The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1894-05-24

will then devote bis entire attention To
his legal business. During his absence
he has covered q great deal OF territory,
ridden many hundreds Of miles on the
backs OF bronchos and cayuses, and
really feels, he says, rs though he may
eventually become a respectable eques-
TRAN. He is anxious to return to Yakima
and settle down again, and promises that
he will not waste any time in his en-
deavor 30 to do. Asked as TO the proba-
BILE outcome Of the state fair project, he
stated that be had been so long absent
that he could not give any information,
being practically uninformed himself.
The Chicago Lady Quartette is com.
posed OF artists. They gave an exquisite
concert last evening before a goodly audi
ence. The selections were varied, incud-
ing the simple melodies with the CLASH
cal, and the execution was simply
superb. Encore followed encore with
certain sequence, for the charming young
vocalists won the heart OF every auditor
in their first effort, "The Lady Bird"
and they refused 10 release soul thus
imprisoned until the last number was
sung, and it was fitting and appropriate,
Home, Sweet Home" There were solos
as well quartettes, and the fact was ex.
emplifitd that each member of the quar-
tette was finished solo artists. Paul
Daily Globe. At Mason's, Saturday night.
l.. X. Freeman, of Anacortes, the hust-
ling editor Of the Nationa, Fdrmsr and
THURMAN, is in the city on business. He
is more than belligerent in his denuncia-
ton OF the state emergency board, be-
canse OF that body's action in refusing q
further appropriation for the state fair
During several years past the Farmer has
vigorously championed Yakima, praised
its splendid resources and prophesied q
brilliant future for its citizens,
No business was transacted at the reg.
ulsr session OF the council on Monday
evening last, as no quorum could be had
on account OF the absence from the city
of several members. Capt. Kingsbury
was in the chair, and at his suggestion
the dads adjourned until tonight, when,
in addition to routine business, the votes
cast at the last election will be can
vassed.
Mrs. q. W. Shriner, who will conduct
spiritualistic meetings in this city at
Spiritual Hail." on Friday and Sunday,
enjoys an enviable reputation. The
standard papers Of the coast are more
than complimentary in the manner in
which they speak of her abilities; hence,
her lectures will undoubtedly be of in
terest.
Mayor Prosser, who was summoned to
Seattle on Saturday last as a witness for
the citizens arrested 10 connection with
the recent commonweal riots here, re-
turned on Wednesday morning, having
been excused from further attendance on
United States court by Judge Hsniord.
Mrs. II. C. Humphrey is preparing for
long visit in New York and other east.
ern states. She will probably leave next
week; and, if one may judge by Mr..
Humphreys serious cast of countenance,
he is just discovering that blessings
brighten as they take their flight"
In "A nk Oh
on the 2lst instant James Nolan, who
was convicted Of rape on bis own daugh-
ter, was sentenced to sixteen years in the
penitentiary, and Esau Baltimore, the
negro convicted Of murder, was sentenced
to twenty years.
The Ranch has purchased the monthly
weather report published by Director
Alciatore, OF the government station at
Seattle, and that compilation Of the
doings OF Old Probabilities will hereafter
appear in connection with the local
paper.
Seattle Post Inteliigsncer: Mrs. Ben E.
Snipes and Mr.. Ben Z. Snipes, jr., have
gone to California for protracted period.
Mrs. Snipes will visit friends and after
the summer vacation Mr.. Snipes will
enter Stanford university.
Ruby Glenn, fair but frail damse
well known in Yakima. was found dead
in her bed, at Roslyn, on Tuesday night.
Foul play is suspected, the dead girls
throat showing signs of strangulation.
An autopsy will be held.
Col. l.. s. Hewlett and wife entertained
Senator Ed: Parker, Of London, KY, and
Hon. Fred Parker and wife, OF this city,
at dinner party on Thursday evening.
Senator Parker is an old Kentucky friend
of Col. Hewlett.
A postoffice has Just been established
at Belma, Yakima county, with special
mail service from Mabton, three and a
half miles south. Guy Smith has been
appointed postmaster at the new office
The HERALD was in error in stating
that the marriage Of George S. Vance and
Miss Donald was to be celebrated on
Tuesday, May %. The happy event will
occur week later, Tuesday. May 90.
Mrs. II. J. Snively entertained large
party OF friends at whist on Saturday
evening last at her home on Third street.
1t was the regular session of the "Neigh-
borhood Whist club
Tuesday evening, May 20, the Endeavor
society will give social at the Christian
church, introducing novelty feature,
can Historical Dollar" A good program
is being arranged.
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