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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-03
KENNEwICK WINS DEBATE
First Contest in County Series Held
In Church in Hover

First Contest in County Series Held
In Church in Hover
The Hover debating team, composed
of Misses Pearl Evans, Zilda and Ruth
Toothaker, debated for the first time
this year with the Kennewick team
in the church at Hover last Friday
evening. The question was: ere
solved, that the Monroe Doctrine
should be discontinued" Miss Hayes.
of Pasco, who is coaching the Pasco
debating team, was chosen a Judge.
The decision was close one, but Ken
newick won. Nevertheless we are very
proud of our team and their work and
feel sure they will prove their worth
in the other two debates of the season.
After the debate the Kennewick team
and the Hover young people were en-
tertained at the school house by the
high school girls.
E. E. Robinson went to Walla Walla
last Friday to visit relatives there.
He returned Monday.
j. Mills, G. B. Schroyer, j. E. Hamp-
ton and C. C. Cantwell were business
visitors in Kennewick Wednesday.
A. Rowley, of Rochester, Mimi,
who is visiting his parents in Walla
Walla spent couple of days last week
at the home of his uncle B. C. Phillips.
The salesman for the Advance
Rumley Threshing machine company,
was in Hover last Thursday transact
ing business with w. Thomas.
H. w. Powell and son Lee, were
Kennewick visitors last Friday.
Rev. Tontz, Prof. and Mrs. M. s.
Lewis and Mrs. ]. j. Reed, Of Kenne-
wick were among the outside visitors
who attended the debate at Hover last
Friday night.
B. B. Stewart left last Saturday for
Portland on business.
]. ]. Handsaker, representing the
Anti-Saloon League, gave very in
teresting lecture at the church last
Saturday and Sunday.
Ed. Layton, of Horse Heaven, Wis
tied with friends in Hover last Satur-
day and Sunday.
Miss Hazel Phillips resumed her
school work in Horse Heaven last
Monday, her school having bee closed
since the middle Of November on ac-
count Of whooping-cough epidemic
among so many of her pupils.
DR.. Ghormley, Of Tacoma, will be
with US again next Sunday and will
hold services both morning and eve
ming in the church.
L. ]. Dimick, who has gone into the
fur and hide business, spent three days
last week in Horse Heaven buying
hides.
John Tiede left Sunday for Spokane
on important business.
Miss Winnie Doyle, who is working
in Kennewick,. visited Sunday and
Monday with her mother, Mrs. Jas.
Doyle.
Chas. Mills was q business visitor
at the Coffin Brothers ranch Monday
Of this week.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-03
The Psychological Moment

New Man on the Road: What is n.
best time for me to see the head Of tbis
firm I'm working for, boy? '
Office Boy: Between the time he ppts
your sales-account and the time bs
gets your expense account.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-03
POSTMASTER FOR FINLEY

The United States Civil Service
commission announces that Feb. 26
an examination will be held at Kenne-
wick as result Of which it is ex-
pected to make certification to fill a
contemplated vacancy in the position
Of fourth class postmaster at Finley
and other vacancies as they may oc-
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-03
LIVE WIRE SPARKS

La v - V44SAA ~ AAASAAA~ mn
|sMlmluuHululIxnIIInluu ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Heard on the oiled road:
"Did you vote for him."
"For whom?"
"For the County Engineer"
"Lord, should hope not"
We wish some philanthropist would
send Dan Johnson about ten pounds of
salt pork and a few pretzels.
We have heard Indirectly from Mr..
Henry Robertson, who recently left
for Spokane. He met friend on the
street who exclaimed: "Hello! Back
to town again? Why, thought you
were farmer" "You made the same
mistake I did," replied Robertson.
The parent-teachers association
plans to serve New England dinner
at noon at their next meeting on the
18th. The ladies are asked to bring
baked beans, brown bread and dough-
nuts. The county superintendent ex-
poets to be present, and the school
children have prepared a program.
Among those who brought out their
autos during our few days of warmer
weather were noticed Glen Hitchcock
and Glen Smith. Hitchcock is again
afoot now, and Glen Smith is once
more going to work by hand.
The ladies have issued an ultima
tum to the officers of the Grange de-
claring that unless a looking glass is
installed so they. can see to powder
their noses, they won't come to the
entertainments any more. Some of
the men seem to have lots of trouble
In keeping their hair parted, and fig
uring that these men would be the
best to give the matter attention,
the Master has appoined committee
to call on The Produce Company and
see if they could not get couple of
the complimentary mirrors which
they gave away for Christmas. The
committee consists of Frank Lyons.
chairman, F. M. Cole and w. L. Coch-
ran.
Joseph Gerards appeard at the Of
flee Monday suffering from terrible
case Of crouch. Our efforts at re-
lieving his suffering proved unavail-
ing, so we asked him what made him
so ornery. His answer indicates that
he is frank and honest man, for he
said he was upset at having been
omitted from the column last week.
We can be just as frank ourselves,
and will admit that the only reason
we ever mentioned him was to fill
space, for lack Of something better.
Our Representation in regard to
the return Of Mrs. s. A. Hoyt proved
correct, for she returned last Monday.
The Captains brother Charles left
for his home in Seattle Monday. His
departure following so close on the
departure Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robertson
practically assures the neighborhood
against any further raids Of the
night riders and means that the Fin
ley Meddlesome club is hopelessly dis
banded.
We regret to announce that the
minstrel show scheduled for Feb 18th
has been postponed. This action was
necessitated by the inclment weather
which has made practicing almost an
impossibility, and by the loss Of some
Of the colored stars. Liza and Eph-
ram Robertson left for Spokane; Ras-
tus Hoyt left for Seattle; Sambo and
Mandy Webb and Rufus Moore found
that the coming work in the sheep
camp would prevent their participa-
ton; George Washington Cox had an
engagement with firm interested
in the manufacture Of cement pipe;
Remus Cole, having recently under
gone a tonsorial operation was ply
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-03

The joke of person without sense
Of humor is like the playful kick Of
Missouri mule-well meant, but dis.
concerning.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-03

A lawyer will secure fee of $4,000
for telling how to evade laws made
by legislators who were paid $500 a
year.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-03
DISPLACEMENT

Our latest ship has forty guns.
Announce the naval scholars.
Displacing 10000 tons
And S13, 100000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-08
JAPANESE STARS
NOT TO RETURN
TO US in 1917
Kumagae and Mikami, Ori-
entail Champions, Not to
Attempt "Come Back"

Local tennis players and others inter-
ested IN the game yesterday giifnpsed the
FAMOUS japanese champions. Ichiya Ku-
magae and lIachshiro Mikami, in action,
time
For Itchy" and 'rHashy." as they have
been dubbed for the sake OF convenience,
Will soon be on their way back 20 Toxic
ana, according TO kumagae through Mika-
mi, the Interpreter they do not expect to
return
kumagae, always with broad grin on
hIs race, and seemingly apologetic because
OF his lack Of knowledge OF the English
language, tries hard to carry on a conver-
sation, but invariably he is stumped He
gays one or two words, then finds himself
up tree for the third, and whips out a
small pocket dictionary.
The first question put TO Kumagae was.
are you coming back In 1917. to have
another try at the American tennis cham
plonship?"
Kumagae slowly shook his head. and
started to say very slowly NO, ] don't
- and then called on Mikami who
studied for several years at the Univeraity
OF Chicago and speaks English nuentiy, to
help him out
Bit by bit the information was obtained
,@nat @ tennis mas been popular game in
japan Tor nearly quarter of a century.
and that In every RESPECT, save in the sIze
OF the ball used, II is like our game There
are no large tournaments in japan. only
intercollegiate matches. Kumagae made
such splendid showing in these inter-
collegiate matches that number of Ameri-
can and English residents Of Japan figured
that ne had a chance in the Oriental cham
pionshlp at Manila.
They finally prevailed on Kumaeae and
Mlkami to enter the tournament, and, sure
enough, Kumagae went through to the final
In which he defeated Peck" Griffin and
captured the title. When the twain returned
to Japan they began experimenting with the
regulation ball. and in order 20 gain an in
sight into the fine points of the game the
trip which is just ending was undertaken.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-08
BENNIS TO COACH
VlLLAN0VA; WORK
BEGINS TUESDAY
Former Penn Star Succeeds
Dutch Sommers, Signed
' With "Aggies"
By ROBERT w. MAXWELL

Eddie Bennis, former fenn star and
coach at Georgetown University four years
eso VIII have charge Of the viilanova
football team this year. This announce
nent was made today when Bennis signed
a contract He succeeds Frank ('Dutch"l
Sommers, who win tutor the Michigan Ar
giles.
Villanova has done wonderful work in
the last two years. jumping from medioc-
racy TO the frUnt rank under sommers's
coaching. Dutch used the old Penneyiyauia
system and. not caring 70 install a new
one Dennis was procured 20 work along
the old llnea The new coach has bean
very successful since leaving college and
no doubt viii turn out a good team
Bennis played on Penn IN 'OI and 'os
when the Red and Blue had good football
teams From 1908 TO 1911, he coached
81 Joseph's College In Philadelphia, went to
GEORGETOWN in 1912, and in 1919 and 1914
had charge OF the DE Lancey teams His
experience with prep schools makes Bennis
valuable man for q college team. as he
has learned 10 teach the game from the
ground up.
Nillanova win start practice next Tues-
day september H. on the college field Only
tnree veterans, Lynch. center. Mcduckin.
luloack' and Dominic, end, will be back,
and Coach Bennis will have a difncult task
W selectlng players for the other eight
places The first game will be PLAYED on
september 30 against Rutgers
Tue announcement that A. A. StaRR Of
lhe University of Chicago, will assist Tad
Jones at Yale for couple OF weeks this
ran, should be received with loud shouts of
JOY from the followers Of old ELL stare ls
one or the greatest coaches the game has
produced and has done more for football
IN the West than any other man Including
our well-known Fielding H. Yost For
twenty y-three years he has been turning
out high-class teams in Chicago, which is
some record. Any man who can last TWEEN.
y-three years In one place MUST be good
Stages greatest asset ls system He eel.
dom has an assistant, yet takes charge OF
a squad OF more than one hundred, selects
MS players after giving them a fair trial
ana his mistakes are few and far between
lie always has new and tantalizinR Of
Tense for his team In the big games ana
his defense is almost perfect
The western tutor builds a team around
the players He finds out their stronnest
points and makes his arrangements ac.
cordingly And the best plays in the world
will not work unless they are properly
executed and IL is up TO the PLAYERS en-
tirely IL one thing doesn't work, ho Keeps
on trying until he hits the right one.
Tad Jones will profit greatly by Starr's
teachings. In the first place the Younger
coach win learn a few things about ham
ding huge squads, and StagR's systematic
teachings will prove OF the greatest value
before the season ends. Everything de.
pends on the start--when the foundation a
laid. Stagg will be there with the founda.
tion stun and IL Tad follows along the san,s
lines, the Blue will not have such a bum
team this fall.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-08
Frss Hitter

noo Gardner. the champion, who is play
- suhiord today. is the second best hit.
the country among the amateurs
.h ns Is going right. and Chick Evans,
-p'e MS slender build ana short height
49, lons been noted for the length of his
Corkran spreads wide his legs and
~ powerful wallop, too.
H;'- ans began coming for the players
~ end Yesterday. words of cheer from
W rooters. Corkran got one at the
~ ms round against Buxton. He
~ -sse ana u may have had something 10
& ''a :''n MS excellent showing.
49, amusement was caused by one of
<s,.s. received by Bobby Jones, Jr., the
a. Syaar-old dinosaur from Atlanta.
~. pssAiyled the whole golf world by his
M snents In the present tourney. Bobby
|s1>,n. mleeram just before he started
mi = uardner from lumber dealer ana
~ nAtlc .4lc In hower-covered Dixieland.
~ ~ win today" IT said, ''you can have
nSscle dingbusted lumber yard"
n.-<sss hardly showed a tremor when he
lnl(.s. oa against the king of American
~, = he did not seem to think Il a biz
IL X. ne ordinary that he should be play.
~ 'nampion. His pudsy. bOyish fingers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-08
LOCAL GOLF HERO
FOR BRILLIANT STAND MADE
IN MERTON NATIONAL BOUTS
DoHt's for the GuIierv

THOUSANDS Of fans flockinS 20
= the Merton Golf Club for ,ho
matches in the play for the amateur
golf championship Of the United
States and the tendency by some ~
those present not to appreciate All
the etiquette rules of a well-behaved
gallery have brought the following
list OF "don'ts" from the Merton OF.
heiais in charge Of the tourney.
All fans present at the semi6nal
and final matches today and tomor.
row are asked to give heed and work
with the committee to give both the
course and the players every chance.
Don't get in front of the ropes or
the flags. '' Vi
Don't speak or move when the
player is making a shot or address.
ing his ball.
Don't walk on putting greens.
-, Don't stand on mounds or run
through traps or near the green
when players are approaching.
The gallery should remember that
It Is the guest Of the Merton Golf
Club on its grounds, and should CO.
operate in maintaining order.
THE COMMITTEE,
w. R. Lesley, chairman.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-08

trembled bit when he wrapped them in
tape at the first tee and he heaved some.
thlng OF breathless sigh, but his opening
salute Off the tee was straight as a string
and far down the middle.
one OF his best shots was on the eleventh
IN the morning. He was trapped on his tee
shot in the big shell.blown trap.
lie took niblc. got the distance and the
line ana then bent his fat back over the
shot As he twisted the very straps of his
shoes stuck out above his feet buried in the
sand. bristling with the same determination
he put into his youthful lunge at the pill
Ihere was a cloud of sand and then a
thunder Of applause as the ball dropped
not seven feet from the pin
bobbys short reign in the tournament
Will be food for many a winter stove
repartee party. The only comfort we get
out of his being ousted is that 1t did eat
up our supply of adjectives in a most
astounding way.
We fed 'em and fed 'em to the machine
and fear another day Of the juvenile Jug
gernaut would have cleaned out all the am
munitlon. Gardners infected finger has
nothing on the one developed here from
pencil pushing in the tourney.
Gardner VS.. Evans
There now seems to be but little doubt
of the supreme match of American golf-a
meeting between the open champion Of the
United States and the American amateur
champion
If Evans and Gardner come together to.
morrow one of the largest crowds that ever
gathered for a golf match in this country is
expected to pour out on the Merton links to
take in the play.
The biggest gallery that ever gathered
is said 70 be that which followed the Hilton
Travers match at Apawamis some years
ago, when nearly 10000 people massed
about the action.
The hills at Merton were dense with
people yesterday and the crowd was esti-
mated all the way from 5000 on up depend
ing on the number of 00000oo0s the critic
had time to make before an edition. II is
difficult to estimate the crowd, which was
scattered all over, but II was about the
largest gallery that ever watched a golf
match in this city, veterans say.
Its greatest demonstration of cheering
was probably on the thirteenth green in
the morning round between Gardner and
Jones.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-08
DELAWARE STATE FAIR
CLOSES RACE MEET TODAY
Celia Dillon Takes Feature Race on Big
Thursday Program

WILMINGTON. Del, Sept. s-BIg Thurs
day at the Delaware State Fair was all
that the name implies. one of the largest
crowds in the history OF the association at
tending. In addition TO the horse show
always an attractive feature. there we're
four horse races on the program. and while
the fields were small. the races were quite
up to the standard at Wawhset Park track
Celia Dillon put the 2:17 class trot to
her credit in one-two-three order. with
Royal Cadet always the factor at the fin
ish The 2:11 class pace was won by the
Reading PAGER Sellers D.. msklns his third
victory within n week. Vera and Jay
Patch were always the factors. The fair
and races will close today with three events
on the card
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-08
SLIM sALLEE UNDER WEATHER
Giants Pitcher Suffering With Pto
maine Poisoning in New York

NEW YORK, Sept s.--slim sallee. the
Giant pitcher. is confined to his hotel,
seriously Ill with ptomaine poisoning. He
was taken Ill two days ago, and was in
such condition yesterday that his physi-
clan ordered him to stay at home.
The Giant southpaw suffered from
ptomaine poisoning in st. Louis two years
ago, but found relief in few days It is
believed that he will be ready for duty in
week or so.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-08
Scraps About Scrappers
BY LOUIS II. JAFTE

A victory for Al Nelson. the clever Italian
az tho new Washinyton Sporting Club over
George B,ackburn tonght would be his second
ms contest can be used as a criterion Mr.
blackburn Will have pretty tough tussie this
evening. II VIII be their third meeting.
II was reported here today that a match
PT99oGI pr9 @ TSSd be s9Shea between Penny LegH
eoHar match VIII Edde mcHSdre@ss e ness tSfH5s tom6s
Eo stsS a ssi M ws kSans @ se and r
makes as good, an Impression as he did last
season he may be assured OF the contest.
Young Whitley Fitzgerald versus Harry Holli-
han Is neighbothood argument at the WASH
has been manifested IN the mix by their re-
spective followers. and although neither has
much experience in ringcraft Il should be a good
battle while It lasts.
Two Phila adelphia neero boxers are scheduled
for scraps in New York tonight. Jack RlscE-
burn win clash with Young Ahearn in a return
dandy form. takes on Walter Mohr. ~
while Benny Leonard rules q favorits over
Eddie McApdrews at the National tomorrow
night so does his brother Charley look ike
a The ,rH winner s,n. In his mix with Wille Harmon
A cinch Charley viii not get away with any.
- Terry McGovern ana Isddle Hart, of west
Ryan A. e Tuesday night THIS hIhS1P VIII ss ss ih ths
itie dITs hSy!nS Sg2r%sr boxed Henry Henry
Willie Horn. WI WIN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-08
MISS DORFNER IN SWIM
Star Women Natators Enter in Meet
at Shawnee-on- Delaware

Several prominent women swimmers. in
Guiding Olga Dorfner champion OF the
United States. are expected to take part
in series of races at Shawnee-on-D Della
ware on Saturday
The proposed program calls for the
Middle Atlantic championship, at 1 90 yards
half-mile professional race for three
prizes; an exhibition OF life-saving; a 100
yard rescue race, for two prizes a geo
yard OPEN an exhibition Of fancy diving
and an exhibition OF aquaplaning.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-08
Miss Bjurstedt Wins Easily in. Tourney

NEW YORK. Sept s.-Miss Molla Bjurstedt.
Mrs Robert ts Roy and Miss Margaret Grove
cup singles yesterday In the tournament on the
at Columbia Oval.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-08
Cornell VS.. Gettysburg October Q

ITHACA, N. Y, Sept s.-Cornell will
open the football season Monday. October
8, with game with Gettysburg, Graduate
Manager Kent has announced. Football
practice will begin on September %.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-08

INTERNATIONAL IEA0JE
YESTERDAYS RESULTS

FlUFfFENffIN TsTlFNUVE
Boston, 81 Athletics, o.
Chicago, 81 Cleyeland. 3.
MSshinaton, hio q NS'SsaSn' New YorS.' i.
st. Louis. B, Detroit, B.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Phillies, a. Boston, 2.
Phillles. 81 Boston, o.
Pittsburgh, 81 Chicago, Z.
New York, ii Brooklyn, 4.
st. Louis-Cincinnati. no game.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-08
Large Offer to Welsh and Dundee

NEW ORLEANS. Sept s.--An offer OF an
$4,000 purse for tysnty;Sround bout mere
RLons,h,R 6sSween Freddie ddkn Welsh; of E9Sisnd.
York. was teleEraphed yesterday by a local hsht
promoter 70 Welsh in New York and Dundee in
Kansas City. "
KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Sept. s-4n acceptance
was wired New Orleans fight promoters last
night by seotty Monteth. manager Of Johnny
Dundee, for match there January 1 with
Freddy Welsh. Monteith said he would accent
any terms within reason
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-08
WHAT MAY HAPPEN
IN BASEBALL TO-DAY
AMERICAN LEAGUE
SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

AMERICAN LEAGUE
New York at phlladelphla--clcar
boston at tWaRhtngtoTl-clear.
-. Louis at Detr0it-cloudy.
cleveland ut Chicago--clear.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
phlllles at New York. two games--cIear.
brooklyn nt BOSTON, two gaIneH--cloudy.
Chicago at PittsburEh--clear.
Cincinnati at st. Louis-threateninR.
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
Richmond at Baltimore. two games-cIenr.
Montreal at Toronto-cloudy.
Rochester at BufnlO-rnin.
Only games today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-08
Cincinnati Reds Win Exhibition

=. BLOOMINGTON. Ill. Sept. s,--The Cincinnati
Nationals defeated Henry ClL) 0raye In an exhl-
billion game at Havana yestorday. to 0.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-08

NATIONAL A. Cha isssyst|ssf; s'sstsss ~ fsss. Ess.
SATURDAY EVENING, fEfI fzi6fH 80
Benny Leonard ". Eddie McAndrtws
AAiSs,.. sss' s EEs.. E sssis s6s. 1ss. fi.3
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-08
Newark Shoe
Stores Company
Philadelphia Stores: I:

l2el Market 81, b8ee Germantown
between 18th Ave. near IneI-
ltth SITS. ten Ave.
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near Dauphin.
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-08

OPEN-AIR BOXING TONIGHT
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oNfords, leather or
rubber soles and
heels, reduced
10 ..,s..isss.tls1B
Palm Beach oxfords,
rub b er or leather
solss and heels, ~.
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25e Silk Laees,
reduced TO. lie
l0e Guaranteed Corn
Cure, reduced to 90
soc Turkish slippers.
reduced TO. 80. .39e
25e Four-in One
brushes, reduced
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