The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13

river where they had found the first bare
spot OF ground encountered 10 their trip
to the interior. The snow was within
twenty feet Of the river but twelve miners
had located there and were working away
at placers. At this point the party had
spent six days in building q raft to navi-
gate the river and when the letter was
written were feeling in excellent spirits.
They had killed two bear and plenty OF
small game and were reveling In flesh
and fowl. They were inland bound 10
search Of the rich deposits OF gold Of
which an old-time miner had spoken
while c-oning over a campfire.
Prof. o. G. Palmer Of Tacoma, has
been elected principal Of the Ahtanum
academy for the ensuing year, and has
accepted the trust. Prof. Palmer is an
educator OF much experience and man
OF sturdy character. AS bis associates
he will have his wife, who has been an
instructor for many years in the public
schools and academies; Ernest Wood
cock, graduate of the Whitman college,
Wslls Walla, who has had year OF
postgraduate work in the Columbia COL
lege, New York, and Miss Grace Cob
leigh, who will have supervision OF the
department OF music and who is fully
qualified in every respect to fill that posi-
ton. The academic term will begin
on September 22d.
Bone marrow is now the popular dish
with those who live to eat. It is said to
be the source of perpetual youth and to
have taken the place Of the Brown
Sequard elixir, which proved a failure.
The faded beauty now endeavors to bring
back roses to her cheeks and to round up
her attenuated form by diet OF bone
marrow. 1t is claimed that II bone mar
row is not the fountain Of youth, 1t Is at
least powerful tonic, and the raw mar
row, thinly spread on slices Of bread, il
now to be had in the fashionable restau-
rants of the larger cities, while no swell
luncheon is complete without this dish.
DR.. and Mrs. G. q. Fletcher left by
team on Tuesday for The Dalles, where
they will take the boat down the Column
bia river for Portland. After brief stay
IN that city Mrs. Fletcher will 20 on to
Albany, Or, where she will visit with
vaIatiyaa wbila tho locto ~. .,;Il a., 4, I'll:
fornia and spend short time prospecting
in the mountains. They expect to be
gone from Yakima about two months.
On Tuesday the annual election of
officers OF the Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union was held, resulting in the
choice of the following officers for the
ensuing year: Mrs. Julia Van Buskirk,
president; Mrs. A. NJ. Oliver, cores
ponding secretary; Mrs. w. H. Whipple,
treasurer, and Mrs. Sim Null recording
secretary.
The A. G. Walker desert claim, which
has been before the Secretary OF the In
terror for over two years, has been decid-
ed in Walkers favor on a motion for
review. Proof has already been made,
so this is the windup of long-dra wn-
out suit. 1t was hoty contested through
every every possible stage and phase OF
the case.
Waierville IN. " Times, August 7th /:
There has been little scare about here
regarding lice and fly and the honey dew.
There is no doubt that all these exist in
many yards to more or less extent, but
what the ultimate effect will be on the
crop is still matter Of speculation. The
next ten days will tell the story prob
ably.
d. E. Mackinnon returned on Friday
last from and absence OF several months
in Alaska and Seattle. One OF his objects
in returning at this time was to use a
well-whetted knife in the populist con-
vention and as he claims to be satisfied
with the nominations he probably has q
scalp dangling at his belt.
N. N. Brown, the boniface of the Hotel
Yakima, is spending several days in
Ellensburg this week. He claims to be
"gold-bug." but the free coinage of
both metals seems to have q great at
traction for him and be keeps towering
close to the camps of the tri-party
forces.
The U. s. land Office issued final
receipt for the Kirk Dexter timber cul-
ture on Tuesday. This is the Sunnyside
tract which has been in litigation for q
year or more. Mr.. Dexter, who has been
east settling up the estate OF his deceased
mother, will soon return to remain.
A lawn social will be given at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. d. w. Stair, on Friday
evening. Aug. 2lst, for the benefit of the
Ahtanum church. Every effort is being
made to make the occasion one which
will be thoroughly appreciated by all
who attend.
Harry Worries returned on Friday last
from Lake Katcheez. Asthmatic troubles
interfered with his outing, and he came
TO the conclusion that North Yakima was
a pretty good summer resort after all.
A lawn social will be held at the home
OF Mrs. Walter Walton. on Second street,
next Wednesday evening, by the ladies
Of the NJ. E. church. Ice craam and