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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-03-08
Right Thing to Contemplate.

Life is SO full Of miseries, minor and
major; they press SO close upon US at
every step Of the way. that 1t is hardly
worth while to call one another's at
tendon to their presence. People who
do this are merely dwelling on the OBJ.
viOus, and the obvious is the one thing
not worth consideration. What we
want to contemplate is the beauty and
the smoothness Of that well ordered
plan which 1t is so difficult for us to
discuss.-Agnes Repplier.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-03-08

The origin Of the peacock was In In
dia and Ceylon, and this is why we sex
SO frequently the bird on the art OBJ
jects Of these countries. Peacoci
shooting is still recognized sport II
some parts Of India. but its former
popularity as table delicacy has ceas
ed, though the flesh is white and Il
said to resemble a pheasant In flavor
The eggs are also edible. For the pro
duction Of the feathers these birds are
bred In France. but to small extent
as they are difficult to rear, because In
a big area they wander OF, and II In.
closed within narrow limits they be.
come mischievous.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-03-08
BEES AND FAIRIES.

Once upon q time there was little
old lady who lived with her grand
child in house not very far from the
magic woods.
| People said the magic woods were
full Of elves and fairies, and they were
afraid to go there. Little Hans loved
the woods, though. Whenever his
grandmother would allow him he went
wandering away in the forest.
Perhaps, grannie, may some day
meet with the kind fairy folk, and IL l
do will not let them go until they tell
me how I can be useful little boy.
he said.
"You are useful little boy, dearie,'.
his grandmother would answer
"But wish could earn some money
to make you more comfortable" he
said. when I'm great big man l
shall work so hard that you can wear
q silk dress every day in the week."
One day when Hans was out in the
forest he noticed huge spiders web,
and right in the middle Of 1t was
poor bee buzzing and struggling to get
free. s-a- -
Hans was a kind hearted boy. and
he was sorry for the insect.
He broke the web SO that the bee
could fly away. 1t did not go far, but
perched on the branch of a tree. Hans
was surprised to hear it speak.
THANK you, Hans" it said. 81 am
the king Of the bees, and 1 must re-
ward you for saving me from wicked
old Ogre Spider. who would soon have
made meal of me. If you will do as
l tell you you shall always have de-
liciOus honey to eat and SELL
Then the bee told Hans to gather the
seed Of certain flowers that grew in
the magic wood and plant them in his
grandmOther's garden.
The little boy took the seed home and
planted them. When the magic fow-
ers bloomed they were all yellow and
gave OF delicious fragrance. Hosts
Of bees swarmed to the garden and
worked busily filing the hives with
honey. When the queen came by one
day in her carriage she stopped to look
at the garden and taste of the honey
So delicious was the sweet that she
ordered that 1t should be put up In
golden pots for her own special use
The queen paid the little old lady so
much for this honey that. the little
boys wish came true-his grandmoth-
er could have afforded silk gown for
every day in the week If she had cared
to have one
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-03-08
FOR YOUNG FOLKS
Sleepy Time Story About a Very
Interesting King.
WHAT HAPPENED IN THE WOOD

Thrilling and Unique Experience Of q
Little Boy Who Had Sharp Eyes.
How . Kindly Act Was Rewarded.
Summer Sports In Winter Time.
Well, said Uncle Ben to little Ned
and Polly Ann, am going to tell
story about
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-03-08
New Coin DESIGNS.

1t is provided in section 3517, chap
ter 944, revised statutes of the United
States, that the director Of the mint
shall nave power, with the approval of
the secretary Of the treasury, to cause
changes to-be made in the designs Of
coins not often than once in twenty-five
years.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-03-08
= Had No NArxA.

Disreputable Looking Party Gimme
a nickel, mum. Elderly Woman-I
should think big, strong man like you
would be ashamed to ask for money.
D. L. P.-I am, lady, but amt got
the nerve to take it without askin'.-
New York Times.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-03-08
A Homeless Task.

He-I left poor Billie cudgeling bis
brains. She-Gracious! What's he do
ing that for? They haven't done any
thing.-Town Topics.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-03-08
No FOREIGN Element.

"Why don't you have your son ex-
amined by an alienistT' as.-
I'D rather have a good American
doctor than any of them foreigners."-
Baltimore American.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-03-08
Politeness.

"Politeness costs nothing" observed
the sage.
'That's right" agreed the fool. "Po-
likeness is merely the art Of not letting
people know what you think Of them"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-03-08
Pretty Cool

Haller-Say, when are you going to
pay me that ten you borrowed? You
know I'm married now! Staller-Oh.
are you? That's too bad! 1 wanted TO
touch you for Eve more.-Exchanee.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-03-08

A happy life is not made up Of neg
atives. Exemption from one thing Is
not possession Of another.-Landor.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-03-08
Winter BATHING.

There are number of people In the
north who like to swim In icy water.
Some of them swim at Coney Island,
and there are others who take their
frosty dip In Lake Michigan. Polar
bears they are called by those who do
not like that sort of sport. The girl
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-03-08
Riddles.

Why Is q watch like river? Be
cause 1t won't run long without wind
ing.
What is the largest room In the
world? Room for improvement.
When will water stop running down
hill? When it gets to the bottom.
Why is a bOotblack like the sun?
Because he shines for all
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-03-08
A Born leader

A Born Leader.
THAT man was born to lead.n
what makes you think so?"
Even bis own daughters obey him.
Detroit Free Press
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-03-08

in the picture, however. is not one of
those above mentioned. She is enjoy
ing the warm waters of Palm Beach,
Fla. That kind Of swimming would
please most young folks best, especial.
ly at this season Of the year.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-05-31
Woman's Club Represented at Ledgerwood

Mrs. I. w. Standley accompan-
led by Mesdames Shippy, Wash
burn, Gumb and Wheeler autoed
to Ledgerwood last week and at
tended the sessions of the State
Federation as delegates from the
Hope Woman's Club. One of the
features Of the splendid program
was the music which included
several piano solos by the talent
ed Mrs. Arthur Bonzer, nee Fern
Woodland, formerly a resident of
our city.
A lynx was seen west of town
Sunday and strenuous efforts to
get him were made by local big
game hunters without success.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-05-31
NATIONAL REGISTRATION
DAY

Under act Of Congress the Presi-
dent of the United States did on
the 18th day Of May 1917, issue a
proclamation, which among othel
things designates June 5th 1917,
a national Registration Day.
A registrar has been appointed
for each voting precinct in Steele
County as follows: Newburgh,
Berge; Westfeld, j. E. Blegeberg;
John Mark: Beaver Creek, N. E.
Sharon, Martin Kloster; Enger, T.
0. Schjeldahl; Golden Lake, N. O.
Heskin; Finley, Severt Jacobsorry
Franklin, Paul NJ. Seim; Primrose,
Erick A. Erickson; Sherbrooke, r.
F.. Baldwin; Naston, j. B. Oxton;
Greenwich, S. H. Nelson; Eden
dale, J. D. Hill; Hugo, L. r. Nc
Donald; Melrose, H. w. Chalmers;
Riverside, Andrew r. Erickson;
Broadlawn, Ollie Larson; Colgate,
S. F. Pope; Carpenter, w. X. Jaq-
uith; Willow Lake, N. A. Sevari-
ed; Village Of Sharon, P. T. Dun
can; Village of Finley, B. J. Long;
City of Hope, list Ward Il. j. Bow
en-; End Ward, I. w. Stanley; 3rd
Ward, F. w. Ehred.
All male persons who have at
tanned their 21st birthday and who
shall not have at that date attain
ed their 31st birthday, must pre-
sent themselves at the usual poll
ing place, between the hours of 7
A. NJ. and 8 P. M. on that day, in
the precinct wherein they have
their permanent homes, for regis
tration. Sick persons may regis
ter by agent. Those absent may
apply to the County Auditor for
registration cards and instructions
but such cards must be returned to
the registrar Of their home pre-
cinct before June 5th 1917.
Before filing out registration
cards, read instructions elbow to
answer Questions," which will be
posted at place of registration.
The registrar will issue you a
certificate showing that you are
registered. Preserve this.
Dated at Sherbrooke, N. D. this
22nd day Of May, 1917.
G.. N. Crimson, Sheriff,
G.. j. Mustad, County Auditor
j. G. Abbott, County Physici-
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-05-31
NINE GRADUATES Il. l.. 5. II
Baccalaureat Service al N. E. Church
Sunday evening, Graduating Exer.
cises Thursday, at opera house

The annual Baccalaureat Ser
vice for the graduating class of
the High School will be held at
the Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday evening at eight O'Clock.
Following is the order of service:
Hymn 20 Worship the King"
Prayer Rev. G. T. Ensign
Music, with Hearts of Hope"
Girls Choir
Sermon Rev. G. II. Ensign
Hymn
Come Thou Almighty King"
Benediction
The High School will present
a class of pine for graduation
this year. The exercises will be
held at the opera house on the
evening of Thursday, June 7th.
The class roll is as follows: Jesse
Dennis Cargenter, Annabel Grace
Gray, Everett Curran Joslyn,
Ethel Evelyn Johnson, Russell
Bernard Mcclellan, Lawrence
Lee Ray, Howard Clarke Rey-
nolds. Lloyd Thomas Sussex,
Donald Warner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-04
Memphis Chances for Rag
 Strengthened By Addition of Four Pitchers From Toledo

Toledo, O., March 3-when Roger Bres- nahan, manager of tho Toledo club. at one swoop released Pitchers George Kali seriing. Kari Adams, Paul Strand and Al McColl, to the Memphis club, he, in the opinion of Toledo fans, contributed much to Memphis chances of winning tho pennant in the Southern association the coming season.
 Tho first three named, all members of the Toledo clubs regular staff during the 1916 season, are more than ordinary twirlers. Kaiserling, the only veteran In the quartette. first found fame in profes- sional ball with a South Michigan league team. Later he went to Indianapolis in the American association, and then when the Indianapolis Federal league club was organized he became an outlaw. When the Indianapolis Fed franchise was trans ferred to Newark, Kaiserling accompa- nied it and then after peace between the outlaws and organized baseball had been declared George signed with the Toledo A. A. club. While with the Newark Feds in 1915 he won 15 games, lost Is and tied 2.
 Last season he figured In 2 4-hit vic- tories and lost another Init game, 2 to 1. He has a rather unusual delivery. making use of a side arm movement chiefly-a movement that permits him to use the ''crossfire effectively.
 Adams, although still youngster has had considerable experience in fast com pany. He first came to notice by pitch ing great ball for the Indianapolis Amer ican association club in 1914 At the close of the season he was purchased by the Chicago Nationals and performed cred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-04

be a tale of woe to tell later in the season. The sluggers are being allowed to get plenty of practice, while little jaunts around the field give the speed boys plenty of exercise to get them in shape for the work before them.
 Four out of the five of last years 900 sluggers are back on the job, including Jack Wynne, who led the bunch fast year with a percentage of about 400 The others are Ducote Jenkins and Griffin. who were freshment last year and with a years experience back of them ought to show even greater form this year.
 Coach Donahue has two valuable catch CTS at his disposal in; Hairston and Du- cote. Hairston is all-southern material but was out last year on account of ill., ness and now that he is fully recovered he will make a valiant effort to retrieve his honors. Ducote. who caught last year, is too valuable man not to be in the regular lineup and he is also an excel lent catcher. It is an interesting spec ulation as to what disposal coach will make of these two stars
 Last years infield is intact; Griffin. Collins. Jenkins and Tanner all being in the first roll call. Jack Wynne and Prem dergast are back In the outfield, with only Steed missing, but Bonner is on the job and is also somewhat of. hitter himself.
 But the hurling staff does not look quite so well. Price and Snggs are the only regulars back and it looks as if they were going to have to bear the brunt of the seasons work. There are not many candidats out for that position and as vet none of them has shown that he is of collegiate calibre and at present this is the weak spot of the team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-04
JOHNY DObbS NAMES.
 bARONS AS STRONG' BIDDER FOR THE RAG|
Pel Boss Says Fight Is Be- tween Vols, Pels, Bar Ons and Chicks Dur
 ing Campaign

New Orleans, aMrch 3.-If Manager Dobbs' prediction on the Southern league pennant race materializes, it is going to be ball club that lands among the first four when the finish comes next Septem- Der.
 According to the Pelican pilot, the con- petition on and after April 12, will prove the keenest in the last half dozen years, inasmuch as almost every club has ar- ranged to show stronger front.
 Dobbs says he can see nothing but a raster league from every angle. Clubs which did not figure In the race year ago, Memphis and Birminham, are to be reokoned with, while Nashville is sure to be a pennant contender.
 'In my opinion" says Dobbs, fit looks as if Mike Donlin has assembled major league aggregation for Memphis. Bir- mingham, too. is going to be hard to beat, while Nashville, through the alliance with the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Browns, should get lot of high-class material"
 The only clubs that Dobbs is not talk ing seriously at this time are Chatta- nooga and Mobile. He expects the Look outs and Gulls. however, to offer more opposition than last year, but it is not quite certain either of, them will be con- tenders for the championship.
 My players, Stansbury, Bluhm, Knaupp and the outfielders are going to be bet ter than they were last year." continued Dobbs I've were without the services of a 300 hitter for the best part of the season, but I don't believe the whole club will depend upon Edmondson as they did year ago, so all in all, we'll be up and doing early"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-04

itably in several contests under the su- pervson of Bresnahan, who was then manager of the Cubs.
 While his career with the Iron Men was not sensational, Adams twirled good ball. At times he was invlncible and at others he was unable to hold opposing batsmen in check. He i> conscientious lad and admittedly possesses world of stuff"
 Strand, the only southpaw among the newly acquired twirlers, went to Toledo from the Boston Braves. He was a mem Der of the latter when they won the worlds championship winning games and losing during that season.
 Many Toledo fans are of an opinion that Strand, who is still in his early twenties, has big career before him and are at a loss to understand why Bresna- han released him. Last season he worked in "A games, wining and losing 5, and served betimes as outfelder. Strand. in fact, was 8 sort of utility player throughout the season. He played in the outer garden in 27 games and did 1t creditably. Strand is better-than- average hitter for pitcher and is speedy on the paths. He bats from the right side of the plate.
 Young McColl, the only member of the group upon whom Bresnahan holds a claim twirled in but four games for the Toledoans last season. He started and finished but one of the four, being used as relief hurler in the other contests. Red wound up the season in Toledo by pitching the Iron Men to a 3-2 victory over the Indianapolis club. He allowed his opponents but four hits
 Prior to joining Toledo he hurled for the Cleveland American association club | and during the 1916 season he pitched great ball for the South Bend Central | league team. The fact that Bresnahan l retains an option on him speaks we'll for
 his future possibilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-04
Rich and Well-to-Do Are
 Urged to Be Economical
 in the Use of Foods

New York. March S.--An appeal to "the rich and well-to-do of New York city, to "buy carefully. to eat moder- ately and not waste any food at all.'' was issued tonight by Mayor Mitchers food supply committee in the hope, it was announced, of reducing prices to consumers generally.
 The committee called attention to the needs of "the thousands, of peo. ple in this city who are working on daily wages or salaries or who have small fixed incomes"
 These people" the appeal said, comprise a large percentage of the residents of New York. To them. the great increase in the cost of, living has become matter of very serious concern. They are not actually starv- ing. but are in most cases unable to secure as much food as they really need"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-04
RE|DY AGAIN NAMED
 ID PILOT LOTHIAN
President Jackson Names Successful Leader as
 Manager Again

Dothan, March S.-(Special) )-Jack Reidy will again pilot the Dothan team in the Dixie league, according to announcement made today by President G. S. Jackson of the Dothan Baseball association. Reidy has been at the head of the Dothan team since this city first entered organized ball three years ago. when it purchased the Cordele franchise in the old Georgia State league. Under his splendid man. agement the Dothan team has been a pennant contender every year, winning the first place in the Dixie league last year by small margin over Eufaula
 Reidy's team is in fine shape for the new season, his pennant winning bunch being intact With the exception of Dick erson, the star pitcher of the league, who was sold to Columbus. O., and later bought by Cleveland.
 The following players. with the prob
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-04
CLUBS CHALLENGE
 WILL BE REFUSED. IS LATE OPINION
Y. M. c. A. Authorities May Not Accept Offer of B. A. c. for a Series to
 Settle Title

Owing to the fact that no definite action was taken yesterday by the Young Mems Christian association, it was generally accepted in sporting circles that the challenge of the Bir- mingham Athletic club for series or games to determine the state cham pionship would not be accepted. Al though no formal announcement was made by authorities at the "Y, the sentiment seemed to rule in that chan nel
 Followers of the club are still hope full that the series may be played. They recognize the fact that the " has slightly the better claim for the state championship, but have no claim whatsoever for the city championship. Thus, the club members argue, the series must be played in order to reach some definite point.
 The general attitude of "Y" follow CTS is that the club wants to get into the series merely for the purpose of trying their skill at killing" The club has not this purpose in mind, 1t is believed. They are entering the se- ries purely for the purpose of settling the championship fair and square. The "Y'' has never defeated the club and here is a golden opportunity for the "Y'' to match their superior team against that of the club. Aside from being a big financial drawing card, the series would serve as an enthu- siasm booster next season for both teams.
 It will be a regretted move if the series is not played. These champion ships won on comparative scores will not stand much assault. It's easy to prove by them that some small high school team could defeat first-class team. It las happened.
 The Age-Herald sincerely wishes the management of the two associations success in their efforts to bring about a, clash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-04

In picking an all-southern basket ball team for 1917, find it a most dif- fical task. During the year there has been many new stars uncovered and therefore many of the old stars of 1 91G were beaten out for the all southern. There were several good forwards tt pick from, but I found after due con- sideration that Scott and McGowan were the best, but only by a scant margin.
 Scott is given a place because of his great shooting ability. He is six feet four tall and reaches up and drops them in the basket He is a hard man to guard. He is the greatest foul shooter in the south, winning the Atlanta game by shooting eight fouls out of 10 tries.
 As running mate for Scott have chosen Tommy McGowan of the Bir- mingham Athletic club who is without doubt another great forward. Mc- Gowan is a great player to have on d team. He runs the floor well, has a fine eye for the basket and is good foul shooter, second only to Scott. These two would make great pair of forwards. Scott and McGowan would make a team of their own and come near winning the championship.
 For the center position there were three good men one pretty near as good as the other, and therefore it was hard to make a selection for an all- southern team. But in my opinion DuBard of Atlanta is the best center in the south. The old war horse of four years has not only the ability but also experience DuBard is great when it comes to playing the floor and is also good shot, having a keen eye for the basket he is good for 10 points in any game. He was given the place of the Ramblers only by scant mar gin DuBard has been the all-southeril center for three years.
 There were not many good guards in the south this year as in the years of yore. But Jones of Auburn and Blair of Vanderbilt were the best. Jones was the greatest guard in the south this year. He guards his man well and is a good long distance shot. Blair showed he was all-southern in the Atlanta Bir- mingham Athletic club and Rirming- ham "Y" games. He is an excellent sticking guard. although not such a good shot. but he and Jones would make a great pair
 The all-southern teams follow:
 First Team: Forwards: Scott, Geor- gia; McGowan, B. A. C. Center: DuBard, A. A. V. pudTQS- JOucS,f AuUuII, A. G.; Blair, Vandy.
 Second Team. Forwards Burton, Ramblers, Cody. Vandy. Center: Morri- son, Georgia. Guards: Gillian. B. A. C.; Rawson, Georgia.
 Third Team: Forwards, Edmons, l.. IS. U.; Westmoreland, A. A. c. Center: Sharp Ramblers. Guards, Seals, B. A. C.; Harsh. Birmingham "Y."
 Honorary mention: Forwards: Wilson, Alabama; Zerfoss. Vandy; Brooks, Bir- mingham "Y."; Pearce. l.. s. U.; Will liamson Columbus; Floyd, Auburn; Stever. Mobile; Montgomery, B. A. c. Centers: Bowron, Birmingham "Y.''; Ray, Ramblers; Mills, Montgomery. GGuards Graves and Carter, A. A. G.; Turner, Columbus; Mccall, Georgia Petway and Emerson, Ramblers: Will kinson, l.. s. U.; Brown. Alabama.