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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19
JAPANESE COMPETITION.

The bugbear of Japanese competitor in
manufactured goods has been dinned into
our ears in every conceivable shape oil
late and especial stress has been placed
upon the danger to the bicycle trade, but
SO far as is known there is not Japanese
made bicycle on this side OF the Pacific
nor has there been any competitive trade
10 goods in which nature has given us a
superior right to be to the fore. Regard
ing bicycles the Japanese consul to this
country, who would not undervalue the
productions OF his own country, says
there are several manufactures OF the
wheel" located principally in Toxic and
Ozaka, but the factories are not large nor
in their output very great. The wheels
made are ''of an inferior grade to the
American machines, and. though they
are made more cheaply, would have no
sale in this country. You must remem-
Der that Japan is still very young in the
arts OF so-called civilized nations, and
has not yet acquired much experience or
skill in mechanical construction. The
wheels made are patterned after the
American models, and are close imita-
tions, the Japanese mechanics have not
originality enough as yet to make any
decided alteration or improvement OF
their own, .'or to evolve what might be
called Japanese model, but the meth
DDS OF manufacture are, OF course, net 30
far advanced as in America, and the pro-
duct is, consequently, inferior in appear
ance and in strength to the original"
This is the story that is received, when
sifted down, regarding every article OF
japanese manufacture, with which the
high tariff people have threatened this
country. Cotton fabrics was one OF the
more recent scares which were sprung.
This, like all of the others had but
shadow Of basis beyond the fact that
Japan is progressing faster in the me-
chanical arts than any other OF the east
ern countries. But while she is opening
up her industries she Is also increasing
the wages to the artisan, and even to I'M
skilled labor, and this will be the result
to a still further degree with each advanc-
ing step. In this, as well as the skill OF
our operatives, our incompatible resources
and an oceans tariff, should be the dis
PERSON OF our fears.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19
ELECTRICITY AT SEA.
Tests Prove That the White Light Il by
Far the Most Easily Seen.

Far the Most Easily Seen.
Some interesting experiments have
been made on the visibility of the cleo
sric light at sea by the governments of
the United States, Germany and the
Netherlands The word visible in the
report on the tests means visible ON
dark night with q clear atmosphere,
The result Of the experience of the Ger
man committee was that white light
OF one candle power was visible |. A
miles ON dark, clear night and one
mile on rainy night.
The American tests resulted as fol-
lows: In very clear weather o light of
one candle power was plainly visible at
one nautical mile; one Of three candle
power at two miles; one Of ten candle
power was seen by the aid of a binoc-
ular at four miles; one Of 80 candle
power family at five miles and one Of
SO candle power plainly at five miles.
On an exceptionally clear night a white
light Of 80 candle power was readily
distinguished ut three miles; one Of 5. 8
candle power at four miles and one of
1919 candle power at five miles.
Ia the Dutch experiments the results
were almost similar, but q I6 candle
power hight was plainly visible at five
miles For green light the power re-
qujTed was two for one mile, Is for two
miles, 81 for three miles and 1906 for
foCr miies- The results Of tests with a
red light were almost identical with
taose with green, but il was conclusive
u proved that a white light was by far
Zee most easily seen Chicago Record
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19
SUaMOss BY PUBLICATION.

In the Superior Court OF the State of Washing .
ton, In and for the County of Yakima
Norih ern Pacific Railroad COM
pany and Andrew Y. Burleigh
as Receiver OF said Northern
Pacific Railroad Company,
Plaintiffs
John Walters, James White
James Gleed, J. A. Miller, C. f.
Robbins, NJ. A. Allin, Sarah A.
Vaughn, North Yakima Milling
Company, corporation, A. d.
wheaton. William Bland, Rosa
Lair, James H Purdin. l. Cob
lentz, John Doe, Richard Roe
Tom Brown and Jane Brown,
MS VIE, Defendants
The state OF Washington 10 the said defendants
!. A Miller, NJ. A. Ailin, Rosa Lair and l..
Coblentz:
You and each of you are hereby summoned TO
appear within 60 days after the date OF
the first publication of this summons, to-wit:
within sixty days after the 10th day OF March.
1896. aud defend the above entitled action in
the above entitled court, and answer to
the complaint OF the plaintiffs, and serve
copy OF your answer upon the under
signed attorneys for plaintiffs, at their Office be-
Judgment will be rendered against you accord
ing 70 the demand Of the complaint, which
has been filed with the clerk OF said court.
SAID above entitled action is an action
brought by plaintiffs to GOV er possession OF that
certain tract of land described as follows, to.
wit; The southwest quarter of the southeast
uarter, of section thirteen, township thirteen,
> DEe eighteen, east, Willamette Meridian, in
kiIna county, Washington, and TO have the
ii tof said lands quieted in plaintiffs, and for
such other and further relief In the premises as
shall seem meet. ASHTON a. cHAPMAN.
Attorneys for PLAINTIFF,
Room II, n, p. Headquarters Bldg, Tacoma,
Wash,
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19

There has been recently discovered in
Africa race OF pigmies which has made
a commotion in scientific circles. These
curious people are OF negro type, are
coal black and absolutely naked. Al
though of great physical beauty, with
well-formed limbs, they are barely re-
moved from animals, and their code of
morality is very lax. Later in life, how
ever. they settle down and marry. They
are all between four and FIVE feet high,
and live in primeval conicsl huts. Their
only industry is corn raising and rearing
OF sheep aid goats. They are born hunt
ers. In warfare they use poisoned arrows
the wounds inflicted by which prove fata!
within an hour.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19

What becomes Of all the gold2 The
directors OF the mint estimate that since
the discovery Of America in l492 up to
and including 1898 the total gold produc-
ton OF the world has been IS 1893, l0l 900.
In 1899 il was known by the records OF
minis that OF these billions 81, 727 900 900
was distributed in the money Of the
nations Of the earth, the United States
government having to it's credit 1902 .000,-
900. Within the past two weeks figures
have been published showing that about
one.eight OF the worlds stock Of gold can
be accurately accounted for as having
been converted into coin by the different
nations. The remainder is in manufact-
ured articles of use aud ornament or re-
mains to be manufactured. Who's got
tip
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19

The party platform OF the Ohio repub-
licans, adopted at their recent convention,
is probably intended as pattern for the
st. Louis platform makers. No party
platform that can be recalled, aside from
the high protection olive branch extended
to the manufacturers. has ever dealt
more with glittering generalities which
can become capable of almost any con-
struction. Latter day platforms seem "a
be drafted more for the purpose Of con-
cealine the real intention OF the makers
tn An to idicate their principles.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19
wiring .he neser, os sahara.

The telephone and the telegraph are
rapidly making inroads into the arid
portion of the desert OF Sahara. Engineer
Bayolle is now on the way from Biskra to
Tusgurth with working force of 100
men for the purpose of laying Telegraph
wires between the two places. The line
is erected as the party proceeds, and the
first news from BayoIle was received at
Biskra when he telephoned from point
some twenty miles south of Biskfa. lie
advanced at the rate Of from three to five
miles day, and will probably reach Tug
gurth about the first Of the ear.
He reports over the phone that he has
met with peeuli ar difficulty; the eamels
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19

A curious judgment was pronounced
the other day by Judge in court of
law at Volisso, in the Island OF Scio. An
action for damages was brought by two
persons against the local railway com
pany for losses sustained in collision.
1t appeared that a man had lost an arm
and young woman had lost her hus-
band. The Judge, Greek, assessed the
damages thus: He gave 6,000 piasters to
the man for the loss OF his arm and 1000
to the woman for the loss of her husband
At this there we're loud murmurs, where
upon the Judge gave his reasons in these
terms: my dear people. my verdict
must remain. for you will see that il is u
just one. Poor Nikola has lost his arm
and nothing on earth can restore that
priceless limb. But you," turning to the
woman, lyon are still yonng and pretty.
You nov have some money you will ess-
ilv find another husband. who possibly
may be as good as--perhaps better tbsn--
your dead lord. That is my verdict. my
people, and so II must 90 forth" So say
ing the Judge left the hall. The people
cheered bin and congratulated th=in-
selves on having snch Judge.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19

Recently the silver republicans of
Washington d. G. have held several con
ferences with view TO reaching some
definite line of action to be followed at
the coming national convention OF their
party at St. Louis. The majority OF them
apparently, are 10 favor OF cutting loose
from the old party and establishing them
selves In business on their own account.
Their idea is that nothing is to be gained
by maintaining relations with the parent
party as it is not disposed to yield any
material point in their favor, consequent
Iy their only salvation is to break away
and see what they can do for them
selves. The same views are held by sill
yer republicans everywhere and the in
dications are that the St. Louis conven'
ton will be about as hot and discordani
as they make them.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19

An amusing story is told Of the meet
ing Of the Epworth League at Chatta-
nooga One Of the visiting members was
entertained by hospitable family and
at dinner was asked to carve the chick
sn. For his own convenience he trans
ferred the bird from the platter to his
own plate, whereupon the young hope
full Of the family, who had heard Of the
Methodist fondness for chicken and had
been anxiously watching the proceed
ings, cried out to his mother, with tears
In his voice, Hes going to take it all u
Explanations were made, and tranquil
lily reigned again. Exchange.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19
GERMAN WHIST.
One Of the Few Interesting Games of Cards
For Two Hands.


For Two Hands.
There are, for some undiscovered rea-
son, very few simple two handed card
games. And of these the best, and per.
haps the least known, is German whist
Essentially game Of skill, there is q
sufficient element Of luck combined to
insure a good game even between two
unequal players, and the issue is always
more or less uncertain until the last mo-
ment
An ordinary pack Of whist cards is all
that is required, and q far as play 10
concerned the rules of whist are almost
entirely applicable. Thirteen cards are
dealt to each player, as in the ordinary
four handed game Instead, however,
Of turning up the twenty sixth card, the
twenty seventh card is placed face up
ward on the remainder of the pack. The
suit of this card remains trumps through
out the game.
The dealers vis-a-vis plays first by
leading a card, and the dealer must fol-
low suit as in whist, or. il he cannot,
either trump or throw away useless
card.
The first trick IL now on the table,
and whoever picks it mp draws the
trump card from the top Of the pack.
The card below this is drawn by the
loser, who does not show its face. The
third card ON the pack is now turned
up and will belong to the winner Of the
second trick, the loser again drawing
the card underneath, and so on through
out the pack. In this way the player
has ID cards in his hand until the end.
As tricks Of two are difficult to keep
distinct, it is generally found advisable
to pile them Unfortunately for the
time being and to count them out at
the end of each game.
In playing the cards have the ordi-
GARY whist valuations, and when the last
cards have been drawn the 10 which re-
main in the hand are played out in the
usual way The difference between the
number of tricks taken by the dealer
and his opponent is the number Of points
the winner scores. Each game is usual.
ly considered complete in itself, but it
is no unusual occurrence to find at the
end that each player has IS tricks.
1t is difficult in such o short space to
give any reliable hints for players, but
any one accustomed to whist will fall
into the way at once. Obviously, how
ever, it is not always an advantage to
take the card which is turned up, and
in the case of this being low one o
speculative player will often lead the
lowest card in his hand in the hope Of
drawing something better underneath.
The player is happy who, when 1t comes
to playing the last Is cards, finds him
self with one long suit and the majority
of trumpsi-Home Notes.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19
Geodes.

Did Jon ever rec geode, the ugly,
creamy. yellow. rounded rock, which,
upon being broken open, presents a per.
feet wilderness Ct diaInondlike crystalsi
They are oddities Of the oldest kind,
and are not too plentiful anywhere. The
word ''geode" means "earthform" and
Is applied to all hollow stones which
are filed with crystallized matter.
When broken open, some are found to be
full Of pure looking, clear water. 9th
ers appear 10 be full Of yellow or brown
paint, while a third class are filed with
what appears TO be very fair quality
Of tar. No odds what the filling Of the
cavity may DO composed Of. the sides are
always studded with crystals. Should
the filling be yellow the crystals are
likely to DO Of the same color, but by far
the greater portion Of them are as clear
as Ice or diamonds. st. Louis Republic
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19

Perrine's comet, which started for the
earth at the rate OF 100000 miles a day
has proven a sore disappointment. Many
hoped it would give us good shaking up
and knock the spots out of the hard
times, but when it was only $4,000, 900
miles off it took new tack and instead
Of being here on Monday in time for
lunch 1t switched off leaving US side
tracked with the moon our nearest neigh
Dor and she not on speaking terms.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19

Professor James J.. Corbett has been
arrested in Chicago on the complaint OF
a colored woman who alleges in her ar
rest papers that the eminent pugilist
threatened to assault her because she
wished to collect little matter OF s75
tor dressmaking done for his family.
Professor Corbett says il is blackmaii.
and certainly there is nothing in the
complexion OF the afiiant to warrant him
in designating it by any other color.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19
PenciIlnK on zinc.

An ordinary pencil mark on zinc is in
measure indeliblo. The writer saw re-
Gently zinc label on which a plants
name had been written with an ordi-
nary lead pencil 30 years ago. and, after
little Of the oxide had been rubbed on,
the name was as legible as If 1t was
just written. For permanency, where
no illegibility is desired. nothing can be
more durable -Meehan's Monthly.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19
DuelIng with Obstacles.

In Malta dueling is permitted by the
law. but under certain restrictions. The
combatants are bound under the most
severe penalties TO desist and sheathe
their swords at the bidding of a woman.
a priest or q knight of the Order Of
Malta. Impartial
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19
Important To Farmers.

Wakelee's Squirrel Exterminator, the
original and only article giving complete
satisfaction of its kind. Now reduced
from so to 80 cents per can. For sale by
Janeck Bros, North Yakima. 8-2mo
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19

Nine. De Cornuel went TO Versailles
TO see the French court, when NJ. De
Torcy and NJ. De Seignelay, both very
young, had Just been appointed minis
tiers. She saw them as we'll as Mime. De
Maintenon, who had then grown old.
When she returned to Paris, some one
asked her what remarkable things she
had seen. II have seen," she said.
'what I never expected to see there. I
have seen love in its tomb and the min
iEtrv in its cradle -
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19
What You Can Buy.

Minerva being the Goddess of Wisdom
and Kosmos the known world, you can
purchase the wisdom OF the world by
subscribing to the NJ. X. system. Pur-
veyed at the depot of the Chapman News
and Stationery Co., North Yakima.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19
For Rent.

-Four room cottage on west side of tie
track, at reasonable rates. Apply 10
S-tf DR.. RossER.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19
Grain, Mill Feed and Hay.

Sold cheap at City Feed Store, opposite
postofiice. Ask yoGr grocer for home.
made -four 3
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19
Ralel IIay Wanted.

Call at my carpenter shop, First street
bet. A and b streets. A. A. MCDERMID.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19
Keep Money at Home.

Tree planters should remember that |
offer large and well assorted stock of
home grown trees at prices that defy com
petition. Patronize home industry and
keep your money at home.
J. d. MEDILL,
5-tf Excelsior Nursery.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19
Farm and Field Seeds.

New stock of choice Seeds. Sold at
City Feed Store, opposite postoffice. 8
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-03-19

Take your produce to Asheraft 4 Kin
AZ
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-07-03
Selecting jury.

This is from farcial interlude in one
scene now running continuously in New
York city:
Counsel for Defense-Now, sir. II yoy
were taken upon this jury without
further assumption Of your general dis
ability 20 serve In an unbiased manner
and without due regard 10 the requis-
ties necessary TO enable you 70 discrimi-
nate between presumption of the guilt
OF the accused or otherwise despite the
charge of the court and the completely
of the police if proved according TO the
precedents established in all such cases
hereinbefore recorded Euo suppOsins
that the circumstantial proof was
clearly stronger than the Unwritien
facts would unsupported give credence
to If summ8ily applied in accordance
with established legal formula what
would you do?
Candidate for Jury {visibly affected)
--I-dOn't know. sir.
Excused "--Cieveland Plain Dealer
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-07-03
STILL ON rHE BOOKS.

Governments Treasurer Carries an It~7
Representing Paper Long Age Destroyed
The books OF the United States treas
ury still carry an item Of 100000
which represents Uoited States notes
which are supposed to have been con
sumsG In the great Chicago Gre 2.
wears ago. saws the New York Sun. II
was known that there WAS 81 .00o. 900 o.
currency, more or less. In the vaults 81
the subtreasury then. and that none
CT Il was recovered. but the demon
nations OF those notes and the exact
amount are unknown. ss the books 81
the cashier were consumed also. There
could not have been. however. very
many dollars less or very many dollars
more than 81 900. 600. and IL would sim.
p!ify The accounts Of the treasury and
save great deal OF labor TO the book.
keepers IL congress shOuld pass bill
or resolution recognizing the fast
that this money IL no Longer IN
existence, for every day when the
cashier Of tho treasury balances
his accounts Re has 20 include
this item. deducting IL or adding II
as the case may be from the amount
IN hand. II appears upon every daily
weekly. monthly and yearly statement
Of tire assets and liabilities Of the gov
cr1rout a. unknown destroyed
United S;a'es potes. 81. Oo9. 600
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-07-03
TO HELP BILL OUT.
The Poor Old Man Merely Wanted -
Cali All BIuCs.

The Poor Old Man Merely Wanted 80
Cali All BIuEs.
One OF the most innocent looking old
men ever saw came down to New York
the other day from his farm in Pennsyl-
vauia 10 deal with green goods men,
and, of course, he got left Fortunate
~ for him, he could raise only $50, and
therefore he lost only that amount.
met him at the depot as an officer, and
had him in tow to see that he got away
safely, and when he had told the story
of how he had been done for, asked:
"You didn't expect TO get $500 in good
money for $3.50, did you?"
mo, can't say 1 did" he replied.
"But you thought it would be money
good enough 10 pass"
"Yes, they sent me two one-dollar
bills, and they looked all right and
passed all right"
But you would be passing counter
felt money on your neighbors and caus-
ing them q loss"
mo, wasn't goin' to pass any of il
off on the nayburs. l wouldn't do SIGH
a thing as that. j might hev got rid
of some of it to chicken buyers and tin
peddlers, but l wanted some of it for
my son Bill. Bill is into politics and
poker till you can't rest, but he hain't
had fair show. That's what l was
goin' 10 gin himi"
"Just what do you mean p asked.
"WaIl, when Bill goes about sayiu' as
how he'd hat S50 TINT 40 and so will be
nominated fur president somebody yells
at him to put up or shet up. He amt
got nuthin' to put up. and so he has To
shet. If he's in game OF poker and
got good hand, he's got to call instead
of raisin' the other fellers out o the
game. I've knowed him 10 lay down
with three aces because he hadn't a
dollar more to put up. Oh, no, / didn't
mean nuthin' wrong. 1 wasn't goin'
to beat the nayburs nor pass any of 1t
off at the stores, but bein' Bill is the
LATEST and most shiftless critter in our
county, I wanted 10 gin him show at
politics and poker, and make him arm
his board and his clothes"
But you lost your money"
Lost 'er slick and clean, and il was all
could raise, and from this time on Bill
and me and the old woman viii hsv To
take everybody's bluff and make the
hest of It. 1t will come hard, but some
must bluff and some be bluffed,
and 1 s'pose well somehow live
through itl"-M. Quad, in Detroit Free
Press
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-07-03
MOURNING ON MEN.s HATS.

Prevalence OF the Custom and Various
Degrees OF Grief Indicated
The custom among mea of wearing
mourning upon the hat is increasing in
it's observance rather than decreasing.
Grape, however, which was formerly
exclusively used for this purpose, has
now been almost entirely supplanted
by bOmbazine. Years ago il was Gus
tomaIy to sew on = row OF tiny black
beads, set at q little distance apart
along the seam OF the band where IL
was joined at the side, blt this is now
very rarely done. There 5 now put on
around the hat over the lower edge of
the band, where it meets the brim, 3
narrow silk ribbon to make finish
For loss OF wife the band CT mourn
ing worn upon silk hat is carried &c
within an eighth of an inch OF the top;
for the loss of parent the band is car
ried 10 within an inch of the top; for
relatives other than wife or parent, the
band is worn three-quarters the height
of the hat
The mourning band TO- silk hat is
specially fitted TO it and made for it;
for straw hats and for soft hats an
English cloth band IS provided. which
can be slipped down over the crown OF
the hat.