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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-08-09
HIGHLANDS NEWS

Miss Reid of Spokane is the house
guest of Mrs. T. c. Browne.
Mrs. F. J. Kadow purchased a brand
new Ford this week and is learning TO
drive.
E. o. Keene and family motored TO
Yakima Saturday and spent the week
end there.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. 7. Petty and child
Of Portland were weekend guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. o. Cleve.
Sunday Miss Genevieve Craver went
to Spokane, where she has enrolled as
a student in a business college.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Wright, of Spo-
kane, arrived Monday for a weeks
stay at their Orchard View ranch.
Mrs. L. Z. Freeman formerly of
the Highlands, but now residing in Sc
attic, is visiting friends this week on
the East Highlands and looking after
business affairs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Hess motored to
Zillah Sunday, visited with relatives
there and returned Monday accom-
panied by Mrs. Hess aunt, Mrs. Mary
Brown, who will be their guest for
some time.
Two weeks ago Mr.. and Mrs. Kemp
Dawson motored to Seattle and Van
couver, b. c., where they visited with
Mrs. Dawson's mother. Miss Maxwell
of Seattle, accompanied them home
and will be their guest for a few
weeks. ~,
Mrs. Harold Fyfe will leave Friday
for an extended trip continuing until
the last of October. Mrs. Fyfe will
visit her father at Piqua, Ohio, and
will return by the southwestern route,
taking in Albuquerque, Los Angeles
and other points.
Wednesday afternoon Mr.. Meikle
came out over the Highlands and gath
cred up everyone who wished to at
tend the canning demonstration at
the Commercial club rooms and made
the return trip at the close of the
meeting. Mr.. Meikle is urging all the
young ladies to attend the canning
demonstrations at the Highlands club
house Friday at 9 a. m.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-08-09
, TEN YEARS AGO
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. H.
E. Beach. 49,.
!. N. Mueller was spending his va
cation on the Coast
Chas. H. Collins left for visit with
relatives in the east.
DR.. w. F. Lampson moved his dem
tai offices to the King block.
The postoffice was moved to the Will
liams building on Yakima street.
Angus Hay put out the first num-
Der of the White Bluffs Spokesman.
G. E. Hanson purchased the Sam
Ward property on Kennewick avenue.
A public drinking fountain was put
in on the corner Of Yakima and Second.
j. H. Gravenslund moved his studio
to the old drug store building on Yaki-
ma street.
Alex Bier traded his automobile to
]. H. Bushnell, of Wallula, for gaso-
line launch.
George Rosser, of Bellingham, was
here for a visit with his old friend, ].
H. Gravenslund and family.
The Misses Matte and Ida Perry
left for a tour of Yellowstone Park
before returning to their school work
in the east.
The assessed valuation Of the Town
of Kennewick was given as 1929, 900,
that of Prosser was $454, 900 and
school district No. IL was assessed at
$756,000. This was gain over 1916
of 100000 in Kennewick and $4,000
in Prosser.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-08-09

q. w. Rich made business visit to
Lewiston this week.
Born-August LIST, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Mitchell, daughter.
John Grove, of Mabton, visited in
our city the first of the week. ...
Joe Olbrich is ill with typhoid fever
at his home on Kennewick Ave.
Mrs. Lars Erickson is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Ben Duffy, in Seattle.
Rev. H. o. Perry was a business
visitor in the city the first of the week.
Mrs. Chas. Haas and Mrs. Harry
Breede visited friends in Alfalfa on
Tuesday. ~.
Earl Conrad of Rochelle, ILL.,, is Wis
iting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Haas.
w. R. Weisel transacted business in
Montana last week, returning the first
of the week.
FL. Watson left Tuesday for Cou-
lee City, where he will look after bust
ness interests.
Mrs. G.. w. Sherk was hostess yes
terday afternoon to the Methodist
Ladies' Aid.
The bridge club met yesterday with
Mrs. w. A. Story, card honors going
to Mrs. c. c. Lemon.
H. F. Kennedy expects to leave next
week for two months visit with his
parents in Oklahoma.
Ernest Wright made a brief visit
here this week enroute to his home in
Mabton from Ritzvine. f.. .-.
Mrs. H. Simmons, of North Yakima,
is a guest at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Perry. III
Engineer H. Day Hanford, of Seat
tie, made a short business trip to Ken
newick the first of the week.
Miss Lucretia Bradshaw returned
the last of the week from Ellensburg,
where she has been visiting.
DR.. and Mrs. j. B. Schlund and
daughters came over in their car from
Hoquiam the last of the week.
MIR. and Mrs. G. E. Hanson and son
John left the last Of the week for Sc
attic for the rest Of the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. U. d. McShurry are
enjoying visit this week from Mr..
McShurry's mother, from Prescott.
Misses Marvel, Lois and Gladys
Harper, of Prosser, are guests this
week at the H. E. Huntington home.
The Needle Club met last Friday aft
ternoon with Mrs. T. J, Mayfeld, a
delightful afternoon being enjoyed by
the ladies, who will meet next with
Mrs. E. II. Mann.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-08-09

Aaron A. Clark was in town the frs
of the week from Wenatchee, enroutt
to his old home in Morilton, Arkansas
The Home Economics department
of the Woman's club will meet at the
home of Mrs. X. C. Clifford next Tues.
day.
Sam Pinckney left Sunday for Sun
nyside, where he will join a party OF
friends for a hunting trip in the noun.
tains.
Rev. M. E. Bollen, pastor of the
White Temple in Walla Walla, will
preach Sunday morning at the Bap-
fist church. 49,.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. M. Moulton and
little daughter Margaret returned on
Tuesday from their vacation spent at
Trout Lake. =
Misses Helen and Esther Moulton
returned yesterday from very pleas
ant vacation spent with relatives in
White Bluffs.
Little Miss Marjorie Moores return
ed Sunday from a pleasant two weeks
spent with her uncle and aunt in
North Yakima. ] .-
The Intermediate League Of the M
E. church are making plans for big
time at their social Friday night on
the church lawn. - ...-.-. ..
E. w. Trenbath leaves tomorrow
for Trout Lake for a short vacation
with Mrs. Trenbath and Margaret,
who will return with him.
Mrs. Herman Warden and Mrs. M.
Treadwell, of Lewiston, were luncheon
guests yesterday at the home of Rev.
and Mrs. w. P. Osgood.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Compton and
children returned Monday from a
three weeks vacation spent at Seaside
and other points in Oregon
Miss Audrey Graham returned Sun
day from her vacation spent on the
Coast near Portland, at Portland and
with Miss Alma Moore at Lyle.
Jay Long of Battery ga" Washing
ton Field Artillery arrived today from
Walla Walla having been detailed to
recruiting duty in this county.
Mrs. Geo. March, daughter Viola
and little girl friend from Pasco, are
guests this week of Mrs. March's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. Plantz.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Brown, DR.. and
Mrs. T. B. Hauschild and Miss Ruby
Hauschild went to Biggam Springs
yesterday for few weeks vacation.
Glen Johnson left yesterday for Sc
attic where he will attend as repre-
sentative from Kennewick the session
of the Congress of Youth that is meet
ing there this week.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-08-09
For the Dentists Sake

New Dentist Tin Frozen Dog) "will
you take gas?"
Broncho Bill-"Will it hurt much If
/ dont?"
New Dentist-"It will"
Broncho Bill-"Then, stranger, for
your sake reckon I'd better take It."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
MISS RANKIN MAKES
CHARGES AGAINST
OWNERS OF MINES
Congress Member Makes
Speech on Floor of House
on Cause of the Labor
Trouble in Montana


Washington, August 7.-Responsi !
bility for the labor troubles among
metalliferious mine workers in Mon
tana. which has curtailed the output
of copper and contributed to rioting
and other disturbances. was charged
to John d. Ryan of New York, presi-
dent OF the Amalgamated Copper com
pany today by Representative Jeanette
Rankin in an address 10 the House.
Abolition OF the ''rustling card" sys-.
tenn. plan by which the Amalgamated
company decides what miners shall be
permitted to seek work in Its prop
critics. would restore peace, Miss Ran
kin asserted. and added that 1t was
within the power of Mr.. Ryan to take
this step II he desired. Her efforts to
convince him of the fact BY telegraph
had produced no results, she said.
Miss Rankin was speaking on Al
resolution to give the President power
to take over and operate metalliferious
mines. which she offered today, 1t was
referred to committee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
SENATORS AGREE TO
LIMIT DEBATE ON
WAR REVENUE BILL
Many Members Promise
Not to Unnecessarily De-
lay Measure Coming
Up Thursday

Washington, August 7-Senate debate
on the House war tax bill. rewritten and
revised upward by the Senate finance
committee to levy s2,oo6e7o,oeo in new
taxes. us scheduled to begin Thursday.
After arrangements were made tonight
for disposal Of the food legislation to-
morrow, Chairman Simmons of tho
finance committee, said he planned to
call up the revenue measure Immediately
after the vote.
The tax bill will be given the exclusive
right of way until disposed OF, The de-
bate is expected to last at least fort
night. Leaders endeavoring to reach an
informal understanding to limit discus
sion as much as possible and endeavor
to pass the bill within two weeks. with
the hope of finally adopting the confer
ence report early in September and plac-
ing Congress in position for a recess Of
six or eight weeks.
Senator Harding, who is fostering the
movement to limit debate. said tonight
that 80 senator's democrats and repubi-
cans. had given informal pledges to re-
strict the discussion as much as possible
without interfering with any senator's
speech making plan and 1T was hoped to
have so senators ultimately join In the
''gentlemen's agreement"
Tomorrow or Thursday, Senator LaFol-
lette of the finance committee. plans to
file his separate report on the revenue
bill proposing to raise many more mill
lions by taxation, imposed entirely upon
incomes war profits, liquor and tobacco.
Senator's Gore and Thomas expect to In
dorse that programme.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GEN EhAL NEWS
Part of Russian army fighting
desperately and another runs
AWAY.
senate sets time to vote ON food
hill.
Regulations for mobilization of Ma
tiOnal army to he announced.
Warrior river ms traffic bearer 10
he Investigated.
President wants cost inquiry to he
hurried uD. =
Miss Rankin makes charges
agninnt owners of mines.
Senators agree to limit debate ON
war revenue bill
General Pershing says troops must
he physically fit.
2-Russta Is orderly as United States,
SAYS Root.
3-Army units to he reorgnnixed on
the continental plan.
LOCAL NEWS
-District boards prescribe rules for
hearings.
Hoover unable to attend mcr-
chants convention here.
Many convictions for gaming
shown by police report.
Labor t~ouhleS laid to Germans by
Robert JemisOn.
Woodlawn women win school site.
S--Bcssemer To vote ON bond issue.
FEATURES
4--Editorial comwcnt.
G--society and Dolly Dnlrymple.
7-sportr.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
GENERAL PERSH|NG
SAYS TROOPS MUST
Be PHYSICALLY FIT
Commander of Forces in
France Issues Statement
on Training of the New
National Army

Paris, August 7.--Major General PERISH
ing, commander of the American expedi-
tion in France. told the Associated
the men in Americas conscript army
should be in excellent physical condi-
ton, well disciplined and capable OF in
dividual action He added that the army
organization must be built from the bot
tom up. each man and officer devoting
al his energies to the foundation work.
The general said:
''Our men must be in good physical
cordition, keeping their morals clean.
and thereby capable OF meeting the try
ing conditions OF modern warfare. The
men must learn to obey orders promptly.
implicitly and willingly, but not neces-
sarily automatically
II object to the word automatic be-
cause we do not want machine-made
men. Men with individuality. men fully
capable and ready to assume command
of units, should their officers be killed,
or ncapacitated as sometimes happens
In trench warfare.
1.-THE men must be made to realize that
war is not sport, or play. but serious
work, demanding the utmost energy and
attention to insure success
General Pershing likened army Or
ranization to football team in which
each man is trained to physical perfec-
ton under strict discipline. but Is
capable OF brilliant individual action
in 4 crisis He added: Y
eve want our men trained the same
way
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
Rumanian Line in Moldavia
Now Seriously Threat
ened by Advance of
AustrO-Germans
TEUTONS MAKE GREAT
EFFORT TO PREVENT
THE CAPTURE OF LENS
Intrepid Canadians Success
full in Securing Other
Protecting Positions
in Outskirts

Aside from the Russian
theatre the hostilities on all the
fronts are virtually at stand
still. Bombardments, at some
points attaining fairly violent
proportions, and at various
places small infantry maneuv-
ers, have occurred on the front
in Flanders, but as yet the OPP
erations have not taken on the
aspect of a contemplated re-
sumption Of the big allied drive
which the bad weather Of last
week brought to an abrupt end.
The Canadians operating against
Lens have again made thrusts of
successful nature into the environs OF
the already encompassed coal center,
which apparently cannot long with
stand capitulation.
BY the use of curtain fires, the Ger
mans are endeavoring to keep back fur
Their Entertainments, but even with this
fire against them the intrepid Canadians
continue almost daily to extend their
saps and now are firmly ensconsed on
the south and west outskirts of the
town The aspirations of the German
crown prince to win territory against
General Petain's forces in the south
achieved In the Champagne region the
French have penetrated German lines at
three places and on the famous Ayocourt
wood hill 3o4 sector of the Verdun front
have put down with losses German
attempt at an attack
Waving enabled, mainly through the
disaffection in the Russian army, to
drive the Russians out Of the greater
part of Galicia and Bukowina the Aus
tro-Germans have begun in southern
Moldavia maneuver, the success OF
which would be of vast Importance
against the Russo Rumanian line bar
ring the way Of Bessarabia AT FOX
shani the enemy has struck swift
blow at the defenders Of the line and
forced them across the River Tyrla-
desus, thereby threatening the crossing
of the lower Sereth and the road to Ca
latz. one Of the chief Rumanian towns
on the Danube. still remaining in Ru-
manian hands. A number of guns of.
variour calibres and 1900 prisoners were
taken by the invaders
To the north, along the Bystritza river
in Rumania. two Russian regiments
turned traitor and fled, compelling the
main forces of the Russians here to
retire again several miles. Near Kimpo-
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
NOtaries of Gotham Are
Reaping Rich Harvest
From Draft Registrars

New York, August steps to end ex-
brilliant war profits reaped by notaries
who frequent draft board headquarters
and do flourishing business in prepar-
ing exemption affidavites for IS or $40
were taken here today by several of the
boards which made arrangements with
designated notaries to do this work for
from 10 to 25 cent fees.
Several cases of attempted bribery OF
board members and examining PHYSICIANS,
who say they were offered sums ranging
from $40 to $500 to help registrants es-
cape the draft. have been placed in the
hands of the federal authorities for &C
ton
Police Commissioner Woods today re-
ceived from Secretary OF War Baker
an unofficial statement of opinion that
members of the police and fire depart
ments are not exempt from the draft.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
Troops Called Out to
Quell Springfield Riot

Springfield. ILL.,, August 7.-Rioting was
renewed here tonight when the street
car company ordered a resumption Of
night service after 10 days discontinue
ance because of strike of motormen
and conductors. Policeman Noah Roll
was shot and probably fatally injured
and Frank o. Lowden Immediately or
dered out 500 national guardsmen to pa
troll the city.
Numerous outbreaks occurred in va
rious parts Of the city where cars were
attacked and bricks thrown through win
dows, All cars were ordered to the
barns.
Guardsmen went on duty at the power
house and at the carbarns with fixed
bayonet A score OF arrests were made.
At midnight quiet had been restored ana
no more trouble was expected
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
PART OF RUSSIAN ARMY
FIGHTING DESPERA TEL Y;
ANOTHER RUNS A WA Y
MASTER BUTCHERS OF
A M E RIGA ADVOCATE
TWO MEATLESS DAYS
Resolution is Passed Asking Govern
ment to Investigate High Price
of Frozen and Fresh Fish

Minneapolis. August IA recon-
mendation that the sale of meat be
prohibited throughout the United
States on Tuesdays and Fridays was
adopted and forwarded to Herbert
Hoover. food administrator, by the
United Master Butchers Of America,
meeting in the annual convention here
today.
The recommendation also suggested
that the government make an inyesti-
cation into the prices of fresh and
frozen fish. Speakers asserted that
the prices charged for fish in the re-
tall market were unreasonably high
other resolutions adopted Endorsed
universal o'clock closing law for
butcher shops, prohibiting slaughter
of young animals and fowl and sys-
tenn of one delivery daily.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
NOT VISIT STATE

Washington. August II Especial Col
onel Joyce. army engineer who has been
inspecting the site for the proposed tenn
porary nitrate plant on Salt river. West
Virginia, returned to Washington to-
day with denial of the published report
that this investigation contemplated a
visit to other sites.
The. plans to receive him as the guest Of
the warrior advocates have been pend
Ing and his announcement today will
necessarily cause disappointment in Ala
bama.
From the remarks OF the engineer
nothing toward the location OF per-
manent plant will be undertaken until
experiments in the temporary plant have
been completed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
LAUGHING GAS WILL
BE MADE IN PLANT
JUST BEHIND LINE
American Red Cross Arranging to
Supply Anaethetics and Repair
Surgical Instruments in
France

Washington, August ITO meet the
shortage of anaesthetcs in France, the
American Red Cross is arranging to set
up behind the battle lines a plant for
the manufacture of Laughing gas, nj
trous oxygen, one of the most effective
and harmless Of anaesthetics for short
operations.
There is shortage of surgical appar-
atus also, and force of men will be sent
to France Immediately to conduct small
factory for the repair of such apparatus
and the manufacture of the more sim
pie instruments.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
MACON CITY COUNCIL
REFUSES TO ALLOW
ANTIDRAFT MEETING
Police Given Instructions to Prevent
Any Demonstration of Disloyal
Character Within Corpor-
alton Limits

Macon, Ca. August 7.-City council to-
night adopted resolutions denying the use
of any public building in the city for a
proposed statewide antidraft meeting.
Council also directed the police not to
permit antidraft demonstrations of any
character in the city limits.
The action was taken, it was said, as
the result Of reports circulated from
Thomson, Ca, last Saturday after an
antidraft meeting there that this city
had been selected as the meeting place
next week of opponents of CONSUMPTION
from all parts of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
APACHE INDIANS
OF ARIZONA co
ON THE WARPATH
Two Large Asbestos Mines
of Arizona Are Closed
Down as Result of
Trouble

Globe. Ariz., August APACHE Indians
in the Sierra Anchas mountains, 50 miles
northwest of Globe, are on the warpath
and the two largest asbestos mines in
the district have suspended operations,
according to a telephone message sum-
moning help, which was received at the
sheriff office tonight.
The manager of one of the mines in
formed Sheriff Tom Armer that leaders
of the uprising have called out all Indian
mine WORKERS and that they were COM
pietely beyond control
Deputy Sheriff Dan Armer. at the head
of band of mounted rangers, departed
for the Sierra Anchas tonight but they
do not expect. to arrive before tomorrow.
A call was issued by the sheriff for
cowboys to hold themselves in readiness
fo. dtitr
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
Ten Thousand Miners of
East Kentucky Tennessee
Fields Will Go. on Strike

Pineville, KY. August 7.-Miners of
southeastern Kentucky and northeastern
Tennessee at conference here today
adopted resolutions calling for strike
to begin in these fields next Saturday.
Ten thousand men are said to be at
fected.
The miners in the resolution adopted
demand a readjustment of the. wage scale
and recognition of the union as we'll as
improved working conditions The miners
are reported to be we'll organized, lead
ers of the United Mine Workers Of Amer
lea having been at work in the fields
for several months