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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-17
ODD FELLOWS MAKE MERRY

The basket social and dance given
Friday evening under the auspices of
the Richland Odd Fellows lodge was
one of the most enjoyable affairs ever
given under the direction Of that pro-
gressive body. It was success from
start to finish, but the browning joy
provoker was the old-fashioned square
dances called of. by DR.. M. P. David
son. The doctor is certainly there on
this calling stunt and between his ex-
ertions along this line and auctioning
off the baskets he was pretty hoarse
before the crowd went home in the wee
sma' hours of the morning. At first
the young people were dubious about
attempting the intricacies of Money
Musk and Turkey in the Straw, but be-
fore the evening was over they were
vying with the older generation for
chance to click their heels to the en-
trancing music furnished by C. s. Gar
rett and daughter Itha.
The lodge realized close to $50 from
the sale Of the baskets many of which
were works of art along that line and
everyone who had the good luck to be
present say that the Odd Fellows can't
have another old fashioned dance and
social any too soon to suit them. The
committee. having the affair in hand
and to whose earnest efforts its sue
cess was due were Messrs. AL. Nelson
and Carl Willis.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-17

The Evangelical church is holding
revival services in Richland, Rev. Hoy
conducting the same alone at this writ
ing.
The Woman's Missionary society of
the Evangelical church will hold their
regular work meeting at the home of
+, Mrs. j. M. Breithaupt on Wednesday,
February 23rd.
The members of the sophomore class
of the Richland high. school gave a
party Saturday evening at the home
of Misses Ethel Smith and Anna King.
A most enjoyable evening was spent.
VIM. Young lost valuable cow the
latter part of the week. The animal
rolled over in such way that it could
not regain its feet and was dead in
the morning when Mr.. Young went to
do the chores.
In spite of the cold weather Richland
is again to the fore as an early dis
trict. Mrs. George Taylor is Boosting
of a hatch of chicks which at this
writing are over two weeks old and all
lively as chipmunks.
Spring is surely here at last with
the robins singing, the sun shining and
the small boy planning how long it
will be before he can go barefootted
and his older sister thinking of dis
carding her muff so that she can car
ry parasol.
C. r. Lykin, of Kalispel, Mont, is
in town for short visit with his old
friends, James Willis and family. Mr..
Lykin is very favorably impressed
with the Richland district and has sig
nified his intention of making an in
vcstment here if he can find a piece
Of land to suit him.
Members of the various committees
who have charge of the social end of
the Odd Fellows and Rebakah lodges
gathered Wednesday evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Garrett
north of town to discuss and mature
their plans for the coming Washing
toms birthday supper and dance.
R. F. O'Dell offered all his farm inn
plements, live stock, two automobiles
and large amount of miscellaneous
property at public auction Wednesday
morning, M. P. Davidson acting as
cryer and AL. Nelson as clerk. Very
satisfactory prices were received for
most of the offerings. A large crowd
attended the sale.
Word has been received by Richland
friends from Mr.. and Mrs. Max Hopp,
announcing the birth of little son,
January 25th, who has been named
Max Hopp, Junior. The Hopp family
made their home in Richland for sew
eral years before moving to their pres
ent residence in Tyler, and have host
of friends who will rejoice with them
in the addition to their family. The
card announcing the little fellows
birth was quite unique of its kind and
we give below its context:
"Our bran-new Max Junior Hopp,
Is HOWLING success
In every way you can mention.
And we're all as happy and snug
AS the proverbial bug in the rug
And proud of the family extension"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-17
CAN'T AGREE ON
CLERKS SALARY
Richards Woman Councilman
Objects to Paying SIS a Month
for City Clerks Services

The city council of the town of Rich
land met Monday evening, Mayor Ar
buckle presiding and councilman Hop
per, Jameson, Relton and Hudson in
attendance.
The following bills were allowed:
Pacific Power & Light company, $40
city lights for January. The original
hill was $25, but a reduction of SIS
was made to C yer the period when
the lights were out of commission last
month.
Richland Transfer company, $500,
cleaning snow from public streets six
times.
The bill of clerks salary of SIS was
tabled owing to the fact that Council
man Hopper refused to allow same as
she contended that the city council
had a right to regulate the salary of
the city clerk and inasmuch as she
had bid to do the work for SIS a
month instead of SIS she was not in
favor of allowing this bill until the
matter was investigated further. In
a heated discussion of the matter,
Councilmen Hudson and Relton in
formed the council that upon advice
received from a competent attorney
they were of the opinion that once the
mayor had appointed a clerk at
stated salary Tin this case M. D. o.
Connell at $500 per month) that this
salary could not be changed during
the term Of office for which the said
clerk was appointed. Mrs. Hopper
was of the opinion that this was an
error and desired to look into the mat
ter further before allowing the above
bill for salary. Clerk O'Connell then
addressed the chair and stated that
as far as he was concerned he would
reiterate the statement which he made
at the meeting month prvious to the
effect that if taxpayer would come
forward and offer to do the work for
S. month he would Immediately re-
sign in his favor and further he would
resign on the spot if Mrs. Hopper
would resign from the city council and
take the position as clerk at salary
Of S. month. Mrs. Hopper stated
that she would like a little time to
consider the matter and would an
nounce her decision later. She said
that it was her,wish to serve the peo-
pie Of Richland to the very best of her
ability and that if she thought, after
careful consideration that she was of
more value to her constituents as city
clerk than as councilmen she would
certainly accept Mr.. O'Connell's offer.
A petition from Joseph Koelsch
to allow him to install one billiard ia
BILE, one pool table and two or more
card tables in his place Of business
called for considerable discussion. Mrs.
Hopper made motion to allow the
pool table and billiard table to be in
stalled, seconded by Councilman Jane
son. AS to the card tables a great
difference Of opinion was voiced. Mrs.
Hopper stated that she was opposed
to any form Of amusement which al
lowed man or boy to spend all walk
ing hours in its pursuit, which had
been the result Of card tables in Rich
land. She said, however, that if one
Evening star., 1916-11-17
COMMITTEE TO GIVE AID
IN MOVIE FILM CRUSADE
Movement for Cleaner Pictures in
Theaters Backed by Federation
of Women's Clubs.

A citizens committee, organized un-
ger the auspices of the motion picture
committee of the District of Columbia
Federation of Women's Clubs, is contin-
uing its campaign for cleaner films TO,
Washington by selecting suitable pic
lures for the first of series of special
matinees. which is to be given in
eleven theaters in the near future. Mrs
Jacob John Locher, chairman of the
committee, stated this morning that
there will be no attempt to censor, but
efforts will be made to give clean and
enjoyable performances No educa-
tional films are to be shown.
Mrs. Lochcr also announced this
morning that no partially was intend
ed in the selection of the theaters to
stage the projected special perform
ances. She stated that at the begin
ming of the work all theater managers
and proprietors were invited to parti-
cipate in the movement, and that when
there was no response certain theaters
in close proximity to schools were Sc
lected for the trial matinees.
If after the special matinees have
been proved successful and other thea
ters wish to take them up they will re-
ceive the hearty cooperation of the
committee. Mrs. Locher stated that it
would at any rate have been almost
impossible to make up programs for
more than eleven theaters.
Announcement of the time and places
of the special matinees Is to be made
later
Evening star., 1916-11-17
The Statesmen.

Oh. what's the use OF states
nlanship, with all its advertising
Expenses never lose their grip
and costs are ever rising. We've
listened through long campaign
to statesmen endless chatter
they tried to make all subject
plain. save those that really mat
ter. Why do we find this life Sc
hard? Why are we always
busted? With statesmen ever
more on guard, our ills should be
adjusted. The statesman in your
ueighborhood will hand you
countless pledges, but when t
comes to making good that
statesman always hedges. The
statesmen talk OF abstract things.
OF boseyinen alarming; they lend
imagination wings and make
their discourse charming, But
still the price goes up and up GA
all We must be buying. and for 4
chance to dine or sup we hear
the children crying. The states
men talk their empty truck, and
make the welkin quiver, and while
they feed on roasted duck we till
ourselves with liver.
WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1916-11-17
IRISH RALLIED TO PRESIDENT
Secretary Tumulty Brands 0'Leary
Group as Professional Irishmen."

Stigmatizing jeremiah OLeary OF
Irish American campaign notoriety as
the representative of u little group of
professional Irishmen,' and claiming
that the democratic party is fighting
for Legislative sympathy for the
masses" Joseph 2. Tumulty. secretary
to President Wilson. last night ad-
dressed the Women's Wilson Union.
Il am an Irtshman." the Presidents
secretary said. "and some of my Irish
frends-some of the professional Irish
men of the O'Leary type-have not
liked the way our President was han
ding the situation down in Mexico but
the rank and file of the true Irish re-
allied in him a noble soul, of sympathy
and understanding and patience. and
through him they rallied against inter
vention i'll Mexico. with war and blood
she'd
Evening star., 1916-11-17
HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY.
Three Are Accused Of Fraudulent
Use of the Mails.

Norman Cox. alias Mildred Elliott
twenty-one years old, and Helen Bor-
ner, alias Mrs. Laura Wilson, thirty years
old, both of Az 6th street and Ludwig
Borner, alias Laura Helm, twenty eight
years old, of 433 9Th street. were ar
rested by the police yesterday. They
pleaded not guilty, waived cxamina-
tion and were held in $1,000 bonds ca CT
for the grand jury at a hearing yester-
day before United States Commissioner
Hit.
1t is charged that the women and
man advertised in matrimonial papers
in Texas, the Dakotas and other places
stating that they were orphans who
had inherited considerable fortunes ano
that they wanted to leave the cities where
they resided and get married. Any one
desiring TO marry them. it is stated, was
instructed to send railroad fare.
Several charges have been fled against
each of the defendants. The arrest OF
the trio was made by Post Office Inspector
c. Fl. Saffel and Detectives Kelly, En-
brey, Warren and Evans.
Evening star., 1916-11-17
COLLEGE ALUMNI HAVE
SCIENTISTS AS GUESTS

At banq1et last night at the Ebbitt
House, Washington members of the
Alumni Association of Michigan Agri-
cultural College had as their guests
about twenty-five scientists who are
attending the agricultural conventions
here this week. President F. S. Kedgie
of the college was the guest of honor,
and Prof. L. A. Clinton of the Depart
ment Of Agriculture acted as toast
master
Following the feast, short talks were
given by several of the scientific agri-
culturists. Among those who spoke
were Z. A. Burnett, dean of the Agri-
cultural College and director of the ex-
pertinent station of the University Of
Nebraska: G. ". Bissell, dean of engi-
neerins of the Michigan Agricultural
College: DR.. w. ]. Beal, retired pro-
fessor Of Amherst College, Amherst.
Mass; Howard Edwards. president of
the Rhode Island Agricultural College;
X. L. Butterfield. president Of the Mas
sachusett8 Agricultural College; l.. r.
Taft. superintendent Of the Farmers
Institute Of the Michigan Agricultural
College; :. VI. Tracy, special agent Of
the Department OF Agriculture, and
Georgia l.. White, dean Of home eco
nomics. Michigan Agricultural College.
Evening star., 1916-11-17
PRAISES PARENTS LEAGUE.
S. E. Kramer Addresses Members of
Third Division.

Praise for the work OF the Parents
League Of the third division was given
at meeting of the league at the VIII
son Normal School Wednesday evening by
Stephen e Kramer, assistant superin-
tendent of public schools. Mr.. Kramer
explained to his auditors. however,
that he came not as assistant superia-
tendent, but as delegate from the
johnson Home and School Association.
lie outlined the history of the league
and spoke of the opportunities II has
for the future.
Delegates Were present from home
and school and similar organizations
of the Johnson, Petworth, Monroe,
Brightwood. Woodburn. Wilson Normal.
Park View and II. d. Cooke schools.
Mrs. Ida f. Kebler. president of the
league, presided.
Following the meeting a forum was
held. during which various ideas were
discussed.
Evening star., 1916-11-17

life and property at sea and as part
Of the national defense. To provide
a plan to carry out this authorization
the present board was convened by
Capt. E. P. Bertholf, commanding the
coast guard.
The board consists of Capt. Benjamin
NJ. Chiswell, Second Lieut.. Norman B
Hall. Second Lieut.. Charles e. Sugden
and Third Lieut.. Elmer +. Stone. Capt
Chiswell is recognized as the most
prominent factor in introducing aero
nautics into coast guard activities
Lieut.. Hall has been detailed to in
vestigations of the mechanics Of avia-
ton. Lieut.. Sugden and Mr.. stone
were both detailed to the Naval Aero
nautical School at Pensacola, and are
soon to be certified fiiers.
Evening star., 1916-11-17
Swiss Independent 608 Years.

in celebration Of the 608th anniver-
sary of the independence of Switzer-
land more than 500 members of the
Swiss colony III Washington partici-
pated in a ball in the old Masonic Tenn
pie last night. The committee consist
ed of: c. Tuglister, chairman; Miss c.
Borechin. secretary: J. Egnoff. treas
urer; B. p Rickenbacker, y. Tamasni,
+. c. Luethi, G. W. kreis. j. Florin, +.
Ciisler J. Eruegger, IT. Picard, +. Sy-
chrowsky. y. Sandoz, =. H HeitZ, Ed
Schmid. Mrs. Schmidt. Mrs ,;heyncy.
Mrs {. F'uglister. Mrs. a. Speias. Miss
f. Gutmau and Miss :. SGter.
Evening star., 1916-11-17
sHORT-CIRCUITED WIRES
START BLAZE AND PANIC
Passengers Aboard Mount Vernon
Electric Car Leap From Windows.
Other Small Fires.

A car on the Washington, Alexandria
and Mount Vernon electric line last
night about s o'clock caught fire at 18th
and d streets, as result OF the feed
wires being short-circuited. The car
was filled with people from across the
river who were anxious to reach the
city in time to witness the parade. and
when the car quickly filled with smoke
some of, the more excited passengers
opened windows and leaped to the
street.
Members Of the crew of the car reme-
died the trouble without delay and ex-
tinguished the blaze without the aiG
of the fire department. Little damage
resulted
Evening star., 1916-11-17
CITY ITEMS.
10 Lbs. Gran. Sugar, .5c; 4 Lbs. Head

10 Lbs. Gran. Sugar, .5c; Lbs. Head
Rice. 2bc; lbs. Black-eyed Peas, csc;
8 lbs. Hominy, 10c; 5 lbs. Buckwheat,
25c; White Potatoes, 45c PIX: Sweet
Potatoes. 3oc PIX; Apples. 3oc PIX; IL
lbs. White Meal. 35c: Wonder Coffee,
zoe: Wonder Tea. CSC: pound jars
Cocoa. CSC: Peanut Butter.
1oc; loaves Bread. 10c: large jars Mo-
lasses. 12c: 12 large boxes Quaker
Matches. lie: cans f. ]. Peas. csc;
large cans Asparagus. 19c: Fat Norway
Mackerel. 123ac: Penn Mar Syrup, 26c:
Best Butter, 42c: Grape Juice. OTIS. o2c:
Jelly Mints. 15c: Star of the East Flour.
$3.50 bbl.: "a lbs. oldtime. s115. s2S
Pa. ave. and all the ]. T. d. Pyles
Stores.
Evening star., 1916-11-17
THINKS MANY IN FUTURE
WILL SEEK COUNTRY LIFE
Carl Vrooman Makes Prediction in
Address to Boy and Girl. Farm
ers Of Maryland.

The time is coming in this country
when everybody who can is going to
live in the country. Assistant Secretary
of Agriculture Carl Erooman told sew
enty-seven boy and girl farmers of
Maryland. who were in Washington
yesterday on sight seeing tour In
the party were forty-seven boys. win
ners In the County Corn Growers
clubs of Maryland. and thirty girls,
winners in the County Home Eco
nomics clubs.
"The farmer is now in the saddle,
Mr.. Nrooman declared. There is no
profession or occupation in the world
which to my mind offers as many at
fractions as that of the farmer. The
time is coming in this country when
everybody who can is going to live in
the country. We are getting all the
comforts of city life in the country
now. getting good roads. telephone.
rural delivery. we are getting the
parcel post, getting all sorts of things
that our ancestors did not have
Evening star., 1916-11-17
Cold Drives Many to c. U. Mission.

Dozens of hungry and poorly clad men
have sought shelter and food at the Cen
trail Union Mission since the cold wave
struck Washington. Superintendent Ben
nett said that tho mission probably would
he called upon to lend a helping hand to
more unfortunates this winter than ever
before because of the high cost Of food
stuffs. Appeals have been sent out for
funds for the Thanksgiving dinner to be
given at the mission and for baskets that
are to BE- distributed to the needy fani-
lies. Dpn4 k9ns Of food. clothing. fuel or
0oo1x W1lSSS gratefully received,
Evening star., 1916-11-17
Courier to Gen. jackson Dies.

James w Shackleford. at one time a
courier to Gen. "Stonewali' Jackson in
the civil war. died at his home in REM
ington, Va. Sunday. aged eighty-one
years Funeral services were held there
TIIesdav, all the pallbearers being com
rades OF the war. Mr.. Shackieford was at
one time engaged extensively in the mill
ing and manufacturing business, but at
the time of his death had been retired for
a number Of years. He is survived by
hi. wife and thirteen children.
Evening star., 1916-11-17
Country Life Grows in Interest.

Country life is becoming every year
more Interesting. more attractive, and
we are going to build up. as l firmly
believe. in this country great civiliza-
ton, the dominant note of which is
going to be the agricultural note /
believe that the farmers. the country
dWellers. of this country in the future
are going to dominate our national
life. and if they do 1 feel sure the fu-
ture of this country is assured"
Ihe girls were luncheon guests Of the
Mothers Congress and Parent-Teacher er
associations at the Raleigh Hotel. Mrs
Giles Scott Rafter. president of the
congress, presided. Following luncheon
the boys Joined the girls and all made
tour of the city before leaving for
Annapolis. where today they are to
meet the Governor of Maryland
Evening star., 1916-11-17
Other Fires Require Attention.

| \ lighted match dropped on the base
; ment floor of the house of Mrs. Mary L
| Carroll, 1886 kilbourne place. last
night about $50 o'clock started a blaze
that caused the calling out of several
| companies of ffremen. The fire did
500 damage.
Flames of unknown origin yesterday
afternoon did $125 damage to house
| 1871. Duncan street, the residence of
Mrs. i. J. Jordan. Quick response on
the part of flremen prevented the
spreading of the flames.
The bursting of hot-water pipe
caused fire scare at the residence of
Frank B. Swiggart, EOS 4th street
southeast, yesterday afternoon. No. is
engine company went to the house In
response to an alarm, but its services
were not needed.
No. 90 engine company went to the
home Of Edward a. BrebIe. 3027 New
ark street. yesterday afternoon and ex-
tinguished a fire in chimney.
Evening star., 1916-11-17
Manv Meteors Are Observed.

Between eighteen and twenty-five me-
teors which, according to Prof. Asaph Hall
Of the naval observatory, will be visible
in the eastern heavens for the next four
years, made their appearance before
such Washingtonians as were up between
2 am and twilight yesterday morning.
They are coming from the direction OF the
constellation Leo.
Evening star., 1916-11-17
Family Killed by Villa Bandits

~ PASO, Tex, November 17.-Theo-
dore Hoemiller. merchant of Parral.
chihuahua, together with his wife and
babv. were killed by villa bandits when
viii, occupied Parral, re port ceived
here by Il Parral rniTing company
states. Hoemiller is said to bc Ger
man subject.
Evening star., 1916-11-17

Cel Emery. who died September "a at
Long Branch. y. J., has been hled
here. Among the beQuests are $4,000
70 Mrs Anna Barnhart OF 1919 East
capitol street. $500 10 Elizabeth Bur
rougnS. 10s East Capitol street. and
$500 70 James \. Emery or Chevy
chase. Mr.. Emery also left Annie Car
berry. a former maid. $500 for faith
1ui services to my wife during her life
time
Evening star., 1916-11-17
To Augusta. Aiken, AshevilIe,
Columbia. Charlotte.

Augusta Special, Southern Railway.
Best train. Best service. Dining car
Lv. Washington pm. daily. 1nforma
ton 705 18th, 911 G st. n.w.-Adver-
tisement.
Evening star., 1916-11-17
PLANS FOR COAST GUARD
AER0NAUT|C ACTIVITIES
Initial. Station at Hampton Roads
Recommended by Board
of Officers.

As q nucleus from which will evolve
the authorized aeronautfc activities OF
the coast guard for the preservation
Of life and property at sea, the estab-
lishment Of an initial coast guard
aviation station on some site to be Sc
lected on Hampton roads. near the en-
trance of Chesapeake bay, is recon-
mended in the report of board OF
officers Of the coast guard constituted
to consider matters connected with
aviation in the coast guard.
Two hydroplanes, with their sepa-
rate hangers. would be maintained al
this station. if the recommendations
Of the board are accepted. The board
considers the general equipment
needed, and proposes that for each
hydroplane duplicate power equip
ment should be provided. The latest
devices for aerial navigation and ra-
dio communication are proposed as
part of the equipment of each sea-
plane.
Evening star., 1916-11-17
His Share of Gross Receipts.

My share of each performance is %
per cent of the gross receipts, and this
is given without any deduction what
ever,
"I have the longing of all men for
home and it's comforts said Mr..
Sothern. as the interview drew to a
close II am American and was born in
New Orleans, but Mrs. Sothern is Eng
lish born. and it has always been the
aim OF her life some day to go back to
her people and make her home among
them. IT is our purpose. at the close of
this tour, to make our home in the
Cotswold country of old England. 1 do
not believe that fame or fortune can
tempt US to change this cherished
plan
Evening star., 1916-11-17

4S orchard street. New York city vas
caller al the White House Wednesday,
We Eaid lie wanted 70 see the President
TO explain 70 him how he could regu-
late and stop the European war. Friedler
Tas arrested and sent TO Washington
Asylum Hospital for observation as TO
hts mental condition. His wife was no.
titled of his whereabouts.
Evening star., 1916-11-17
Board Makes Suggestions.

1t is suggested in the report of the
board that three officers Of the coast
guard, in addition to the two now de-
tailed. be sent to the Naval Aeronautic
School at Pensacola. Fla. It would
also have another officer study motor
construction in competent machine
shop of an aerop1ane motor manufac-
turer.
The instruction of two machinists
from the coast guard in a shop ap-
prentice course in a motor manufac-
turing plant is suggested. It also is
proposed that three enlisted men OF
the coast guard be detailed to the
Naval Aeronautic School at Pensacola
for instruction in overhaul and care
Of aeroplaneS.
Evening star., 1916-11-17

Essanay's 1916 Revue. with Charles
Chaplin. 5000 It. of continuous laugh
ter. Now playing. Empress Theater.
Evening star., 1916-11-17

old. Get sample policy and compare.
D. Fulton Harris, Colorado building.
Evening star., 1916-11-17

A Dances A Partyf Rent . Grafonola.
The Sport Mart, Inc. 905 T st. NV.