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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-05-18
Tho Climate of Washington Territory M
Taken from Signal Service Reports.

WASHINGTON, April 3.-Last July the
Senate passed resolutions directing the
transmission Of reports prepared under the
direction of the chief signal officer upon
the climate and climate conditions of Ore
gon and Washington Territory. These re-
ports, together with illustrative charts and
letter from Gen. Greedy, have just been
published and, in view of the emigration to
the far Northwest will be found to be Of
general interest. The rainfall on the Paci
fo coast is the heaviest in the United States,
ranging from 70 to ITO inches annually, but
this enormous fall covers only per cent Of
the area of Oregon and Washington Terri
tory. On the other hand, the area where
less than 10 inches fall is less than FIVE per
cent of the whole. Wheat can be grown in
nine'tenths of these two States without
irrigation. Owing to equable rainfall, sgri
cultural operations are more fruitful with
the small rainfall than in some sections of
other States with considerable larger pref
cipitation. Remarkably equable tempera-
ture conditions also obtain, the entire range
Of mean annual temperature over this terri.
tory being but 81 degrees from 45J at Fl.
Colville, in Northeastern Washington Terri
tory, to b4 degrees at Ashland, Ore. In 300
miles of latitude along the coast the range of
temperature In the summer time is only 81
degrees--from Sc at Port Angeles, Wash, to
694 at Fl. Stevens, Ore. During the winter
months the mean temperature of more than
half Of these States is above the freezing
point, and on the coast ranges between 40
and 40 degrees. Gen. Greedy says:
"To summarize, Oregon and Washington
Territory are favored with a climate of un,
usual mildness and equsbility. While the
immdeiate coast ranges have very heavy
rainfalls, yet such rain occurs during the
winter months Of December to February,
and in all cases the wet season gives place
gradually to the dry season, during July and
August While the preponderating amount
Of rain falls during the winter, yet the spring,
early summer, and late fall are marked by
moderate rains at not infreQuent entervals.
These climate conditions favor to a marked
extent the growth Of most cereals. and other
important staples - Minneapolis Tribune,
Apr. 4, 1889.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-05-18
North RuIlnnd Klpples.

NoRru RUTLAND, May l6-What we want
in this end of the town is less wind and
more water.
Corn planting is done and now the cut
worms are doing their work.
Frank Debolt has grin on his face equal
TO that of Tom McDermotps while digging
for woodchuck. We suppose that little
girl is the cause Of the smile.
VIM. Miller has dandy yard fence, paint
ed up in the latest style. + Gibson did the
painting Anyone needing work IN that
line will do well to employ Mr.. G.
Y. Conard is having tile laid. Geo. Brad
shaw Is welding the spade,
Our commissioners are hustling around
blowing and hauling tile. We expect great
improvements on the roads this year.
Our river bridge at Wedron is to be
replanked. Who will get the job?
Our commissioners attention should be
called to the fact that there is too much fast
driving across the Wedron bridge.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-05-18
The managers and owners of the new

The managers and owners of the new
town of Laid, in Bureau county, are en-
deavoring torduplicate the efforts of the
Spring Valley Coal Co. to build up new
mining town around the mouth of Its shaft.
At present the town is one Of glorious
future. 1t has few houses, a company
store, building association and an untin-
ished coal shaft which is, however, being
rapidly pushed down 10 the coal. A hard
winter and a settlement of the miner'sditti'
culties may make Ladd town, but ii is a
triile fresh Just now.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-05-18
wenona and Vicinity.

wESoNA IndeI, May 17.-John Young, an
old resident Of Wenona, died on Friday
night, aged GO years.
The Grays of Wenona, are going to Henry
on the 23d.
G. II. Tisdale has contracted for $4,000
bushels of corn to be delivered within the
next few months.
James Hunt while sinking o we'll, at 40 to
As feet down, had his augur strike well
preserved log or block of wood.
The finishing touches have been put on
the Catholic church which will be dedicated
by Bishop Spaulding on Sunday.
Charles J. Russell, a prominent Odd Eel
low Of Wenona died on the 10th Of typhoid
fever. He was 81 years old.
On Friday evening Mrs. Capt. John Card
died at Wenona at the age of 80 years. She
had returned from California only a fort
night before her death. She had been q
member of the NJ L. church for As years,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-05-18
Senaca Matters.

j. w. Ellis was in Ottawa, Tuesday.
Miss Nj. Topping was stopping In OF
tawa few days, the guest of her friend,
Lucy Pope.
Miss Sadie Iliaton Is accomplishing
much with her pupils They went out the
other day and captured seven foot Hook
snake. Good.
Mr.. Peechin and family drove down to
Ottawa, Sunday, and enjoyed the fresh
zephyr breezes of the county seat.
Thos. F. Morrisy, particular friend of
the President, was appointed postal clerk
last week, and we are pleased to hear ii.
The Bell Ringers will give an entertain
ment at Roak's Hall tonight, they come
well recommended and will give fine
entertainment.
What's the matter with Seneca having
an electric railway
The following are the officers of the
Seneca Fire Department which have been
confirmed by the board Lamey, mar
shall ID Harvey, 1st asst. III Bates, Cd
asst. + M Thomas, captain, Thos Morri-
sey, LIST lieut.; M Whitaker, I'd lieut.; G
Shade, LIST pipeman; Il Shaw, Cd pipeman
j Gerbent. 3D. pipeman; and for fire police,
II f Beubien, j Fellows, and Ii Roak.
j l. Shaw and VIM Van Husen were ap-
pointed engineers Of fire department.
On Wednesday John Morrisy of Seneca
and Miss Meagher of Kinsman were united
In marriage Rev. Father Burton of Kins-
man officiating. Mr. and.Mrs. Morrissy
will reside in Seneca, and their many
friends here wish them much happiness
and joy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-05-18
Tonica and LOstant.

ToNIoA Msps, May 1.-THE NJ. Il. berry
festival Tuesday evening Melted $40.
VIM. Newton has returned from Chicago in
very bad health
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Palmer we're surprised
on Friday evening by a large number of
trends and neghbors who came TO bid them
goodbye, as the Squire goes to Minnesota
next week.
On Tuesday evening, May a, the Baptist
Mission church will give Days of the
Week" entertainment. Booth will be fitted
up at A. o. U. W. hail. representing the oc.
oupation Of the different days, rs: Monday,
washing; f. Tuesday, ironing; Wednesday,
mending and fancy work; Thursday, com,
pany; Friday, sweeping and busting; Satur.
day churning and baking.
There is grand prospect for a large To-
cal strawberry crop. But very few blossoms
we're killed by the frost at the opening of
the month.
The Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor, which meets every Sunday after.
noon in the Congregational church, continues
TO increase In numbers and interest.
L0sTANT.
The Mems Rights sociable in the Baptist
church last Friday evening was grand and
gratifying success in every particular Much
merriment was created by the awkward at
tempts Of the men folks to trim and decorate
ladies' hats.
Mrs. G. G. Rechey has returned with her
family from Evanston where they went to
get the advantage Of the school there.
Piles Of lumber, stone AMI brick and all
kinds Of building material are to DO seen
along the main street where workmen are
pushing ahead with the building of Lost
ant HERE has his stone foundation already
laid and the brick work will soon loom up
above the heads Of his neighbors who are
waiting for the brick to be burned. Active
operations all along the line, with near
prospect Of something new and elegant in
the way Of business blocks.
Principal Hobert and his assistants have
been rendered their positions in the Lostant
school for another year Owing to the great
loss Of taxable property by the fire, the di-
rectors do not feel justified in advancing
their salaries; but they desire to retain them
and give them until the first of June to
decide whether or not they will accept.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-05-18
NJ PA New Princlple.

A great physician has discovered that the
true way to act on the liver, stomach, bowels,
etc., is through their nerves. Miles Pills,
the smallest and mildest. Samples free at
Z. Y. Griggs' Drug Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-05-18

NOTICE.-ksTATR OF ELLEN O'HRARN De
~ CEASEp.-NotICe IL hereby given that the under
signed executor Of the last will and esamento of Ellen
Oearn late Of the county of La Sale and State of Hi
nols deceased viii appear before the Probate Court of
said county, ON the thrd Monday tbeng the 18th day.
of July. 1889 al the Probate Court Room, in OTTAWA IN
said county when and where AL persons having claims
or demands against said estate are noh"d TO attend
and present the same in writing for adjustment.
Dated this 18th day of May. 4. y. ISIS. ,
MICHAEL KENNY,
Executor.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-05-18

A SSICiN IGE'sS NOTICE. $50 NOTICE IS
"A HEREBY GIVEN. that the undersigned has been
appointed assignee of Ellen Yasn and AL persons hold
ing any claim claims against said Ellen \ asm are
hereby notified TO present the same TO MN under oath
or affirmation within three months from tins cate,
whether said claims are due or not All persons in.
dehted 10 aid as'gner are requested TO make prompt
payment of the same.
Dated Ottawa, Ill, May Il. 1889, -
W. J. GRAHAM.
may IS CIV Assignee.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-05-18
Ransom Items.

RANSOM, May ia very nice rain
Sunday night and Monday, and farmers
and maldens In their teens wear big
smile-the former for the good il will &c
his fields; the latter for the laying of the
dust SO they can enjoy the moonlight
rides.
Corn is coming good, at least so far as
we can learn.
s, Cleal shipped carload of hogs last
week. He thinks he will ship another
load the last of this week.
Picking potato bugs is all the go among
the small boys. w. Ii. Conard bargained
with his boys TO pick the bugs off an acre
OF potatoes, agreeing to pay DC. per hun
dred for bugs. On Saturday last the boys
commenced work In good earnest, and as
Mr.. Conard was about to start for Ransom,
the boys asked for settlement. Mr.. Con-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-05-18

The Pentecosters have given up the at.
tempt to convert Ottawa, and have left the
city.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1889-10-10
personal.


Ben snlpes is in the city.
Joe Tel is up from Portland.
Hon. J. B. Reavis is down with mala-
rial fever.
W. ]. Reed, the popular boniface Of
Cle-Elum, is in the city.
Hugh R. Vansyckle, Of Tacoma, Is
here on visit to relatives.
The Misses Ward, Of Prosser, are the
guests Of the Hotel Yakima.
Mrs. John Buckley left Wednesday for
visit to relatives at CentTalia.
Z. s. Robertson, while still very low, is
slowly recovering from the fever.
H. c. Wilson is back from Spokane
Falls and proposes to remain here.
Mrs. q. W. Gary and her daughter,
Miss Fife, left Wednesday for Portland
for brief visit.
DR.. G. J. Hill has returned from Port
land and proposes to again locate here
and practice his profession.
T. L. P. Muliord, Of the firm Of Mulford
4 Vance, returned Wednesday, from New
York accompanied by his wife and child.
G. W. Jones, Of MacLean, Reed 4
Co., is arranging to leave on Saturdays
train for visit to his former home In
Wisconsin. A
). B. Pugsley returned from the
Sound Sunday. He reports having made
some extensive sales Of real estate over
there.
Harry G. Heermans, Of New York,
who is largely interested in Yakima prop
erty, has been the guest Of the Hotel Yaki.
ma for the past week.
Miss Charlotte Cudlip, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. J. H. Greer, for
some months past, left on Monday eve
ming for her home at New Westminis-
ter, B. @.
Judge o. B. Weed and wife expect TO
leave about the first Of November for Cal
ifornia. Mrs. Weed will winter at Pase-
dena, while the judge will 60 to Florida
to dispose Of some property he owns there.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Holton and daugh.
ter left Wednesday for Tacoma. The
health Of Miss Myrtle has been very poor
Of late and IL the change proves beneficial,
she will remain and attend the Annie
Wright seminary.
@. D. Hyland, for long time past in
the employ Of the Mckee company, and
Fred Howard, son Of the president Of the
Spring Valley water company, Of Califor-
mia, who has been here for some weeks on
q visit, leave Saturday for California.
They will make the journey in the saddle.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1889-10-10

Why will you cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief. Price
10 cents, 50 cents and 81. For sale by G.
B. Bushnell, druggist. 1855
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1889-10-10
Imported Draft Horses.

Galbraith Bros, Of Janesville, Wis,
the celebrated importers Of horses, have q
fine line Of Clydesdale, Englishshire,
Hackney and Cleveland Bay stations at
the Live Stock Exchange, corner Fourth
and Ash streets, Portland, to which they
invite the attention Of the Yakima horse
raisers. These are said TO be- the best
draft horses ever brought to the North
west, all having high individual merit and
best strains Of breeding. As the Messrs.
GaIbraith are responsible dealers and
guarantee every animal as represented,
the horse men Of Yakima. could do no
better than confer with them. est
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1889-10-10

Buy only the best Of trees and those
which have become acclimated here.
Trees sold by dealers from abroad seldom
live when transplanted in q section where
all the atmospheric conditions and the soil
are dissimilar. Z. R. Leaning has tens Of
thousands Of ornamental. shade and fruit
trees Of the most approved varieties and
as they are propagated and grown here,
they can be depended upon for standing
transplanting. Nov, b the time TO i'm
prove your holdings Mr.. leaning has
the City Nursery, which Is located just
north Of the town, and II would pay any
one to visit Il.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1889-10-10

A Jersey bull, twenty months old. Call
on or address, W. A. Cox,
North Yakima, Wash.
or John McPhee, Natcheez, Yakima
county. sl9-It.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1889-10-10

All members Of Yakima Guards are re-
quested to report at the Court House,
Monday evening, Oct. 18th. Special
business TO be transacted. BY order Of
Captain, commanding,
&c. McCRMMoN.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1889-10-10

-havlng purchased the buSiness and
stock Of hardware formerly owned and
conducted by Mr.. A. B. Weed, Of this
city, return to the east to replenish the
stock Of goods, which will be very greatly
Increased. These goods will be bought in
the best markets at the lowest possible
prices. and we feel sure that we shall have
some BARGAINS that will be Of interest to
you. We shall aim to keep our assort-
ment Of regular goods complete at all
times, and goods in our line not in stock
will be procured from the nearest markets
on the shortest possible notice at all
times. Mr.. Weed has kindly consented
to continue in charge Of the business un-
til my return with my family, which will
be in few weeks, when shall be most
happy to make the personal acquaintance
Of all the good people Of this vicinity.
Soliciting q share Of your patronage, re-
main, very respectfully,
WV. SAWYER,
OCH OF Sawyer 4 Pennington.
M. Probach has received one Of
the finest lines Of spring and summer
goods in the city for gents suits. He has
also secured one Of the best journeyman
tailors, who makes up the garments at
home, and Is much more beneficial to the
community than peddler tailors.
II buy my underwear direct from the
factories, and am now offering 1t at prices
which were never before heard Of In
North Yakima. Call and examine goods
and prices, and see for yourself.
MYRoN H. ELLIS.
Readers, In our advertising columns
you will see the generous offer Of Goodwin
& Pugsley. Six lots in the best part Of
town given away. This is an opportunity
which should not be thrown away.
-Bartholet Bros. will not be undersold
in anything-dry goods, clothing, furnish.
ing goods, boots and shoes, hats and caps,
crockery, groceries, and in fact everything
kept in frst-class store.
For dyspepsia and liver complaint, you
have printed guarantee on every bottle
Of Shiloh's Vitalizer. 1t never fails to
cure. For sale by G. B. Bushnell, drug
gist.
60 and examine those elegant gold
watches at RedReld's. They are daisies
and so cheap! Remember, they are war
ranted as represented or no trade.
Why will you cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief. Price
10 cents, 50 cents and u. For sale by G.
B. Bushnell, druggist. 1r
-Catarrh cured health and sweet breath
secured, by Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy.
Price 80 cents. Nasal injector free. Sold
by G. B.. Bushnell.
C. f. McEwen is now offering sad
dies, brides, harness and everything in
his line at prices not to be duplicated this
side Of Portland.
For square dealing and value received
for your hard earned cash, call on 7. G.
Redfeld for anything in the line Of jew
elry.
-Sleepless nights, made miserable by
that terrible cough, Shiloh's Cure is the
remedy for you. Sold by G. B. Bushnell.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1889-10-10

Readers, in our advertising columns
you will see the generous offer Of Goodwin
& Pugsley. Six lots in the best part Of
town given away. This is an opportunity
which should not be thrown away.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1889-10-10

10 any other. Tho
fore-runner Of mod
ern blood medicines,
Ayers Sarsaparilla
Is still the most pop
ular, being In great
er demand than all
others combined.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1889-10-10

C. f. McEwen is now offering sad
dies, brides, harness and everything in
his line at prices not to be duplicated this
side Of Portland.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1889-10-10
AdvertIsed Letter List.

The following letters remain unclaimed
in the postoffice at North Yakima WASH
ington, Oct. l, 1889. In calling for the
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1889-10-10
Ask For Ayers

Sarsaparilia, and be sure you get it,
when you want the best blood-puriher.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1889-05-25

The cruiser will be worked from
coming tower on huge bridge made Of
five inch steel, and the men will be pro-
tected, while having ample opportunity to
watch the movements Of their antagonist.
The entire arrangements Of the cruiser
are very fine, much attention being given
to the comfort and convenience Of her
officers and crew. Her cabin fittings are
Of sycamore and Oregon pine, but there
is very little wood on the vessel, even her
lockers, staterooms and crews quarters
being constructed Of polished steel. Still
the aesthetic side Of existence has not
been neglected, and the commander and
officers of the new cruiser will find their
quarters very handsome and convenient
If somewhat contracted.
The Charleston was begun in Novem-
Der, 1885. Her steel plates, manufac-
tured in the east, were all riveted in
August, 1887. She was launched July
10, 1883, in the presence Of 50, 900 people,
for all California took deep interest in
the first war vessel ever built in San
Francisco The occasion was notable
one. Governor Waterman and the state
officials, Mayor Pond, Gen. Howard,
commanding the land forces, Commo-
dore Belknap, the United States sena-
tors and few distinguished foreigners
made up the group of celebrities who
gathered on the covered bow Of the war
vessel to participate in the ceremonies.
Miss Alice Scott performed the christen-
ing service, using a bottle Of champagne
Of the best California vintage. The
launch was very successful, and as the
cruiser glided into the water she present.
ed a really majestic spectacle. AS she
moved gracefully through the bay, a
lady stepped to the railing upon which a
moment before the big ship had rested,
and while the band played and the vast
crowd joined in the chorus, she sang
Francis Scott Keys "Star Spangled Ban
ner." 1t is believed that the famous an.
them never before or since received quite
such rendition. The scene that July
evening will always be marked by q
white stone in the local history of San
Francisco,
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1889-05-25

The Moravians in Germany have had
regular day for children for at least a
hundred and fifty years. In Switzerland
"Whit Sunday" the first after Easter, is
devoted to children. In England the
bishop of each diocese fixes day in the
curly part of the summer, and if it does
not rain and there is no great fog or
strong east wind or chilling mist, or any
thing else peculiarly English" the oc-
casion is one of great joy. The Uni
versalists claim that they began the OBJ
servation of children's day at Chelsea,
Mass, in 1859, and that it rapidly ex-
tended among the people soon after. In
Michigan, before the war, the great day
for the Sunday schools was "when buck
leberries got plenty" which was, OF
course, towards the close of the hottest
weather. Then, by general agreement
of teachers and preachers, the scholars
of one or two or three counties, as rail
roads might make it convenient, were
assembled in some central grove and
the whole day given up to song and
speech and innocent merriment. An old
journalist recalls as one Of his happiest
days such day at Chelsea, Mich, in
1860.
early in the balmy morning." he
writes, "the trains rolled in loaded with
happy children, parents and friends
from Ann Arbor, Dexter and other
places, even as far west as Jackson; and
as they marched, delegation after dele
CATION, into the shady grove, the air re-
sounded with choral song and laughter
and childish prattle. Then came the
welcoming Speech the response most
judiciously brief, and then it was go as
you please There were rustic swings
and childish games for the little ones,
quiet walks and hirtations for us big
ones,' groups Of staid married people here
and there, volunteer choirs to test the mu
steal capacity Of rival towns, and every
where bushels. on bushels of buckle
berries. They were piled on long tables,
heaped on papers spread on the grass,
served out in buckets and baskets and
grocer's scoops-I thought should never
want to see huckleberry again. From
noon till p. m. the common table was
spread with the general contribution of
provisions, and then some more formal
exercises'-short speeches. OF course
our little group of visiting students from
Ann Arbor were called for, but all de-
clined but one, who was already at work
on his speech for the next Junior exhibit
tion-seven months off-and was glad OF
a chance to practice on it-at the ex-
pense of the public"
In the regions south and west of Michi
gan the latter part of May, or very early
June, was nearly always selected fol
Sunday school gatherings, for August
was generally too hot and often too dry
OF course the conditions. especially