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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-15

The w. G. +. U. will give an enter
tsinment on next Tuesday evening, Dec.
20, at the Christian church in North
Yakima. Elder Smith will be there with
his stereopticon views and give an illus
trated lecture on "How to keep WE'LL"
The program includes two recitations and
three quartets, besides congregational
singing. About 100 pictures and Illus
trations will be projected on large can
vas. The lecture will begin at 8 O'Clock,
hut between Z 80 and o'clock there will
be shown selected variety of local
scenes. together with mechanical and
microscopic illustrations. Admission 10
cents: children free.
The twelfth session of the State Teach
ers' association meets in Olympia Decem-
Der y, %. 20 and 80, 1898. The North
ern Pacific Railway company has agreed
to allow all members return fare of one
fifth, paying one fare there and one fifth
to return on certificate of the secretary of
the association. All the notables of the
profession in the state will be there.
Sour sauerkraut at Kinsey's.
+, L. Johnson, of "The Economy" is
the agent for the W. T. Main company,
the largest iewelry establishment in the
United States. Rare bargains for Christ
mas presents can be found at 1.-THE
Economy" now.
A carving set would doubtless be an
acceptable gift to the head Of the family.
We have them-both meat and game
caryers-at very reasonable prices. Wal
lace Coburn Hardware company.
Rev. Mr.. Beattie was given a reception
by the Endeavor society OF the Presby-
terrain church at the residence of Mrs.
Rigg on Tuesday night. Many friends
OF the pastor paid their farewell respects
to himself and family.
The Elite has received the finest line of
candies ever brought to this city, includ-
ing glaze fruit, chocolates and bonbons.
They have fine French cream mixed
candy at 25c per pound. AS 81
Prof. Massey, who was in this city last
winter and gave a number of most sue
cessful experiments in hypnotism, is in
the city again. He will give free lee
tire on the subject OF "Hypuotism" in
the opera house on Sunday afternoon at
= O'Clock. On Monday and Tuesday
evenings he will illustrate his lectures
in a most interesting and amusing
manner.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-15
THE LOCAL ROUNDUP.

For sale Fine young horse, well brok-
EN- and gentle. Inquire at house next
door to Lees shoe store. 48.2t
Crockett Ross was on Wednesday Ii
censed to wed Miss Carrie Carson.
Benedict knives and forks, quadruple
plate per set, S.. At Keene's.
j. A. Orchard was in the city from
Zillah on Wednesday on business.
A car load of Glidden & Baker barb
wire Just unloaded by the Yakima Hard
ware company. Get prices before you
buy.
Rev. Mr.. Mcclure, of Seattle, synodi-
cal missionary, is expected to preach
morning and evening at the Presbyterian
church next Sunday.
The Yakima Hardware company are
showing over $50 styles of pocket knives.
Nothing will please the boy or husband
better than good knife. Some hand
some pearl handled ones for ladies, too.
Mrs. W. V. Holden, whose death was
noticed last week, left many sorrowing
friends among her neighbors on the west
side. Mrs. Holden was lady of true
Christian charity and her good deeds live
after her.
Buy your tacks of us and get sc box
containing full 500 of the best quality.
You also stand show of getting first
class watch by buying tscks from US.
Wallace Coburn Hardware company.
At the Christian church next Sunday
services will be conducted by the noted
human scientist. Prof. l.. r. Mulch. At
IL a. m. the subject will be "The Test of
Religion" At $50 p. m. he will speak
on "The Failure of Infidelity." All are
invited. A rare treat is assured. Prof.
Mulch will also lecture in this church
Friday, December Is, and Saturday, De-
cember II. at 7:30 p. m. All are free ;
but collection will be taken. The sub
jsct for Friday evening will be "Great
Criminals; Causes and Indication OF
Crime and Insanity"
You cannot do a "handsomer" thing
on Christmas morning than present your
wife with one of our steel ranges. We
have them from $50 up, with high warm
ing closets, made of the most durable
STEEL handsomely mounted. Wallace
Coburn Hardware company.
Buy silverware paste of Keene.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-15

Prof Hull. of the Ahtanum, buried his
infant child, who died OF fever, today.
Pains in the chest when person has
acold indicate tendency toward pneu-
monis. piece Of flannel dampened
with Chamberlain Pain Balm and
bound over the seat of pain will promptly
relieve the pain and prevent the threat
ened attack OF pneumonia. This same
treatment will cure lame back in a few
hours. Sold by Janeck Bros.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-15

Crockett Ross, OF RosIyn. snn Carrie
Carson, of North Yakima. were married
at the Methodist parsonage, Rev. U. F..
Hawk officiating, on Wednesday night at
o'clock. Mr.. Ross is a well known col
ored man. highly spoken of in this COM
munity, where he formerly resided
Con Wesley, of Roslyn, was best man
and Mrs. f. Hopkins, of this city, ap-
peared for the bride.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-15

SIP. Flower, the Mabton rerchnt,
was in town Thursday ON land dice hs-
mess
Messrs. Dooley q Wilfong hre r.
chased forty head of horses for Ae st.
tie market. The prices ranged fpmi5
to 800.
George G. Boardman, of San FIR ncis,
special agent of the Etna Insurare CO.
pany, was the gust of W. j. Amill.
local agent, this week.
On Tue sday the local hop maSet ",
reported very quiet, with quotabns lie
pound less than the prices quote in Til
HERALD's market report last wei.
Soothing, healing, cleansing. levitt
Witch Hazel Salve ia the iplacabl'
enemy of sores, burns and wolds. /
never fails to cure piles. You ay rely
upon it. Janeck Bros drug ste.
The Jackson banquet comittee is
composed OF the following mani gentle
men: A. F. Smelling, H. H..llen, e.
B. PEBBLE, N. Hsrtung, II. RGarrett,
John d. Medill. J. r. Coe, A.. Slem-
mons and J. W. Thomas. ThcOmmit-
tee meets again tonight to RECT ar
rangements for the grand muet on
jackson Day." or rather mig the 9Th
day of January.
+. d. Clemmer of this citpas pro-
cured the state agency for acdene gas
and the generators. What icetylene
gas? you ask. Acetylene gss made
from the action of water on eide, and
carbide is made from a proc OF lime
and coke and bles the hr in ap-
pearance and costs but cents pound,
consequently it can be seen 1.-THE cost |
of the gas is not excessive. general
lighting of any building, pu or pri.
vste, it is the ideal light. Petty safe
and automatic, it is approvedthe gov
ernipg boards of the insuraDcmpanics
of Chicago. Every man of susehold
can be his own gas works, generate
a light like the sunlight atnoderate
cost.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-15
Test and Business Me,

Mrs. A. l.. Watson will bhe Lille
House for short time prep to give
headings, to ladies only. Wveil the
past, present and future. isfiction
given or no charges made. I-tf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-15
BLUE BELL"

straight grade, good fautour At
low price. 23f
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-15

Our delicacies; Swiss andn burger
cheese. Otter & Mechtel. 46 II
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-15

We are one year old today. Our business for the past
year has been very satisfactory fact well pleased all
the Stockholders that have decided increase capital
stock from $4,000 $4,000 January Is 1892 Our orders
from headquarters are sell everything the very lowest
prices known in Yakima and the stock down low
possible to make room remodel the and male
The courier., 1898-12-17

ment. A case directly in hand is the or.
ganized effort being made by hundreds
of thousands Of women in the United
States to prevent the seating OF Brigham
n. Roberts, congressman-elect from
Utah. because he is polygamist. in fact.
and advocates that doctrine OF the Nor
mon church. The initiative in this
woman's movement was the Presbyterian
Woman's Board of Home Missions there
are 100000 members of this one mission.
The women societies Of all othe, demon
nations are becoming interested in the
fight and are preparing to take similar
steps. 1t is intended that there shall
be so perfect a cooperation OF the women
Of the land, that the seating OF polyga
mist in our national council will be an
imposeibility. Personal letters will be
sent Representatives from all the dis
tricts throughout the country protesting
against the seating of an avowed polyga-
mist. Many leading divines and poll
ticians are cooperating with the women.
Here we see the practical workings of CO.
operation and coordination. the watch
words of the hour 1t is said that MIR.
Roberts will take three wives with him
to Washington. Three deluded victims
Who believe that their souls immortality
and salvation can only be secured by
union with man.
The courier., 1898-12-17
STERLING SILVER GOODS.

STERLING SILVER GOODS.
Shoe horn, button hook, nail file,
cuticle knife, put up Cne in a box,
each c5c.
Larger size shoe horn, button hook
nail file, cuticle knife. paper knife.
nail brush, tooth brush. darning ball
curling iron. letter seal each SOC.
Sterling silver handled embroidery
scissors, 81 in. long. each 15c
Geutlemen's sterling silver back
pocket combs, each 25c and 35c.
Ladies' and gentlemans shell dres-
sing combs, sterling back, each SOC.
LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S NIT
TENS.
Ladies' and children's wool mittens,
pair, 1Oc, 19c, DC, 35c, and 49c.
Ladies' silk mittens, saxony lining,
Der pair 49c, 75c, 9Sc.
CbiIdren's kid mitteps, per pair, 2oc,
35c, SOC, and Toe.
Ladies' Kid Mittens, a pair, 49c, 15c,
S5c. 9Sc. 1.25, 1.5O, and l.15,
Infants silk mittens, per pair 2oc.
Infants wool mittens. per pair, lOc,
15c, 25c.
The courier., 1898-12-17

addressed the federation. One OF the
important questions discussed was the
"Rslation of the Domestic Problem to
the Industrial Problem" another, 1.-The
laws OF Massachusetts, as they affect the
conditions of women and children" and
one of the interesting talks of the con-
vention was by wsge-earning woman,
who spoke Of wage esruers as she saw
and knew them. Wednesday. in Mrs
loves honor. was given over to social
festi tivitiee in which Boston club women
excel. Wednesday evening there was a
public meeting in fremont Temple ad-
dressed by Mayor Quincy and Mrs.
Lowe. Mr.. Waite, A. Wycoff, whose
articles on THE Workers. published in
Scribner's magazine, have attracted SO
mach attention, also spoke on Some
Phases of Industrialism." The appre
citation of Mrs. loves visit was demon.
strated by the many pleasant affairs
planned in her honor. The Cantabrigia
club gave q brilliant reception for our
new president Friday evening. Decem-
Der 9, at the Hotel Vendome. The
same evening Mrs. Lowe was the guest
Of honor at a reception given by the
Daughters of Vermont to Governor and
Mrs. Smith, OF Vermont. and Governor
and Mrs. Wolcott. of Massachusetts,.
This reception was given in the presi-
Dental suite of the Vendome and many
distinguished guests were present. The
Heptorean club Of Someiville enter
tain Mrs. Lowe Saturday, December 10,
and on Monday, December II. the New
England Woman's Press association
gave a reception in her honor. which
was largely attended. After the feder-
alton Mrs. Lowe was entertained by the
Middlesex club of Lowell. Later she
was entertained by the Thought and
Work club Of Salem, and other infiuen.
tial clubs have expressed SO earnest
desire to do honor to the national presi-
dent, that Mre. Lowe will somewhat pro-
long her visit with til ese delightful club
women.
The courier., 1898-12-17

Gilt pens. pearl handles. Tin long,
19c.
Sterling pens, pearl handles. So
in. long, 35c.
Solid gold pens. pearl handles, 6le
in. long 100.
Glass cream jars. ieweled metal top.
each l0c.
Glass cream jars, Sterling top, each
l9c, 35c. SO.
Metal jewel cases, gold silver and
oxidized, each 25c and SOC.
Perfume Atomizers. each DC, 35c,
SOC. and 60c.
Look at our ebony goods.
SPACHEL GOODS
Spachel doilies. Z in. lOc, 10 in. 15c,
Is in 30c,
Dresser scarf, 1sx5iin., SOC, 65c, Soc
and 100.
Pillow shams to match 81 in. 50.
SOC, 65c. s5c. AID 90.
Renaissance doilies. l21ac. l5c, Dc,
and 49c.
Renaissance center piece 63c, s3c,
%, l.50, 1.75, 90.
The courier., 1898-12-17

The trend Of recent national events
furnishes an explanation for the sudden
appearance and rapid growth OF women's
clubs. The woman Of the future, the
woman developed by these clubs. is to be
in deed and in truth the helpmeet OF
bible injunction, as shown by the fol-
lowing conversation, supposed to take
place in 1898:
Did you put Spanish dictionary in
nv handbag?.' inquired the congressman
as his wife held his overcoat Tor him.
"Yes, dear
"And my Hawaiian tutor promised to
meet me at the capital, didn't he?'
Faithfully"
"And you put that pamphlet on Tagal
verbs along with the Spanish books
ats right there. dearest
.And. let's see; went through my ex-
erciss In Malay and the use OF the Ne
grito subiunctive all right last night,
didn't l?'
Perfectly"
.Well. then said the congressman, as
he reached for the doorknob, IF l don't
forget my Visaya. my Zulu dialect and
nv Chinese mestizo. guess Im ready
to address congress on the finance ques-
tion."
The courier., 1898-12-17

to club women the world over. A more
careful and complete resume OF womans
club work has, in fact never been COM
piled. As Mrs. Croly inaugurated the
club movement, as vel. the literary
movement, among the women OF
America, and is godmother to half the
successful New York clube, it stands to
reason that she has written from an in
innate knowledge Of the subject pos
sessed by no other woman. The book
is charming in style and accurate in in
formation.
The courier., 1898-12-17

The North Bend Woman's club met
in regular session Saturday, December
10. Roll call was very generally re-
sponded to by quotations about women.
"Duties of Women as Members OF So
ciety," was very ably handled by Mrs.
Eieler. "Extravagance and Prudence
Of Women Financially, Mentally and
Physically, was the next subject opened
by Mrs. Sherman. general discussion
followed. Then a debate was suggested.
subject, "Resolved. That Men Are More
Extrayapant Than Women This
caused a great deal OF amusement. be-
cause il was taxation without repre-
sentation." A finely rendered instru-
mental duet by Mrs. Walrath and Miss
Ella johnson. The next vas vel
written article on the "Non-payment OF
Women by Mrs. Fannie Smith. A
very impressive solo. entitled "Papa's 9
Letter to Heaven was then given by
Mrs. Bessie Roberts. We were then Ia
yored with an excellent paper on LET
ting Alone, Means OF Child Training,
by Mrs. Thompson. This subject was
then thoroughly discussed by the club
"Suap Shote from Mental Kodaks." was
responded to by bright, witty sayings OF
children, wherein parents may see some
mistakes they make and some which
have caused had results. Great in
terest is always manifested when We
have "Child Study" on the program
Very properly. what can be more impor.
tant than the training or bringing up OF
our children.
The courier., 1898-12-17

Ore Of the most interesting programs
of the season was given by thd Century
club at the home OF Mrs. l. N. Baker.
Notable Women as topic for current
events brought forth long list Of women
famous for varied reasons. An excel
lent paper was given by Mrs. Hindman
on Maria Mitchell who spoke Of her not
only as a teacher and astronomer, but
of her earlier years when che was libra.
rian at Nantucket. Mrs. Waite gave
very interesting informal talk on Vassar
college. Mrs. Van Brunt gave short
account Of the life and works of L. b.
Aldrich. and Mrs. McCreery read Bry.
ants "Fringed Gentian,' analysing its
meaning in most sympathetic manner.
The courier., 1898-12-17

The New York Rainy-Day club is
starting on its third winter with an in
creased membership, and promises to be
one Of the most popular OF the many
practical clubs. But no amount Of talk
ing could hope to boom the short skirt
as will the advent OF the present trail
ing garments for street wear. Every
sensible woman who once struggles
through a rainy afternoon in a trained
street skirt is bound to become an advo-
cate Of rainy day suit. The longer the
ordinary street skirt is the more neces-
sary it will be to possess at least one
practical short garment for shopping,
for business, for tramping, Indeed for all
occasions when it is desirable to have
ones hands free for any other purpose
than skirt protector
The courier., 1898-12-17

Although the G. F. VIC means 10
have "ueither politics or religion in It's
fold by name," still the questions, which
are constantly presenting themselves in
current events, nearly always involves
one and many times both of these sub
jects, especially when We speak OF the
latter as applied religion-and in the
near future we shall see and be Wiling
to admit that they are, the fundamental
pr;nciples underlying the club move :
The courier., 1898-12-17

Congressman Wheeler, OF Alabama.
has introduced resolution recognizing
"the patriotic devotion and benevolence'
Of Miss Helen Gould and asking that a
gold medal. with appropriate design. be
presented her by the president OF the
United States. The prospect OF its
adoption is causing much comment, as
such high honor has never before been
accorded to q woman.
Mrs. Jennie June Croly has come to
be recognized as an authority in club
dom. Her history Of "Women's Club
Movement in America has been re-
viewed by the London Queen.
This is a noteworthy fact for two rea-
sons: first, that an English periodical
should deign to devote half column 10
anv American book Whatsoever, and
second, that in this review there are at
least half dozen ponderous attempts al
facetiousuess, which affect one some
what ps it would to find merry Jest IN
Fox's "Book of Martyrs
There is no doubt OF the fact that
Mrs. Croly's history is we'll worth an ex-
tended review. 1t is OF rare interest
The courier., 1898-12-17

Junior Sorosis is winning such praise
for good work that Sorosis must look to
her laurels lest her youthful protege
bear them away. At it's last meeting
held at the home Of Mrs. Pound Mrs.
A. ii. Waterhouse read scholarly ad.
dress on The Decadence OF Spain"
She reviewed the history OF the rise OF
Spain until it reach the zenith OF its
power, then traced the decline. saying
one word cruelty" would explain the
cause OF the decadence Of this unhappy
nation.
The courier., 1898-12-17

VIC HdNC vi SsilC dhu SNSiS
outlay.
LADIES' KID GLOVES.
Ladies' = and l. lambskin gloves,
2-clasp, overseam. all colors, per pair
9Sc.
Ladies p and l. lankskin gloves,
first quality, all colors, 3clasp, over
seam. 3 row fancy embroidery. per
pair sl.25.
French kid gloves. 3 clasp overseam'
2-clasp pique, 3row embroidery, all
colors, all sizes. per pair 1'5O
Reynier and Monarch gloves. all
new shades. all sizes. per pair 200,
ICE WOOL AND ZEPHYR
SHAWLS
Ice wool shawls. black and white
each 25c, IS, SOC, 75c, S5c. 100. liz,
1.25, 139, 1.5O, LIS, l9s, 225.
Zephyr Shawls. black and white
each 25c and 49c.
The courier., 1898-12-17

thankfully receive such friendly advice
or reproof from any Of our members. y
Post.
The courier., 1898-12-17

A member of the Century club at its
last meeting gave brief historical
sketch of the oldest woman's club IN
this country. 1t was organized in
Onondaga county, New York. in 1917
under the name of the Female charita-
bic Society of Baldwinville. in the town
Of Lysander, New York." and is still in
existence, During all these years the
society has held regular monthly and
annual meetings. On the last Monday
iu June the Slst anniversary was held at
the home ef Mrs. Payne Biglow, in the
village Of Baldwinsville. and the fifty
women members who entertained their
friends on that occasion were ali descen-
dants of the original charter members
The original constitution OF the society
and all it's records are still in existedce.
The language used in these venerable
records is quaint and Puritanical. One
section of the constitution might be
valuable to any club Of the present day
ave resolve to be charitably watchful
over each other. to advise, caution and
admonish, il necessary or useful.and We
promise not to resent but kindly and
The courier., 1898-12-17
1O2:s-1O2O o st. Lincoln. Nebr.
Christmas Goods OF All Kinds.

The following but few of the articles
one can be had for a remarkably small
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10

The Governor could not we'll make q
more suitable or acceptable appoint
1nent on the fish and oyster commits
sion under the LIE Cato bill than that
of Mr.. W. Med. Lee, of Lancaster
county, formerly of Staunton.
Mr.. Lee was brought up in this city,
where he still has many staunch
friends, made during his boyhood and
early manhood. He is about So years
of age, was educated civil engineer
and has been citizen of Irvingt3n, an
important fish and oyster center at
the mouth of the Rappahannock riv-
er for about twelve years. He is editor
of tie Virginia Citizen, an up-to-date
and influential newspaper Of the North
ern Neck, chairman of the Democratic
Committee of hig county. commander of
the Lawson-Ball Camp Sons Confederate
Veterans Of Lancaster. He is the &C.
cepted authority Oh oysters and fish in
his section and has done more to advance
and protect its interests than perhaps any
other man now in public life in that re-
gion. Having the support of the oyster
mems leagues and the large oyster plan
tiers of his section, it goes without SAYING
that his appointment would be very &C.
eeEtable among those who are most inter-
ested i'll the work of the commission.