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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13
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a German stsfisticisb has studied the
census returns oil Europe to learn few
things about the centenarians of the Old
World. He has found, for instance, that
high civilization does not favor the great
est length Of life The German empire
with 55,00o.0oo population, has ba. rs
subjects who are more than 100 years
old. France, with fewer than Al, 00J, 900,
has 2l3 persons who haze passed their
hundredth birthdays. England has 146 !;
Ireland, 57s; Scotland, 40; Denmark, 2;
Belgium, 5; Sweden. 10; and Norway
with 1000, 900 inhabitants, %. Switzer-
land does not boast single cenleuartan,
but Spain, with about 100000 popuia-
ton, has 40l.
The most amazing figures found by the
German statistician, says the New York
Sun, came from that troublesome ard
turbulent region known as the Balkan
Peninsula. Servis has SIS persons who
are more than 100 years old; Roumania,
1854; and Bulgaria, 1888. In other
words, Bulgaria has centenarian to
every thousand inhabitants. and thus
holds tie international record for old in
habitants. In 1892 alone there died in
Bulgaria $50 persons OF more than 100
years. In the Balkan Peninsula, more
over, person is not regarded as on the
verge OF the grave the moment be becomes
centenerian. For instance, in Servia,
there we're in 1890 some 800 persons be-
tween LOG and ll5 years, 123 between ll5
and 125, and IS between 126 and 1856.
Three we're between 1875 and l40.
Who is the oldest person in the world ?
The German statistician does not credit
the recent story about Russian l60
years old. Russia has no census, he says,
and except in cases OF special official in
vestigation the figures Of ages in Russia
must be mistrusted. The oldest man in
the world is then, in his opinion, Bruno
Cotrim, a negro born in Africa and now
residing in Rio Jsneiro. Cotrim is 100
years old. Next to him comes probably
a retired Moscow cabman, named kus-
trim, who is in his 141th year. The sta
tistieian says the Oldest woman in the
world ia l33 years old, but neglects to
give her name or address, possibly out Of
courtesy, or perhaps in view OF extraordi-
nary figures which came to his hand from
the Balkans, he thought subject only
l3o years old was hardly worthy of par
ticular mention.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13

The occurrence Of another tidal wave
Ia Asiaiic waters, which is reported to
have drowned 5000 Of the Chinese popu-
lation dwelling on the coasts OF the Yel-
low sea, is an addition to the convul-
sions OF nature which give this year a
dark record. These great tidal waves,
caused by volcanic or seismic convul-
sions at unknown spots 10 the ocean,
and which destroy thousands Of people
at single swoop. are peculiar to the
other side OF the world. They are cal
culated to reconcile this country TO the
experience Of cloudbursts, floods and
even cyclones, which, however impress
s!ye as they may appear to those sub
iected 10 them, Wait only a fraction OF
the loss Of life aud destruction OF proper
ty caused by the antipodal commissions.
Nevertheless. while 1t may be COM
Tort to know that we are far better off
than the unfortunate victims on the
other side Of the world, nearly every
one would be glad to see the end OF
this most exceptional weather.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13

as Miss Field left no funds, and there is
no provision for defrayine the expense Of
transfer, the body win doubtless remain,
for the present at least. in foreign land.
Certainly 1t should not remain there for
long. Miss Field has been consistent
and efficient laborer, not only for her own
sex bat for the cause Of mankind In gem
eral, and means should speedily be
found to bring her body home and give
Il at least respectful burial, II not the
burial to which her work and talents en-
title 1t. Where are all the womsn's
clubs, that are doing 90 much for foreign
missions and other noble enterprises,
including the release OF Mrs. Msybrick.
that they can do nothing for the brilliant
Kate Field? And II snything is to be
done, the work need not necessarily be
confined to womsn's clubs.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13
AN INVITING ENTERPRISE.

Northwest Magasine: 1t ia TO be hoped
that the financiers who are reorganixing
the Northern Pacific, and who, II reports
are true, intend 10 set aside considerable
capital for enterprises likely to increase
the earnings of the road, will see the Wis
dom Of taking hold Of the big irrigation
project in the Yakima valley, Washing
ton, which the bankruptcy and suicide Of
its ardent promoter, Paul Schulze, has
left in a suspended condition. The rail-
road has large interest in this project,
not only on account Of money advanced
TO aid it, but to much larger extent be-
cause Of the traffic that would arise from
completing the canal and laterals and
settling the country with small farmers,
whom II viii supply with water. The
company, in capitilizing new project for
irrigating and peopling the Sunnyside
country, can put in its own land without
charging interest on their value, can Dor
row money for carrying forward the en-
terprise at a much lower rate of interest
than q land and irrigation company
would have TO pay, and can administer
the whole undertaking economically
through its own land department and
i'm migration agencies. The land under
the canals could be sold st much lower
Price than the old canal company de
manded. and the scheme, with the pow.
erful backing and guaranty OF the North
ern Pacific, would move steadily forward
to an ample success. In few years the
whole valley, from Union gap to Prosser,
might be converted into continuous
village OF prosperous fruit growers.
We earnestly commend this idea to the
consideration OF the president OF the N.
T. and Of the able and intelligent capital
lists who now hold the securities Of the
company. There is great deal Of money
in it in the way Of increased earnings for
the road.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13

There seems to be mania for queer
will making just now. One OF the pro-
visions Of the last testament OF Henrietta
v. Leo Wolf, Of New York city. reads as
follows: IL direct that my executors de-
stroy within one mouth after my death
the following family portraits: An oil
painting Of my late mother, Henrietta
Louise Leo Wolf; a painting OF my late
brother and sister, taken AS children; a
painting on wood OF my grandmother,
Mrs. John s. Crary; painting on por-
celsin OF my amt, Virginia Crary, and a
painting Of my deceased SISTER" This is
not as eccentric as IL may seem. Miss
Leo Wolf was a spinster and loved her
hore. She took especial pride in the
portraits, and her request to have them
destroyed ~ because If the fac, that she
is the last Of her family and does not
wish the relics OF her az cestors cold at
auction or hawked about, Nothing is
more piliful to see than family portraits
with no one who cares for them.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13

made Il sufii,iently plain that he stands
absolutely opposed to any prorosi ons
which look toward tile shifting Of The
currency II the United States from the
single gold standard. unless in conse.
quence OF an agreement with the primer.
pal commercial nations OF the world. A
lew weeks ago II seemed likely to the
republican managers that the vote OF the
workingmen and farmers could be secured
for Mckinley TO q very great extent on
the tariff issue. But Mr.. Bryan Is now
competing for that vote in the most ener-
getic fashion. upon the issue OF The free
coinage Of silver. He and his managers
at once adopted the policy Of carrying
the war into Africa" and 1t was an
nounced that Mr.. Bryan's formal notiti-
cation would take place--not in Lincoln,
Neb.. where lie lives--but in the gre at hall
OF the Madison Square Garden in New
York City, in the presence OF an audience
Of many thousands of people. where Mr..
Bryan would enJeavor to enhance his
reputation as an orator by the greatest
effort Of his lie. The indications are
that Mr.. Bryan will secure very large
support among TIE workingmen of the
east. Nothing could lie more erroneous
than the assumption thst he stands no
chance OF an election. The etfst Of Mr..
Bryans nomination aud OF his manifest
popularity soon began TO make itself ielt
upon the stock market. THE raids upon
the Treasury's gold reserve began again,
and on July 10 the fluid fell below the
one hundred million mark, and continued
elowly but steadily to decline for some
days thereafter. IL is within the range
OF possibilities that the administration
may be compelled to resort to another
bond issue before election day arrives
From "The Progress Of the World" in
August Repie,c Of Reeiens
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13
Mothers

Remember that Castoria does not con-
tain Morphine, Opium, or any other
narcotic. substance, in any quantity, shape
or form. 1t is entirely vegetable, pleas
ant to take, positively effective, and per-
fectly harmless. 1t is not secret remedy;
the formula is printed on the wrapper.
Your hpysician will recommend it. Pare
goric, Bateman's Drops, and many so called
Soothing Syrups, are composed principal
ly of Opium or Morphine; in any quantity
they stupefy. and in large quantities are
deadly poisons. Castoria assimulates
the food and regulates the bowels, cures
diarrh9a, allays feverishness and freet-
fulness, soothes the pain in teething, re-
lieves constipation and kills worms. 1t
brings refreshing and natural sleep to the
child, and gives rest to the mother.
''Castoria is 80 well adapted to infants
and children, that recommend it as
superior to any other known remedy"
DIR. III. A. ARCHER,
Ill s. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
March s. 1887.
"From personal knowledge and obser-
walton ! can say that Castoria is an ex-
cellent medicine for children, acting as a
laxative and relieving the pent up bowels
and general system very much. Many
mothers have told me of it's excellent eff
feet upon their children"
Dir. g. G. Osoop,
Lowell. Masa.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13

DR.. Stephen H. Emmens. celebrated
N. Y. alchemist, claims that he can change
silver into gold, and declares emphati-
cally that he he has done 81, thus realiz-
ing the dream Of the alchemists Of all
ages from Paracelsus to Caaliostro. II
the doctor isn't light-headed he has GER
tainly knocked the political footing from
under the money bags Of Lombard and
Wall street. The doctor says: II have,
with the aid OF my associates. converted
silver into gold. 1t is true that the results
have been in microscopic particles, but
they are results, all the same, and to us
OF so satisfactory nature that when the
heated term is over we shall establish
laboratories for the transmutation OF the
metals. We hope to show such undoubt-
ed proof Of our not being wild dresmers
long before the Ides of November as to
convince the politicians that their elo-
quence has been wasted, the millions ex-
pended have been thrown away and their
lsbors altogether in vain. In a word, we
shall settle the currency question in our
laboratories.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13

The representatives Of Wall street are
beginning TO unloosen their purse strings
and the lieutenants OF Mark Hanna are
negotiating for the purchase of the Ia
coma Ledger. The plethora of the re-
publican purse is the only reason that
can DO attributed to this move. for the
Tacoma Land Company had already noti-
fed the management to flop from silver
to gold, and the agility with which the
change was made would cause . probes
sional acrobat to lose bis head
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13
Too
Much Knife !!

The use of the surgeons knife Is be-
coming so general, resulting fatally
in such large number of cases, as to
occasion general alarm. The press al
most daily announces the death of some
unfortunate whose system could not
Withstand the shock of an operation,
and whose life was cruelty sacrificed to
the keen blade of the surgeon.
Of course, in some instances an
operation Is necessary, and is the
only means of saving life, but such cases
are exceedingly rare. So many deaths
occur under these conditions, however,
that the public is beginning to realize
that the doctors are too hasty in resort
ing to the knife, and if such a state of
affairs continues, there will before long
be general uprising against such meas.
ures. 1t Is but reasonable to believe
that the majority of operations are
unnecessary, but when the fatal mistake
is discovered too late, only the doctors
ever know of their error, and though a
precious life Is given up, the public is
assured that death would have resulted
in spite of the operation, and who is
ever the wiserf
The folly of resorting to the knife in
cases of cancer, is demonstrated every
time it is undertaken. The disease IS
in the blood and the cancer or sore is
but the outward manifestation of
terrible condition of the entire circula-
ton. To cut out this sore, therefore,
does not in any way effect the disease,
and it can easily be seen that the only
correct treatment is to get at the seat of
the disease, and purify the blood; the
sore will then heal up naturally. SIS.
is the most powerful blood remedy made,
and is the only cure for cancer.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13

Professor Denny recently gave dem
stration to his students at Firth college,
Sheffield. England. Of very unusual and
interesting nature, says the Westminster
Gaseite. Among the most ancient OF ami
mails still inhabiting our planet is The
so-cailed mudiish (Protopterns) Of Africa
Ia creature worthy OF our respect, il
only in consideration OF Hs vast antiquity,
which dates far back In the early ages Of
the world. OF popular interest, the most
striking feature OF the mudtish is the
possession OF lungs as well as gills. On
the approach Of the dry season, in its
natural haunts In Central Africa, tie
mudfish holloxs ont q chamber In mnd
and enters upon period OF rest extend
ing over many months, during which
time 1t is without access to water, and
bresthes air only. While In the mud
these fishes may be dug up, and survive
even alter journey across the world in
dry state. Professor Denny received 3
short time ago one OF these mud blocks,
IN the presence OF the students the hard
block was placed in warm water, and
after being ,has exposed for nearly two
hours. the fab, which wet to sleep 10
tropical Africa many months age, swoke
and came forth IRON its temporary scpni
cher to find Itself Ia bath of tap water
10 the biological laboratory 81 Firth col
leee, where ii is now alive. and doubtiees
happy.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13

Word comes from Honolulu that Miss
X tie Field died in debt. and that there
has been no final disposition of the body,
letters sent TO America by request Of the
dying woman meeting with no response.
This adds another tinge Of sadness to the
ending OF this distinguished woman.
The only person in the United States
who seems to have bad al interest in the
dead woman was Miss Lillian Whiting.
OF Boston, who wrote requesting that the
body be sent to America for interment
beside that OF Miss Fields mother. But
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13

Six weeks ago suffered with a very
severe cold; was almost unable to speak.
My friends all advised me to consult q
physician. Noticing Chamberlaio's
Cough Remedy advertised in the St. Paul
Votks Zeitang procured bottle, and al
ter taking it a short while was entirely
well. ! now most heartily recommend
this remedy to anyone suffering with
cold. VIM. KEEL, 67s Selby Ave.. st.
Paul, MINI. For sale at Janeck's Phar-
macy.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13
san, cu,.lnx s,crcse prices.

Price cutting on bicycles still prevails
throughout the country. The dealers in
the metropolitan districts seem to be
waging merry war in this respect. One
firm offered 800 bicycle, with an up to-
date riding suit, lamp and bell thrown in
for $50 40 yesterday. There were numer-
Gus purchases. In an up town store a
special make OF bicycle which retails at
$l00, was offered for 500 30 on Monday.
1t Was alleged that the wheel had been
ridden several hundred miles. but its ap
pearance indicated that 1t had simply
been ridden around the block. Some OF
the dealers, il is reported, take high grade
wheels, send their employees through the
park with them and then offer the heels
ior sale at ridiculousiy low terms A BIZ
cycle house in Washington street, Brook
lyn. has large sign in the window an
nounciDg it can sell any make OF wheel
at cut price.--New York Sun.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13
COUNTY OFFICERS.

The HERALD has been repeatedly ask
ed how II stood with regard to local mat.
tiers in the coming political contest. To
one and all Of the queries the answer
has been that it will support those candi-
dates whom It believes will best subserve
county interests. Political or personal
preferences should cut no figure In the con-
test. Those who allow party prejudice to
dominate over other interests In respect
to non-political Offices are untrue to them
selves and untrue to their neighbors.
The same can be said of newspaper.
1t is unworthy OF support when it works
on the yellow dog" principle and will
advocate those who should be repudisted.
la county affairs the qualification. hon.
esty and integrity Of the candidate, his
capability to serve the county well and
truly, is OF more importance to the tax.
payer than any party preference. Con-
ventions frequently make mistakes which
the voters should rectify. A convention
is. as rule, an inharmonious body and
often patch work Of shreds, patches.
and trades. II an Incompetent man is
nominated by any party II is the right,
til privilege and the duty Of the voter to
see that he is not foisted into an Office
that he is unqualified to Gil. II is on the
Independent voter the voter who weighs
carefully public interest, that the people
must rely for the best results. THE HER
AID will patiently await the deliberations
Of all conventions before expressing a
decided opinion, and when 1t does the
chances are that it win be pretty near
right and will make itself understood.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13

These waters are the the relief aud cure
of painful and irregular menses, and will
remove all distinctions. no matter what
the cause, and are sure and safe every
time. Manufactured by Emerson Drug
Co., San Jose, CAL, and for sale by North
Yakima Drug Store, NJ. b. Mercer. Pro-
prietor, Terry building, First street, sole
agent,
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13

The Seattle Times was sold on Monday
by Hughes 4 Davies to Charles +. Fish
buck. 1t will continue free silver paper
and be edited by Colonel Alden ]. Bile
then, late Of Minneapolis. Fishback is
reported to have made fortune in mines
during the past year. He is comeouter
for Bryan. During the MeGraw cam
paign, four years ago, he was one OF the
most telling republican speakers.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13

With record in which not . single
fatality through sunstroke is known the
people OF the Pacific slope have cause for
self graduation in their home as they
read the dispatches from the east which
tell daily of the deaths Of hundreds Of
people through heat and sunstroke. The
fatalities have been as numerous as
those that mark the wake OF plague.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13

The bond buyers and the other two
dollars-for-one men have brought on the
present political incongruity. They now
recognize that the unexpected usually
happens and that in the next few weeks
the situation will have been 90 metamor-
phosed that the creators Of the muddle
will not be able to recognize their handi-
unrk
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13
shnrplY prawn Issues.

Thus The issues s,e more sharply de-
fined than hey have been a. soy time
befnre for a generation. Whatever rea-
son men may have believed they bad for
thin@-SS ithet AS. Mckinley wac more
than halt way free silver man at heart.
he has since the Chicago convention
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13
He Put Yt FRANKLY.

eve got quarter here" said the
red nosed wanderer. ''and ! calculate to
git me dinner wit it."
What's that to me?" asked the citi-
zen whom he had stopped ON the street.
"Jist this I'm goin to git regular
meal--table dote, see-and / thought
that may be If you would lend me q
dime to git drink / could git q good
enough appetite to eat my moneys
worth. "-Indianapolis Journal.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13
Lowell. Mass

Senators, Congressman, Judges, great
Lawyers, Professors. ALL pronounce the
|. W. Harper Whiskey superior to the
finest French brandy. The leading ply
sicians prescribe it on account of its puri-
ty. For sale by every reliable dealer in
North Yakima. Wash,
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13

II India rubber bands are put around
bottles carried in satchel or packed in
box they will prevent the bottles from
grinding together and perhaps breaking.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13

Feed the nerves upon pure, rich blood
and yen will not be nervous. Pure blood
copie BY taslng Hoods sassapar.l-,
which is thus the greatest and best netse
tonic. frt -
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13

The coming Of a national convention
to city means the expenditure there
in one way or another Of 100000 or
%. 000.0 900 for the benefit Of local mer-
chants.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13
summer sui.. a. nsa Rock Pr.ee.,

II. Pressey is the local representative
OF one OF the largest tailoring houses in
the country and he has fine line of SAM
pies for summer sniis. ranging in price
from si5 upwards. lie has already taken
many orders snd eussap,ees tpeeiotpss
as represented, Give him cali ard
save money. 1911.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13

II you rub your scalp vigorously for FIVE
minutes with the tips of your fingers
every night before retiring and then
lrssh il five minutes more, the rubbing
viii remove o. p5sgsRt dandiuff, and the
brushing will make the hair glossy. If
You follow this treatment it will repay
you for The u .ls expended.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13

Buggy robes and whips at bed rock
prices at NJ. schorn,s Harness and Car
riaae repository. 2l-tf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13

Subscribe for THE HERALD and get the
news of the campaign.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13

One visv OF the Case.
Mamma. teacher whipped boy TO-
day for whispering In school"
well, that was right.
but. mamma, he hollered ten times
as loud as he whispered. Chicago
Record.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-08-13

The
Richelieu 4
Restaurant
This popular Restraint is
handsomely equipped and is
in the hands Of experienced
caterers.
Private Boxes for Ladies and Family Parties.
MEALS, 25 AND SO CENTS.
All the delicacies OF the season on
hand. Call and see us.
THE RICnELdEU RESTAURANT.