The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1894-02-15
SAID By THE WAY.

Do ouh pitccht city CuuuCll mas UeeD
inveigled into ordering special election
on the addition-annexatio plea. No
body attempted to hinder the reorganiza-
ton cranks from working their little
scheme. II Is better to have the matter
come up and then to dispose OF it forever.
An admirable chance will at the same
time be afforded to dispose of certain pot.
house politicians who are working this
city for all there is in il and who find
two or three willing tools in the city
council. II 1t be true that it is necessary
to fight the devil with fire, the came prin-
ciple may be applied in this case with
equal force, appropriateness and con.
sistency. All true friends OF
honesty, good government and 10y
atty to common interests now have
an opportunity to show their metal. not
much time will be given to discuss this
matter, as election occurs on March 10,
but not much time is required. The truth
is already known, but the time has come
10 apply us virtue.
The president ON Monday sent long
list OF appointments TO the senate
in which we are very pleased to OBJ
serve the names OF Arthur L. Slemmons,
of Ellensburgh, who is made receiver
of the land Office 10 this city, Richard W.
Starr, of Waterville, receiver of the land
offie at that place; and Matthew w.
Logan. receiver of the land Office at Spo.
kane. The report which gained currency
early in the week that Mr.. Slemmons
would decline to qualify for the
place to which he has been appoint
ed is now authori,atively denied. 1t
originated from a statement OF his, made
some time ago when his patience had
about become exhausted, to the effect
that hope deferred maketh the heart
sick, and he wouldn't have the Office IL il
we're rendered him at such late date.
The new receiver has many friends here
who congratulate him on his success 10
the campaign for the place, and sincerely
hope it may prove profitable billet for
one so worthy.
As an all-round, single handed politi
clan, Notwithstanding the ridiuIe tc
which has lately been subjected, GOV.
ernor Pennoyer, of Oregon, certainly
leads independent agitators on the Pacific
coast. His faults, though prominent
are not less so than his virtues. Little
may be say in a general way to discredit
him; much may be said to commend
him. From the success OF his course his
critics may learn that there are times
when fools, though harmless, should be
housed, and moments when little minds
might profitably be left to the misery OF
their own inconsequential reflections.
The silver market in Europei is com.
plcteiy dcmoraized. The CRISIS at Lon.
don and Calcutta has reached am alarm
ing degree. In New York bar silver Il
selling at little better than 90 cents. Dc
goldites find assurance in conditions that
this situation provokes that the silver
question has been finally settled? II So
they are deceiving themselves nightly.
A correspondent confuses us with re-.
quest for the name OF the author OF the
following lines. We really do not know.
but think they are generally accredited
to the pro tempore editor OF the alleged
local paper;
my roof contains me not. 'Tis cir tread;
AT every step feel my exalted head
KNOCK out star in heaven"
Consul Parker, at Birmingham, esti-
mates the increase in the amount Of -four
received from the United States at 70 per
cent, in four years, and declares that the
dependence of Great Britain on the
United States for considerable portion
OF her breadstuifs is completely es,ab-
lished, and far more likely to increase
than decrease.
Samuel Collyer, cashier OF the wrecked
Merchants National bank of Tacoma. has
been indicted by the grand jury for lob.
tanning money under false pretenses by
means OF certain false token" il Coll
yer be criminally guilty in this matter he
10 probably least so Of all the members of
the institution.
The Populists are becoming power in
Oregon. Joe Simon again directs the re-
naming fragment Of the Portland ring;
but, divided by the Populists and assailed
on an UNANIMOUSLY corrupt record by the
Democrats, the Republican party OF that
state is beyond doubt in pitiable plight.
1t is evident that the local reform
movement, in which all the churches are
participating with vigor and determine
ton, is assuming important proportions.
A communication concerning it aud its
purpose reached our table too late for
publication.
A most terrible and Obstructive big
card this week swept over the greater
part of tho middle west, the south and
the east, destroying many lives and much
property. Yet, We sometimes hear coast
people complain of the wretched variable
ness Of our weather.
The midway plaisance exhibition at
San Francisco failed to evoke a criticism
from western visitors, but an earthquake
came along the other day and shocked
the entire crowd. Some people are natur-
ally very sensitive.
The Spokane Review recently started a
home industry crusade and its effort has
already begun to bear fruit, judging By
the extent OF inquiry evoked and the de.