
stupid to find anything
Has any other company besides
yours suffered?"
IF so it has kept the matter con-
foundedly quiet"
The pale young man. who so far
had been indifferently attentive. even
bored, now interposed in listless,
drawing voice.
They naturally would, you know"
was his comment.
Hazard contemplated him 3 moment
and considered the two. father and
son: Ferdinand Butler, head Of one
OF the country's largest corporations,
and Harry Butler. manager of the con.
Germs most important office. He ad-
dressed the son:
You, ! presume. personally took
the matter of the Chicago losses to
the police What have they done?"
Harry Butler lit cigarette and
tipped away the match, Nothing"
he replied Internationally.
For some time the burly chief had
remained silent and motionless behind
the barricade of his desk. He now
spoke.
/ suppose you appreciate the fact,
Mr., Butler. that this IS a pretty big
undertaking. Leave the matter with
us a few days. You shall hear from
rs shortly
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N.

The Transccntinentars president
only half convinced. sat like enc
stunned.
"W-w-what you s-say is-is-damme.
it's uncomfortable" he spluttered in
response TO Hazards reservations,
Il can't see how it is possible.
why, it is quite simple" said
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with instructions to make the usual
number of duplicates. Fill in a de-
scription form. then get back on the
Job. You mustn't lose sight OF your
quarry for a second :