The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1893-08-31

big Katie" a somewhat csptivatin,
adventures who was prominent figure
in numerous romantic escapades in east.
ern Washington towns some years ago.
and who is yet remembered by several Of
her indsereet victims in this section, was
the star In Sacramento sensation the
other day, in the last act of which she
was severely horse hipped by a dsugh-
ter OF the man into whose fortune she had
recently made serious inroads. The wo-
man was an adapt at blackmail and, it IL
said, has accumulated quite fortune in
that business. Her influence over men
was phenomenal. A three weeks soiourn
in Spokane enabled her to carry off 5000
Of one mans hard.earned bank account,
IL is reported, and the narrow escape OF a
wealthy man in this section of the state
reminds those who knew OF the circum-
stance that she was playing to double
that sum at her fsvorite pastime here.
During the sessions OF legislatures in the
coast states she has generally been con-
spicuous lobbyist" but the notoriety
she has lately achieved will probably in
duce her to conclude to try new fields in
the effete east as a graduate from the
wild and woody west.
j. II. Purdin, of Wenas valley, who
was in the city Saturday in attendance
at the Democratic county committees
session, reports the industrial and pas
toral interests Of that pretty vale in n yer,
satisfactory condition. Hay and grain
did immensely well this year and fruits
Of all kinds are yielding splendidly. There
is but one hop yard in that valley, but it
is believed that number Of yards will be
set out next year. II have resided in the
Wenas valley eighteen years." said MIR.
Purdin, land have known but two sea-
sons during that entire time in which
our fields aud orchards failed to yield
abundantly. Very little snow fell In the
mountains during the winters preceding
those seasons aud the result was that
Wenas creek went nearly dry too early in
the year. We are proud of that record,
however. for few sections OF the country
can equal it. Agricultural development
is progre sing rapidly in the valley now.
Our resources are wonderful and We are
becoming able to utilize them with good
profit" The Wenas valley lies north.
west OF Yakima about eightt en- miles dis
tant.
The thanks of this office are due Mrs.
Q. F. LANCER, whose husband has II
pretty little farm near town, for guam
tity OF luscious grapes OF Moore's Early
variety. The grapes were very large and
OF fine flavor. They were probably the
first in the valley to ripen. Mr.. LANCER
has about one and a half acres OF grapes,
comprising thirteen different varieties.
The yield will be exceedingly good and
neat profit is expected from this small
vineyard. About six months ago Mr..
LANCER was thrown from wagon, sus-
tanning severe injuries. His head struck
a rock rs he was pitched from the wagon,
ihfictng an injury from which he has
not yet wholly recovered. He has since
the misfortune been wholly unable to do
anything, but is believed to be slowly
improving now. Mrs. LANCER and her
little boy have, however, diligently looked
after the interests of the little farm and,
il reasonably good market may be
foun for their grapes and vegetables,
their toll will be suitably rewarded. The
farm is about a mile and half west of
town
ASH A. Leach, of this city, was re-
turning home from his ranch late Thurs.
day night, he was hailed just below the
old town by three or four drunken Indians
who. riding furiousy up to the heads of
his horses. grss ped their brides and be-
gan discharglng revolver recklessly 10
the air. One Of the bullets whizzed I'M
comfortably near Mr.. Leach's head The
latter had Winchester rife in his
wagon, but the team was excited and he
had all he could do for few moments to
take care OF his horses. Finally the dis
sipated siwashes left, but. had Mr.. Leach
been able to use his gun, the likelihood is
that one or two bad Indians would have
been suddenly converted.
The coming reunion of the Eighth
Missouri Infantry Veteran association is
attracting general attention among those
who may participate in the affair. The
Flfty-fifth Illinois Infantry association
hold their reunion at Camp Lincoln,
Chicago, on the 18th and l4th of Septem.
Der; the Fifty-fourth Ohio Zouaves will
run special train to Chicago during the
same time and, with the attendance OF
resident and visiting members of Bat
teries A and B of the First Illinois Light
Artillery and other old brigade comrades,
the gathering will certainly be notable.
Geo. W. Delamater, of Tacoma, was In
the city on Saturday, offering proof before
the land Office on his desert land claim.
Mr.. d. is very favorably impressed with
this unmatched region and will lose no
opportunity to enlarge his interests here.
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