The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-07-01

A delegation OF about 20 Indians, COM
prising Rev. Pearne, Chiefs Eneas, White
Swan, Wesley, Yallup, Cree, Yamont,
Silista, Cshn atups, Yoombt-Pee, and
other prominent members Of the tribe,
appeared before Commissioner Barge on
Monday to urge the appointment of Rev.
g. M. Booth as agent at Fort Simcoe.
They sent telegram to Senator Wilson
at Washington, embodying their views.
The Indians do not feel inclined to take
any steps toward treating with the gov
eminent relative to the opening of the
reservation until the question of new
agent has been settled.
1t is said that bicycle Authorizations
are becoming recognized nervous dis
order. Some are unable to ride on a
street where cars pass. They have wild
| desire to fall against them. Others when
awheel imagine that scorchers are always
just behind them. One man consulted a
physician for trouble with his eyes-the
| whole landscape seemed to curl up in
| front OF him as he rode. He was told
not to watch his front wheel; to sit up
straighter. He was soon cured. Many
and strange are the symptoms that devel
op in some nervous riders.
Ellensburg Capital Mrs. Catherine
B. Davidson died at the home of her son,
Judge Davidson, on Wednesday morning,
June 23d, at 3 o'clock, after a month Is
| illness, aged 7S years. She was the
widow Of Hon. Stephen Davidson, a
prominent citizen of Indiana, and had
resided here about 10 years. She leaves
two sons here. J. B. and S. c. Davidson,
and a daughter, Mrs. w. Nj. Stinson.
Two daughters arrived from Indiana a
few hours after her death. She was
| highly respected by all who knew her.
The basic formation of the Gold Hill
section is said to be granite and slate.
This has been overrun by a volcanic flow
and still later this last has been cut by
massive dikes and andesitic porphyry, in
connection with which are found the
quartz viens carrying the metals with
which the district abounds. The char
acter Of the ere varies, but most of it is
free milling gold carry some silver, which
makes it easy to work
The Missionary concert given at the
Presbyterian church last Sabbath even
ing under the auspices Of the Ladies'
Missionary society, for the benefit of the
India sufferers, was decided success
both as a means OF enlightenment and
providing money to assist in feeding the
hungry. A free will offering of $2l AZ
warded to Miss Maud Allen, M. D., of
Jagraon, India.
The street parade OF Walter L. Mains
circus, which will be here on July 9Th,
will begin at 10 O'Clock in the morning.
There will be four bands and five open
dens OF wild animals. Baby tigers and
leopards will be feature of the free
show, as well as the smallest Shetland
pony in the world and the largest camel
A new feature with this circus will be
woman clowns.
Ellensburg is at last to have a bank.
1t will be known as the Bank of Ellens-
burg and will be opened to business on
the 18th of July. H. G. Barroll will be
the president and w. E. Bell cashier.
Both of these gentlemen are from Spo.
kane, and they will occupy the quarters
Of the defunct Ellensburg National.
Otter Bros. have an announcement at
the head of these columns, which will
attract the attention of those contem-
plating the purchase of portiere or lace
curtains. They have some wonderful
bargains which will last but a short time
on account of the large demand at the
low prices quoted.
Walla Walls is the only place in the
state to be visited by William Jennings
Bryan. He will speak in that city, on
Tuesday, July 18th, in the court house
square. A number OF citizens of Yakima
are contemplating listening to the great
apostle Of silver on that occasion.
A social hop was given by the members
Of the Athletic club at Orchestra hall on
Wednesday evening last, in honor OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Willis, who left the
following morning for their old home in
Whatcom. very pleasant time WAS
had by those present.
TERRIBLE ACCIDENTAL is a terrible
accident to be burned or scaled; but the
pain and agony and the frightful disfg-
urements can be quickly overcome with
out leaving scar by Using DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. Janeck Bros. Drug
Store.
The geological survey party which has
been working in Kittitas county for some
time past has moved camp to the upper
Natcheez where the typographical sur
veys in this county will begin. The
work will be continued all summer.
Postum Cereal-a toothsome and
healthful beverage. A splendid substi-
tute for coffee. Call at Kinsey * Co.
the Grocers. 24tf