The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1895-12-12


cades, David O'Brien, for several years
past resident OF this county but at that
time an employe OF the company, was
seriously injured in collision while
aboard OF construction train. A num-
Der OF persons were killed and others
manned. and an investigation showed
that the disaster was the result OF gross
carelessness on the part OF the trainmen
and dispstchers. IL 1887 O'Brien,
through his attorney, ]. B. Reavis,
brought suit for damages 10 the sum Of
$4,000. Verdict was rendered for $1,000
together with heavy costs. An appeal
was taken, and, through the various
courts, including the U. s. Supreme court,
the battle has been waged ever since.
The original verdict Of $4,000, with inter
est. now amounts to over $ll 900 which
amount, less the contingent expenses,
O'Brien will soon realize, as the counsel
for the road and the receivers, at recent
hearing before Judge Hsnford, offered no
opposition to the demand for settlement,
and Judge Hanford approved the pay
ment of the claim. Mr.. O'Brien and his
attorney are to he congratulated over the
favorable termination Of their lon drawn
out contest.
Several years ago Sam Hoeslich opened
a clothing and furnishing goods store in
the little brick building on Yakima
avenue near the depot. Through some
cause he failed to prosper and with bust
ness complications bis mind became un-
settled and he made one or two efforts to
commit suicide. Finally he was adjudg-
cd insane and taken to the asylum, while
bis business affairs were closed by his
brothers who shipped the goods to the
sound. Some weeks ago Hoeslich was
released from the asylum under the sup
position that he was cured, but on Tues.
day he was recommtted as he had be-
come very violent, especially towards
members of bis family residing in Seat
tie.
The position on the bench now occu.
pied by Judge Graves, appears to have
many attractions, judging from the num-
Der of attorneys who are said to have a
hankering that way. Those who are
spoken of as aspiring to the position are,
Austin Mires and Ralph Kaufman, OF
Ellensburg, w. l.. Jones, X. B. Milroy,
G. d. Murane and J. A. Rockford of this
city. Judge Graves is noncommital as
to whether or not he will again be can
didste.
At the regular meeting of North Yak
ina Lodge No 20, A. o. U. w. held last
Monday evening, the following were elect
ed officers for the coming year: ]. M.
Newman, Master Workman; Frank Jor-
dan, Foreman; ]. P. McCafferty, Over.
seer; F. M. Spain, Recorder; Geo. N.
Tuesley, Financier; A. s. Paul, Receiver
James Walton, Guide; W. I. Lince, 1. w
G. w. Badger, o. W; VIM. Badger,
Trustee.
drop those clothes or I'll shoot" was
the command Of Miss Birdie Vaughn, on
Tuesday night, as from her bedroom win.
dow she saw strange man making him
self unduly familiar with the week q
washing displayed on the line. Her
mandate was obeyed and the thief hastily
made tracks, but evidently didn't leave
the neighborhood empty handed as the
clothes line of VIM. Bland and Peter Eager
were slipped the same night.
There will be two full moons in Decem-
Der this year. One was in view on the
End inst. and the other will appear on
the 3lst. 1t is stated that this is the first
December since the birth OF Christ in
which there have been two full moons,
and some of the superstitious presage
that it heralds the end of the world.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary So
ciety will give their quarterly tea meet
ing at the residence OF DR.. and Mrs. Ros-
ser, Friday evening, Dec. Is. Tea from
$50 to 8 O'Clock. Chicken salad, cold
meats, cake, coffee, etc. Price l5c. After
tea musical and literary program will
be given. Everyone invited.
While Bert Churchill was fishing on
Sunday last he made false cast OF his
line and large hook caught and passed
through the cartilage OF his nose. Steel
pinchers were required to cut the hook
before he could be relieved from his I'M
slightly and painful appendage.
| w. w. Anterior, who has been filling
the Office Of night clerk at the Hotel Yak
ina since Mr.. Brown assumed charge,
has made change and now occupies a
similar position at The Bartholet. War
rem s. Chip succeeds Mr.. Anterior at
the Yakima.
The demand for Yakima alfalfa on the
sound 10 becoming greater each day as
winter advances. Ashcraft & Kinsey re-
Gently sent four carloads to Seattle which
was pronounced the finest ever shipped
in there and found ready sale.
G. E. Hubbard, of Boston, Mass, was
the guest of H. B. Scudder and family
for several days last week, leaving on
Sunday for trip to San Francisco. He
is expected back in Yakima on Wednes-
day next.
Ex-County Commissioner Kelso and