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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12
Character ShotDn in
Likes and DisIikes

II you are ever in doubt as to
whether an acquaintance would
prove a good companion there is
one infal1ible sign by which you
can make sure Of the matter. When
you talk to him notice whether he
tells you first of something he likes
or dislikes. If he is prone to air
his dislikes you may be sure he
will not prove a very cheerful COM
panion. His mind is destructive.
He is more concerned with pulling
to pieces than with building up.
Such person has a tendency to
shut up ones mind or put it on
its guard against impulses and in
novations. He has a sensitive ma
ture that withdraws itself into its
shell on the least impact of the
common things about him. One
will get nothing from him but
grumblings and misadyersions.
The person, on the other hand,
who quickly makes you acquainted
with what he likes Is one who will
prove a fine, stimulating compan-
ion. He is ardent, curious, adven-
turing. He will communicate his
own enthusiasm and awaken in
those he meets tastes and sympa-
thies and ideas. He Is a builder,
a creator, doer. Such men Of
infinite likes are to be cultivated.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12
Antiquity of Scent"

A Croxley Green reader is at
loss to know why the learned
judge should have taken exception
to the abbreyiation "Gent" in legal
documents. cit u.s." he writes, slime
honored, even though nowadays it
may appear to be vulgar cockney-
ism. Upon many monumental in
scriptions it may be found in place
of man." and he quotes one of 1864
in a Shropshire church, which re-
fers to "Ye body of We worthy
gent" etc.
'The word gent here is not in
tended to Indicate his social status,
as it is followed by Esquire which
does place him. Nevertheless the
abbreviation has come to be re-
garded as not only colloquial but
vulgar. Was 1t not o. w. Holmes
who solemnly warned his country
men against using such express
sions as "a gent in lowered vest?
London Morning Post.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12
Special Folding of
Bills PreDsnts Loss

With many men it is a common
habit to carry q few odd bills in
convenient pockets to save them
selves the trouble of pulling out
their wallets to pay for small ar
ticles purchased Frequently these
bills are folded In Indifferent fash
ion and stuffed into pockets where
other bills, folded with equal care
lessness, may be reposing.
Bankers point out that this is apt
to be a costly habit, as bill may
be dropped when some of them are
withdrawn from the pocket. They
point out that there is one proper
way to handle bills thus carried /;
that Is, by smoothing out the bills,
placing them together preferably
with the smaller denominations on
top and larger below, although that
II entirely a matter Of preference.
Then one end of the little pile of
bills Is turned inward to the depth
Of about an inch or so and folded
down, after which the bills are
creased lengthwise down the GEN.
ter and folded over. Finally the
narrow strip of bills Is folded from
end to end In the most convenient
little wad.
In this way the bills are all
locked together and there is no
danger Of any being separated and
lost, while the owner can readily
unfold them and extract what he
wants at any time, refolding the
balance securely and returning
them to his pocket.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12
SERIOUS HOURS OF STUDY
Elsie Turner

This week is one of the most important as
well as the most dreaded Of the year. This
week all the classes are reviewing in order to
prepare themselves for the semester tests
which will be given Thursday or Friday.
In reviewing, some of the students dis
covered that they have not forgotten as
much as they thought they had, but there are
others who have discovered some knowledge in
their books that they can not remember ever
having seen. a#-- .#sT
Monday the students Of the English VII class
were entertained by the speeches given by the
members of the class. Each student was given
a topic and he was to give talk on this. These
speeches were to count as part of the six weeks
test grade. .
The u. S. history class has nearly completed
their books. They are reviewing very rapidly
the most important happenings in our history
such as: immigration, expansion, political par
ties, foreign relations, etc. Next semester the
class will continue studying U. S. history for
awhile but they will soon take up the study of
civcs.
Everyone including the teachers, will be very
glad when this week Of hard work is ended and
they can get back into the routine of daily
study.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12
Setting Hin. Straight

Jaw, can't!" whined the young
nephew.
"You can't?" answered old Riley
Rezzidew sarcastically. "You amt
been hypnotized, have We, or got a
broken leg, or the dyspepsy, or a
wife and mother-in-law to hem
peck the energy out o. yeu; you
are not in the poorhouse or in Jail,
or bound hand and foot with
chains, are We? In this present
Ammo Domerni and this Great Land
of the Free any whole and healthy
man or boy who makes use of the
word can't when referring to any
task or duty of everyday life,
ought to be arrested for misappro-
priating other peoples property
stealing word that is the rightful
possession Of cripples, prisoners
and model Observation-Disclosures City
Star. =
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12
Children at Play

The noise Of children, playing
their own fancies-as I now heark-
en- to them by fits, sporting on the
green before my window, while /
am engaged in these grave specu-
lations at my neat suburban re-
treat at Shacklewell-by distance
made more sweet - inexpressibly
take from the labor Of my task. 1t
is like writing music. They seem
to modulate my periods. They
ought at least to do s0-for In the
voice Of that tender age there IL
a kind Of poetry, far unlike the
harsh prose-accents Of mans con-
versation.- Charles Lamb, in Els
says Of Ella.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12
Old Roman Religion

Ruins of Roman soldiers tenn
pie to the eastern sun god Mithra,
dating back to before A. d. 325,
have recently been uncovered near
the north German city Of Dieburg.
The find is regarded as one of the
most important archaeological dis
coveries ever made in Germany.
The altar piece, slab Of sandstone
about a yard square carved with
scenes from the mythical life Of the
god, was found in almost perfect
condition. The cult of Mithra was
an immensely popular religion in
Rome during early Christian times,
especially in the legions, which
spread it throughout the vast ex-
tent of empire, and it was only
with much difficulty that Christian
ity was finally able to overcome and
replace 1T.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12
Keeps Car on Rails

Many people think that a train is
kept on the rails by the flange or
rim that Is on the inside edge Of
the wheel. This f1ange steadies
the car, but does not keep it on the
rails. The rag is slightly rounded
on top, as is the rim Of the car
wheel, SO that the wheel does not
rest squarely on the rail. The
outer circumference Of the wheel is
smaller than the inner and the
wheel rests on the inner slope of
the rounded rail. In running the
wheels press outward because it is
easier for them to run along the
smaller edge and on ton ef Inc ran.
By pnsSAahHg outward and exerting
The same force in opposite direc-
tions the wheels keep each other
balanced and on the rails.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12
Truly Feminine Role

The Woman's neighbor is the
mother Of girl of. eleven, boy
Of nine, and another wee daughter
of five. One recent rainy after
noon the Woman dropped in for a
chat and found all three children
at home. In the course of the con-
versation the subject changed to
plans for the future. The moth
er in an attempt to discover her
children's viewpoints asked each
one to name his or her ambition.
The girl Of eleven replied without
hesitation that she intended to be
q great singer. The bow chez
as frssc ~ = s1o Profession Of
acting. In response to the same
question, however, the little one Of
five answered simply, II want to
be the audience.-New York Sun.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12
COMPANY MANNERS Silver Mcguire

Did you ever hear of visiting day." OF
course you did. Every organization has one;
churches, lodges, social clubs, and even the
schools. 1t seems to be something new in our
schools, but we all welcome it with open arms
/ mean we'll be glad when our teachers go
visiting but it's not so fine to have the teachers
of other schools coming to ''listen in" on US.
Last Friday morning Miss Caulkins informed
her history class that the Richland faculty would
be here, and might come in to hear us recite
A wave of EXPLANATIONS passed over the room
"What's the matter? Haven't you ever had WIS.,
itors before" asked the teacher.
"N-no, and w-we're all flust-t-trated," Joe
answered. No one visited that class. but in the
other classes they had several guests.
Miss Pecar was on the verge of giving her
Latin class written lesson, when visitors en-
tered so she made the class recite. Such well
behaved classes you never saw. The students
are all SO willing to recite. Those who hadn't
responded in class for a week perked up and
offered good discussions.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12
SIGMA CLUB FORMED
Joe Siegfried, Jr.
NO. IL

The athletic heroes of KRIS. organized last
Saturday night into society which they call
the Sigma club. The purpose of the organiza-
ton is to promote better scholastic work, bet
Ter craftsmanship and to establish feeling of
good will between students and faculty, and
also to take care Of the gym and athletic equip
ment and uphold the name and honor of school.
The twelve charter members have all received
the Orange X for participation in sports and
will initiate five new members who have earned
their first letters. Under Coach Smiths able
direction and with the support Of the newly
elected officers we are confident that this ac-
tivity will develop into one of the most success
full in high school.
The officers are: President, Cecil Boyer; vice.
president, Joe Brown; sec-treas., Gerald Camp
bell; sentinel, Karl Reese.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12
EfectiDe Comeback

When DR.. Wellington Koo, highly
cultured and American educated
Chinaman, was in Washington he
attended q banquet and found him
self seated next to an obsequious
American, of the kind who thinks
there is only one kind of Chinaman.
The first course had passed and
the American thought 1t time to
start some sort Of conversation.
"Likee soupee?" he asked Of Koo.
The Chinaman bowed aff1rmatively.
A few minutes later, when the
POSTMASTER had finished his open
ing remarks, Koo leaned over.
"Likee speechee?" the Chinaman
Quizzed the American. Converse
ton between them Jagged after
that.-Capper's Weekly.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12
Germ-Proof Upholstery

Odors of such common plants as
cloves, thyme, wild verbena, gera-
MUM and cinnamon will protect au-
tomobile upholstery against germs,
an English expert has discovered.
Upholstery in which quantities Of
the plants have been mixed re-
mains germ-proof for eighteen
months or two years.
He found that the odor of cloves
would kill microbes In 35 minutes,
while cinnamon killed some species
in IL minutes. The essence Of Gin.
namon was fatal, he claims, to ty'
phoid-fever bacteria after IL
minutes.-Popular Mechanics Mag
azine.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12

EDITORIAL

TEACHERS WEAPONS-Violet GUERNSEY
The end of the semester has rolled around
once more and with it comes the usual raft of
braln-tiring examinations. To some, they arc
an unholy terror, while others meet them with
affected bravery. ~
l think. from personal observation, that the
high school students have made at least one
New Years resolution, which will go into eff
feet this week: Resolved, that either get out
OF my exams pass them with credit
These last few days have been busy ones.
both for teachers and students. Students are
burning the Midnight Oil" over something they
will not be questioned on; while teachers are
hunting out their particular dragons for us to
slay. 49,. =
Study Caesars Commentaries and you are
sure to have to conjugate the verb went -
Read the life of Caesar and you are asked TO
give detailed account of the French Revolu-
ton. 'But such is life," some will sigh, while
others will put forth fiery protests.
From the French Farm" "Latin Lake"
"Woods of Biology Moat of Mathematics" to
say nothing of English Island,' the teachers
will hurl their torturing missiles, while we
hunt for cover, but find none. The situation re-
minds more of our truthful rhyme:
"Clouds in the sky are gathering
Thunder and lightning slams, sa
Heaven and earth are warning
Of the coming of Exams"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12
Ancient Courts

AS a result of recent inquiry, It
has been ascertained that there are
more than 100 courts In England
that have not had session for 80
wears. The origin Of these in
ferior local courts can be traced
to the time when there had to be
as many courts in the land as there
were manors, so that justice could
he taken to the poor mans door.
Among the Forest courts there
exist the Survey of Dogs and the
Court of Swainmote, which, al
though not repealed, have been out
of use for centuries.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12
Time to Laugh

Biffkins was suffering from liver
trouble and the doctor told him
that II he laughed fifteen minutes
before each meal his condition
would improve. One day in q res
taurant, while Biffkins was having
his little laugh, man at the oppo-
site table walked over to him and
said in an angry manner: what
the dickens are you laughing att"
"Why, I am laughing for my
liver" said Biffkins.
'sWell, then, / guess / had better
start laughing too, / ordered mine
half an hour ago.-Pittsburgh
acknowledgement.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12
As Yet. Unseen

In the Lambs club few eve
nings ago a Scottish actor, who
had hearkened to a series Of stories
dealing with the alleged penurious-
ness Of his race, was moved to re-
monstrate. He argued that thrift
was virtue and one Of which the
Scotch might well be proud.
aAs q collector Of oddities" he
remarked, II have occasion to visit
pawnshops' all over the city, and to
the credit Of my race ! wish to
state that have never yet seen a
set of bagpipes In one of them.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12
Auspicious Meeting

'Yassum," said Callie, the negro
cook, 81 been engaged now for goin'
on ten days"
"Who is the bridegroom"
"Wellum, he's a mighty nice
man.
"Have you known him long?"
'Yes, indeedy. Don't you re-
member, Miz Aronoff, dat about
two weeks ago you femme off one
day right after dinnertime SOS !
could get to the fun'el Of a lady.
friend Of mine" .s- e..s-
s1Yes, ].
.Wellum, de one I'm fixed to mar
ry is de departed's husband
Exchange.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12
Keep "Old Style" Time

1t is not only in eastern Europe,
under the influences Of the Greek
church, that the unreformed calen-
dar may be found still in use. Even
in England, where Christmas has
been kept on December % for many
generations, the government does
not pay the Christmas dividends on
the national debt till the twelfth
day of January, and the midsummer
dividends are paid not on June "A,
but on July 8.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12
BOYS SPORTS

Kennewicl1 successfully took Richland into
camp Tuesday night by low score, 15-9. The
game was played very slowly and was featured
by considerable stalling for time on the part Of
Richland. The Kennewick hoopsters did not
play up to top form in this game but by cool
and steady headwork they outclassed their up
river opponents.
Next Friday KRIS. meets the Pasco quintet
on the home floor in battle that is predicted
to be the very tougest.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12
Heaters for the Ocean

Artificial heating Of the ocean Is
to be tried out at Westerland, Ger
many, popular seaside resort, in
order to provide all-the-year-round
bathing. Huge electric heaters will
be installed to raise the waters tenn
perature and rob winter dip of its
chill. Heated bathing cabins and
covered ways leading to the water,
says Popular Science Monthly, will
be provided for the bathers' COM
fort. So, $50
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12
GIRLS SPORTS

Tuesday night the girls lost to the Richland
six by score of 25-15. The game was an inter-
esting one from start to finish but was rather
slow due to the fact that the referee called so
many fouls, seven players being ruled off the
floor, three from Richland and four of our
home team. Considering the fact that so many
of the first team were forced out of play, we
are not in the least downhearted with the score.
This coming Friday night, our girls play
Kahlotus while the boys play Pasco, because
Pasco has no girls team.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12
sENoRITAS MEET

The regular meeting of the Senorita club was
held Friday night at the home Of Elsie Turner
with Gladys Shoemaker presiding. The consti-
tuition was read and approved and plans were
made for future meetings. The members voteo
to ADOPT the official Senorita PIN After social
hour spent in playing games the refreshments
were served.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12
Credit 70 the kiIoUdtt

The world owes much TO eiec-
tricity. 1t has made the luxurles
of a few fortunate families In the
last generation the convenience Oh
the millions today.-Buffalo News.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-01-12

Read the advertising here i'm your
newspaper :. it will guide you to
the buying of worthy merchandise
The Indianapolis times., 1928-07-25
100 Umbrellas, $1.95

Rain-proof. Gloria silk and
cotton mixed. 10 ribs, amber tips
and ends. Amber handles. Slight
ly irregular.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-07-25

4I4C 1SdSOIl 4OI Jll6 6dIllcI IlONcl
taking such strong position in my
memory is probably due to the fact
that on first reading it years ago it
made such profound impression
upon me. That story was good
corking theater to me and 7
visualized it so deeply that I have
been unable to erase it.
The main reason for ''The
Cavalier of Tennessee" taking such
a strong position in my thinking
apparatus is due chiefly to the fact
that Nicholson has actually brought
to life the story Of Andrew Jackson.
This is not biography, but a
novel of the type that I call a
costume romance, because all the
characters of Jackson's day dressed
and thought so differently from us
today.
Nicholson has caught that at
nlosphere, dress and thought of
Jackson and all those who came in
contact with him. When Jackson
kills a man in duel we feel just
how Jackson must have thought
when public opinion started against
him. And we realize that the pub
lie wiped out the thought for many
reasons.
The author gives us Jackson from
the time he was officiating for the
prosecutor at Jonesboro until the
people had voted that the doors of
the White House should open for
him.
In addition to the amazing
qualities which went to make UP
Jackson, his life had one of the
sweetest romances ever lived by
man. His strange wooing of Rachel,
their marriage, their love and their
troubles all go toward the making
of gigantic and realistic love story.
I think Nicholson has done best
toward Jackson at the time Burr
came into his life with his nasty
scheme of overthrowing the Gov
ernment. When Jackson found out
that Burr was not on the level, we
see the fine quality of which Jack
son was made.
Jackson's life story is a great
story and Nicholson has made it
as great and as realistic as the
original. In saying that, I am pay
ing the author the greatest COM
pliment possible.
I sincerely believe that Nicholson
has written big story and beau
tiful one in "The Cavalier of Ten
nessee," and also believe that
when the name of this Hoosier
author is but memory. he will be
remembered for having written
1.-THE Cavalier of Tennessee" pub
lished by the Bobbs-Merrill Com
pany.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-07-25
NICHOLSON PAINTS
A REAL CHARACTER
HooSer Author Takes Andrew Jackson as His Hero ir
His Latest Novel, The Cavalier of Tennessee
Which Is Just Published.
BY WAITER D. HICKMAN

TP to the birth of Cavalier
~ OF THE House OF Thousand Candles when the
dith Nicholson mentioned.
pass elsewhere in
public than goes omping through
mind
after prob
The Indianapolis times., 1928-07-25

indianapolis theaters today offer:
Hyams and Mcintyre at the Lyric;
Madame x' at English's; Night
stick" at Keith's; "The Racket at
the Apollo; "The Drag Net" at the
Indiana; "Hot News" at the Circle,
and Harry Fox at Loew's Palace.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-07-25
Young People Meet

BIZ Times Special
CONNERSVILLE, Ind, July 25.-
Young Peoples societies Of the
East Central Baptist Association
held their quarterly convention at
the First Baptist Church here Tues
daY.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-07-25
600 RayOn Bandeaux, lSc

Pastel shades-tailored styles
sizes 80 to SO. Special purchase.
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kidskin, black, white blonde, tan
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in the lot; A to @, but not all in
each style. Downstairs at Ayres.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-07-25

Blow to Liquor Law Accused
BIZ Times Special
SOUTH BEND. Ind, July 25.-
Liquor law defendants in future will
not be granted preliminary hearings,
District Attorney Oliver M. Ioomis
announces, declaring such procedure
reveals to accused evidence the
Government holds against them
and in effect, results in two trials
for each person. He revealed the
new order Of things by refusing
preliminary hearings to fifty persons
arrested by Federal dry agents at
Ft. Wayne.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-07-25

FICTION
Swan Song" John Galsworthy,
Glaspen. Stokes; age Of Reason"
Philip Gibbs, Doubleday Doran:
Jerome: or the Latitude Of Love-"
Maurice Bedel viking: ''Virgin
Queene," Hartford Powell. Little
Brown; "Octavia." Margot Asduith,
Stokes.
NONFICTIN
The Intelligent Woman's Guide
TO Socialism and Capitalism" G. B.
Shaw. Brentano's; Rise of the House
Cosmopolitan: Poems in Praise Of
Practically Nothing" S. Hoffenstein,
Liveright: Sunset Gun" Dorothy
Parker. Liveright: Naked Truth"
Clare Sheridan. Harper; Adventures
of an African SLAYER" Theodore
Canot. A. & C. Boni.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-07-25
Best Sellers

The following is a list of the
six Best Sellers in fiction and
non-f1ction in Brentano's New
York stores for the week end
ing july 81:
The Indianapolis times., 1928-07-25

Heat Causes Fatal Illness
By Times Special
ED1NBURG, Ind, July 25.-
Charles ]. Guilkey, SO, is read here
of heart disease, superinduced by
the heat.