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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-08-26
AN ANCIENT eLocKhouss.
The bouquet gedoubt the Only One In
Existence.

Existence.
Here in Pennsylvania we find what
Is not in existence in the east or south
--one of the original blocbhouses built
before the Revolution and still in a per-
feet state Of preservation. All the others
have disappeared. Forts Duquesne and
Pitt are things Of the past, but the re.
doubt of Colonel Bouquet stands today
Us it stood 1870 years ago. To the Pitts
burg chapter Of the Daughters Of the
Revolution we are indebted for its res
toration. 1t has been owned by them
since 1855. Until that year the old
rcdoubt Of Bouquet, rs 1t Is called, was
occupied as u tenant house, and within
its walls was born Pittsburg's local his
sorian, the late Neville i. Craigc, Esq.
Down on "the point" on narrow.
dirty little street called Fort street, sur.
rounded by tumbledown buildings near
ly as old as itself, is little five sided
building Of stone and brick erected by
Colonel Bouquet in 1894 as defense
against the Indians The lower story is
Of stone and the upper Of brick. In both
are perforatious Or loopholes, through
which the defenders could fire with
comparative safety from the enemy.
Why this rodoubt was erected has
been a query 10 us, rs but short dis
tance away stood Fort Pitt, work Of
considerable magnitude and whose
erection cost the colony Of Virginia, OF
the English government, $50, 200, but
the redoubt was built, as stone slab
over the door with the legend, "l764
Coll Bouquet, "tcstihes. PHI Iadelphia
T,,,nG
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-08-26
A TAURlfeR GUILD.
English Ciergymen Acitatcd Over the
Question of Incense burning.

English C1ergymen Acitatcd Over the
Question of Incense burning.
Two subjects are at present greatly OK.
ercising the minds Of many clergymen
of the Church Of England-one is the
startling falling off in their incomes ow-
ing TO the long continued and increasing
agricultural depression, and the other 10
the use of incense in churches. The lat
ter is always a prominent topic of cler-
ical discussion about Christmas time,
but this year it seems to create more in
terest than usual. owing to the growing
prevalence of the practice.
There are now so many servers, AGO.
tytes and other altar assistants engaged
In lighting and swinging thurifers in the
churches of England that they seriously
propose to form themselves into guild
or society for the promotion Of incense
burning. The name suggested for it is
the "Thurifer Guild" One Of its objects
will be a study of the history of the prac.
tice and the best manner Of manufactur.
Ing orthodox and sweet smelling incense
in an expeditions and economic manner.
london Telegraph.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-08-26
Bottled Up!.

Whether in the form of pill powder
or liquid, the doctors prescription for
blood diseases is always the same-
mercury or potash. These drugs bottle
up the poison and dry it up in the
system but they also dry up the marrow
in the bones at the same time
The suppleness and elasticity of the
joints give way TO a stiffness, the rack.
ing pains of rheumatism. The form
gradually bends, the bones ache, while
decreptude and helplesSness prema-
turely take possession of the body, and
it IS but short step to pair OF
crutches. Then comes falling OF
the hair and decay of the bones, "a con
lition truly horrible,
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-08-26
A Remain For Not MARRYING.

Pretty Teacher (seyerely)-Dld your
mother write this excuse:
Bad Boy-Yes IN.
Pretty Teacher - Humph! II looks
very much like one Of your scraWls.
Bad Boy - Mamma wrote it; but
please, ma am, she had sister Jennie on
one arm cryIus with bumped head
and brother While On the other with a
out finger, and a lot of sewing on her
lap, and she was rocking the cradle with
her knees, and she had to write with
her toes.
Pretty Teacher Tin the EVENING"
am very sorry, Mr.. Poorchap, but have
changed my mind. i shall never marry
-Pearson's Weekly.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-08-26
A Trusting Nature Shocked.

If am sorry to have to tell You, young
man," said the aged clergyman, that
the sermon you delivered this morning
was preached by John Wesley more than
hundred years ago"
lis it possible - exclaimed the young
divinity student. both shocked and
grieved. IL found it in a volume Of
sermons published by the Rev. Philetua
Muggins in 1925 and long since out Of
print Whom can one trust?"--Chicago
Tribune.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-08-26
What Put It Out.

"Accidents?" said the old sea captain.
mo, we never have any to speak of on
this line. Why, one trip about yeal
ngo the ship caught fire down in the
hold, and we never discovered 1t till we
got into port and began to discharge"
That's strange. What put the fire
out?'
why, it burned down through to the
sea and the water put it ont. Couldn 7
burn the water, you know
And the captain walked away smil-
ing, while the interlocutor was so as
tonished that he never thought Of asking
why the ship did not sink.-London
Speaker.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-08-26

Contagious Blood
Poison the curse
of mankind-is the
most horrible of all
diseases, and has al
ways b Allied the
doctors. Their pot.
a $ Il and mercury
bottle upthe poison,
but II always breaks
forth again attack
ing some delicate
organ, frequently
the mouth and
throat, filling them
with eating sores,
S.S.S., is the only
known cure for this
disease. II is guar
autecl uurely Veue.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-08-26
A Napoleop Mot.

A new bon mot Of Napoleon III II
Just reported. When Nicholas Of Rug
STA congratulated him on coming to the
throne, he addressed him as my
friend" instead Of my BROTHER the
usual royal phrase. "This is most fat
tering." said the emperor. 1--WE choose
our friends. We cannot choose our rels.
ives
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-08-26
pOTkSRE
MERCURY

table, and one thousand dollars reward is
offered Tor proof TO the contrary. II
never fails TO cure Contagious Blood
Poison, Scr9fula Eczema Rheumatism.
Car. cr, or any other disease of the
blood. II YOU have a blood disease,
take reru-i which viii not irjure YOU.
Beware OF mercury. don't do violence
to your system Don't get bottled up
Our book sent free to any address.
Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-08-26
Eyeless Worms.

Worms that have no eyes are believed
to gain information Of the presence Of
light from some other sense than that Of
sight. Light is always dangerous to an
earthworm, and when taken from the
earth and placed in the light worm
will always exhibit uneasiness and make
an effort to conceal itself
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-08-26

Mix large tablespoonful Of mustard
with half pint Of cornmeal, pour on
this hot mot boiling) water and stir ON
good fire until it is thick. A little mo-
lasses added to this detracts from the
danger Of the poultice sticking. When
the mixture is cooked thSk enough.
spread between two pieces If thin mus.
lin, and lay smoothly upon the aching
spot. The amount given above will
make two or three ordinary poultices.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-08-26

A story used to be told that Bishop
Wilberforce always crowded the seats Of
his first class carriage with his papers
to gain himself a separate carriage. and
when asked if these seats were occupied
would reply, "Yes-occupied," adding
in IL low voice as the applicant went
away, "but not engaged. London
Spectator
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-08-26

The Churchman refers to the Protes-
tant Episcopal church as "the Anglo
Saxon church in this country" which
leads The Congregationalist to ask II the
pilgrims were Celts.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-08-26

Vim, vigor and victory these are the
characteristics of DeWitt's Little Early
Risers, the famous little pills for consti-
patton, bllliousness and all stomach and
liver troubles. Janeck Bros. Drug Store.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-08-26
A Thouxhtless Compliment

She'll is very pretty ring, indeed
dear, but 1t is good deal too large for
me.
He (thoughtlessly)-Yes, was afraid
it might he. Mildred's hand is bigger by
two sizes, sure, than yours. -Somerville
Journal
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-08-26

- WANTED - Agents to canvass Tor
books, have fine line for both lady
and gentlemen agents. Terms liberal.
Address hdeIbert Stilson, p. 0. box 1905,
Spokane, Wash.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-08-26
WEEKLY The MONTHLY
Outlook
Published Every Saturday
IS AstOr Place NEW YORK

The OUTLOOK will be in 1897, az II has
been during each Of it's twenty.seven
years, a History of Our Times. In it's
various editorial departments, The Out
look gives compact review OF the world's
progress; it follows with care all the i'm.
pOrtant philanthropic and industrial
movements OF the day; has a complete
department Of religious news; devotes
much space to the interests OF the home
reviews current literature; furnishes
cheerful tsble-talk about men and things
and, IN short. aims to give fresh informa-
ton. original observation. and reasons BILE
entertainment.
Beginning with the fifty.fifth volume,
the paper will assume the regular maya
zine size, which will add greatly to it's
convenience and attrsctiveuess. The
Outlook is published every Saturday.
fifty-two issues q year. The first issue in
each month is an illustrated Magazine
number containing about twice as many
pages as the ordinary issues, together
with large number of pictures.
The price of The Outlook is s. q year
in advance, or less than q cent day.
Send for a Specimen copy and illustrated
prospectus to The Outlook. IS Astsr Place.
New FORK City.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-08-26
Trying 1t On.

Tom disappointed in love)-Wen
this settles it, For the remainder of my
days l shall live the life of hermit.
Jack-Don t say that. old man. Why
not compromise on moving over TO
lvn?-New York Herald.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-08-26
Where we cannot invent we may

Where we cannot invent we may at
least improve. We may give somewhat
Of novelty to that which was old, con-
dcnsation to that which was diffuse.
perspicuity to that which was obscure
and currency to that which was recon
lite. Cotton
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-08-26
An Impossibility.

A colored pastor in Texas, demanding
his salary. is reported to have said,
"Brudern. cant preach heah and boa'd
IN heb'nr
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-08-26
FIN Opportunity
Of "a Lifetime

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Remember that
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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-08-26

Wyoming has 1,144 persons engaged
in manufacturing and makes "a, S67, 60l
worth of goods
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-08-26
THREE IMPORTANT POINTS

FIRST-Go via St. Paul be-
cause the lines to that point will
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SECOND-See that the cou-
pom beyond St. Paul reads via
the Wisconsin Central because
that line makes close connections
with all the trans-ccntinental
lines entering the Union Depot
there and its service is first class
in every particular.
THIRD-For information call
on your neighbor and friend
the nearest ticket agent-and
ask for a ticket reading via the
Wisconsin Central lines, or adj
dress
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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-08-26

In tnc superior Court Of the state of Washing.
ton, for the County of Yakima.
f Clemens Horst, Plaintiff,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-30
ONE IN EVERY FOUR.
One Person In Every -Four Suffers Prom
Piles.

About one person In every four suffers
from some form OF rectal disease. The
most common and annoying Is itching
piesl, indicated by warmth. slight moisture
ard intense. uncontrolling itching in the
parts affected.
The usual treatment has Deen some
simple ointment or salve which sometimes
give temporary relief. but nothing Ike
permanent cure can be expected from
such superficial treatment.
The only permanent cure Tor itchlng
piles yet discovered is the Pyramid Plle
Cure, not emily for itching piles, but Tor
every other form Of piles. blind. bleeding
or proirudlng. The first application gives
instant relief and the continued use Tor
a short time causes a permanent removal
of the tumiors or the small parasites
which cause the intense itching and dis
comfort Of itching piles.
Many physicians for long time sup
posed that the remarkable relief anorded
by the Pyramid pile Cure was because
u was supposed 10 contain cocaine. opium
or similar drugs. but SUCH Is not the case
4 recent careful analysis OF the remedy
showed 4. TO be absolutely free from any
cocaine. opium. or In fact any poisonous,
injurious drugs whatever. SOLD by drug
gists at 6fty cents per package.
Send 10 Pyramid Co., Marshall. Mich,
for free book on cause and cure OF pile.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-30
ORPHAN BOYS HAPPY.
The Inmates of Mrs. Gill's Institution Wis
tied by santa Claus.

The hearts OF the fifty inmates Of the
Male Orphan Asylum were made very
happy Tuesday afternoon when old
Santa Claus made his annual visit TO
that institution, and the Christmas din
ner was partaken OF. II is an event 10
which the boys always look forward with
great expectations. and as on former oc-
casions they were not disappointed in
the least.
The assembly room was tastefully deco
rated. and in one corner stood a hand
some Christmas tree. under which was
piled toys and games. present for each
boy Many friends Of the institution were
present and they all seemed greatly in
terested in the exercises. The members
OF the board present were. the president
DR.. ". w. Parker Messrs. George W.
Anderson. s. S. =. Patterson. Thomas j.
Todd, L. Jeter Bosher and Captain Max
well T. Clarke. DR.. j. william Jones,
DR.. W. V. Tudor and Rev. James L. Cook
also attended.
The entertainment opened with the sing
ing Of GLORY % Cod by :he boys, fol-
lowed by an appropriate prayer by DR..
Jones. The boys next sang rGlorious
Christmas" when Santa Claus made his
appearance and received a warm well
come from them.
He made a few remarks. commended
the boys for their neat appearance. con-
graduated them on having such beauti-
mi home. and made his departure leav-
ing a present for each inmate. The boys
next sang "Old Virginia" and DR.. Tudor
and Rev. Mr.. Cook made short addresses.
After the singing of Dixie" the boys
descended 10 the dining room whore a
sumptuous dinner had been prepared
for them. The tables were piled with
good things. and the boys lost no time In
putting things "Out Of sight"
Tho members OF the board and few
invited guests were also entertained by
Mrs. Gin i'm that hospltable style that
has made her famous Later in the
evening those who remained gathered in
the assembly room and Rotations. sing
ing and dancing We're INDUCED in and
the evening pleasantly spent
The institution never looked better and
an the visitors We're loud in their praise
OF the neat appearance Of both grounds
and buildings. The house looked beauti-
ful illuminated by gas light and II was
evident 10 ain what great Improvement
10 rs over the old means OF lighting by
lamps Mrs. Gil says now that they
have city water and gas. the next i'm
proyement contemplated IS some means
20 better heat the building. and she thinks
the best way Will be by hot water.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-30
Now Nearly Ready.

The Times Almanac for 1898 Ia nearly
ready. ii IS an unusual production, com
piled :or the convenience OF the Times
readers. The January !. lsgS. issue rs
volume Of nearly 80 pages. The matter
occupying these pages * condensed 10
the utmost point possible without impair
ment OF It's value. The editor. assisted by
a CORDS Of assistants, has undertaken 10
compile a volume OF ready reference upon
all topics that cOrac up Tor every day dis
cussiOn: also br 4 resume OF the Inn
portant events Of TIE past year. each Of
which ~ impa rtiJy touched upon IN
brief statement Ct facts. An addition
feature Of Tho Times Almanac for 1888
Is the complete and reliable politcai IN
formation contained therein. II rs a po-
htlcal register that one may safely con
suit for accurate information.
The Almanac also embraces the advan-
tages OF a condensed cyclopedia OF the
events Of the year and manual Of IN
formation Of subjects statistical official
historical. political, educational, agri-
cultural and general both state and ma
tional IN character
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-30
IL and d. Presidents.

The recent annual meeting OF the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Company.
which was its seventy-nrst. brings o.
mind the fact that the Baltimore and
Ohio has had ten presidents in seventy
one years. as follows. Philip T.. Thomas.
Louis McLane. Thomas Swan, William
G. Harrison. Chauncey Brooks. John W.
Garrett. Robert Garrett. Samuel Spencer.
Charles T. Mayer and John X. Cowen.
The line was put in operation TO Har-
per's Ferry In 1884, was built 20 VIM
chester. Va. in 1896. and TO Strasburg IN
1870. Westward IL went TO Cumberland
in 1872. and on TO Wheeling w. Va. by
January I. 1853 The Parkersburg branch.
from Grafton TO Parkersburg. was open-
cd May I. 1851 1t is the only great rail-
road company that is being operated
under SIS original name and charter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-30

George Miller, the young negro who
shof another negro named &. ii. Parrish.
Tuesday afternoon about n dog that
belonged to the latter. as mentioned IA
The Times. and who was arrested by De-
tective Tominson that night. was before
Justice Crutchheld Yesterday. and owing
10 the inability OF Parrish TO be present
the case went over to the Sth of January.
Miller is the youth who vas pardoncd
a few weeks ago by Governor O'Ferran.
He had been convicted on number or
counts for HOUSEKEEPING and sentenced
10 three years IN the Jail and one year
in The ponitentiary and had served about
two years Of his senterce. On the day
OF his release. he went 10 Detective
Tomlinson and told him that he would
not give him any trouble for long time,
and then borrowed five cents.
lie will probably not bother him again
for long time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-30

Governor O'Terrall Attaches Ills Sign .
ture to Several Measures.

ture to Several Measures.
Governor OFerrall has approved tho
following joint resolutions which have
thereby become laws and have been re-
turned over to Colonel John Bell Bigger
the keeper Of records.
House joint resolution 20 make 1t the
duty of the Attorney General 20 preserve
copies ~ the official bonds Of treasurers
and clerks of courts and other papers
and ascertain. II they contain inaccura-
cies or defects and 10 take action to pro-
tect the commonwealth, II such defects
or inaccuracies exist and TO prescribe n
penalty for the failure or refusal OF any
clerk TO furnish information to the At
torney General when called upon.
To protect Monaghan and English phea.
SAINTS in Albemarle and Loudoun cOun-
ties.
TO amend and re-enact an act entitled
an act 10 incorporate the Mutual Fire
Insurance Company OF Loudoun county.
To prescribe and regulate the proceed
ure by which unpaid subscriptions TO
Joint stock companies may be recovered
by said companies. their creditors, re-
cevers. trustees, asslgnees or any other
person.
For the relief Of w. o. wager. late
treasurer Of Page county and his de-
putes.
To authorize the Board Of Supervisors
Of Accomac county to increase the salary
OF the county judge.
To amend the road law IN the county
OF buckingham.
To amend and re-enact section 2S7s OF
the Code OF Virginia. when capital not
10 be withdrawn on dividend made.
To amend and re-enact section OF an
act entitled an act 10 protect and adj
vance agriculture by regulating the sale,
purity OF commercial fertilizers and the
guarantee and condition upon which they
are TO be sold and fixing the penalties
to be incurred for violation of the same.
approved February p. 1890 as amended
by an act approved March s. 1894.
To amend and re-enact section SIS Of the
Code OF Virginia in reference to bonds
OF city treasurers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-30

Little y. Mosby West Run over by "a
street car and Badly Hurt.

Little ~. MOsbY west nun ONti ny "
street car and Badly Hurt.
Mosby. the little son OF Mr.. w. b. West,
the well-known wholesale merchant, met
with distressing accident yesterday
morning about Z o'clock. He had left
lis home, 10. 23ll west Beverly street to
10 to Reservoir Lake, which was only Il
short distance away. 10 examine the ice
that was forming there.
After satisfying himself about the Ice
the hoy started back 10 the house. lie IS
quite popular with the car men. VINO stop
al the transfer point az the lake station
and frequently jumps upon the cars TO
ride 10 his home q short distance away.
Yesterday ne jumped on car No.
a. Motorman A. Knackstadt and Conduc-
TOR r. T. Currcn. Thee was another boy
attempting to get on and young West was
plavful,y kicking out at him when ne
slipped and fen off and moment later
the car had passed over the boys LETT
leg. crushing 10 horribly from the knee
down.
The boy was Immediately carried 10 his
home few yards distant and Drs.
Hnlsman. West. MichauX. end Open
heimer responded 20 hurried messages.
and II was found necessary to amputatc
the leg Just above the knee The operation
10 tho splendid physical condition Of the
little fellow the chances are entirely 10
favor Of complete recovery
Mosby West is thirteen years old. vs.
unusually intelligent. aud was n good
boy He has recently Joined the Grove
Avenue Baptist church. lie is a favorte
with an his playmates, and the car men
were very fond of him. When he fell yes
terday and aftcr the car had passed
over hts leg. the motorman wept as be
picked him mp. and the other men. when
they learned Of the accident expressed
profound sympathy for their little chum.
The parents of the hoy are greatly dis
tresscd. hut they were comforted when
they saw how bravely their boy bore the
ordeal
No blame whatever is attached 70 the
car men rhe hoy himself asked that q
message bc sent 20 tho office of tho COM
rany. generating those IN charge OF the
car. and he assumes all blame for the
dlstressing accident that deprived him
OF one % his legs.
Last night the boy was resting quietly