The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1895-02-14

The testimony was practically the sam,
as that advanced at the first trial wher
the jury failed TO agree. The attendanc,
in court throughout the hearing was larg,
and much interest was displayed. Tn,
prevailing opinion was that there would
be another disagreement but the jury was
out but short time before reaching de-
cision. The information on which the
conviction was secured stated that Feam.
ster made an assault with intent to com.
NIT murder "by then and there holding
pistol in hand" This, 1t is claimed, is
faulty in not conforming to the facts, and
on Wednesday Attorney Snively, for the
prisoner. gave notice OF his intention tc
move for new trial on the grounds Of
misconduct of the jury; newly discovered
evidence material to the defendant; error
OF law occurring in the trial and that the
verdict was contrary to law. Notice was
also given oil the attorneys intention to
move for an arrest OF judgment, In that the
facts as stated in the information do not
constitute crime.
Lincoln camp No. 10, s of ", observ.
ed Lincoln's birthday, known 10 the order
as "Union Defenders Day" with appro-
pirate xercises-consisting of music,
Rotations and addresses The meeting
was held in Mason's opera house, and a
large audience attended. Hon. w. l..
Jones, commander of Washington divi-
sion S. OF ", delivered an eloquent address
on the life and character of Lincoln; ap-
pealing to young men to make the life OF
that great conmoner their example for
honesty, integrity and patriotic love of
country, and to keep in mind that. while
Lincoln came from the humble walks OF
life, an exalted position did not cause
him to forget the needs OF the common
people. Rev. Drew followed Commander
Jones. and presented some excellent
thoughts on the possibilities and duties
OF the young men OF our country.
The HERALD is in receipt OF letter
from Citizen who protests against an
alleged Fence" in this city, who receives
goods known to be stolen. Citizen
wants the man or men arrested. THE
HERALD is informed that the officers are
doing all in their power to watch these
offenders. Plans have been formed and
will ultimately be carried into effect tn
rid the city Of hobos and vagrants. Just
at this time the city is quiet; but the po-
lice are watchful and are doing good
work in keeping possible criminals under
surveillance. n Citizen" have a posi-.
tive case against any fence" let him 70
before justice of the peace and swear
out warrant. The officers will be only
too willing to serve it.
Members OF the Athletic club. troop C
and Company +, are requested to NEE,
at the office OF G. NJ. Mckinney next Sat.
urday evening at 80 o'clock to discuss
the building OF an armory and gymnas
ium, and endeavor to arrange for the
same. Between 40 aud 80 young men
have signed the rolls OF the Athletic club
but the difficulty seems to be over the
handling Of the stock, whether the vari-
GUS organizations shall vote their stock as
a unit, Thus giving the military companies
the Control or whether the stakeholder
shall vote as individuals, their ballots
counting in ratio to the number of shares
of stock held
w. Deekema, W. Harrington, j. X
Koch and Fl. TeRoller are here from Hol
land. Mich, as the representatives of Z
large colony of people who are lookins
for new homes in the west They VISITED
| Whitby Island, Ocosta and other places
before coming here under the escort o
Mr.. Walter n. Granger; but Yakima
| judging from their expressions and com
ments, pleased them best of all. They
are making close inquiries regarding ou
climate, soil, markets and resources anc
will post themselves thoroughly on al
points before publishing their report.
A decision was this week rendered in
the case against S. q. Crandall, who had
represented himself as being receive
appointed by the court, according to tn,
information filed against him, in the Cali
fornia Hop Co. embroglio. This was the
second trial OF the same cause; and tn,
decision in the last case is against Mr.
Crandall, he being held to appear befor
the superior court, bonds being fixed a
$3.50. Mr.. Crandal is not in the city
having gone tn Tacoma ON business.
The social club gave Valentine part,
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Nag
Ter on Wednesday night. The evenin,
was passed in dancing, those presen'
being: Messrs. and Mesdames Henri,
Schott, W. ii. Gets, q. Faltermeyer, J
ID. Mcdaniel, Nelson Short. Wayne Field
G. Mabry,; Misses Schriner, Lindsey
Maggie Lindsey, Mechtle, Achelpol, War
and Curran; Messrs. Jordan, Wohltort
Clemmer and Jordan.
Janeck & Son this aftern oon received
telegram which read: evil take 1925
cash." This means that Jsneck & So
will build a handsome stone bushes
house next the Kershaw block, Yakimi
avenue, Immediately, and remove thei
big drug house as soon as the building i
completed. Add so the city grows. sui
stsntially aud rapidly. The lot belonge
to F. D. Schnebley, and the offer was az
nor,AnI