davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-10
Veafher Report

rampa, Aug. 10.-For Tampa and
Unity: Partly cloudy tonight, Fri
probably showers.
sor Florida: Fair tonight, Friday
baby showers.
nds for 36 Hours Ending z P. NJ.
Friday
Tor East Gulf: Light and vari-
9. mostly southeast.
FOR South Atlantic: Light west
General Weather Conditions
PRESSURE Is high this morning over
New England coast and the
lth Atlantic coast, and relatively
on the Middle Atlantic coast
.ttered showers have occurred in
p England, North Carolina and
rida. Pressure is low over the
yer 1fississippi valley, the Plains
tes. and the Southwest, with the
'est barometer readings over Man
81 Rain has fallen over the Da-
ss. Mia4asota, Iowa. Colorado,
ntana. and over Kentucky. Ten
SEE. Arkansas and nrthern Ala
ua and Georgia. Light rains
+ aIso fallen on the Texas coast.
raea q high pressure covers the
thwest md has given generally
weather over the Pacific States.
"a somewhat cooler this morn
over the Northeastern States, the
YER Missouri valley, the Rocky
aataia region and westward. It
slightly warmer over the Middle
aissippf valleys. Temperatures
not Tar from the seasonal aver
however, in many parts of the
airy
Indications are for partly cloudy
lther IN the vicinity of Tappa to-
ht, with showers probable Fri
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-10
23 BODIES RECOVERED
fBy Associated Press.) }

Charleston. w. Va, Aug. -
Tenty-three bodies were recovered
I'M the debris carried down by the
cd which swept Cabin creek val
yesterday. Looting is reported
d most of two companies of
ardsmen have been sent into the
trict guarding property while re-
{ parties are hunting for more
lies and distributing food. Re-
It's indicate the loss of life is very
IVY. Whole mining villages were
ept away and miners are without
d or any OF their possessions. 1t
believed the Chesapeake and Ohio
, I be able to run train the full
9Th OF the valley by tomorrow
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-10
REPUBLICANS
At LAST FIND
CAMPAIGN ISSUE
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Aug. O.-Senator
Townsend in speech today support
ed Hughes in his statement that
Census Director Durand had been
forced out and challenged Redfield's
statement that he had resigned
HOke Smith answered that Durand's s
administration was inefficient but he
congratulated the Republicans that
they had at last found an issue. :"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-10
Degree Team Contest
OFFER BLOOD FOR
TREATING DISEASE

New York, Aug. 10.-Twelye per-
sons who have recovered from at
tacks from infantile paralysis have
volunteered to give quantities of
their blood to be used in the prepar-
alton of serum for the treatment of
the disease, was the result Of an ap-
peal for volunteers in fighting the
epidemic. Sufficient blood was taken
from two Of the volunteers to treat
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-10

sued by a dye-importing firm quoting
prices on dyestufrs brought to this
country by the Deutschland Shows
that some of the grades of the prod
uct are valued at $40 pound. These
are the rarer coIors not yet manufsc-
tured in the United States.
Local dye importers expect to re-
ceive their first shipments today
from the cargo of the undersea mer-
chairman. None of these colors
would be placed in the open market,
they indicated, but would be sup
piled to regular customers, largely
to meet the needs Of mills.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-10
REPUBLICANS NOT
IN favor Of
ADJOURNMENT Of
CONGRESS BEFORE
SEPTEMBER lST
(By Associated Press. J

Washington, Aug. 10.-The Sen
ate Republicans in conference de-
clined to accept the legislative pro-
gram submitted yesterday by the
Democratic steering committee with
view of adjournment before Sept.
1. Those inclined to agree were out
voted by senators demanding action
on the immigration bill.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-10
LIGHTNING STRIPS A
MULE OF HARNESS

Princeton, KY, Aug. 10.-During
an electrical storm at Blue Spring
church, near the Caldwell-Trigg
county line, the lightning played a
peculiar prank. A mule was stripped
of it's harness when struck by light
ming, though the mule escaped in
jury, except being knocked down.
Another mule was killed at the same
time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-10
5 BODIES TAKEN
FROM Debris IN
CABIN VALLEY
LOODs HAVE SWEPT THAT SEC
TON LEAVING A TRAIL OF
DEATH AND DISASTER
iBy Associated Press. !,

Huntington, w. Va, Aug. 10. -
hs reported that Jarolds, a valley
wn of 500 Inhabitants, was swept
vay by the food and 70 were lost :.
The Inhabitants of Jarolds valley
d no warning of the approach of
Q fiood. More than two thousand
. perched hilltops in danger of
arvation as it is difficult to get
ID into the remote sections. The
ath list may be heavier than at
st estimated.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-10

nine cases. The health commission
er again appealed to physicians and
laymen to cooperate in causing the
collection of as much of the serum as
possible. DR.. Haven Emerson, the
commissioner, said that forty pa
tients have been treated with the Sc
rum from immune subjects and the
results have been so satisfactory that
he would continue. He declared that
the physicians are not yet in a po-
sition to say the serum has proved
its curative value, but its use has
been such Jas to justify a careful
trial
Richard T. Crane, Jr., the Chi
cago manufacturer, telegraphed to
Mayor Mitchell from Jefferson, n .
II last night that he will give $685.
900 to the physician who can offer
the best cure or preventative for in
fantile paralysis within the next
year. A majority vote of the Amer
ican Medical Association is to decide
who shall receive the reward.
The spread of the epidemic
among the homes of the wealthy
New York men in the suburban dis
tricts of Long Island is one of its
latest developments. Three children
of one man having a summer home
in the Sycamore Hill section of Oys-
ter Bay have the disease which also
has appeared in the Meadow Brook
Hunt colony, at Westbury, Long Is
land. One woman, forty-two years
old, is now numbered among the vic
Tins.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-10
WHEAT Nearer
NORMAL today;
SPECUIAi0RS
MORE CAUTIOUS
(By Associated Press.) }

Chicago, Aug. 10 Wheat specu-
lators were more cautious today and
conditions are nearly normal. The
big advance yesterday is believed to
have sufficiently discounted the crop
damage.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-10
HARDING HEADS
FEDERAL RESERVE
BOARD; WARBURG
VICE GOVERNOR
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Aug. 10.-W. P. G.
Harding of Birmingham was desig-
mated by the President as governor
of the Federal Reserve Board, sue
ceeding Chas. Hamlin. Paul Warburg
was selected vice. governor to sue
ceed Frederic Delano.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-10
fewer DEATHS
Of PARALYSIS
SS SUCCUNDED;;
IFS new CASES
(By Associated press.)

New York, Aug 10.-There were
fewer deaths but there is little
change in theinfantile paralysis epi-
demic noted in today's bulletin.
There were 3S deaths and IT'S new
cases.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-10
RAINS GREET WOOD
MEN AT PENSACOLA

Pensacola, Aug. 10. 0.-Woo1men
at Palmetto Beach, or at Camp
Pensacola" despite the torrential
rains Of the early morning, and the
soggy field, were cheerful Tuesday
afternoon. and the dress parade and
review was ordered just as II the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-10
CONDITIONS UNDER
Which j. s. IS
TO PURCHASE
WEST indies
(By Associated Press. J

Washington, Aug. 10. The pro-
posed treaty by which the United
is before the Senate foreign rela-
tions committee, it became known
today. The matter was referred to
the committee during an executive
session Tuesday when a request was
made by the Danish foreign office
that the terms be kept confidential
until both governments agree to
them. 1t is understood that the
United States would take over all
government property on the islands,
guarantee the rights of Danes living
there, and pay the amount in gold
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-10
COOLER IN new
YORK TODAY
THAN FOR
Three WEEKS
(By Associated Press. }

New York, Aug. 10 1t was cool
er at $3.50 this morning than any
day at the same hour in three weeks
The temperature dropped nineteen
degrees and the humidity was much
lower.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-10

choppers did not have to march
through puddles of water, which
stood at many points on the drill
field despite the energetic measures
taken earlier in the day to drain the
camp.
A three and a half-inch rainfall
would flood anything. Early in the
morning men donned bathing suits
and, armed with pick, shovel and
hoe, soon had a trench cut, which
served the purpose of carrying the
overflow on the field on to the bay
in short order.
Not detail of the days program
was omitted.
Several sovereigns of note, who
were expected Tuesday, did not ar
rive, but wired that they would come
shortly. One of these is Major Fl.
A. Elkourie, chief surgeon, who ex-
poets to reach here today from Birm-
ingham
Officers of the Seventh Brigade
staff on the ground up to the pres
ent are:
Brig. Gen. w. r. Nall, command
ing.
Major A. C. Cooper, inspector
general.
Major D. J. Deacy, quartermaster
general
Degree Team Contest
Scores of Woodmen came up to the
city Tuesday night to attend the spe-
cial meeting of Hickory Camp No.
81, when special work" was report
ed to have been put on in a style
interesting to all who had the good
fortune to be present.
The team work of Old Hickory
team No. 152, Woodlawn, Ala, was
the best, it was said, ever put on
here.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-10
BTsGHLAED DYES TO
BRING $40 PER POUND

e are e the Rarer Grades Not
annfactured Here
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-10

New T Aug. 1O-A circular is
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-12-14

at the corner of Second and Washing
ton streets.
The new steamer yakima" recent
ly launched at Ainsworth, made her
maiden trip. She was chartered to
haul supplies for the S., p. G. S. con-
struction work.
The baby daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
B. F. Neal died after brief illness.
Althea Rebekah lodge was organ
lied with appropriate ceremonies
which terminated with big banquet.
II. E. Johnson, one of the incorpor-
ators of the new bank, arrived to
make his home here.
A reception was rendered to Rev.
j. F. Smith, the new pastor OF the
Presbyterian church.
Miss Helen Upham organized .
kindergarten class, the Presbyterian
church being used for the purpose.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-12-14

the defense. He testified that he con-
sidered 5k par good price. On cross
examination Mr.. Upper admitted that
he had never bought bond and had
never before bid on bond issue. He
said he had submitted this bid at the
request of Mr.. Powell, of the firm of
Zent & Powell, that Mr.. Powell had
prepared the bid and he had signed it.
He said he signed the bid Sunday, De-
cember in Mr.. Powell's Office. When
asked by Mr.. Moulton if he knew when
he signed it that the bid bore the date
Of December A, he said he did not.
The bid was produced and shown to
bear the date of Spokane, December 4.
When asked why he bid on the bonds
he said he had arranged to sell them
to a bank at profit Of $4,000.
The defense called j. L. Hall, a
civil engineer, of Seattle, for the pur-
pose of proving that the present quar-
tiers were not fit for court house pur-
poses. The plaintiff objected on the
ground that the question of the fitness
Of the present quarters had not been
raised and the witness was excused
without testifying.
In opening the argument for the
plaintiff, Judge Gose very clearly and
concisely stated the facts as they had
been brought out by the evidence and
cited law to prove his contentious as
to the qualifications of McNeill to sit
as a commissioner and the legality of
the session on December 4. He re-
cited the chain of circumstances which
he argued, were sufficient to justify
the court in presuming there had been
either actual or constructive fraud.
Mr.. Davis opened for the defense.
He cited great deal of law and read
extensively from court decisions to
prove their claims for the disputed
law points. He was followed by Judge
Gent who cited other quotations and
argued that because of the county seat
fight in this county it was impossible
to supply the needs of the county and
build court house without proceed
ing in secrecy. He maintained that
knowing the county's urgent need for
court house and knowing that should
they attempt so much as suggest a
bond issue they would be tied up by
litigation by the "Kennewick Crowd
Commissioners Clements and McNeill
had exercised their very best judgment
and had acted in the best interests OF
the taxpayers of the county. He cited
authorities to show that the court had
no right to substitute its judgment
for that of the board of county COM
missioners nor to set aside their acts
so long as those acts were technically
legal.
Mr.. Moulton, in closing, answered
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-12-14
PLANNED BOND
ISSUE I'M SECRET
CONTINUED from first page)
he thought most Of the people were
opposed to building one.

he thought most Of the people were
opposed to building one.
County Treasurer Harper was call
ed as witness and produced the
bonds, one Of which was offered in
evidence. It bore the signatures of
Mr.. Clements and Mr.. Harper, the lat
ter having certified that the bond had
been registered by him in his Office on
December A. Mr.. Harper testified that
he had signed the bond on Sunday,
December 8, after having been as
sured by Judge Gent that it was per-
fectly safe to do so.
L. E. Johnson, Miss L. M. Harlow,
John Tyacke and A. r. Gardner were
called as witnesses to prove that
Clements had made threats that he
would build a court house if he were
not elected representative from this
county. Some Of these witnesses tes-
titled that Clements had said that he
would build court house and that
he could get $4,000 for doing it. Nc
attempt was made by the defendants
to contradict this testimony.
The one question around which the
legal battle was waged most stubborn.
ly was that Of the price at which the
bonds were sold. Mr.. Keller, the sue.
cessful bidder, was not present. Ir
seeking to prove that the bonds were
sold at price much below the mar.
ket price, the plaintiff called E. F
Jones, secretary Of the state board Of
finance. He stated that the state Of
Washington was in the market fol
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-12-14
TEN YEARS. AGO

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Wash Hettinger.
A. Spence was building residence.
A. B. Ely, the colonIzcr, was home
from a business trip to the Sound
cities.
C. E. Trip & Son opened their
new billiard room, "The Brunswick"
to the public.
M. 81. Church arrived in town and
placed the order for the lumber for
the ice plant.
The Episcopal Guild gave basket
social at Dircksen's hall.
L. w. Brown, of Pataha, arrived in
town and was making arrangements
for the erection Of his concrete block
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-12-14

facts as they have been established by
the evidence and upon the courts ap-
plication of the law to the points in
volved. The fact that county seat
fight exists or has ever existed in
the county will not be taken into con-
sideration. 1t makes no difference to
the court whether or not this county
needs a court house or whether the
proposed court house is to be built in
Kennewick or Prosser."
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-12-14

bonds of this kind and that had bids
been called for the state would un-
doubtedly have taken the bonds at Az
par.
Mr.. McMichael of Seattle, manager
of the bond department of the Dexter
Horton National bank, testified that
the bonds on December should have
sold for at least Az at par or 81,
the rate at which they were sold, they
should have brought premiums of at
least $4,000. Mr.. McMichael sus-
tanned his testimony admirably under
a rigid examination by Judge Zent.
He maintained that it was not unus-
ual for reputable bonding companies
to bid for bonds where litigation was
threatened or even pending and the
fact that a county seat fight existed
in this county was no reason why COM
panies would not have bid on the bonds
had they been given opportunity.
The defense called E. A. Gilmore, Of
Portland, and H. P. Pratt, of Tacoma
as expert witnesses. Mr.. Gilmore
thought that under the existing condi-
tions 51s par was a fair price for
Benton county's bonds, but when ask
ed to assume that there was no litiga-
ton or no opposition to the bond is
sue, he was unable to say what the
bonds would have been worth. He
admitted that he had dealt very little
in bonds in the state Of Washington
in the last two years. Mr.. Pratt testi.
fled that SIX par was a fair price fol
the bonds under the circumstances
saying that as rule bond buyers re-
fused to bidoon bonds where litigation
was threatened. He admitted that hi
company had not been in the marke'
for bonds since last March.
o. w. Upper, Of Spokane, whose
name was attached to one Of the bid'
submitted December A YVES called b!
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-12-14

Judge tents argument by saying that
the court was not asked to substitute
[ its judgment for that of the county
commissioners but it was a question
Of whether or not the true facts We're
not such as to so shock the conscience
of the court that in deciding upon the
equities in the case it must hold that
the two commissioners had not exer-
cised their discretionary powers as
such but had violated their public
trust.
He did not attempt to contradict
the authorities quoted by Judge Zent
regarding the powers of the board Of
county commissioners but said "There
is not one single line nor sentence in
this record to show that the question
of issuing these bonds was even so
much as suggested at meeting of
the board of county commissioners un-
til December 4, and the board has
not had one thing to do with the plans
for this bond issue. On the contrary
the evidence shows that two members
of the board conspired to keep the
third commissioner in ignorance Of
their plans.
1.-TWO commissioners without any
warrant of authority from the board
went to Spokane and opened secret
negotiations with firm. Of attorneys
and from that time on the plans were
carried forth by the attorneys who
were not the attorneys of the board,
but the private attorneys of Clements
and McNeill."
In meeting the argument that Sc
crecy was necessary to prevent litiga-
ton Mr.. Moulton said: "There is not
one thing in this record to show that
litigation was threatened, suggested
or even thought of, had the commits
| sioners kept within their authority
and proceeded in an open manner. The
only reason there is litigation and the
only reason there could be litigation
is because two commissioners have
acted dishonorably, dishonesty and
fraudulently. Perhaps I should not
say fraudulently, but at least in such
a manner that the net results of their
acts was to defraud the people to
whom they were responsible as public
servants.
"The court should decide this case
| absolutely upon its merits as they
have been written into the record and
upon the equities involved. The fact
that there are any fractional differ
ences as to the location of the county
seat should in no way influence the
| courts decision"
In bringing the case to close,
Judge Grady said: 81 can assure the
counsel that this case will be decided
exclusively upon its merits, upon the
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-12-14
Good Pay, Short Hours

A certain house in a western town
improved so greatly in comfort ano
appearance that a visitor shrewdly
surmised that the son Of the house, 9
lazy, good-for-nothing, had turned
over a new leaf. He inquired about II;
"Yes, sir, my sons got job now,
said the smiling old mother. Gets
good money too. All he has to do Is
to go twice a day to the circus ano
put his head in the lions mouth. Inc
rest of his time he has to himself"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-12-14
Practical Economy

Baking powders made from alum or
phosphate may be bought for a triae less
than Royal Baking Powder, which is made
from cream of tartar, derived from grapes.
Alum powders are not only cheap, but
they differ greatly in leavening power.
If cheap baking powder is used for
tine cake and the cake turns out a failure
there is waste of costly materials worth
more than whole can of the cheap bak
ing powder.
Royal Baking Powder produces the
finest food, and its use therefore, results in
an actual saving.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER co.
New York
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-12-14
RIBBONS

The wide widths, all the latest
shades and beautiful patterns,
at zoe, Csc, Csc, and 50c-BUT
please hurry - they are going
very fast.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-12-14
Handkerchief

Hundreds and hundreds of
fine handkerchiefs for Christ
mas for men, women and child
renal kinds and prices. Best
selection in town-come at once
and get the best selection.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-12-14
Hosiery

Fancy Hosiery for Men and
Women for Christmas gifts
Lovely silk hose for men at but
35c and Soc the pair.
Ladies' fancy silk hose at SOC
and 75c a pair. Newest shades.
Come today!
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-12-14
Suspenders

Mems and boys suspenders
for Christmas presents. Yes,
we have great piles of them put
up in fancy boxes at 25c, Soc, 75c
Buy today - get the best!
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-12-14
LADIES' CHRISTMAS SHOES

IL or Is styles in felt house slippers
if you choose at once. Plain felts Soc
Fancy felts, lambs wool soles. 81 90
Lovely Juliettes, only $500. .$1.25
Dress shoes and bali room slippers.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-12-14
Ties

A tie makes a nice gift for a
man or boy. Hundreds of them
in lovely holiday boxes at 35c,
SOC, 75c and $1.00. Come today
get the choice selections.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-12-14
MEMS AND BOYS SHOES

Holiday slippers in felt and leather
at SLIPS, $3.50, $500 and $3.50.
Come at once to get the proper size.
Good line of fine dress shoes for men
and boys in today. Buy 'em now!
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-12-14

Stamped and Fancy Towels
A splendid line to select from.
Guest towels at Csc, 35c & SOC
Turkish towels, plain with col
ored borders or stamped. Price
run at Csc, SOC, 75c and $1.OO.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-12-14
Ladies' Collars

This new line of ladies' collars
just came in today. We have
been keeping the wires hot tele-
graphing to Chicago and New
York for the very newest things
and new furnishings are coming
in on almost every train. Hurry!
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-12-14

The boy will be glad to receive
one of our new style suits and
you will be glad we suggested it.
Come today and get the best Sc
lection. They cost only $500,
$3.50 and $3.50.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-12-14

Oh, those beautiful old Indian
robes every family should have
one. They last a lifetime. The
cost is $500 and $500. # But
hurry, we won't have enough!