The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1893-02-09

| become residents OF Yakima.
No action has as yet been taken by the
legislature on the state fair bill, but SEN
ator Eshelman and Representative Weed
have strong hopes Of its being received
with favor. They both have their coats
off and are doing effective work. At last
report Senator Eshelman had succeeded
in getting two members pledged TO sup
port the bill who had actively started to
encompass its defeat. No stone is being
left unturned, and il energetic and intelli-
gent labor will bring the fair here, the
people of Yakima can rest peacefully in
the assurance that the prize will be ours.
| Hiram Cant loaded himself with whis-
key on Saturday night of last week and
created trouble in the saloons of Butler &
Shook and Shardlow & Mcdaniel. At
the latter place he struck John Martin
over the head, laying open the scalp.
Cant claims that he simply used his hand,
but the indications are that he had some
kind OF weapon, and the case against
him has been continued to secure an i'm
portant witness who has stated that the
assault was made with slung-sbot
Cant is in Jail.
Cal. Hale. the first OF the prisoners
tried at Ellensburgh for robbery of the
Roslyn bank, was convicted notwith-
standing that large number of witness
es from Oregon testified in his favor with
a view OF proving an albi. dispatch
OF this date to THE HERALD from M. G..
Wills, who is attending the trial, says
that IN the case Of the State vs.. George
Zachor the defendant was discharged
and that the jury in the Kinsie case is
now out.
The present was the regular week for
holding a session of the superior court in
this city, but the Roslyn bank robbery
cases have detained Judge Graves at
Ellensburgh. 1t is supposed that court
will convene here next week but nothing
definite is known as the judge has not
as yet communicated with the clerk. In
addition to the Roslyn cases the poor
health Of Judge Graves is another cause
of uncertainty.
The county commissioners are in ses-
sion this week but so far have transacted
nothing beyond the usual routine of bus
mess. The commissioners have adver-
tised for bids for the construction OF
three bridges, including one opposite the
town of Zillah, which will be opened
and acted upon Monday, February 9th
Register Hewlett and Receiver Hare
have rendered diverse opinions IN the
contest case of j. S. Billings vs.. James
w. Young for a valuable homestead in
the Sunnyside country. The principles
involved in this case effect about 100
entries, and the papers will now go before
the commissioner for decision.
The contest case of Sidney R. Noble vs.
Guy Sterling, guardian of Foster M.
Follett, for valuable tract of land in
the Sunnyside country, was to day de-
cided by the register and receiver of the
land Office in favor the contestee.
The ice gorges in the Natcheez and
Yakima are giving some uneasiness. and
fears are felt for the safety of the Nelson
bridge and the railroad bridge at the first
crossing of the Yakima.
w. w. Kent, wife and daughter, who
were members OF the Danville party, did
not remain long on the Sound but return
ed here this morning and will probably
remain.
The populists have become weaned
from Teats and have transferred their
allegiance to c. W. Young who was their
candidate for governor at the last cleo
ton.
The Curry Carey contest case was de-
cided in favor OF the Curry heirs by the
local land officers to-day. This was the
third hearing.
II you want water direct your attention
to w. S. Clark & Co.'S. advertisement.
He is prepared to make contracts for
wells.
| 7. +. Mailer and Sam Vinson have
been spending the past week at Tacoma
and neighboring cities.
Fred R. Reed returned from Tacoma
to-day.