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Evening star., 1917-04-14
War Conditions in Europe.

The British continued their offensive
against the retreating German forces
on the west front. continuing to make
distinct advances, with captures of
many prisoners and guns. British
forces made a gain of fifteen miles in
Palestine in the vicinity of GAIA. The
kaiser promised the German people
limited reforms for extension of the
franchise after the end of the war.
Evening star., 1917-04-14
INGRAM DuCkpIN LEAGUE.
rot.,a hoO 4sO 493 Totals ATT 473 4
so1-rzrAsT DrCKp1N LEAGUE.
ANACosT1A DUckPIN LEAGUE.

Totals. .547 500 SOB Totals. Az 491 AZ
Evening star., 1917-04-14

support The proceeds of the contest
are to be given to the ST. Vincents
Orphan Asylum.
Evening star., 1917-04-14
I'M SHAW SLATED TO WORK
AGAINST ATHLETICS TODAY
One of Mack Numerous Johnsons on Mound
for Quakers- Griffith Pleased
With His Team.

one who takes up the job of pitching
to go through with it for nine innings.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-06-14
EIGHTH GRADE EXAMS

Announcement has been received
from the Office Of the county superin-
tendent of schools that the state eighth
grade examinations will be held at the
Kennewick high school Thursday and
Friday, June 21st and 22nd, for the
following districts: Kennewick, Fin
ley, Hover, East Horse Heaven, and
Richland. All pupils from those dis
tricts having failed in eighth grade
subjects or seventh grade physiology
Or geography, should be present in
Kennewick the 21st and 22nd to make
good their deficiencies. The examina-
ton schedule follows:
Thursday, A. NJ, grammar and SPELL
ing; P. M, history and civics, manual
training, domestic science, agriculture.
Friday, A. M, arithmetic and read
ing; P. NJ, physiology and geography.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-06-14
JOB FOR SOMEBODY

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces that an exam
ination for stenographer and type
writer, field service, will be held in
forty different cities thruout the
Eleventh Civil Service District, June
30, 1917. Both men and women will
be admitted to this examination.
There is an urgent need of male stem
ographers and typewriters for all
branches of the service in the Eleventh
district. but particularly in the quar-
termaster Corps of the United States
army, at an entrance salary Of $1,000
per an1um. Typewriters without
knowledge of stenography are in de-
mand and every eligible on the male
typewriter register willing to accept
an entrance salary of $1,000 per an
mum will be appointed. Male type
writer's willing to serve their country
under the conditions named should sp-
ply for this examination. Applications
and full information will be furnished
by the local secretary, Board Of Civil
service Examiners, post Office, or at
any of the Offices where the examina-
ton will be held, or by the district
secretary, room 300, Post office build
ing, Seattle, Wash.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-06-14
EAST KENNEWICK
lWuIlruInnIInlIIuIIluruluIuIuIIuujlluuuuulll

| Ralph Brown, who has been serious
ly ill with typhoid fever, is somewhat
improved at this writing.
w. A. Koontz joined the ranks .of
the Ford owners this week.
Cecil Hughes arrived Saturday from
Seattle, where he has been attending
school, to spend the summer with his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. John Hughes.
Mrs. j. S. Kennett and children, of
Horse Heaven are visiting at the home
|of Mrs. j. Larsen.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Crabb, of Kahlotus,
are visitors this week at the home of
H. E. Hunt.
Mrs. Geo. Hubbard is suffering from
ia severe attack, of tonsilitis.
]. S. Butler returned Sunday from
Walla Walla where he was called to
the bedside Of Mrs. Butler, who is
patient in the hospital.
Charles Hunt, Of Connell, visited on
Sunday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. E. Hunt.
Mrs. Walter Elliott and little daugh-
ter and Miss Inez Elliott, Of Endicott,
are guests this week at the home of
w. B. Elliott.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Simmelink,
of Horse Heaven, visited relatives and
friends in East Kennewick Saturday
and Sunday.
Mrs. John Bernath left Monday for
Portland to attend the Rose Festival.
Mrs. Abbott and children, who have
been camping here on account of the
health of the little boy, returned to
their home in Mt. Vernon this week.
The boys health is much improved.
Mrs. Guy Davis, of Kennewick, has
been staying at the home of her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Brown dur
ing the illness of her brother Ralph.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-06-14
AL. G. BARNES Is ALWAYS
SPRINGING SOMETHING NEW
This Time it is a Charming Lady
Press Agent in Person of
Miss Emma Miller

"I'm the general press representa-
tive of the AL. G. Barnes big Touring
animal circus which comes to Kenne-
wick, Friday, June 22," announced
Miss Emma C. Miller as she stepped
into the Courier-Reporter Office one
day this week.
Here was something new. A woman
circus press agent-the first one of
her kind in existence. This is typical
of Barnes and his circus. He is al
ways taking the public by surprise by
springing something new and giving
them something that's different. The
charming personality of Miss Miller
was not only a surprise but pleasant
one. It was like meeting up unex-
pectedly with vacation just when
the grind of every day work is becom-
ing mighty monotonous. It was a real
relief to be spared the staggering
presence of the old-time shop worn
circus press agent.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-06-14
HIGHLANDS NEWS

Two carloads of box shocks were
unloaded today at Beavers siding.
Mrs. H. Heiter is enjoying a visit
with her two daughters, Mrs. Andrew
and Mrs. West, of Spokane.
P. H. Meyer, father of Mrs. Model,
Mrs. Withers and o. L. Meyer, ar
rived recently from Cleveland for an
indefinite stay. Mr.. Meyer, ST.. was
here five years ago and is very agree.
ably surprised at the development
which has taken place since his last
visit.
Frank Lockwood and family left
Thursday night. Destination unknown.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-06-14

FOR SALE-5-acre tract on Wash
ington street, cheap if taken in 30
days. Write Box 4, Burley, Idaho.
10-17p
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-06-14
Wash Goods Sale

NOTICE - Our very finest imported silk
crepe de chimes, 40 inches wide, $500 values
will 90 at this sale for only. .........$ 1.49
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-06-14
SHERIFF HAS TAX LIST

County Treasurer Huntington has
turned over the delinquent tax list to
Sheriff Duffy for collection. Mr.. Duff
ry says all delinquents can save the
costs of collection by sending in their
remittances this week. If he makes a
special collection trip there will be q
mileage fee to pay.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-06-14

NOTICE Ladies' $500 very fine white
poplin skirts, newest styles, at $3.50. SO
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-06-14

FOR SALE-40 acres Of land near
Kennewick, all fenced, II acres i'm
proved, water piped to the land in
a cement pipe line, and has water
right from the N. P. Irrigation COM
pany. For sale at $125 per acre,
only small payment down; balance
at $50 interest. Inquire of First
National Bank Of Pasco. lift
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-06-14

FOR SALE-10-acre tract near Ken
newick all in growing alfalfa and
well located. For sale at $4,000
per acre, only a small payment down
and balance at SO interest. Inquire
First National Bank of Pasco. lift
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-06-14

FOR SALE-Yearling White Leghorn
hens, trapnested, heavy winter lay
ers. Get your pen Of breeders now.
Also high grade Holstein heifer. Ed.
Sellick & Son, route I, Phone 35x6.
lift
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-06-14

FOR SALE-Good two-seated hack,
single Studebaker top buggy, good
driving harness and single harness.
Trade for any kind of stock. c. E..
Griffith, phone 25x5. lott
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-06-14
AT THE CHURCHES
BAPTIST

BAPTIST
Sunday, June 10th, 1917.
Morning service at II o'clock. Sub
ject: "The Mission of the Church"
No cvcring service.
Young peoples services at z p. m.
Mid-week services Wednesday at
7:45 p. m.
CONGREGATIONAL
Sunday school at 1000 q. Nd.
Morning service at 11:05 o'clock.
Rev. F. L. Fraser will preach.
No evening service on account Of the
Chautauqua. ~
Junior C. E. at 11:05 a. m.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-06-14

FOR SALE OR TRADE-160 acres
adjoining town, cutover, some tim
Der and some cultivated. Valued at
$4,000. Write for particulars. Box
76, Forest, Idaho. Slip
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-17
DOGS OF WAR IN MACEDONIA
Every Man Carries Gun to Protect
Himself Against Beasts.

Everywhere are the dogs in Mace
donia. In this country of shepherds
every peasants cottage has moving
fringe of dogs. In the east the dog
is neither fed nor petted, so that he
feels himself outcast and despised.
During this war one army and then
the others has swept over northern
Macedonia. driving the peasants be
fore them. The dogs have been left
behind At night one hears them howi-
Ing on the desolate hills.
The tainted breeze that come down
the valley hints at the CHASTITY food on
which they live. BY day every man
shoots at every dog save the few that
cling close to an inhabited cottage.
They stink, coyote fashion, behind
rocks. At night one. hears their feet
padding behind him on the lonely
roads. Their eyes shine in the flare
of the electric torch. Everyone car
ries arms in Macedonia at night, not
against man, but as protection
against the dogs.-Geographic Maga-
zine
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-17
THOT 1T A PRESCRIPTION
French Druggist Misrcad List OF
Newspapers.

The Paris Figaro prints the follow
ing story from the French front.
showing that amusing incideHs oc-
cur occasionally to tighten the life of
the soldier.
THE division had marched to the
rear for few days rest. The Off
GERS were having their evening meal
and were laughing and joking with
one another when a soldier appeared
with his bicycle all nicely cleaned and
oiled and asked If he could do some
thing for the officers. He suggested
that they might like to read the lat
est issues Of the Paris newspn ners.
which he could buy at Il neighboring
village. The officers were delighted
end one of them sat down and wrote
out list of the newspapers desired.
"Tho soldier jumped on his bicycle
and after a ride OF half an hour
reached the village and stopped in
front Of the village apothecary, who
kept newspapers on sale. He took the
list from his pocket in order to find
out what papers were wanted and
what to ask for, but he could not 90
cipher the poor penmanship OF the
writer. He entered the store and
handed the list to the apothecary.
"'My dear sir. here Is something l
want: can you read 1T"
I'm France, as in other countries,
an apothecary has the reputation .,
being able to read any writing. The
apothecary took the paper, glanced at
II and nodded. lie went to the rear
Of tho shop and after a few minutes
returned with n neat littlo bottle filled
with a brown fluid. He handed the
bottle to the soldier and said pleas
antly:
"I hope I did not keep you too
long. One franc, 20 centimes. please
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-17
ALLEGED GERMAN AGENTS
TRY TO SAW OUT OF JAIL
Scheme Frustrated by Fellow Pris-
Oncr-In Plot 10 Destroy I'M
pOrtant Bridges.

BIG STONE GAP, Aug. 16.-W. V.
Mccoy and j. w. Phipps on trial in
federal court here as a result of their
alleged activities in organizing noun
taineers to evade the sflective draft
law and whom witnesses today testi-
fled were backed by German agents.
attempted to escape from Jail tonight
by saving the bars to their cell win
dows. The attempt was frustrated
when another inmate of the Jail noti-
fled the authorities. They were aided
by two other prisoners, 1t was said.
The charge that German agents
were responsible for the conspiracy
to seize and destroy arms and muni-
tons of war" the specific indictment
on which the men are being tried. was
made today by Federal District At
torney Richard +. Byrd, jr., in out
lining the case to the jury. Noah
Johnson. a government witness. later
testified that Mccoy had sought un-
successfully to induce him to Join in
a plan to blow up bridges, saying
German agents had offered 100000
for destruction of three important
railroad trestles in this section.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-17
"SKYLlNE" LOGGING PLAN
Fellcd Trees Are Taken Out OF tho
Forest by Aerial Route.

In the logging camps of Oregon and
Washington skyline" method Of
logging is proving much cheaper and
more efficient than the former
method Of dragging out logs from the
forest by a donkey engine and cables
operating on the ground. The sky
line plan is to run cable thru blocks
or pulleys suspended at great height
on giant trees, so as to form sort Of
trolley line. by which the logs are
hoisted into the air and then hauled
over the tops. OF ordinary trees and
other obstructions to the rollway,
where they are loaded aboard freight
cars for shipment. The donkey en-
gine which operates the skyline has
five drums. including two for main
lines and two for trip lines. The top
cable, from which the log Is sus-
pended. Is one of tho main lines. while
the other Is used to haul the log. In
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-17
CHICAGO HUNTING SLACKERS
Back to Farm Movement Starts When
official Chase Becomes Warm.

CHICAGO, Aug. 16.-Indicative OF
the thoroughness with which the hunt
for the 3lackers is being conducted
here. Is the presence today of feoerai
and city authorities in numerous SUI
burbs and outlying towns of Chicago
under orders to roundup evaders OF
the draft and bring them here for in
vestigation. The dragnet was widened
when rurors reached officials here
that men were moving to the smaller
cities. a reverse condition from a week
when it was said hundreds Of men
were coming to Chicago from the
smaller cities, reverse condition
from week when it was said hun
dreds of men were coming to Chicago
from the small towns hoping to lose
their identity in the large population.
The Stacker roundup showed n slight
decrease yesterday. only one hundred
alleged evaders being held for investi-
CATION.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-17
FEDERAL CONTROL OF COAL
URGED BY DEFENSE COUNCIL
Representatives of IL States ASK "o'-
crnmcnt to Take Charge OF
Distribution.

CHICAGO, Aug. 16.-Representa-
tives of the councils of defense OF
thirteen middle west states at a con-
ference here today adopted resolu-
tions urging immediate action by the
federal government in fixing a rea-
sonable price for coal and regulating
distribution of fuel by railroads III
order TO relieve the crisis when
threatens the country. A copy OF the
resolutions was telegraphed TO Presi-
dent Wilson.
The conference adjourned to meet
again in Chicago next Thursday
morning when representatives of the
states will report data on the cost OF
coal production at various mines; Ine
figures will be compared and probably
committee named to go to Washing
ton with the report. The various states
will cooperate in every way possible
with President Wilson and the req
eral trade commission In fixing the
price of coal and arranging for its dis
tribution
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-17
Tho unughtY Mind.

Frank a. Vanderbilt, chairman o,
the liberty loan committee, said the
other day in New York:
The loan machinery was made
easy, simple and informal, 50 that all
could come in. We didn't want TO
scare the plain people away you
know
Some OF our past loans did scare
the plain people. They were like the
swagger seashore hotel.
This hotel was so very swdsSe'
that the guests all felt like inmates
or prisoners.
"There was little man who ar
rived there one night and rang nlr
bell for some ice water. No answer.
Then he put his finger on the but
ton and held 1t there till he heard
footsteps.
"A knock, and a majestic maid en-
tered. She loked at the little inan
scornfully.
"'Did you ring?" she asked.
Eyes said he
'Humph' said the maid. who
lifted you up to the bell ?"-Detron
Free Press.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-17
OPERATORS OF CHOC
JOINT ARE CONVICTED
Officer Johnston, in Incognito
Gets Dope on Mother and
Son Violators.

Operators of one of the city's most
notorious "choc" joints fell victim
to the law yesterday afternoon when
w. II. Page and his mother, Mrs.
Susan Page, were convicted in police
court and fined $50 each on charge
of possession of Intoxicating liquor
with intent to SELL Page, in an effort
to save his mother, who told .he court
she was 6S years old, pleaded guilty
to conducting the Joint at their home
in Capitol hill, but evidence brought
out by City Detective ID. b. Johnston.
who was instrumental in the raid OF
the place and arrest OF the proprie-
tors, established the guilt Of the
neither along with the son. Judge T..
u. Evans, however, suspended the fine
against the aged mother upon promise
not to be an offender again.
Select Patronage.
According to police, they have had
numbers OF complaints for months
concerning the joint in Capitol hill
being run by the gray-haired mother
and her son. All efforts to obtain
evidence on the place proved futile
because of the "select" patronage that
bought the "choc."
Wednesday night Officer Johnston.
disguised and feigning intoxication,
made "A visit to the place which had
been pointed out to him by the police
matron. His request for liquor from
Page was promptly refused several
times with the answer that they had
nothing to sell but soft drinks. John
ston bought several bottles of the soft
drinks and finally, while assuming a
friendly attitude with Page, was in
formed that he had a small quantity
of "choc" which he would sell him.
Johnston asked him If 1t had kick"
and Page told him ii was of fine
quality since he was an expert in max
ing it.
Johnston then bought bottle of
the "choc" and left. In a short time
he returned and requested more of the
drink. Page tsld him that he had to
leave but his mother would wait on
him. Then the old woman also fur
nished him with some of the drink.
Johnston returned to the police sta
o tion with his bottles and in company
with Officer Carmichal went out and
raided the place and arrested the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-17
STATE RELIEF URGED FOR
FARMERS OF WEST TEXAS
Governor Ferguson Says Drouth Worst
in Thirty Ycars-Crops Com
Dietc Loss.

AUSTIN. Texas, Aug. 16.-Enact-
ment of legislation that Will bring
relief to the citizenship OF central
west Texas which now Is suffering
severely from one OF the worst
drouths in perhaps thirty years" was
uAged by Gov. James r.. Ferguson In
q message to both houses of the leg
isature today. At least fifty counties
are suffering from this drouth. and
Conditions are deplorable," the gov
ernor's message said.
The matter of securing food for
everybody" said the message, lis one
of the gravest concern.
Crops are an entire failure; cattle
are dying; and there Is IN this sec
ton no seed for planting next years
crop.
Having recently visited the west.
know that the situation has not been
overrated."
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-17

mother and son. Six quarts OF the
liquor was obtained
Feather in His Cap.
The arrest and conviction OF Page
is considered n decided feather in the
cap of Detective Johnston. He Is one
of the oldest men on the force and has
been a peace officer for twenty years.
He is impassionate in his aggression
against offenders of the prohibitory
and moral laws, being profound
hatcr of whisky. A short time ago he
also distinguished himself in the po-
lice war on negro porters who con-
stontly frequented the front of room
ing houses and made a nuisance to
the public. His work on this case re-
suited In the conviction of more than
score of the colored "gorillas," n
number OF whom are still in jail serV-
ing sentences.
In the Page trial yesterday the son
told the court that owing to his health
he was unable to do hard work and
had resorted to the sale of "choc" in
order to make a living for his mother.
He also said that they own the home
in Capitol hill
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-17
Had Him Figured Wrong.

Mrs. VERNON Castle at dance In
New York condoled with young man
who danced badly.
you'll soon master It," she salo
pitch right in and learn, and don'i
mind II they do laugh at you. Ig-
norance is always laughable, but
there's no disgrace in It,"
Then Mrs. Castle told a little story.
"A young man." she said. "vlsiteu
a jewelers. and asked to look at some
welding rings. lie selected a yer,
handsome ring. and the jeweler said
"'H'm. That one Is dearer than
the others. Yes. sir, have to charge
$40 extra for that one on account OF
the chasing
'The young man flushed.
"'You won't have to chase me, mis-
ter he said coldly. L pay cash.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-17

the operation the top cable is lowered
with It's block. or trolley, directly
over the log to to be picked up; 1t Is
then pulled taut, raising the log with
II by means of "A "choker." or steel
tongs. In the air n log can. of course
be moved much faster than on the
ground.-Popllar Mechanics.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-17
PROMINENT ST. LOUIS
MEN CAUGHT IN NET
Patrolmen, Police Officers and
Politicians Among Two
Score Arrested.

EAST ST LOUIS, Aug. 16.-It was
nearly noon today before deputy
sheriffs arrived from Relleville, the
county seat. TO make arrests on the
indictments returned last Tuesday
night by the grand jury. which in
Nestigated the recent race riots in
East st. Louis; but within five hours
II men had been arrested and three
voluntarily had surrendered. All are
white.
one white man was arrested soon
after the indictments were returned
and capiases based on the indlctr ents
have been served on nine white men,
who have been held in prison since
the coroner's inquest.
Thirty Whites Now Served
This makes thirty white men who
lave been served with capiases as n
result of the indictments. Nine ne
groes also have been served five Of
whom were in prison when the in
dictments were returned. or the 100
persons indicted thirty have been
served with papers. or those indicted
81 are white.
The most prominent person ar
rested today was Thomas Benton,
Democratic politician. owner of two
saloons and former candidate for
sheriff. He was arrested on a charge
OF assault to kill.
Cornelius Hickey. former police
lieutenant, also was named in the III
dic:ments, but he voluntarily gay Q
himself up this afternoon. He is
charged with conspiracy and r.otinE.
John Healy. police sergeant. ana
Fred Otto and Floyd Combs. police
traffic officers, were arrested on
charges of rioting and conspiracy.
Police Sergeant Nabbcd.
Con Meehan. police sergeant at
the time of riots. and James o OBrien,
a patrolman at the same time, went
to BelleN Nle and gave themselves up.
Both were charged with assault 10
murder and riot.
Meehans name first was drawn
into the investigation Of the rlots
when national guard officers testl-
fled at the coroner's inquest that AT
the direction OF police the guard hau
fired on negroes on the morning OF
July 3. the day after the massacre
one negro was killed, another
wounded and the arm OF negro
woman was shot off. 1t is understood
that testimony regarding Meehah
alleged part in this affair resulted Ill
his Indictment.