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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-08-25


people during the late campaign that re-
lief should be afforded them from unjust
railroad charges. In this matter prom
ises most specific were made. These
promises must be fulfilled, or this Legis-
lature will go doyn in future records as
having failed to carry out most solemn
ante-election asseverations In view OF
these facts l desire that responsibility be
placed where 1t unquestionably rests, to-
wit: on the members of this Legislature"
He argued the issues involved ably and
at considerable length quoting extensive
ly from ex-Gov. Larrabee of Iowa, and
strongly urging favorable action. The re-
suits are well known. The law passed
was not all that could be desired. but II
was long step in the right direction.
Gov. Rogers was among others instru-
mental in establishing by law a Board
of Pardons for this state. which rests the
pardoning power in the Governor and an
aIVt=o-v hoard consisting of the Secre-
tary Of 8 e, the Auditor and the Super
lnteadent II. Public Instruction. Although
he has Tire power to do so. the Governor
has aot ptTdoued any one who has not
hAon recommended by the Board, while
on the other hand he has refused to par
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-08-25
Redeeming Our Credit

IN Legislature plac
the country.
m
IN being used cancel outstand
IN ing stop payment
IN a
IN fully redeemed credit
IN abroad, raising a
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-08-25

State warrants are now
quoted at s1.02. They never
were at par under Republic
an rule-never sold for more
than 80 cents. and generally
for 65 or 20 cents. The Re
publican press ought to copy
this injustice to their readers,
for they told them in 90 that
If the Populists were elected
that they would wreck the
credit of the state. Did they
willfully lie, or were they
simply mistaken? - Ellens-
ourg Dawn.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-08-25

fidence and respect OF all parties and fac.
tons. He has been an able contributor
TO political reform sentiment in this state
ana his efforts are highly appreciated by
all the elements of the People's Party
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-08-25

The duties of the Secretary of State
were greatly increased by the Fusion Leg.
islature of 1897, but no additional compen-
sation was attached to the office. He was
made a member of the State Board of
Land Commissioners, and given a post
to which formerly had been attached
salary OF $1,000 a year. without a dollar OF
extra pay, but with all the arduous duties
OF the position. He was also made a mem
Der of the State Board of Pardons with.
out pay.
In consequence OF these changes the Sec
rotary of State is an oVer-worked and
an under-paid officer, but he is not com
planning. He is found at his Offices most
OIL the time early and late, a plain. unas-
suming. Woodworking man, who applies
the rules of commercial business TO the
conduct of his department. He is ably
assisted In the insurance department by
Deputy Insurance Commissioner c. O.
Heifner. a thoroughly practical insurance
man, and in the general department by
Horatto Alling, the chief clerk who Is
recognized as one of the most efficient
methodicl and Industrious men in tha
state building.
In the work of the insurance department
or the office much credit has been earned
a. 'srge hunt -r IF iuSu 4n"e
agents have been compelled TO pay the IL
cense tax that formerly escaped altegeth-
er, thereby depriving the people of a Just
source OF revenue.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-08-25
Fusion Cut of One-Half

Legislature of 1897 confined appropriations the
against soS72Os5 appropriated
would have
been vastly less heavy placed
Republicans However, cut of about
~ halt
~
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-08-25
Educational Improvements.

The Legislature OF 1897 also codlfed the
school laws Of the state making a more
equitable and effective distribution OF the
schoo. fund, and raising the efficiency of
the echool system TO the very highest
standard. It will be shown in the records
Of the State Superintendent Of Public In
struction, and those of the County Super
intendents that never before were tho
educational institutions of Washington.
both as TO the common schools and high
err institutions, in such "a fourishing and
effective condition as they are today.
The Tax on Corporations.
Our Legislature also enacted law COM
pelling corporations 10 pay a reasonable
tax on their franchises, which, will
be seen in another part Of this publication.
has greatly increased the revenue receipts
OF the Secretary of States office. For in
stance the first year OF the adoption OF
this law raised the revenue in the State
Department from sl2.g71 in 1896 to si5, 2S4
IN 1897. This IS a gain of over 80 per cent.
OF course, this new work greatly in
creased the lahors of the Secretary OF
State but strange as 1t may appear the
expenses OF that office for the year 1896
were Sl5.2l5 as against 81, go In 1897, show
ing a decrease of 1855. or "a per cent.
Does the voter ask for any further evil
dences of reform on the line of economy?
May we not congratulate our Secretary OF
State on tho fact that during the first
year of his administration he reascd
the receipts OF his Office 1863 per cent, and
decreased its expenses "a per cent?
Railroad Rates Reduced
The railroad rate law passed by tho
Legislature OF 1897 has met with criticism
on the score that it does not go far
enough on tho line Of reducing rates. but
II is an important move forward, and may
ha FOl1nupi n adv 10 10
an excellent measure as far as it goes.
il has been estimated that il saved TO
the farmers of Eastern Washington on
their products Of 1897. Oh the basis of 90
O00.OO bushels the sum OF 500 900 but be
the amount even less II effected an i'm.
portant reduction Of freight rates and a
corresponding saving 10 the producing
class, for which the law making body
elected by the Peoples Party deserves
great credit. A further reduction will
no doubt be accomplished at the next ses-
sion, unless tho Republicans gain control
which should not be predicted as among
possible calamities.
The Tide Land Fund
II enacted a law abolishing the tide
land fund and authorized the investment
of the same about 500 90 IN state war
rants. thereby saving a large sum in in
terest TO the taxpayers. This Is one OF
the grandest pieces of legislation TO be
found in the annals EFF the state. II is
far reaching in its character and as tho
whole matter is fully summed up in an
account of the doings Of the department
OF the Land Commissioner of the state.
further reference to the measure here is
deemed unnecessary.
Various Good Laws.
The Legislature enacted q law reducing
the legal rate Of interest to per cent.
and a liberal exemption law releasing $3.50
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-08-25
Fees OF the Department.

BY virtue OF laws enacted by the Fusion
Legislature the revenue of the department
of state has been greatly increased The
new law providing for the collection OF
fees from corporations generally IS as
follows:
Every corporation incorporated under
the laws of this state, or of any state
or territory of the United States or OF
any foreign state. having a capital stock
divided into shares. shall pay to the Sec
rotary of State, for the use of the state.
the following fees: Every corporation
having a capital stock. SO; the said fee
10 be due and payable upon the filing Of
the articles of Incorporation in the ofice
of the Secretary Of State. and no such
corporation shah have or exercise any
corporate powers. or be permitted TO 90
any business in this state, until the said
fees shall have been paid. and the Score
tary OF State shall not file any articles
OF incorporation or their equivalent or
give any certificate thereof until the said
fees shall have been paid.
Every corporation desiring to file ar
ticles amendatory or supplemental, or GER
tihcate OF increase or decrease of capital
stock, shall pay to the Secretary of State
for. the use OF the state, the fee of ten
dollars.
THE fee for furnishing a certified copy
OF articles Of incorporation. with the seal
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-08-25

Totals ...... SEQ. s., 905, sci 10 s644, $50 -
This shows a loss ratio on all kinds OF
business of 80 per cent.
As soon as Deputy Insurance Commits
sioner Heifner was appointed, he placed
his department In order for active work
and his administration OF the law has
given satisfaction to all concerned be-
sides securing a substantial revenue to
1897 from insurance companies on the
business OF 1896 was 4.s23.76, while tho
fees of this department for the past year
were S5,5S0.15. making a total of $20,5i39l
The taxes collected this year on the
business of 1897 will exceed $24 900, and the
fees will reach $1,000, while the annual ex-
to $500.
This record is in keeping with every
department of the state government and
is an important feature of the good work
of reform which commends the adminis-
uation OF the Peoples Party to the con-
fdence Of the people
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-08-25

with, and the property insured shall be
wholly destroyed. without criminal fault
the amount OF Insurance written In such
policy shall be taken conclusvely to be
the true value OF the property when In
and measure Of damages when destroyed.
In case there. is a partial destruction OF
tanned"
policy-holders know what Will be paid
them in case Of total loss. and as con
sequence the occupation OF the unscrup.
ulous appraiser and bulldozing adjuster
The Fusion law ESQ provided:
That insurance companies doing busi-
ness In this state, but organized in foreign
countries, must pay to the state 8 per
cent Of the net premium collected in this
state while companies organized in any
OF OF the S states Of the Union are required to
As viii be seen, this is a simple matter
keep most Of their assets outside Of this this
state, or the United States for that mat
ter, and consequently pay no taxes on the
law our own companies would be required
to pay an undue proportion of insurance
This law has been advocated by insur-
ance men in this country for years and in
some states II has been put into practice
t to greater ate s or less 5, extent but Washing
OF the Union to give insurance companies
an equitable tax law discriminating In fa-
vor OF homo concerns. Iowa has since en-
acted similar law. Another provision
of the new law follows:
That 1t shall be unlawful for insurance
companies to enter into any contract or
combine for the purpose OF controlling
the rate to be charged for insurance upG n
property in this state"
This law forced the comnaries to leave
the question OF determining What rates
shall be charged upon property in tho
hands of our own insurance men, and az
a result OF its operation Insurance rates
havS been reduced in many localities N
this state.
1t will be seen therefore that in this
matter OF Insurance legislation alone the
Fusion Legislature ia cstitled to tho high.
est COMMUNICATION. This question of In.
surance Is assuming gigantic proportions
In eur state. and tho Fusion Legislature
was the frst to appreciate that fact and
to take successful steps to properly safe
guard the interests of the assured.
The following figures show the tote,
premiums collected and losses incurred IN
tho various kinds of insurance written in
Hat. 0n
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-08-25
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.

Will ID. jenkins, Secretary of State
and Ex-Ofiicio Insurance Com.
missioner aud Ex-OfHcio Member
of the State Board of Land Com
missioners, State Board of Par
dons, Etc, Etc.-Horatio AlIinc,
Chief Clerk.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-08-25
Educational interests

Republican rule pervaded
niver-
live
educational system has been
warrants at premium
and scho are hourshng.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-08-25
The Tide Land Fund,
Various Good Laws.

The Legislature enacted q law reducing
the legal rate OF interest to 6 per cent.
and a liberal exemption law releasing $3.50
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-11-26
THE NEWSPAPER LAW.

All Subscribers Should Read tho
Following Law and Avoid Trouble.
l. All subscribers who do not
give express notice to the contrary
are considered wishing to continue
their subscription.
2. II subscribers order the discon-
tinuance of their periodical the pub
Usher may continue to send it until
all arrearages are paid.
3 If Subscribers refuse or neglect
to taRc their periodicals from the
office to which they are directed, they
are responsible until they have set.
tied their bills and ordered them dis.
continued.
4. Subscribers movlug to othe
places without informing the pub
Usher, and the papers are sent to the
former address, they arc hell re-
spOnsihlc.
S. The courts have decided tir.i
refusing to take periodicals from the
Office or removing and leaving them
rmcalled for, is prinra facic evidence
OF intended fraud.
6. If subscribers pay in advance
they are bound to give notice ut the
end of the time they do not wish to
continue taking it, and the subscriber
will be responsible until an express
notice with all arrearages are sent to
the publisher.
7. The latest postal laws are such
that newspaper publishers can arrest
anyone for fraud who take a paper
and refuses to pay for it.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-11-26
A Day to tho Cause.

Mrs. DE Gadd-I heard the awfulest
things about Mr.. De Good today.
They say he steals the church funds.
Mr.. De G.-Nonsense! q.
90, I've no doubt it's true, Mrs.
Veragood, that horrid young widow,
you know, seems to be infatuated
with him, and I ,shouldn't wonder a
bit if they'd pawn the communion
service for bridal outfit. By the
way, Mrs. Finesoul has not been out
OF the house for week, and people
think her husband has been beating
her; but that isn't circumstance TO
the way they talk about Mrs. High
mind. 1 saw her on the street today,
and she said che felt sick, but most
likely she'd been on an opium de.
bauch. She has her husbands col
lars and cuffs washed at a Chinese
laundry, and she'e been seen to go
there for them herself. O, she's a
terror! Mrs. Highup,s husband has
been away for two weeks, and I've
got my opinion about it. too. People
say Mrs. Tiptop'e hired girl left just
two weeks ago, the very day Mr.
"See here! Where did you hear all
this?" .-.~.
"I,ve been out collecting money for
the heather" New York Weekly.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-11-26
Thos. Freehill Indicted.

A most unusual and unpleasant
case was brought before the Grand
Jury last Friday, charge of cattle
stealing brought by one brother
against another, and both old men in
the neighborhood OF 70 years of age
The jury, in the discharge Of it's duty,
brought an indictment against the
accused for Grand Larceny. AS ap-
pears elsewhere in the Court pro-
ceedings, he was arraigned, pleaded
not guilty and the case was continued
until the next term, but it is generally
believed that it will never be prose
cnted.
So far as we can learn the facts in
the case, both Pat and Thos. Freehill
brand their cattle with the IF brand,
the former on the right shoulder and
the latter ON the lett. Itappears that
Tom claims them all and about three
weeks ago attempted to market II
head with A. G. House at Cherry
Creek. Pat heard of it and went to
Cherry in time to stop the deal, hav-
ing found in the bunch Is head
branded on the right shoulder, which
he claimed as his own and afterwards
sold to Mr.. House The charges
against his brother followed, as above
related. White Pine News.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-11-26

a lot Of kinds of heds-red beds,
wooden heds, softhede, cabbage beds,
bawld beds and SO 4th. Pas got one,
it's bald; ma she's long headed and
pa, he's bull'heded; but Pm red he'd
ed and level, too. The smart end of
a boy is he'd, except when he gets
spanked, but the smart end Of a bee
is not there. Oh, no; pa says if a fell
low has he'd he will get ahead in the
world, but I don't want no hep2 like
he gets when he gets out with the
boys
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-11-26
GrudRe Against Spain.

DR.. Eastman, the SiouE Indian Of
South Dakota who has been interest
ed in the affairs of his nation in
Washington, was asked the other day
what his people thought of the war.
%Wen," he answered, ain case our
people are needed they will go tx the
front. You see, we have a grudge
against Spain. 1t was she who dis
covered the American continent and
enabled the whites to dispossess us of
our most valuable lands and push us
ont on the bleak and barren lands of
the far West" Washington Star.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-11-26
Our Public School System.

From this modest beginning has
grown the public school system in the
United States:
In 1647 the Pilgrim Fathers i'll the
State Of Massachusetts, met and made
the following declaration: @That
learning may not be buried in the
grave Of our fathers, in church and
commonwealth, the Lord assisting
our endeavors. it is therefore ordered
that every township in this jurstdic.
ton, after the Lord hath increased
them to the number of fifty house
holders, shall then forthwith appoint
one within their town to teach all
such children as shall resort to him
to write and read"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-11-26
A.C. Cleveland came In from the

A. g.. Cleveland came In from the
west this morning and remained i: in
town today. He called at the INDIE
PENDENT Office this afternoon and in
formed us that he understood the vote
OF Captain Linscott's men stood 25
for Mcmillan to IL for Sadler. Mr..
Russel's vote was not given. He is
not positive that the vote as gwen
above Is correct, but such was the ru-
NOR he heard.
Captain Linscott's soldier boys
voted on the ocean and their ballots
have arrived in Carson. The ballots
are sealed and will remain 80 until
the Supreme Court canvasses the
vote of the State when they will
either be counted or rejected. The
Winpemucca Advocate claims to Lave
information that the soldier vote re-
duces Sadler's plurality to ten.
There's breakers ahead of the shin of
State.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-11-26
SALMAGUNDI.

A full line of gents furnishing
goods Mt Alexander's.
Mr.. Hale returned from Denver
yesterday where he found good
market and sold his cattle.
Elegant white dress shirts md neck
wear, the best in the country at
alexander's.
Assemblyman Gedney returned
rom Omaha today, where he had
been with shipment of cattle.
Look over Wintermantel's new ad.
lie has fine stock of holiday goods
/ rom which to select presents for
IOur friends.
Upwards of 10000 acres of land in
he southern part of Lincoln county
as been forfeited through the non
ayment of interest.
There are nov over 100000 words
the English language, actnowl-
q dyed by the best authorities, or
Z bout 10000 more than in the Ger
pan, French, Spanish and Italian
pmbined.
The latest novelty in padlocks is
pc with an auxiliary chambe con-
Inning an explosive for creating an
arm on the lock being tempered
ith. The explosive is fired by
Pmmer inside the lock.
A French statistician has calcu-
ted that the human eye travels over
OO yards in reading an ordinary
Fed novel. The average human be-
9 Is supposed to get through $500
lies Of reading in a lifetime.
No fewer than 100000 acres of
nd have been made fruitful in the
Phara desert, an enterprise repre-
ntna perhaps the most remarka ole
ample of irrigation by means OF ar
pan wells which can anywhere be
und.
"Aiie yOn ur" IoOHing Tor change
Inc weather, examine the latest
tPrca in wall paper at the Postof-
E. All goods first class and at the
pest living prices. Cal in and ex.
lDe my stock. No trouble to show
HS. |. y. SHERwood.
Is reported, says the Carson
Vs. that the Reno Journal has
aOged hands, now being owned en-
ply by Mr.. Webster q former owner
me concern. Under the new man
fment it is stated, the paper will
run in 'thelntercsts Of the Demo-
|dc party.
thursday'e SaltI Lake Tribune says
marriage license was issued
anesday to- Nathan NSIson of Gold
.ek, this county, hna 1lrs. Martha
''on, Of Ogden. AS Mr.. Nelson Is
4 Zears old, such kids % Lew ALDER.
frank Robinson and Charley Hol-
VI should take courage. Boys, you
\ catch 'em vet! we mo tpastasIl
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-11-26
All
Kinds
Of Legal
Blanks for
sale ut the
Independent Office
Prepared Prepsrodi

Tie Alexander Business House at
Elko is now prepared to serve the
public in general with the most deeir-
able goods suitable Tor Fall and Win
ter. All kinds OF Goods have been
selected in eastern and western mar
kets. In style quality and price Of
purchase onr Motto is never TO be
;nndersold. Co.,.
''e Rsmendber the klc1ander's, .EllSo.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-11-26

Learn to say "NO" when a dealer
offers you something @iust as good"
in place Of Hoods Sarsaparilla
There can be no substitute for Amer
icaY Greatest Medicine.
HOODS PILLS cure nausea, sick
headache, billiousness and all liver
ills. Price Is oents.
Ess5s iEts: ..bi.. ..'. g.. |
.uIt..T Gau., t., 4YL;a
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-11-26
Pas Head.

The following is al extract from a
small boys essay on "Head:" "There's
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
DEATH OF JUDGE COX.
One of the Old Settlers of This
 County Passes to His Reward.

Judge Ivy H. Cox passed away yes terday morning at his (hcme in the val ley after lingering illness. Judge Cox was well known not only in the valley but in many parts of the terri- tory by men who came in contact with him during his active life here. Amor g these he will be kindly remem bered as a man whose life was filled with acts which showed a strcng love for his fellow men. He possessed a characte: which made his life enc Of purity. He was 73 years of age at the time Of his dcath. and until a short time ago was vigorous and active. He was a stu dent of law and theology, and he ai- ways showed a spirit of bro3 dmind d ness in the discussion of public ques- tions.
 The children of the deceased number among them s-me of the best known citizens Of the valley. They are: MT. Frank Cox, attorney for the Southern Pacific railroad in Arizona: MT. M. B. Cox, and Mr. w. H. Cox, who are well known in the valley as ranchers and stockmen; Mrs. J. D. Reed of Phoenix; Mrs. Spangler of Santa Anna, Califor- mia. and Mrs. Lena Sears cf Phoenix.
 The funeral will occur at 10 o'clock this morning from the Presbyterian church
Arizona republican., 1898-12-21
A PEEPING TOM
Whose Hair Was Nearly Cut by a
 Bullet.

Mrs. Julia Thompson, living at 152s East Adams street, yesterday swore out Q warrant in Justice JohnstoneG court for the arrest of Joseph Meyers, charged with a disturbance of the peace. Meyers was brought in and at once proceeded to throw some light on the affair. The offense, he said, con- sisted in being shot at by Mrs. Thomp- son. Dot voomans," said Meyers,
 took a shot at me out of der window and der bullet passed in an inch of my het ahretty." MT. Meyers further re- iation showed him to be suffering rom jealousy. By degrees his story was unwound and it is as follows: There is a woman by the nam of Mrs. Arnold and known among her friends as Big Sal,' living with Mrs. Thomp- son. She is married and has a couple of children, but she is living apart from her husband. Meyers has been enamored of her for some time and during most of the time has been preyed upon by jealousy. He has been hanging about the Thompson residence at night looking in the win