The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1895-01-31

Oh 100 miles, NnlCh Is considered some
what stiff to say the least
"
The local land office expected this week
to be busy in the trial of nine cases in
which Special Agent Atkinson alleges the
Northern Pacific Coal company is respon-
sible for the filing Of claims upon the
part Of the present holders. However,
for some reason the witnesses notified by
the government failed to respond on the
day set for trial, and the cases have been
continued until Monday next. The spec
ial agents ground for contest arises in
the supposition that the coal company
furnished the claimants with the money
necessary in making filings; and, if such
charge can be proven, the entries must
have been aud are fraudulent. Register
Smelling is disposed to give the govern
ment another opportunity to bring its
witnesses, and for this reason has contn-
ued the cases. Among the coal company
representatives present were J. NJ. Ash
ton, John Kangley, Thomas Cooper, c.
ID. Bush ard Thomas Johnson. For the
government only j. A. Munday and Jas.
Mulholand were present
Kershsw's big black bear, Jack" is
dead. His master put 44.rifle ball into
his head at Q 80 this morning, and the
great go pounds Of fat and fur neither
moved a muscle nor made sound as il
dropped to the ground and bled itself
into the hence. A large crowd witnessed
this portentious shutting off -portentious
because, instead OF tears and wringing Of
hands, there smote upon the ear the
smacking OF chops, az the several owners
thereof tasted in imagination the juicy
steaks that shaggy fur covered. Henry
Shuk will stuff the great skin; and it
will, in about two weeks, occupy prom
inent place in Kershaw's new meat
market.
The presentation Of the Confederate
Spy on Friday evening last proved even
greater success than was claimed for il.
All the performers acquitted themselves
to the satisfaction Of the large audience;
but the main honors of the entertainme nt
were carried off by Mr.. Rasmus and Miss
Katie Ward, who were greeted by round
after round OF applause. The perfSrm-
snce will be repeated Saturday evening
for the benefit OF sweet charity" and
all will then be given another opportunity
to see with what ability our amateurs
acquit themselves, and at the same time
contribute to the cause OF the poor and
needy.
Farewell service of Evangelist Coombs
will be held at the Baptist church Sun
day, Feb. 3rd. Ten a. m. bible reading
on and prayer for the holy spirit. Eleven
a. IN. subject, "The Work OF our High
Priese Three p. M, the Soldier and
Veteran. A special invitation is extended
to members of q. A. r., S. of " and
state militia all are welcome. 7:30 p.
M, subject, "What God has done for the
Sinner" Grand farewell meeting to
close. The afternoon and evening ser
vices will be held in the NJ. f. church.
Glen Dudley, who was elected prosecu.
ting attorney last fail to succeed ]. A.
Rockford, has, on account of continued
and serious illness, forwarded his resig-
nation to the county commissioners, who
have been summoned to meet this after
noon and fill the vacancy by appoint
ment. 1t is reported that Mr.. Rockford
is candidate; but as he has already
served during two successive terms, he is
probably disqualified. |. p. Englehart's
name is also prominently mentioned in
connection with the office.
A very enjoyable party was that given
by Mrs. q. S. Courier on Wednesday
evening at which progressive rose suchre
was the main feature. The house was at.
tractively decorated with English ivy and
rose colors, and the tempting supper and
handsome prizes were also in the prevail
ing tint of rose. The guests present were
the Misses Scudder, the Misses Cameron,
Messrs. Hiscock, Wheeler, Backus, Dud-
ley, Reed, Cameron and Scudder.
Ben. p Watson is holding private
sale of his household goods and all per
sonal property in this city, preparatory
to removing to Seattle or perhaps San
Francisco, for the benefit OF his wife 6
health. Mr.. Watson is also endeavoring
to dispose of his newspaper plant and job
printing outfit. If he should not succeed
in doing so he will take it with him to
the sound.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary So
ciety OF the NJ +. church will hold their
quarterly tea meeting at the residence of
Mira David Rnsser on Wadn nahnu Eah