The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1895-05-16

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1t is certainly hopeful sign for our
country, that when its people are appeal
ed to for charity's sake the majority
cheerfully respond with gifts of money or
wares. There lives among Americans a
true christian spirit which maniiests itself
not so much in fine words and valueless
advice, but in unpretending, solid giving.
This is the test-to feed the hungry, to
clothe the naked, to visit the sick; in one
word, to help ones unfortunate brother.
All other creeds are sham. These rehec-
tons are called for by the generosity with
which the people of North Yakima, not
withstanding the stringency Of the times,
have helped the Sisters of st. Elizabeth
hospital, 10 finish the inside of their
house. Since the hospital was built the
walls were left with only the first coat of
plaster; but now they are finished in
divers tints OF alabastine, which gives a
cheerful look to the rooms. The sight OF
those walls will call forth continual
blessing on those who so heartily helped
the sisters. The good God is never out
done in generosity. and the charitable
people of North Yakima may expect a
plentiful interest from the bank that
never fails.
City Marshal Lille returned on Sunday
night from visit to the Soldiers Home,
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mate. Mr.. Lille states that the institu-
ton is in the very best of condition,
under the new boards management.
Among dozen queer fances OF the old
soldiers living there he noted that a
campfire is always kept burning in the
big living room. This same FIRE was
lighted when the Home was first con-
structed, and it has never gone out.
Every night the veterans of the Mexican
and the civil war gather around it: and,
seated in comfortable rocking chairs, live
over again the war scenes as they tell the
tales of many battle.
Lester Coffin arrived from Lewiston,
Idaho, on Tuesday. He says the money
for the Indians has not yet arrived, but
that the checks are being expected every
day. Coffin Bros. have a large tent erect
ed near the reserve, and will try to dis
pose of large quantity OF goods to the
Indians. The city of Lewiston, Mr.. Cot
fin says, is full of strangers, all awaiting
the opening OF the reservation-which
will be thrown open to SETTLERS as soon
as the Indians have received their money.
A miniature Oklahoma Cherokee strip
hustle for land is anticipated. Mr.. Coffin
will remain in Yakima only few days
The Columbia meat market delivery
wagon-and the horse-went down Sec
ond street yesterday morning shedding
rare beefsteak and future pot roasts at
every jump of the horse and every rattle
OF the wheels. The vehicle overturned
on Spruce street. breaking one of the
wheels and splitting the residue of meats
into an irrigating ditch. The damage was
only slight, $3.50 easily covering it, The
runaway was caused by the horse being
left united while the driver was deliver
ing parcel at house.
Mr.. J. NJ. Steel, son OF Mr.. James
Steel, president of the East Side Railway
company, Portland, arrived in the city
Saturday and will make North Yakima
his home for some time. He has accept
ed position with the W. l.. & ?. COM
pany.
Mr.. J. A. Adams, of Woodburn, Ore,
has rented the new stone building now in
course OF construction near the Office of
DR.. Gum, Second street, and owned by
Il. w. Cary. Mr.. Adams will put in a
stock of drygoods, boots and shoes, etc.,
Mrs. T. l.. Allen. of Grafton, West Vir-
glnia. arrived in the city on Sunday for a
visit with her daughter She will remain
until June l, at which time Miss Aliens
duties as teacher in the public schools
will cease for the summer vacation.
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