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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-24
EAST KENNEwIcK

Chas. Haas spent Tuesday at the
H. w. Brown home.
Miss Esther Hender spent Tuesday
with Miss Iva Young.
Miss Mabel Howe spent Sunday at
the r. A. Oliver home.
Miss Margaret Beinhart spent Sun
day with Miss Ruth Cresswell.
Mrs. w. S. Haxton was a Walla
Walla visitor Friday and Saturday.
Otto Reese baled hay last week for
the Messrs. Pratt, Harsha and Engles.
John Owens, of Horse Heaven, Wis
tied his sister, Mrs. L. w. Witt Tues
day.
Mrs. East, of Horse Heaven, is Wis
iting at the NJ. Schuster home this
week.
Miss Rose Bernath visited Miss Ma
bel Smith at Riverview Ranch. We'd
nesday. .ass. yls-.4as s.Aas{
Walter. Sweet has been quite i'll for
the past week, but is better at this
writing.
Mrs. Lloyd Hayner, of Vancouver,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Fred
Tweedt.
The three small children Of M.
Schuster have been quite sick but are
better at this writing.
Mrs. Chas. Lum returned from
North Yakima Monday. Her opera
ton was successful and she is much
Mrs. w. w. Knatt left last Tuesday
for her home at Seattle, after spend
ing the winter here with her niece,
Mrs. w. R. Crawford.
The play Tuesday night at the club
house brought out good crowd. 1t
was laugh thru and thru. You miss
q lot Of fun = you don't see Ole John
son pose for his photo for his Chris
tina. So don't fail to take the oppor-
tunity of seeing it Monday night at
the Princess.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-24
II ITTI F. STORIES OF TIE WEEK w.
II

Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Banta made 8
business trip to Walla Walla last week
Mrs. G. Cathcart visited at the home
of Mrs. H. Custer in Pasco Thursday
Frank Emigh, Of Spokane, is look.
ing after business interests in this
city.
l.. E. johnson was a business visit.
or in Goldendale the latter part of last
week.
The Needlework club will meet with
Mrs. E. Y. Hawley the first Friday in
March.
0. o. Noben has quit his job at the
Martin-Emerson barber shop and will
make an extended visit with relatives
in Idaho.
The Ladies' Aid of the Christian
church met at the church Feb. Is and
elected officers for the ensuing year
as follows: president, Mrs. w. R.
Crawford; vice president, Mrs. H. W..
Desgranges; chaplain, Mrs. J. C. Dem
mis-; treasurer, Mrs. Geo. Egbert; and
secretary, Mrs. ]. H. Stimsen.
The fire department was given a
run this afternoon to the store and
paint shop of E. S. Mcdonald, where
a few buckets Of water quenched an
incipient blaze. The fire started in
some packages Of lamp black shelved
against the chimney. 1t is thought
the heat from tin stove pipe stop ig-
nited the wrappings of the packages.
The Woman's Missionary society of
the Baptist chruch met Monday after
noon at the home of Mrs. s. D. Lynch.
The meeting was addressed by Miss
Ruby Weyburn, representative of the
Baptist missionary work in the states
of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and
Montana. A very interesting meeting
was reported, the hostess serving re-
and sosial hour followed
the meeting.
The PARENT Teachers Association
held very interesting meeting with
a good attendance at the high school
last Tuesday evening. Matters Of in
terest to parents and teachers as well
as the general public were discussed.
The question box proved a successful
addition and will be continued at fu-
ture meetings. The next meeting will
be held in March, tb. exact date to be
later.
The Ladies' Aid of the Congrega-
,ional chuch met last Thursday in the
church parlors with a good attendance
and Mrs. S. VanCott, Mrs. H. r. Vib-
per and Mrs. VIM. Gleichman as hos
.esses. The ladies accepted the offer
If the X. Of P. lodge here to serve a
banquet to the convention which meets
IN Kennewick next month. The next |
Of the Aid will be with Mrs.
Chas. Collins.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-24
NOTICE TO PARENTS

The school authorities have re-
peatedly warned the children against
jumping on and of moving trains and
we request the cooperation of the
parents in stopping this practice be-
fore some boy is seriously hurt. If
persisted in, the matter will be called
to the attention Of the police.
M. S. LEWIS, Superintendent.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-24

Earl Schmandt left Sunday for Bill
,;nrs. Mont, for an indefinite stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Fraker left last
,veek for their new home at Richland
Rev. Osgood attended the dedication
~ the new Baptist church in Pasce
Sunday.
Mrs. E. A. Knerr is visiting her
daughter and new grandson in Puyall-
up this week.
]. P. McAferty, of North Yakima,
vas in Kennewick this week on bust
ness in connection with the Simsen es-
tate.
Mrs. Oscar Dague and little son, of
Walla Walla, came over Monday to
.nend a week with relatives and
friends.
The Current Events department of
the Woman's club will meet at the
home of Mrs. Chas. Collins Monday
afternoon, Feb. %.
=. B. Cooper and family have NOV
"a into the small cottage of D. L. Tay-
lor,s on Fifth street. fMrsts Cooper j.
very i'll with pneumonia:
The Literary department of the Wo-
mans club will meet next Wednesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. w. P.
0spood, with Mrs. Lydia Smith as
hostess.
The St. Margaret's Guild of the
Episcopal church will hold a candy sale
Saturday afternoon at Holmes gro
cery store for the benefit Of the church
home for children in Spokane. 4
Do not forget the Last Days of
School" which will be given tomorrow
evening in the parlcrs of the Congre-
eational church under the auspices Of
the Ladies' Aid. Lots of fun and
your dinner in tin pail all for 15c.
c. C. Garrett, superintendent of the
weather bureau at Walla Walla, was
in Kennewick Monday on business con-
nected with his department. While
here Mr.. Garrett arranged with local
observer Smith for a special frost
warning service this spring.
Mrs. Lillian D. Peck, grand matron
Of the state Of Washington, is the
guest Of honor this evening at the To-
cal Chapter of Eastern Star. She is
insp citing the Chapters of this part of
the state. After the regular work a |
banquet will be served by the ladies. |
The following births for the past |
week are reported: To Mr.. and Mrs.
G. h. Shanafelt, Feb. 10, son; to Mr..
and Mrs. v. Klobecher, Feb. II, at the
Commercial Hotel, daughter; to Mr.,
and Mrs. F. L. Harsh, Of Hedges, Feb.
II, . son; to Mr.. and Mrs. o. L. Han
son, Of North Yakima, Feb. 21st, a |
son, which has been ehristened Walter
Staser Hanson.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-24
SIGNS OF SPRING

Our first showing of the seasons
newest Spring Millinery will be on
Wednesday, March the first, display
ing Chicago and San Francisco mo-
dels. Prices are more reasonable than
ever before. Elite Millinery Co.-adv.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-24

ssNeal of the Navy" has the en-
dOrsement of the United States
Navy Department. Don't miss
a single chapter.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-24

Mrs. w. A. Story left today for Ar
izona on account of the serious illness
of brother-in-law.
Mrs. Floyd White, Of Pasco, was q
weekend guest at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. D. Pike.
P. E. O'Conner, of Minneapolis, rep
resenting the Commercial Orchards
Lands Co., is in this city this week
looking after business here.
D. E. Stull returned yesterday from
visit to his old home in Bristol, Va.
Mrs. Stull and little daughter will re-
main in the south another month.
Rev. Cochran, missionary from
Burma, will speak at the. Baptist
church next Sunday morning and will
fill the pulpit at Richland in the af-
ternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. C. Mounsey left on
Wednesday for Portland where Mr..
Mounsey will attend the meeting Of
the Western Retail Lumbermen's as
ISOLATION.
Archie Copeland, Of the Pantorium,
not to be outdone in any respect by
his former employer, Siegfried Feuch-
twanger, has engaged Gottlieb Wiertz-
biski, as tailor.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. Elobecher, who ar
rived recently from Spokane, have
rented the DR.. Delepine tract in Sec
ton Seven and will make their future
home in this valley.
F. E. Parkinson has traded his tract
near Hedges to the Holt Mfg. Co., of
Spokane, for a tract near the O-W.
bridge. The deal was handled by
Trenbath & Tweedt.
The bridge club met Tuesday after
noon at the home of Mrs. M. s. Lewis.
A pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by
all present and first honors were won
by Mrs. Gordon Moores.
The Ladies Of st. Paul's Episcopal |
Guild will entertain with bridge Tues
day evening of next week at Hotel
This is the last of SER
les of entertainments at which the
ladies have been delightful |
hostesses.
Miss Eleanor Staser gave recep-
lion at her home last Saturday eve
ming and Sunday morning-in honor
If her new Victrola. The ten couples
present almost wore out the Stasers'
living room floor with dancing, both
before and after the serving of dain-
" luncheon.
E. L. Goodsell, Of the New York
Fruit Auctions Co., spoke to the high
school students Wednesday afternoon,
IN the manners and customs of the
people Of Morocco. He has travelled
Ill over the world visiting fruit pro-
lucing countries and looking up mar
Gets for the American fruits.
Mrs. H. O. Perry entertained twen-
sy-four little girls with a Washing
;on's Birthday party Tuesday after
noon. The rooms were beautifully dec
grated with bunting and flags and the
title folks made merry with games
Until called to their pretty three-course
luncheon served. by their hostess,
Among other good things served were
cherry patties made from cherries
picked from the tree Washington cut
down. The favors were toy matchets
and little flags. The guests of honor
we're Mrs. Fred Breithaupt and Miss
Faye Mitchell, the teachers Of the lit
10 sxsr1o
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-24
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS

The Dalles Columbia Line will place
the Str. Twin Cities in weekly SER
vice from Portland to Kennewick and
Lewiston, commencing March End.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-24

Geo. Kraber, of Medical Lake, is
visiting friends in Kennewick and sur
rounding valley this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
The Bird-Day Book

Alabama's department of game and fish has accomplished far-reaching benefits in food conservation, but had it done nothing more than issue the annual "Bird-Day Book" compiled by Commissioner John H. Wallace, IT,, it's reason for existence would be full ly justified.
 May is designated by Superinten- dent William F. Feagin as Bird Day in the public schools of the state. In setting aside that day he desires to urge upon all the friends of education throughout the state the lmpor- tance of inculcating in the minds of the children knowledge of bird life and of instilling into the hearts of the boys and girls a love of Gods feathered creatures.
 Commissioner Wallace's Bird-Day Book of last year was informative and beautifully illustrated. It was liter ary gem. But the book for 1916 comes with even a finer message. The illus trations are of distinct educational value and the colored plates of Ala banna warblers are examples of high art. It will be joy to every wood- craftsman and should be an inspira- tion to every manly boy.
 This bird book is singularly human izing. No boy who glances through it's pages will ever again use his airgun or bean shooter wantonly.
 The suggested programme for Bird Dav is of uncommon interest and the essays and original contributions to ornithology by nature-lovers among the schoolboys should be worth while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29

According to a writer in the Washing ton Star, American business firms show a surprising ignorance of geography in so- llciting foreign trade. The department of commerce has found many exporters somewhat hazy in their ideas of foreign and in some cases domestic territory which it would be decidedly to their ln- terest to know thoroughly. Publications are being constantly sent out by the de- partment for the purpose of correcting these false impressions. It is said that common blunder of our exporters Is to send carefully prepared advertising mat ter in Spanish to Jamaica, which Is so English that even the negro laborers of the island speak our language with broad a that puts Bostonians to shame.
 Naturally this literature in Spanish is of nc use whatever to the English business men of Jamaica, and although hundreds of pounds of it are sent to the island every year, after considerable expense in preparation, it is thrown away. and the money thus expended is wasted. some Americans don't seem to know that the American flag has been flying over Porto Rico for more than b years. Mail by the cartload is sent to the island every year addressed to United States consulates, which exist only in foreign countries.
 ofi1 affix 5-cent stamps to every letter sent to Porto Rico, thus paying foreign post age and losing 8 cents each time It is estimated by the department of commerce that several thousand dollars is spent this way every year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
THE LONELY BELGIANs

Arthur Gleason in the Century Maga-
 zine.
 The Belgians are a race of children whose feelings have been hurt. The pathos of the Belgian army is like the pathos of an orphan asylum; it is un- conscious.
 They are very lonely, the loneliest men I have known. Back of the fighting Frenchman, you sense the gardens and fields of France, the strong, victorious national will. In a year, in two years, having made his peace with honor, he will return to a happiness richer than any that France has known in 50 years. And the Englishman carries with him to the stresses of the first line an unbroken calm which he has inherited from thou- sand years of his island peace. His little moment of pain and death cannot trouble that consciousness of the eternal progress in which his people have been permitted to play a continuing part. For him the present turmoil is only ripple on the vast sea of his racial history. Back of the Tommy is his Devonshire village, still secure His mother and his wife are wait ing for him, unmolested as when he left them. But the Belgian, schooled in hor TOT, faces a fuller horror yet when the guns of his friends are put on his bell- towers and birthplace, held by the n- vaders.
 My father and mother are inside the enemy lines." said Belgian officer to me as we were talking of the final vic- tory. That is the ever present thought of an army of boys whose parents are living in doomed houses back of German trenches. It Is louder than the near guns the noise of the guns to come, that will tear at Bruges and level the Tower of St. Nicholas. That is what the future holds for the Belgian. He is only at the beginning of his loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
Ending Great Career Gracefully

At the end of his present road sea- son E. H. Sothern will play an en- gagement of two weeks in New York, presenting "If I Were King," one ot the most popular dramas in which ne has ever appeared. He has announced that the proceeds will be donated to the Actors Fund, and will thus bring to close in an appropriate and graceful manner career which has been rich in achievement. The popu- laritv won by the Sotherns on the American stage will enshrine them Ill the memory of theatre patrons for many years to come, although actlng' except before the motion picture camera, is an evanescent art.
 MT. Sothern first acted of l Were King" October, 1901. The supporting cast at that time included Cecilia Loftus. Suzanne Sheldon, George w. Wilson, John Findlay and the veteran Shakespearian actor, Rowland Buck stone. Some of the players who ap- peared in the original production will support MT. Sothern in the benefit performances. As he began his star ring career under the management of Daniel Frohman, who is president of the Actors Fund, MT. Frohman will manage his farewell engagement.
 From 1887, when he first became a star, until the present day Sothern has been identified with the best in theatricals, and when he was joined by Julia Marlowe, who afterward be- came his wife, these two accom- plished players contributed in no small degree to the advancement of the American stage.
 It is to be regretted that ill health, which forced her retirement before that of her husband, will prevent Miss Marlowe from taking part in the fare we'll engagement. The people of Amer ica would like to see them make their parting bow together. Incidentally the Actors Fund should benefit consid- erably by MT. Sothern's generous off, fer to donate to it the proceeds of two weeks labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
ATHENS FULL OF MYSTERIES
Elon Jessup in Harpers Weekly.

EllOI JcSSup III Ildl PSI w cchly
 Athens holds all the clements of high ly romantic novel, an Anthony Hope could not find more perfect setting for his fanciful kings, queens and handsome Rudolphs. And, strange to say, they are all there. Walk down the main street of Athens at F o'clock at night and let your eyes wander here and there around the pick out dozens of characters in the An thony Hope plots and counterplots. For Athens, always the abode of secret poli- tics. now fairly seethes with them At a few tables away sits tall, we'll dressed foreigner of military bearing.
 German officer in civilian clothes, ' whispers my friend.
 heavy set, middle aged man of pros- porous appearance passes.
 "A spy," is the remark in low tones, ac- companied by mysterious nod.
 And then to our own table came mys- tery in the form of an elderly Jap smok- ing a pipe. It so happened that I also was smoking pipe; the unusual visitor had tobacco which he was very proud of and which he wished me to sample all in English, above criticism. We smoked and talked. He seemed much interested in my travels I talked without reserve. Later he arose and left. My friend of- fered such scanty information as he could:
 That man is an unsolved mystery around here. He makes this restaurant his headquarters and simply hunts up and talks with every foreigner that comes to Athens. He hasn't any business so far as anyone knows, and he's been here ever since anyone can remember?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
Avoid Nasty Action

Mir. Barber's resolution in the city commission for the commission to thoroughly investigate the situation regarding the Tidewater street rail- way before authorizing it's being taken over by the Birmingham Rail way, Light and Power company is on the right line.
 Although the Tidewater has not made money on it's investment, it has performed a good service for Bir- nlingham and there seems to be room enough in Birmingham for two more or less competitive street railway sys- tens.
 There are matters connected with the charters of the two companies of importance to Birmingham and it's citizens, and it is well for the city commission and for the state public utilities commission to give careful consideration to a matter of such great importance before action.
 The two lines, by virtue of being competitive, are rendering most excel lent service now. If combination should finally be permitted, every safeguard for continuing service of excellence should be made surrounding the combination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
"LEAvE TO PRINT" ABUSES

From the Washington Star.
 The leave to print" privilege has al ways been a. source of trouble in Congress, especially on the eve of political cam paigp. As for words actually spoken m debate, the House and Senate have their rules for immediate application which pre- vent serious breaches of decorum and keep the Congressional Record free from improper matters. But when a member of either house obtains permission to tex tend'' his remarks in the Record a way is opened for possible improprieties against which there is no safeguard.
 The latest case in point is that Of Texas member, who, having uttered no words in debate, at sometime obtained the pro forma leave to print and proceeded to insert in the Record so-called speech.
 under the heading "Americanism and Patriotism" that has been characterized as the most offensive matter ever pub lished in an official paper. It is to the high credit of the House that promptly upon publication a question was raised against it, and a committee was named to consider it's expungement. But so far as the initial issue of the Record goes the damage has beeh done. and thousands of copies have been sent forth under frank into the country.
 There is no check upon this sort or publication save the sense of propriety of the individual member of Congress. The leave to print carries with it an implied injunction against printing anything that would fall under the rules of prohibition if spoken on the floor. At the govern ment printing office there Is no one with authority to interpose an objection or to call to attetion "leave to print" matter that possibly violates those rules. In fact, the Congressional Record is the only" daily paper in this country without an editor.
 This experience which has shocked the House and offended all readers of the Record suggests the need of some as sured safeguard against breaches of pro- priety in enjoyment of the leave to print" It is surely possible to authorize some one to examine all these extended remarks with a view to determine whether they should be permitted if spok- en on the floor. Occasional rebukes and expungements serve to warn all members then sitting against similar offenses, but these rare instances do not act as an as- sured check for all time. Inasmuch as the Congressional Record is immune from action in law for libel it should be as scrupulously edited as a newspaper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
The Mexican Railroads

The speedy capture of Villa seems to depend more than anything else inst now on the American government getting permission from General Car ranza to use the Mexican railroads for shipping supplies. Unless this privilege is soon granted, Villa will probably make his escape into region so wild and inaccessible that the pur- suit may be protracted for months. Old scouts familiar with that part ot Mexico to which the bandit leader IS believed to be making his way de- clare that it would be almost lmpos- sible to take Villa, once he IS secure in one of his favorite hiding places, no matter how many men are sent ait CT him.
 This is a possibility that is not even considered by army officers. The order has been issued to "get Villa" and ne will be caught, no matter how long the business requires, provided he does not quit Mexico entirely, which IS not probable. If he decides to gather his scattered forces about him and make a stand against the United States troops. matters will be simplified con-
 IL siderably. He has never fought with soldiers as efficient as our regulars and his defeat, even though his army outnumbered ours, would be certain tv. However, it is not believed that Villa will take such desperate chances as a battle with his pursuers would entail. He is too crafty to risk every thing on one cast of the die, particu- larly when he realizes that his best chance of avoiding defeat and capture is to keep up the guerrilla warfare of which he is master.
 It is also interesting to note that the McAlcdHS WlloHl Nihn hoPSu w inflame against the United States have failed to put much credence in what he tells them. Although sus- picious of the Americans, they apparently want to find out for themselves what sort of men the soldiers are and what they intend doing in Mexico. The fact that our soldiers have proved good customers to the povertystricken peons, who are accustomed to being robbed, will do more to quiet their fears than all the diplomats put to- gether.