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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-05-25
THE RAILWAY WINS.
The Supreme Court OverruIes The Court of
Appeals In Favor Of the N. p.

An opinion was handed down by
Justice Peckham in the Supreme Court
Monday in the case Of the Northern Pa
ciiic, Railroad Co. vs. James Delacey,
involving the titlei of 100 acres of land
situated near Tacoma, and also incl
dentally to a considerable number Of
claims on the line of the Northern Pa
ciic. The opinion OF the Court of APP
peals for the ninth circuit was favor
able to the settler, but this opinion
is reversed by Justice Peckhams opin
ion, which holds that the land came
within the grant to the railroad. The
opinion is to the effect that "all claim
ants of pre- emption rights on that part
of the line since 1871 lost their rights by
operation of the law, unless within
thirty months after date prescribed for
filing their declaratory notices they
made proper proof and payment for
lands claimed"
This decision is far reaching in it's
effect aud practically Gusts many land
claimant in Yakima.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-05-25

Every one is urged to attend these ex-
ercises and make them what they should
be and more patriotic than ever before.
Bring all flowers to Aliens hall in the
morning
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-05-25
Brave Boys Are They

The. Grand Lodge X. of F., which order
has POO representatives in the First
Washington, wired the following greet
ing from their recent convention in Sc
attic:
"Weisenburger, First Wash ington,
Manila.--Grand Lodge sends greeting to
her soldier knights. YOUNG"
The cablegram sent to Manila cost $3l q.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-05-25
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect Strengthening iaxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
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other aromatic plants, by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-05-25
ReYerseS Come.

Vance Thomas came over from the
Wenatchee this week to transact some
business.
And Thomas! Vancel came over from
Olympia recently on the same Grand.
The times., 1899-08-26
ALEXANDRIA NEWS

ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 25.-Wiliam Mills and
Robert Stribbling. residents of Fauquier county,
were arrested in this city today on the serious
charge of criminal assault, alleged to have been
committed at Remington, Fauquier county, on
August Is. The two this evening
turned over to Constable James Willngham who
started with his prisoners for Fauquier county.
Chief of Police Webster this morning received
telegram from Constable Willingham requesting
him to lookout for Mills and Stribling who had
taken train No. on the Southern Railroad at
Elkwood The despatch was placed in the hands
OF Lieutenant Smith, who at the depot in
this city when the train arrived. The officer was
informed by the conductor of the train that two
men had left the train at Seminary Station, Just
south OF this city. With Charles W. Turner, the
hagman OF the train, Lieutenant Smith started
for Seminary Station, and met The two men near
the city reservoir. They were placed under ar
rest and brought to the police station. Both men
were armed
The prisoners made no attempt to conceal their
identity They talked freely, and stated that they
were charged with having attempted 10 assault
Winnie Tate, sged dissolute colored
woman, who lives at Doddsyille, Fauquier county
They admit that they in company with two
other men and the girl and that they were all
drunk and that after the charge had been made
against them they were compelled to leave their
homes account of the indignation among the
negroes in the vicinity OF Remington. Mills
stated that his house had been stoned on Thursday
night. gentleman who reached this city from
Remington this evening stated that the negroes
Of the county were up in arms. and openly as
serted that they would lynch the two men who
charged with the alleged offence if they
were returned to Fauquier county. A telegram
received here at 10 O'Clock tonight stated that
Constable Wilingham reached Remington with
his prisoners and landed them safely in the lock-
IL f-oN-ss
The men will be given trial tomorrow morning
Richard jackson and James Baker, eolored
were among the patrons of a cake walk held at
Odd Fellows Hall. in South Columbus Street
last night, for the benefit of the mother OF
Benjamin Thomas, who was lynched here on
August s. At the conclusion OF the cake walk
it is alleged, Baker made advances toward a col
ored girl, at which Jackson became angered. A
fight ensued, during which Baker used razor
and jackson a cobble stone. Jackson was half
scalped, having cut extending from the Jeft
across the top OF the head to his right ear.
When the case was heard in the police court
The times., 1899-08-26

this morning Baker was fined $50, and Jackson
was discharged
At Chapel Point yesterday the Alexandrias de-
feated the Bryantown College team by score
OF Il 10 o.
Matter Meekins, colored. aged lS years was
taken to the Alexandria Inhrmary today suffer
ing from gunshot wound in his thigh. It is
said that the wound was inflicted several days
ago, but the matter not made known until
the boys condition became alarming He re-
fused 10 state who shot him. Ills condition IS
not thought 10 be serious.
j. b. AtweH. while al work in the Southern
Railway shops today, was struck in the eve BY
a steel chipping and painfully injured. He was
attended by Or. O'firien.
The body OF the late John G. Phillip was
brought to this city today from Washington and
inferred in the Methodist Cemetery Services
were held in the Second Presbyterian Church
and were conducted by Rev. z j. Thaexer.
Abraham Davis. the venerable father OF Capt
j. V. Davis. Superintendent Of the National Gem
etery in this city, died at his home in Duncans-
vile, Pa, Wednesday evening.
An infant Of Samuel Elliott. OF Wolfe
Street, died last night.
John HodSskins, formerly Of this city. died at
Falls Church yesterday. The remains viii be
brought to this city tomorrow afternoon for IN
terment.
The times., 1899-08-26
EXCURSIONS.
Tournament at Glen Sligo.

The annual knightly tilt at Glen Sligo pleas
ure park will take place on Wednesday, August
80. The management will offer 500 added money
To tha regular entrance fees to be divided pro
rata The event will be especially attractive to
gentlemen riders, for after the regular tilt there
will be contest between knights that have won
place during the present season in West Nir-
ginia Virginia, and Maryland The special prize
will be a handsome saddle and bride ball
viii follow the crowning of the two queens,
which will be gala event, where the young
people from the adjoining counties and Wash
ington viii meet The entire pleasure park will
be brightly lighted by electric light, and band
and orchestra will be in attendance. The orator
of the day will be Mr. Ashley NJ Gould, Of Tako-
ma Park; the orator of the evening, Mr. James
c. Rogers of Hyattsyille. The railroad service
will be special to meet the quick transit that
will be required to handle the large crowds ex.
pected Every day Glen Sligo presents many
pleasing attractions to pleasure seekers and a
beautiful trysting place for bicyclists and driv-
ing by road.
The times., 1899-08-26
Marshall Hall.

Marshall Hall is resort where Sunday may
be delightfully."- spent For those restless pleas
ure-loving spirits there is everything to make
the day full of enjoyment there.
Prof Schroeder's Band plays sacred concerts
that prove enjoyable
Table d'hote dinner is served in the handsome
new dining hall on arrival OF the steamer. Steam
er Charles Manchester Will leave for Marshall Hall
tomorrow at IL a. M. 2S0 and $3.50 p. M; re-
turning will leave the Hall at l, 5, and $50
n m
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Open Late Tonight.
s. kann, Sons & Co..
Eighth and Market Space

the court and related substantially the
same story as that given the police at the
time of the assault, and which was fully
related in The Times. She stated that
johnson looked like the man who assaulted
her, in fact, she said, more so than Busey,
the negro who was arrested on suspicion
Immediately after the assault, and who was
then positively identified by Mrs. Hardy,
johnson did not deny that he was guilty,
and appeared willing to give the details of
his alleged crime. In default of bond the
man was committed to Jail.
The times., 1899-08-26
Chevy Chase Like.

This Is positively the last week OF the Meier
family at Chevy Chase Lake and those who have
not seen these wonderful children in their daring
feats of swimming and diving should certainly
spend this afternoon or evening at this popular
suburban resort and witness the performance.
Miss Bessie Master Tommie, and little Elma,
only three years old. have won the hearts OF the
thousands of spectators.
Two performances given daily at and
$3.50 p. M, at which no admission fee is charged
The Sunday evening concert by the band will be
given tomorrow as usual
The times., 1899-08-26
Petition for Bankruptcy Opposed.

John W. Hulse, assignee of a scheduled credi.
tor, w. II. Smith, a party interested in the
estate of DIR. Robert Wilson Shuteldt, who re-
Gently fled a petition for voluntary bankruptcy,
yesterday entered objection TO the granting ID
the latter of discharge from his debts The OBJ
lection is stated TO be based on the ground that
.'the action of Shufeldt is fraudulent, and not
within the intention OF the bankruptcy act Of
1881 also because Shufeldt is alleged to be
'.eoncealing assets and because the amount OF
debts ne is attempting to be discharged from /.
less than 81 0O0.,
The times., 1899-08-26
Electric wires Made sose

Some time ago the District Commissioners di-
rected the Potomac Electric Power Company to
make certain alterations in the manner in which
IT'S wires and cables are attached to the Aque-
duct Bridge in Georgetown. This was done as
matter Of precauton TO ensure safety to the lives
OF workmen who are occasionally called upon TO
make repairs to the structure, one painter hay
ing been killed recently through some defective
arrangement OF the wires. Walter g Allen tbe
District Electrical Enigneer aseertained Yesterday
that the lighting company had complied with the
directions of the Commissioners and had re-
placed the old feeder and return wires with a
lead covered insulated cable " "
The times., 1899-08-26
attorney CraT Apologies.

In the Police Court yesterday morning Attorney
Carl j. F. Graf apologized TO Judge Taylor, Act
ing Prosecuting Attorney Sinclair, and the other
court officials for his language on Wednesday.
He stated that he was sorry he had lost his tenn
per and had spoken disrespectfully, and assured
Jnd,e Taylor that he would not again so far for
ret himself as to be guilty of conduct unbeeom-
ing gentleman and lawyer. Judge Taylor
gave Attorney Graft a little lecture, and after
saving he hoped he would not again have oeca-
sion 10 call him before the bar for reprimand,
accepted the apology. The difference between Mr.
Sinclair and Mr. Graf has been adjusted out OF
The times., 1899-08-26
His Shoulder Blade Broken.

j. II. Stanley, bricklayer, thirty-fve years
old, was treated at the Emergency Hospital yes
terday for a broken shoulder blade. He stated
at the hospital that the injury caused by
being struck by trolley pole Of the City and
Suburban Railway while he was attempting to
alght from car near Hyattsyille. After the
fracture was set Stanley sent to his home, 50
Myrtle Street northeast.
The times., 1899-08-26
Claims for Furniture and Repair.

Comptroller Tracewel yesterday in the matter
of claims for repairs to the Baltic Building oe-
cupied by the Department of Justice, and furni-
ture purchased for that Department, rendered a
decision to the effect that If the furniture bought
by the Attorney General was intended for the
new building authorized by Congress for the use
of the Department OF Justice it can be paid for
out OF the appropriation for the new building.
II not intended for the use OF the new building,
the Comptroller holds that the payment for the
furniture cannot be made and If the repairs made
10 the Baltic Building were a part of the lease
the auditor Is directed 10 allow the claims.
The times., 1899-08-26
Dropped Through a Tran Door

While at work the Pierce school building
yesterday afternoon James Paul, OF 6l3 Virginia
Avenue southeast, fell through trap door, and,
striking on the joists Of the floor below, dislo-
Gated his right ankle He was taken to Proyi-
dence Hospital for trea atment.
The times., 1899-08-26
The Mortality Record.

Deaths were recorded at the District Health
Office yesterday as follows: John F. Cook, rs
years; Louise Hatchell, 30 years; Margaret NJ.
Donovan, 20 years; G. orton Brown, 26 years;
Laura c. Jones, 10 years; Charles F. Kennedy, II
years. John Wills, years. Elizabeth Bankhead
years; Gretchen Bltmore, years; William
Mills, II months; George A. BuTkhard, IL rnonths
Lizzie Virgins, il DAYS.
The times., 1899-08-26
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were yesterday issued to
Nancy johnson and Addie Hawkins; George P.
Coll, of Philadelphia, and Maud b. Biliingsby, of
this city; Harry W. Hafman and Mary Ryland,
Of Baltimore; Freeman Thomas and Rosa E.
Miller; Clarence w. Marshall and Tally l.. Broad
dus, and Thomas l. Burton, OF Burtonville. Nd,
and Rosa Z. Beckwith of Fairland Maryland.
The times., 1899-08-26
Before a Jury of Appraisers.

Two witnesses were heard before the jury OF
appraisers at the City Hall yesterday in the mat
ter of condemning a right OF way for the pro-
posed extension of Twenty-second and Decatur
Streets Three witnesses were heard from re-
garding the valuation of land TO be condemned.
The Jury adjourned until IL o'clock Monday,
when the introduction of testimony will prob
ably be concluded.
The times., 1899-08-26
win FiIed fer Prohate.

The will of the late John Henry Schultz, dated
March 81, 1873, with codicil, dated September
25 1879, filed for probate with the Regis
ter of Wills yesterday afternoon. The estate of
the deceased is left to his widow, Mary Ann
Schultz She is also named as executrix.
The times., 1899-08-26
JOHNSON HELD FOR TRIAL.
The Alleged AssaiIant of Mrs. Hardy
Committed 10 Jail.

Harry Johnson, alias John Hale. who is
alleged to have assaulted Mrs. Ada Hardy
al her home, near University Park, on May
2s. and who was arrested Wednesday by
Policeman Steinbaker, was aTraigned In
court yesterday morning and held by Judge
Mills in s.. 1.000 bond for the action of the
grand jury. Mrs. Hardy appeared before
The times., 1899-08-26
River view.

The Arion Singing Society will have its second
outing of the season at River View tomorrow.
These German days are always popular, and to-
morrow the usual programme of folk songs and
hymns of the German Fatherland will be rem
dered by choir of fifty trained voices. The
steamer Pentz will leave her wharf at II a. m,
PAS and 6l5 p. M, and the return trips will be
made at i, ), 1880, and 0:30 p m.
The times., 1899-08-26
A CycJe RIM IN Tho R,v

The Arlington Wheelmen have completed ar
rangements for a run Sunday to Shady Side,
Md, on the Chesapeake Bay. The start viii be
made at 6:30 O'Clock Sunday morning and, ac-
cording to the schedule outlined the bay will be
reached about O'Clock. At Shady Side the
cyclists, with their wheels, will embark in !
schooner and proceed TO Bay Ridge from which
point the party will return to the city late in
the evening by rail- The route is an attractive
one, passing through beautiful country and
along good roads. 1t is expected that large
number of the clubs members will CO. Captain
Potts will have charge Of the party
The times., 1899-08-26
Proposals ACCENTED.

The District Commissioners yesterday accepted
the proposals Of the Washington Asphalt Block
Company the Mack Manufacturing Company, An
gus Lamond, Thomas Somerville & Sons, Poto-
mac Terra Gotta Company, and the Savage Fire
Brick Company, to furnish certain supplies for
street and sewer work
The times., 1899-08-26
Illness of Mrs. Cheatham.

The condition OF AIRS. Cheatham, wife of Henry
p. Cheatham, Recorder of Deeds, who is critically
i'll at her residence, 171s Eighth Street northwest,
was unchanged last night She is attended by
Drs, r. Reyburn and A. W. Yancil. Mrs. f. +.
Green, sister Of Mrs Cheatham, arrived in the
city last night from Macon, Ga.
The times., 1899-08-26
.Feu Fromfn scaHoId

Jesse Collins, stone mason, twenty-five years
old, while at work on scaffold on the third
story of the Hurst school building now being
erected in Wisconsin Avenue, fell to the ground
and received serious injuries TO his back. He
was removed to the Georgetown University Hos
pital for treatment, and later was sent to his
home
The times., 1899-08-26
Struck With n Bottle.

During alteration at the Hotel johnson, be-
tween William johnson, colored waiter, and
another waiter, yesterday afternoon, johnson was
struck on the head with bottle. Six stitches
were taken to close the wound at the Emergency
Hospital johnson lives at 1924 Fourth Street
northwest
The times., 1899-08-26
smokeress Powder Adoptea.

The police win hereafter be furnished with re-
volver cartridges containing smokeless powder.
and the bullets viii be much lighter in weight
than those now used. The calibre of the ear
tridges, 80, will remain unchanged, but the bull
lets will be reduced ethird, and the cartridges
viii contain five instead Of fifteen grains of pow
der
The times., 1899-08-26
VIII Leave .he Hosnita1.

Miss Nellie Meyer, who was injured in col
lison between two cars on a roller coaster at
River View on July u, will be discharged from
the Emergency Hospital today. Miss Meyer has
by means entirely recovered from her injuries
but is in a condition to be removed to her home
where the greatest viii have TO be shown
her for several weeks yet, as she is in delicate
health.
The times., 1899-08-26
struck by an Elevator.

David Ardella, a stone mason, forty years OF
age, was struck by descending brick elevator
at the building in course of erection at 1913 G
Street northwest, yesterday and sustained brpases
on the back and head. He was sent To the Emer-
gency Hospital and after receiving treatment
was removed to his home at HyattWflle.
The times., 1899-08-26
Policeman HolIidge Promoted.

Major Richard Sylvester, Chief OF Police, has
recommended that Herbert w. Hollidge be ap-
pointed a policeman of class one, TO succeed Po-
liceman Joseph Austin, who recently resigned.
The Commissioners have approved the change.
The times., 1899-08-26
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Personal Mention.

]. d. Terrell, law clerk in the Office of tn
Comptroller of the Treasury, has gone on his al
nual leave. He has joined his family th
coast OF Maine
The times., 1899-08-26
STREET LIGHTING
AMUsEMENTs TODAY.


Kernan's-The Gay Girls of Gotham; afternoon
and evening.
Chevy Chase Lake-Figh diving and trick
swimming.
Glen Sligo-Amusements.
Glen Echo Falkland concert.
Excursion 10 Marshall Hall, steamer Manchester,
today at 10 a. M. 2:3o and $3.50 p. m.
Excursion 10 River View; steamer Samuel J.
Pentz, today, 10 a. m, 2:15, and GAS p. m.
The times., 1899-08-26
Police Relief Posts Abolished.

Major Sylvester issued orders yesterday aboI-
iShing what are known as the relief posts in tbe
police department. Heretofore il has been the
rule when the squad of men going on duty march
past certain corners designated by the lieutenant
the men on the adjoining beats who are coming
of duty will join in with the squad and walk
with it to the station, and the new men win fan
out Under the new orders these posts will be
abolished, the men remaining on their beats until
they are relieved and will then proceed directly
to the station house. The system of marching tho
men around TO their beats has also been abolished
and as soon as they have left the station they
will Immediately. take the shortest route TO the
beat TO which they assigned
Pleasing and palatabe in the highest degree
are Heurichs Maezen, Senate, and Lager Beer
the purest of all malt and hop beverages. Phone
63l, Arlington Bottling Co, for a case
The times., 1899-08-26
Chr - Iintfs
SATURDAY. AUGUST %. 1g99.
The Weather Prediction.
TEMPERATURE.

Generally fair Saturday and Sunday; fresh e
to south winds.
The times., 1899-08-26
THE srN AND MooN

Highest temperature yesterday, p. m.........s 8
Lowest temperature yesterday, a. m...-......6 q
The times., 1899-08-26
TIDE TABLE.

9th Full ..............21st
First quarter..-.... .14th Last quarter.
The times., 1899-08-26
PHASES OF THE MOON FOR AUGUST.

Sun rose.5:24 AN. Sun sets. ..6:H P NJ
Moon rises. .9:4s Pm. Moon sets. s............
The record-union., 1899-06-11
A BEAUTIFUL STORY.
"The Golden Legend" as Told by
Mrs. Amanda Lewis.

1.-THE Golden Legend is story Of the
twelfth century, in which, under the
guise of a travelling physician, Lucifer
the prince of darkness, appears before
Henry, a Prince afflicted with dis
tressing malady, and promises him
complete restoration to health if he
could find a pure maiden willing to
sacrifice her life for his.
The Prince goes forth from his castle
on the Rhine, and in an obscure peas
ants cottage finds a lovely maiden
willing to die that he may live. To-
gether, Henry and Elsie, with their at
tendants, start out on horseback for
their journey to Salerno, stopping at
Strasburg, where they visit the IA
nous Cathedral and witness the Won
derful Miracle play. Thence they go
to the convent of Hirschan in the
Black Forest, where Lucifer, disguised
as a friar again appears; thence to
Lucerne, to Genoa, and to the school
at Salerno.
The sweet and gentle influence of
Elsie, the peasant maiden; the sub
Unity Of her faith, together with the
noble teachings of the nuns and friars
in the convent counteract the ma
Ign power Of Lucifer, and the nobler
self of Henry being aroused he becomes
unwilling to purchase his life by the
sacrifice of another.
Transformed by the power of human
love, linked with the divine, Henry,
cured by a, miracle, returns to his
castle on the Rhine with the peasant
maiden as his happy bride.
Mrs. Amanda K. Lewis of Denver,
who will lecture on this theme on
Tuesday evening under the auspices of
the Tuesday Literary Club, with the
aid of stereopticon views, takes her
audience with Henry and Elsie on their
Journey showing many exquisite views
of scenery along the castled Rhine, up
on the beautiful Mediterranean, in
sunny Italy, and elsewhere.
Mrs. Lewis will also be assisted by
the Lyric Quartet of Sacramento, who
will sing many musical selections APP
propriately illustrating the scenes upon
the canvas.
The fiattering press notices from the
East, where Mrs. Lewis has delivered
the lecture. justify the belief that
very profitable and interesting evening
may be spent in listening to her.