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Ago Wa
the Finally EretedGr Monume After Many Years Effort

The partly completed monument,
piled all about with building mate
rails, eventually became something of
national disgrace. There were
those who felt that the undertaking
was too large and was impossible of
completion, because of the great ex-
pense and the engineering difficulties
in raising the stone.
On February l, 1873. an editorial
writer in the Chronicle signing him
self al assured the people of
the Nation that the monument never
ought to be finished in the way that it
was first intended. Let us rather
build q bridge across the Potomac. es-
tablish a university, adorn and beau-
tify the city that Is identified with his
name or do some other act that shall
be associated with enduring bless
ings. Even a mere work of taste,
though less in accord with the temper
of the man, would not be without its
usefulness. But to pile up a mass of
stone into a structure which has
nothing but mammoth dimensions to
commend it is wholly irreconcilable
with the unitarian maxims which
prevail in America and would be
transference in this age of the folly
and wicked waste Of the Pyramids.
X X X
A MOTHER editorial of that time
asked I'VE have a partly fin
ished work on our hands. and what
shall be done with it? Build it no
higher. Let it in that respect stand
just as it has stood for near score
of years. Adorn it's summit with an
appropriate entablature and it's base
with tasteful finish and surrounding
and upon it's top provide for the con-
slant burning of fire that shall never
be extinguished while the Republic
shall exist"
This editorial writer evidently had
imagination which was ahead of his
time, but his plan, he realized, was
subject to the destructive criticism of
those who were fearful in that time
that the Nation would become infidel
or pagan. He launched into a defense
of the eternal burning light. 1T
would be no more Objectionable In this
respect than would be the creation of
Venus Or an Apollo or any other
NEUROLOGICAL statue, no more than the
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Cone, Philadelphia Ledger. "a NV;
w. P. Copeland, N. Y. Journal of
Commerce, 81 Defrees: George Francis
Dawson, Sacramento Union, 500 End:
c. r. Dodge. Chicago Prairie Farmer.
$40 M J. *. Edwards, Congressional
Globe, Washington House; T. B. Flor
ence, editor Washington Gazette, 428
7th: J. p. Foley. N. Y. Standard.
Ebbitt House; D. c. Forney, Washing
ton Chronicle, 935 Grant pl.; John w.
Forney, editor Washington Chronicle
and Philadelphia Press, $50 New Jer-
sey ave.: John w. Forney. jr.. Wash
ington Chronicle, National Hotel; j. c..
Gallagher. Bureau of Correspondence.
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molten image that now surmountS the
dome of the Capitol"
1t was natural at the close of tiIe
Civil War to make some appropriate
allusion to the veterans. such per
petual fire, watched and tended by
few war-worn veterans, sending out
it's thin volume of curling smoke 10y
day and it's beam of light by night.
from year to year. from century to
century would kindle In the heart OF
every beholder emotions of the most
patriotic devotion. and would in its
frugal grandeur exert an influence
more heartfelt and more salutary than
any that could emanate from all the
pyramids of Egypt or their limitations.
though reared through the overwhelm-
ing toll or taxation of millions or
people,.
But this pillar of fire by night and
cloud by day met with no response
from architects, artists and art critics.
Other suggestions of various kinds,
such as placing an equestrian statue
of Washington of gigantic size on the
top of the partially completed monu-
ment, We're unsupported.
On July 5, 1876. Senator John Sher-
man, rising in Congress. moved the
adoption of resolution calling on
Congress, in the name of the people or
the United States. to assume and dl-
rect the completion of the Washington
Monument. The bill was passed ana
signed by President Grant August
Of that year.
The completed monument differed
from the original in many respects.
While it maintained the form of the
obelisk or shaft, the base was left
simple as the base of a shaft and
without any adornment in the way OF
steps or pillars or other forms. The
height was shortened because tho
original foundation was believed UNI
able to maintain the 600 feet originally
specified. The Army engineers found
it necessary to burrow into the old
foundation that was supporting soma
80, 900 tons and strengthen it consid-
erably, for 1t had shown dangerous
signs of settling. 1t was the fear for
the safety of the shaft. at that time
the tallest structure of its kind In the
world, that prompted the engineers to
throw around the base the artificial
mound of earth, which it was believed
would tend to brace the foundation
from the tremendous strain of the
present IS 900 tons.
The first marble block under Gov
eminent supervision was set August
{, 1880, and the last stone at the 800
foot level August 8. 1884. while the
topmost stone was placed December 3,
1884. The dedication ceremonies, when
the aluminium cap was finally placed
on the top. were held on the anniver-
sary of Washington'S birth, Al years
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w YASHINGTON'S birthday sug.
gests the Washington Mon
NV ument. that great Pile of
stone reaching 555 feet into
the air. From the very be-
ginning it has been the best known
and also the most discussed monu-
ment of the Nation.
Immediately following the death of
Washington there were proposals in
Congress for the building of a monu-
ment. Monument building in the early
days of the Republic was a much more
serious undertaking than the obtain
ing of the names of a number of prom
inent individuals who are willing to
help to foster the initial campaigns for
funds or the forming of memorial as
sociations and asking Legislatures for
plots Of ground from the public do
main.
There was a unanimous desire to
have a monument, but no one could
seem to get the plans approved, and
AS for agreeing upon the form that
such a great memorial should take.
that was indeed a difficult thing to do.
Judging by the acrimonious debates
in Congress, the articles in the news
papers, the letters written and the
speeches made.
Ninety years ago this month there
was suggested by Charles GUSTS, a
relative of Washington, as we'll as a
popular orator of that day. the throw
ing up of a huge mound Of earth as a
memorial to the Father of the Coun-
try. This was publicly argued and
championed in speeches. Beginning
with the soldiers of the Revolution
that were still alive, all would be
asked to make the journey to the
Capital. there to take a shovelful of
earth and carry it to a predestined
spot, the result of which, he felt sure,
would be a suitable monument.
However, the suggestions were never
popular. Perhaps it was the work in
volved. One editorial writer of that
time said of 1t:
THE plan of the intended monu-
ment to the memory of Washington
as suggested by Orator Custis is
neither novel nor feasible. The mound
form of which he speaks is one to
which nations in the earliest ages have
resorted to honor the memory of the
filustrious dead. The Trojans, Greeks.
Celts and our own Indians have piled
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With its dome looming up to the heavens.
Fount OF pride. admiration and awe!
Far away to the east fF9m the Plaza 1;iIa
Countless beauties grace Capitol Hill.
To be sure. there are mansard-gilt mansions.
Fancy an parking AND ey and Fashion
Dine and pine DER the swamps OF the
toads.
While up here in this health-giving, region
Evermore free from a ab anu, ana rni re,dv,
Twins and triplets bless Capitol Hill.
When the patriot pilgrims of freedom
To National mecca repair
From the Capitol front they'll look over
Parks and promenades DassingN lar.
For the star of her destinys rising.
Every long-cherished hope to fulfill, -,
And she'll stand in. her beauty unriyaieesd
While the sun shines on Capitol Hill.
NOLIVIA" BRIGGS died Sunday
" afternoon, July 8, 1910. / find
the following in The Star of July A:
Mrs. Emily E. Riggs whose nom
de plume was olivia author OF the
olivia Letters and a widely known
newspaper correspondent during the
DAYS of the Civil War, died at her
home. THE Naples 619 ID street
southeast. Yesterday afternoon. at
the age of 70 wears. Mrs. Briggs had
heen in falling health for some time
and a fall which she had recently is
believed to have FASTENED the end.
Her remains will be taken to Chicago
for interment.
Mrs. Briggs in her time was at
tached to the staff of the old Wash
ington Chronicle, under Col. John w.
Torney. and she also wrote for Col.
delphia Press Her news letters to
the Philadelphia Times when Col. A.
X. Mcclure was it's editor. however,
made her a national reputation. Mrs.
Briggs was cotemparary with Grace
Greenwood and Mary Clemmer, also
noted writer's of their time.
Mrs. Briggs father. Robert Edison,
went from Vermont in 1914 to Burton,
Ohio, where he married In 1854 he
moved with his family to Chicago,
where he invested largely in real
estate, at one time owning the present
site of the Chicago courthouse. When
he died his large estate was equally
shared by his children. Mrs. Briggs
then came to Washington, where she
purchased the square bounded by
Sixth Seventh and ID streets and
South Carolina avenue. then known as
Maple Square. 1t has been her home
ever since"
Robert Edison was married at Bur.
ton, Geauga County, Ohio, to Miss
Umberfield, daughter of Squire UNI
| berfield, pioneer and a noted man.
Miss Emily Edison went to school at
Burton and / have a piece of age
brown paper the size of a post card
Across the top is printed Reward of
| Merit" Below that is a crude wood
cut Of little girl in long frock and
| pantalettes to the ankle skipping q
rope which two little girls. also in
| long f.'ocks and ruffled trousers, ;l"e
turning. Ec'ow the picture is ''l'ii>
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~ LIVIA BRIGGS was no.
ted writer during the Civil
War and for thirty or forty
years after. Most of her
writing was for newspapers
and most Of that writing was for the
Philadelphia Press and Washington
Chronicle when owned by John w.
when edited by Alexander Kelly
Mcclure. OLIVIA" was the pen name
of Mrs. Briggs and she was much
known as Olivia Briggs. but her
proper name was Emily Edison Briggs.
She was q daughter of Robert Edison,
was born at Burton. Ohio, September
IA, 1881: was married to John X.
Briggs. came to Washington early in
the Civil War. turned to writing OF
war scenes In Washington. passed to
the writing of political letters, came
Washington home, Maple Square,
July 8. 1910, and was buried in Rose
Hill Cemetery, Chicago.
think it was in the Summer of
1872-and I will get the date for you
that John r. and his wife, Emily
T.. Briggs. bought the square, CNo.
$3.50 bounded by South Carolina ave
nue., Sixth. Seventh and ID streets
southeast. In the middle of the
square was large frame house
painted white as long as the memory
of man. The garden of the house.
coextensive with the square, was set
with maple trees and the place had
the name Maple Square.
Before the coming of the Briggses
that square had been the home of
Maj. A. A. Nicholson. Marine Corps.
Among it's owners had been John NJ.
IFnjf tod
Justice of Delaware. Secretary of
State under President Taylor and
ioint-maker with Sir Henry Bulwer
Of the Clayton Bulwer treaty / do
not know that Mr.. Clayton lived in
the house. but / assume he did. He
bought the property from Henry NJ.
Morfit in 1856, devised it to his
nephew, James G. Douglas, and niece.
Margaret A. Comegys, who sold 1t to
Charles Naylor
The Rambler has very good legal
history of that property and you Will
get 1t. But be patient. The Rambler
cannot afford to have you read in
three minutes that which he may
have used eight hours to get. He
must eat.
Maple Square has been place OF
eaterest to Washington people for
Aore than half and perhaps cen
.s,ry. 1t was mentioned in poem
a.ritten by Richard Oulahan, then OF
GA A street southeast, and printed
in a Washington newspaper January
%, 1879. I hand you the poem:
CAPITOL HILL.
On the banks of our beautiful river
ON Potomac the fruitful and grand.
Mapped out by George Washinston's hand
Overlooking the river and city.
Natures exquisite ,g2r'ien,spot still.
Watch and ward keep DER Capitol Hill.
or the ,vcsttr ~ slope. vast and per:i"SS.
Stands the great ne palace az l" ~,
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six Jolly Fellowship Porters and egg
flip? My house Is in Portman square.
part of the city far removed from
the dwellings of the persons named,
and for other reasons there can be no
connection between me and them"
"Mr Podsnap." said, as the gen.
tleman was turning an apoplectic pur-
pie, Il believe that an author should
know his place and" Quite right"
he said. You also wrote that / am
the upholder of the British consti-
tuition. That is quite right, also.
/ perceive that, notwithstandin your
occupation, you have some faculty
almost akin to intelligence.
we EnSlishmen are very proud Of
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Forty-f1rst Congress. third session,
1870:
G. w. Adams, Boston Herald and
Chicago Times, residence 1904 X; w.
l.. Avery, Boston Transcript; y. w.
Bartlett, Boston Transcript, Green
street, Georgetown: r. F.. Boisseau,
Washington Evening Star, 1247 9Th;
H. v. Boynton, 1407 L; d. w. Brown,
Congressional Globe, Office BAL Pa.
ave-, house 316 Second; I. N. Burritt,
editor Washington Herald. 728 18th;
l.. C. Carpenter, Milwaukee Sentinel
and others: w. II. Clarke. American
Press Association. s23 14th; Justin E.
Colbuln, y. y. Times, 5oG 9Th; ,. D.
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Great Mound of Earth Once Favored as Washington
BIZ UTHAI VINCENT WILCOX.

w YASHINGTON'S birthday sug-
NA/ gests the Washington Mon
NV ument. that great Pile of
stone reaching 555 feet into
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UTHERE'S a heavy swell waitin'
4 to see yer" said my messenger,
as returned from the White House
and sat down to finish my stogie "A
swell to see me? That's strange!
What does no look like, Joe?" ale
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LIVIA BRIGGS was a no.
ted writer during the Civil
War and for thirty or forty
years after. Most of her
,n,..iti nor ,,,nc fn,. r,ourcrn,,or
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-10-13
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTER

u. S. Land Office at Spokane,
Washington. October 10, 1927.
Notice is hereby given that Fred
S. Domes, of 705 South Eye ST.,
Tacoma. Washington. who. on July
TO- 1922 made Additional Enlarged
Hid. Entry 013367. Walla Walla,
No. 07725 for the Southeast Quar-
ter. Section 8, Township en-. r.
90 E.W.M., has filed notice of in
tention to make final three year
proof, to establish claim to the
land described, before Harold G.
Fyfe, u. S. Commissioner at Ken
newick, Washington, on the 2Sth
day of November, 1927.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Alfred E. Willmert. Walter F.
Fullbright. Joseph Svantonsky and
Mrs. Minnie Owens. all of Kenne-
wick, Washington.
A. w. DOLAND. Reg. 10:13-11:10
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TENT MEETINGS CLOSE

The gospel meetings which have
been in progress in the brown tent
during the past three months were
discontinued this week. The lee
lures given during this special
season were well attended on the
average in spite of some very un-
favorable weather. Most of those
who attended were present prac-
tically every night and have ex-
pressed themselves as having en-
joyed the lectures as well as hav-
inv been benefited by them.
The lecturer, Elder J. K. Luther
feels that the effort put forth has
been well worth while and that
much good will come as a result
of them. Saturday and Sunday
night meetings will be conducted
in the Congregational church for
some time yet. All are cordially
invited to attend. Special announce
ment appears elsewhere in this
issue.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO
FILE CLAIMS

In the Superior Court of the
State of Washington for Benton
County Tin Probate).
In the matter of the estate of
Sarah E. Mcguire, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that let
tiers of administration on the es-
tate of Sarah E. Mcguire. deceas-
ed, were granted to the under
signed, on the 22nd day of August
1927. by the said superior court.
All persons having claims a.
gainst said estate, are required to
serve them with the necessary
vouchers upon me at the office of
M. M. Moulton in Kennewick,
Washington within six months af-
ter the date of the first publica-
tion of this notice. to-wit, within
six months after the 29th day of
September, 1927. and file the same
with the clerk of this court to-
gether with proof of such service,
or they shall be forever barred.
Dated at Kennewick. Wash, this
29th day of September, 1927.
w. c.. MAGUIRE, administrator
M. M. Moulton, attorney for Ad-
ministrator. Kennewick. Washing
ton. 9:29-10:13
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NOTICE OF SHEREFFS SALE
OF REAL ESTATE
CauSa M a7oE
Cause no. 4796

In the Superior Court of the
State of Washington for Benton
County.
Gerd Jansen and Christine
Jansen, his wife, plaintiffs.
William Fruhling. also written
William Fruehling. and Minnie
Fruhling, also written Minnie
Fruehling, his wife. John Dover
Lumber Company, a corporation,
A. HI. York and Jane Doe York,
his wife whose true christian name
is unknown, Clyde Thornell and
Marie Thornell. his wife, Robert
R. Warren and Jane Doe Warren,
his wife. whose true christian name
is unknown, defendants.
Under and by virtue of Order of
Sale. issued out of and under the
Seal of the above entitled Court,
holding terms at Prosser. in and
for said county, on the 4th day of
October, AID. 1927, upon a judg-
ment rendered in said court on
the 3rd day ofg October AID. 1927
in favor of Gerd Jansen and
Christina Jansen, his wife,
and against William Fruhling
and Minnie Fruhling, his wife,
ct al, for the sum of Twenty
one Hundred Seventy-three and
1900 (S2173.19) Dollars, togeth-
er with attorneys fees, interest,
costs and increased costs, and to
me directed and delivered, COM
manding me to sell the following
described property situate. lying
and being in Benton County, State
of Washington, or so much thereof
as may be necessary to satisfy said
judgment, attorneys fees, interest,
costs and increased costs. to-wit:
Northwest Quarter of South
east Quarter of the Southwest
Quarter of Section Thirteen
(13) Township Nine (9) North,
Range Twenty-eight (28) E.
WIN.
Now, therefore. notice is here
by given that on Saturday, the 9Th
day of November, AID. 1927 at 10
o'clock in the forenoon of said day,
/ will sell the above described pro-
perty, or so much thereof as may
be necessary to satisfy said judg-
ment, attorneys fees, interest,
costs and increased costs. in all
amounting to the sum of Twenty
four Hundred Twenty-Five and 46-
100 (S2422.46) Dollars, together
with accruing interest and cost of
sale.
Said sale will take place at the
front door of the court house at
Prosser, in said county and state,
and will be at Public Auction, for
cash in hand, to the highest and
best bidder.
Dated at Prosser, Wash, this
4th day of October, AID. 1927.
SHEPHERD. Sheriff.
BY j. K. Mcfarland, Dep.
w. O. Miller, attorney for Plain
tiff, Ritzville. Wash. 10:6-11:3
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FOR SALE-I've got a mighty
good 1928 model Ford touring
car for sale. priced so low you'll
think it's gift. New tires ali
round, just been overhauled, new
pistons. new rear end, new top.
It's in good shape and is good
looking. Something else. if you
have some pigs, chickens. or cows
you would like to get rid of we
can arrange a trade. This is a
good car I'm offering. See me at
the Continental Service Station
opposite Beste's Tire Shop. John
Ferguson, Telephone 1901. 27tf
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OMAR W. RICH offers an 80

OMAR w. RICH - offers an 80
acre Colville ranch for small
Kennewick ranch; several best
Kennewick houses in best location
for sacrifice prices; trade one acre
and good residence in Oregon City /;
trade Vancouver Washington pro-
perty for Columbia river hiway
property; trade 120 aces, half ir-
rigated at Umatilla; trade Tacoma
houses, lots and acreage; trade En-
terprise, Oregon, stock, ranches.
Ask for new price list of best Ken
newick buys ever offered. =
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NOTICE = Why suffer with rhu-
matism, stomach. liver, kidney,
trouble and diseases of the skin,
when you can get cured at Block
house Mineral Springs. seven miles
west of Goldendale, Wash? Rates
reasonable. Further particulars
write Hooker and Carratt, Block
house, Wash. Esp
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between trains Thursday. She was
on ner way to Los Angeles to con-
tlnue her studies in music.
L. kratzer, wife and son Billy
are spending few days with the
nome folks. They expect to leave
soon on trip to the coast.
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= Z. J. + = Z + I. +
RIVERSIDE
Mrs. w. III. Kratzer
. 80 " |. .Es.s : 4. I. 4 = !.

p = = = - y =
s,s,rv friends and neighbors at
III ,sI the funeral of Mrs. Hamil
fnI rrssnnewick Sunday afternoon.
. ~ hand of sheep owned by
s Christensen was brought
tn. from the summer range near
s sorr last week. Charley and
l ns;s;e Christensen with the herd
\ made the drive.
. Mrs re Dora Mounsey is on the
r. Trheodora Smith of Moscow,
.I1sd at the home of L. Smith
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The births in Japan are report
ed as much greater than the deaths
enat country is like the old woman
m the shoe. who had so many chill
dren she did not know what TO do
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With the fight over, the world
series finished. about the only ex-
citing things to look forward to
are Christmas and Mr.. Ford's new
car. e "
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FOR SALE - Pigs, So, Sc and 81.
Bred sows. High production Jer-
sey bull service. Polan- China boar
service. Roy Washburn, Nursery
road. 19tf
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SUMMONS OF PUBLICATION

In the Superior Court of the
State of Washington in and for
Benton County.
Clinton C. Harlan, also known
as C. C. Harlan, and Francis l..
Johnson, plaintiffs, VS.
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CHRISTMAS CARDS - It's time
right now to get your order in
for those new Christmas cards.
We have the latest designs. Printed
with your name in the new En-
gravo-Style (just like engraving)
The prices range very low. Ken
newick Printing Co. SO
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FOR SALE. - Al team, harness
and wagon for sale or trade.
Would consider Ford coupe in
good condition. Fl. M. Strope. Phi.
42x2. Sip
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FOR SALE or RENT Newly kali
somined and vanished modern
five room bungalow on Kennewick
Ave. Rent cheap oget occupied.
Call Mrs. Perry Soth. Phone 432. c
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FOR RENT-5-room house cheap.
C. C. Williams. 29p
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FOR SALE - 100 pure bred Eng
lish White Leghorn yearling
hens, 312 to 5 lbs. and four year
old COW. gentle, easy milking, Civ
ing five gals. of milk. o. II. Luel-
loft, Richland. Phone 444. =
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FOR SALE - / ton Nash truck,
good tires. bed. good condition.
A real bargain. Better hurry as it
won't last long at the price. Eich-
ners Auto Wrecking Shop. 27-8c