The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-05-13

Tying and twining has been completed
in number Of hop yards and in these
some damage was done by the frost oi
last week, but not to any serious extent.
Many of the yards about the school Sec
ton and on the Mckee have been kept
back by cutting and these we're unharm.
ed. The cultivation has never been more
thor ough than this year and as rule
the vines are in a splendid condition
Those who have calculated most closely
believe the output will be between six.
teen and seventeen thousand bales. OI
these less than 1000 bales have been con
tracted, or sold. the Horst Lachmund
Co., controlling 1890 bales. Mr.. Lsch'
mund, during his recent visit here, said
that the Oregon yards promised to yield
100, 900 bales, 1900 Of which have al
ready been secured by dealers.
Fred Chandler returned last week from
Fort Simcoe and may remain here unless
the government creates the position Of
assistant clerk, which is one of the OBJ
jects of Agent Erwin's trip to Washing
ton. Mr.. Chandler's duties are being
performed by Elmer E. Kightlinger, q
civil service sppointee who was recently
assigned to the Yakima reservation from
one of the Oregon agencies. Mr.. Right
linger's position is that of engineer, but
as there has been no need of an engineer
since the saw mill was destroyed by fire
Mr.. kightlinger may again be transferred
and Mr.. Chandler reInstated as assistant
clerk, a position for which he is in every
way qualified.
John Clemans' band of 10000 sheep
were attached last week on judgment
for note Of $4,000 given to David Muir.
ray OF Ellensburg. Graves & Engleharl
are conducting the case for Mr.. Murray
The case is somewhat complicated as
there is a mortgage for $4,000 on file
against Mr.. Cleman's personal and real
property in favor of the Yakima National
bank. Sheriff Shaw has three men look
ing after the attached property while r.
X. Nichols has been on the grounds rep
resenting the interests of the mortgages
Joseph NJ. Baxter, on Wednesday, re-
ceived from Governor Rogers letter
notifying him of his appointment as state
fair commissioner, and instructing him
to Immediately take possession and look
after the property of the state until such
time as the governor can make personal
visit to Yakima, when it is expected the
balance of the members of the commits
sion will be appointed. The governor
stated that he anticipated being in Yaki
ma within few days, presumably next
week.
Mrs. M. A. Chapman experienced al
exciting time Sunday afternoon as she
was out behind Mr.. Catron's handsome
roadster. The animal was without shoes
and not being as sure-footed as usua
stumbled, breaking the breeching, which
fell about his legs causing him to kick
and run. He was finally stopped bu,
not before one of the wheels was dished
and other damage done to the buggy
which is now undergoing repairs in the
shop.
DR.. Temple, of Seattle, who is pastor Of
the Plymouth Congregational church
has been secured by the Yakima Union
OF Christian Endeavorers to address q
meeting of Endesvorers and their friends
at the Christian church, next Wednesday
evening, at s o'clock. President Ewing
will accompany him. DR.. Temple is one
Of the most eloquent divines in the state
and will doubtless attract large audi
ence.
County Treasurer Matt Bartholet and
City Attorney c. ID. Murane left yesterday
for the Okanogsn country to look over
the mining situation generally and their
individual interests in particular. Mr.
Bartholet will be gone about three weeks
but as Mr.. Murane intends continuing
his trip into Stevens county he does moi
anticipate getting back before the latter
part OF June.
The third annual picnic of the Drum.
tochty ball club was held Tuesday after.
noon, in the old city park, back of the
Thomas residence. A delightful repas,
was served. ballads sung and Athenisu
sports INDUCED in. kilograms of regret
at their absence were sent to Members
Robert McCook at New York City; Jas
M. Gilbert, at Syracuse, and VIM. Ker at
Liberty.
Mrs.T. j. Hefling, whose husband was
formerly chief clerk of Yakima reserva'
ton, will leave the latter part of this
week for Dayton, Wash, after pleasant
visit with DR.. and Mrs. o. nj. Graves
Mr.. Hef1ng has recently been transferred
from the Blackfeet agency in Montans
to the agency near Santa Fe, New
Mexico.
The pastor of the Christian church will
preach next Sunday morning upon the
theme, "The Living Sacrifice" in the
evening upon, "Who are Members oil
Gods Family?" At 3 p. m. he will
preach at Wide Hollow school house.
The police committee finally decided
upon q $50 per annum license. nayahle