The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1893-12-28

ed and declined on account OF the severe
criticism from the press OF the country.
for the reason that he contributed City
thousand dollars TO the campaign fund.
It would b dificult to tell which one
aided the more 10 the election Of Mr..
Cleveland. but Of the two the claims Of
Van Allen are worthy Of the. most serious
consideration. We have no objections TO
q Republican voting the Democratic
ticket, but when he aspires for position
so soon after his conversion, II affords
abundant grounds to doubt the sincerity
Of the change. This is not the FIRST time,
however, that the president has given his
staunch supporters cause for complaint.
His first act was to appt int Gresham, who
has never announced himself as Demo-
crat further than to declare he would vote
for Cleveland. II the late utterances Of
some Of the leading Democrats regarding
the president are to be taken as true,
Gresham can hardly be said TO be within
the Democratic fold.
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The trial Of the opium smugglers at
Portland was completed on Saturday last.
The jury after having been out twenty
three hours returned verdict Of guilty
against Ex-Special Agent Mulkey, Will
liam Du ,bar and P. ]. Bannon disagree
ing as to James Lotan, ex-collector, and
Seid Back, the Chinaman. The efforts
OF the defense to besmirch the character
Of Blum, who turned states evidence,
did not have the desired effect and Gov
ernor Pennoyer, who gave Mulkey GER
tificate Of character evidently was not
believed by the jury. 1t is reported that
some Of the Washington Republicans
who are high up in the councils Of the
party are trembling from a guilty con-
science. A special investigation is being
talked OF and some who have RICH. to
know state that there are surprises In
store for some OF the brethren.
"
December nth was red letter day for
the local lodge No. "a 4. & A. NJ, it be-
ing the occasion Of the installation Of the
new officers, Deputy Grand Master Joseph
Nj. Taylor being present and conducting
the installation exercises. The follow
ing officers we're installed: Jared A.
Rockford, w. NJ; John Reed, S. W.;
Alex Miller, ]. W.; John d. Cornett,
treasurer; Geo. s. Courier, secretary;
Henry Teal, S. D.; Cornelius d. Murane,
J. d.. VIM. M. Heiney, chaplain; Frank
T. Sinclair. S. s. Joseph NJ. Brown, J.
s.; George Remnent, tyler. After the
installation ceremonies Past Master J.
A. Rockford was presented with a Jewel
consisting Of an oval wreath of colored
gold with compass quadrant-sun In
center Of compass--all solid gold.
The Royal Endeavor society met Fri
day evening, De ember %, at DR.. Gums
cffice. The president being absent, T. 7.
Newman, head consul, filled the chair
and opened camp in due form. The fol-
lowing named persons were elected and
instructed in the secret work Of
the order: Mr.. and Mrs Coombs, s. j.
Neilands and William Mckinney. The
camp then proceeded to elect officers for
the ensuing six months, the term ending
July, 1894. Those elected were: F. Fry,
president; Mrs. James, vice president;
Mrs. N. Coombs, banker: ]. 7. Parker,
clerk; B. B. Coombs. escort; o. P. Onn,
Waterman; William Mckinney, sentry.
Camp adjourned to meet on Wednesday
night OF each week.
On the 10Th oil January the Calhoun
Opera Co. Of As people, an orchestra Of
competent artists and large chorus will
present the "Mikado' in North Yakima.
Last season We were unable to secure the
company, but large list Of citizens have
already subscribed for seats and it is
now an assured fact that the company
will play here. The lists have been left
at Chapman's drug store and those wish
ing choice seats should call and sign the
list, as no seats will be placed on sale
until the people who sign are supplied.
A wedding took place at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Stone, in the Mckee, on
Christmas day. The contracting parties
were Miss Emma Lange, sister Of Mrs.
Stone, and Mr.. Ernest Hill. of this city,
Rev. s. ii. Cheadle officiating. Quite
number Of relatives and friends were
present and proceeded to make merry
Christmas and have good time generally.
II You want good hair cut. smooth
shave, shampoo or hot bath, 60 the Hotel
Yakima barber shop.
Come and see our new goods. Cheaper
than the cheapest. at the +. Il I. Coop.
store. ]. E. Mulligsn, manager. 46tf
For sale or trade for horses first
class, high grade bicycle. Apply at THU
office for particulars. 4S-2t
Buy your husband pair Of Christmas
slippers at Schott Bros.
Winter hosiery headquarters at Otter
Bros. sold at cost now.
Go to Hills Fish Market for Eastern
bulk oysters; rs Genus q quart.
Do lou Want To
G;va aorna Holiday nvaaarto that will Ia