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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-12-13
"HOM YOU HAVE. GROWN"

Statistics are frequently merely dull,
repellant hosts of figures; occasionally
they strike home upon the imagination
and leave vivid impression upon the
mind. No thoughtful person can fail to
realize something at least of all that is
signitied by the census returns Of the
United States. That mighty nation has
been numbered and it is found that her
population now stands at rs ,250, 600. In
the short space of ten. years there has
been an increase of nearly ID, 1885, 900,
which is equivalent to almost 81 per
cent for the decade, or rather more than
2 per cent per annum. When we re-
member that 200 years ago the popula-
ton of the States was under 300 900
or rather more than the present popula-
ton of Bradford-and that 100 years ago
it was but little over 100000, it will be
seen with what amazing rapidity the
young giant among the nations has built
up its strength.
The important fact is that there are
3,000,0 900 more people owing allegiance
to the American constitution than there
were ten years ago. And the growth of
population is the infallible test of ma
tional prosperity and advancement.
No nation has ever yet risen to great
ness with a dwindling population, and
probably none ever will. Declining
numbers have been the invariable con-
comitant of national stagnation and de-
cadence. The growth of the power of
Great Britain, Germany and Russia
bears witness to the truth of this sweep
ing generalization, and there is nothing
which gives French publicists more seri-
Gus grounds for disquietude as to the fu-
ture of their country than the evidence
of stagnation shown in their census re-
turns. Americans, therefore, may be
well content with the progress they have
made in the last decade. These figures
afford them ample reason for pride and
jubilation. The only great power OF the
present day which can vie with them in
numbers is Russia, and in wealth, in
energy and adaptability, in education
and in that cunning industrial skill
which is the foundation Of material
prosperity, they far outstrip the subjects
of the Car.
What the future has in store for the
United States only the future can dis
close; but that it is something great,
something vast and magnificent far be-
You'd anything hitherto witnessed in his
tory, no one can doubt; and there are
few Englishmen who do not welcome
the prospect with hearty qualification,
owing to the community of race ideas
and language which links both the heart
and brain of the United States with the
heart and brain of the British Empire
/ London Daily Telegraph.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-12-13
zillah zephyrs.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas II. Shannon,
who have been the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. P. Fox for several weeks, went to
North Yakima Wednesday to witness
the presentation Of "Old Jed Prouty''
at Larson's Theater by Richard Golden,
who is an old theatrical associate of Mr..
Shannon's.
A tamala supper is one OF Zillah's
novelties, given by Mr.. and Mrs. New.
ell. The guests were Mr.. and Mrs. I
II. Shannon, Mr.. and Mrs. J. p. Fox
DR.. McCracken and Col. A. C. Walker
The Thanksgiving ball and supper
given by the Woodmen was great sue
cess
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-12-13
Moore }'i'''''
Married Yesterday.

Miss Myrtle Hinkle, aged II years,
and Louis Fulkerson, aged "a years,
were joined in marriage yesterday after
noon. The marriage ceremony was per-
formed at the residence of the groom s
father, on the west side, by Justice
Taggard. A nice little party had as
sembled, the occasion being double
ceremonial, the father and mother Of
the bride and groom celebrating the
thirty-fourth anniversary Of their we'd
ding. The bride formerly lived at Tam
pico, but will make her home at the
groom's residence on the west side.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-12-13

How to Get Rich.-Wad dollar bill
up in your hand and then lay it out fiat (;
you will find it increases. Take quar-
ter and saw it in two in the middle and
you'll get two halves; take two-dollar
bill and fold it once and you double it.
Another way to do it is to buy your fur
niture at McConnell,s. 40
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-12-13

Warm goods from the Fair store stock
at Zoe ON the dollar at Coffin Bros. AZ
For fine meerschaum or briar pipe,
suitable for Christmas present, call at
The Elite, Second street. AZ
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-12-13

Lawn grass and white clover seed at
Kleis &, Bonds. 40tf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-12-13

The meetings at the Christian church
will continue over Sunday. Elder
Crockett will fill the pulpit of Evangel-
list Vail in Seattle next Sunday. The
subject for this evening is "Israel a
Type" for Friday evening, 1.-THE High
est Crown Saturday evening, 1.-The
Debt Owe.'' There have been thirty
four accessions to the church since the
protracted meetings began.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-12-13
Special Meetings.

The special evangelistic meetings be-
ing held nightly at the NJ. NJ. church
are attracting good audiences and the in
terest is increasing. Rev. Lee johnson
OF Walla Walla is assisting the pastor
and is preaching some practical and in
teresting sermons. The meetings will
be continued indefinitely.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-12-13
Paseo Notes
From the News-Recorder.

The public school has been suspended
on account OF smallpox, and there will
be no more services at the church until
the scare is over.
Mrs. C. T. Giezentanner came near
bleeding to death Monday. Her nose
commenced bleeding at $3.50 O'Clock a.
m. and continued until $50 p. m. She
is still very low, but is out OF danger.
A man named Gibbs had his right foot
taken off by ear wheel passing over it
while switching in the yards here Mon
day evening He attempted to climb a
box car but fell, with his foot landing
on the rail just in time to be caught by
the wheel, which crushed it so that am
putation was necessary.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-12-13

Every body wants a pocket knife.
Every body wants one that will hold an
edge. The Electric does. II not the
Yakima Hardware Co viii give you a
new one. 10
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-12-13
Grain Wanted.

We pay cash, $24.O0 per ton, for Oats,
$500 for barley and 5000 for corn.
4S-tf FLOUR Mill Co.
Office, Brick Warehouse OPP. Depot.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-12-13
Holiday Neckwear,
Shirts, Hats and
Shows $3.50 Shoes

We have many things to please
the eye and warm the body.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-12-13
Buyin@:.
will be lively until
after Xmas, SO get
here
Early

Our store is replete with things
suitable for the male members
of your family. We could not
enumerate half if we tried, but
if you will look at our display
windows or step into our store
and glance about you will see
many suggestions. Especially
do we shine in
The age-herald., 1900-05-29
DEWEY'S CLAIM
 IS NOT ALLOWED
Supreme Court Sustained the
 Court of Claims.
SAILORS ONLY GET ONE-HALF
The Amount Claimed by Dewey and His Men for Sinking the Span ish Boats Was $4OO,Oo0. -
 Receive S2OO,ooO

Washington, May 2S-The United States supreme court today decided Admiral Dewey's bounty claim against the admir- l als contention. The effect is to deprive the | admiral and the men engaged with him at ] Manila of half the amount claimed by l them.
 l Justice Harlan rendered the opinion of | the court, which turned whether the words "stiperiority'' or "inferfority1 fin the statute had reference 10 support of the enemy's vessels by land batteries, mines and torpedoes.
 'We cannot do that" said Justice Har- Ian, without going far beyond the ob- yious import of the words employed by congress. There is undoubtedly some force in the suggestion that in rewarding off, ficers and sailors who have sunk or de- stroyed the enemys vessels in naval en- gagement that the difficulties of every kind with which they were actually con- fronted should be taken into consideration. But that Is a matter which we cannot sup pose was overlooked by congress; and we are not at liberty to hold that it proceeded upon the broad basis suggested when it | is expressly declared that the amount of its bounty shall depend upon the question whether the enemys vessel-not the ene- my's vessel and the land batteries, etc.. by which it was supported, was of inferior or equal or superior force'
 Upon the question of policy the court said
 "All genuine Americans recall with de- light and pride the marvellous achieve- ments of our navy in the memorable en- gagement at Manila But this court can not permit considerations of that charac- ter to induce it to depart from the estab- lished rules of the interpretation of statutes"
 The original claims of Admiral Dewey and his sailors about $400,0O0. The court of claims reduced it to 1000. That decision is sustained by today's decision. The admirals personal claim is reduced from about GOO to S10,000.
 Chief Justice Fuller and Justices White and McKenna dissented.
 Ex-Secretary Herbert, counsel for Dewey and his men, filed a petition for re- hearing.
The age-herald., 1900-05-29
Observations at the Observato-
 rles Successful.
SOME IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES
Many Crowds of Sightseers F'locked to the Mountains Around Birmingham to View the Awe Inspiring
 Phenomenon

The great solar eclipse appeared in Bir- mingham on schedule time yesterday morn ing, and was witnessed by perhaps nine tenths of the population, many of whom oc- cupied advantageous positions on the sur rounding mountains. Others viewed the awe-inspiring sight from house tops, while the less fortunate scanned the eastern sky from the street corners and back yards.
 Perhaps the most advantageous place in the district from the top of Red mountain at the home of MT. Sterling Wood which is about 420 feet above the city and 900 feet above the sea level. On the roof of MT. Woods house was con- structed a crude observatory, and perched upon the gables were number of amateur astronomers who thoroughly enjoyed the spectacle although their observations re- suited in little advancement for the science.
 Smoked glass was in great demand, and several enterprising boys reaped rich harvest.
 In the business section of the city, light was turned on and while 1t was not as dark as some expected, it was found neces- sary to resort to artificial light to transact business.
 AS the moon began 10 creep over tue face of the sun all eyes were turned east ward and upward and in a few minutes the dark spot could be seen slowly cover ing the suns surface.
 At the highest point of obscurity the sun appeared as brilliant crescent with it's powerful light slowly fading away. Over the hills and valleys a sickly grey light gradually spread and the effect on the hu- man observers was awe inspiring.
 The liquid light in it's intensity as it es- capped around the shadow cast a lurid eff feet upon the earth and dazzled the eye even in it's partial obscurity. The shadow which was in reality not a shadow at all, but merely shade, cast pacific glow up- on the earth with soft and peaceful effect, submerging the scene in a half luminous darkness suggestive of the soft twilight of a summer evening. It was grand and awe Inspiring, and to a close observer of na- ture stirred the soul to a full realization of the greatness of the supreme ruler who directs not only terrestrial affairs but the affairs of the entire universe.
The age-herald., 1900-05-29
BIG FIRM SUSPENDS
Seymour, Johnson & Go. Are Forced to
 the Wall

New York, May 2S.-Seymour Johnson and Company, stock, cotton and grain brokers, 71 Broadway, announced their suspension on the New York stock ex- change, the cotton exchange and the Chi cago board of trade today. The street was not taken by surprise. The firm known to be in trouble last week when Prince, Mccormick and Company assigned, and though they sent word to the stock ex- change on the day of that failure that they were all right, and though the message was read from the rostrum and cheered on the aoor bankers and brokers called for more margins till this morning the firm closed their doors and made an assignment to Alfred Hayes, Jr.
 MT. Johnson made a statement, in which he said:
 "Our losses are about equally divided in the stock and cotton markets Leaving loans out of the situation our liabilities are not likely to exceed $300,000 The loans, if counted among our liabilities, will add up another $425, 900. They are well margined and can be taken care of. Our capital was about s300.000, of which $200000 was Mir Websters and the balance MT. Seymour's and mine. Our capital is plainly wiped out. I shall break with Mir Seymour I hope to make good every dollar and resume business on my own account"
 The firm of Seymour, Johnson and Com- pany was organized in March, 1899, by Frederick W. Johnson, Henry A Seymour and David Webster, the last a special part ner for $200,000
The age-herald., 1900-05-29
WITHIN EIGHTEEN MILES
Lord Roberts Wires He is Near Johan-
 neSburg

London, May 2S.-Midnight.-The war of flee, just before midnight, received the fol- lowing dispatch from Lord Roberts:
 kip River, Transvaal, May 2S.-5:25 p. m.-We marched twenty miles today, and are now only eighteen miles from Johannes burg. The enemy had prepared several po- sitions where they had intended to oppose us but they abandoned one after the other as we neared them.
 We pressed them so hard that they had only just time to get their five guns into train and to leave soon as some of the Westralan infantry dashed into it.
 French's and Ian Hamltons forces are apparently engaged with the. enemy about ten miles to our left, as firing has been heard since noon.
 II. J. Wigham has just returned to Lou renzo Marques from Pretoria, where he went disguised. He wires that Kruger has all the arrangements made for flight, pre- sumably to Holland. A special train, pro- visioned, is always ready with steam up.
 The train waits some distance from Pre- toria.- -e. ... $. .~--
 'The farmers near our line of advance are surrendering with their arms and horses.
 Bundle occupied Senekal on May 24. No report ot what took place has reached me yet'
The age-herald., 1900-05-29

HAVE you worn the Demel Linen Unders IT wear? Klotz & Goldman.
The age-herald., 1900-05-29
Lord Roberts, Position

The military critics consider that Lord Roberts is in a position now easily to ren- der Laings Nek untenable, as he can cut off communications and take the Boers in the rear.
 General Butler is remaining quiet. The following is the oath he administered to rebels:
 q, British subject, do hereby swear that I was forced by the queens enemies to take up arms against her government. I now hand in my horse, rifle and ammu- ntion and if permitted will proceed direct to my farm and remain there as loyal British subject until her majestys pleas ure. I promise not to communicate With, aird or abet her majesty's enemies, under penalty of death"
 Carl Cronje, a son of Piet Cronje, signed the declaration, but arms were subse- quently found on his farm
 General Runde was smelling the suburbs of Senekal Saturday. In a sl1irmish Major Dalbiac and four men were Killed, and Lieutenant Kennard and three troopers were wounded. Several Of the British were captured.
 The morning papers generally regard the Boer organized resistance as near an end Predictions are made that the British flag will fly at Johannesburg today and at Pretoria Saturday. One view is that Lord Roberts may pass by Johannesburg and move straight on Pretoria.
 The Morning Post has the following dis patch from Lourenzo Marques, dated Mon- day:
 President Kruger has issued public proclamation warning all people to leave Johannesburg as it might become neces- sary to destroy the town and the mines.
 Hundreds of cases of winter clothing for the prisoners at Pretoria have been sent by the relief to the United States con- sul as well a S fl 000 in cash
The age-herald., 1900-05-29
NATURE SEEMED
 TO STAND IN AWE
In the Belt of Total Obscnriuy the Phenom- enon Came With Startling Precis-
 ion-Astronomers Pleased.

Atlanta, Ga-, May 2S.-In every section of the southern states today over which the belt of totality of the suns eclipse ex- tended the weather was ideal for the ob- servation of this remarkable phenomenon
 In the southern portion of Alabama there was some haziness but other than this the astronomers and scientists who located their observatories in North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana report that the weather could not have been more suspicious for the study of the suns eclipse and to secure splendid photo- graphs of the details attending the passage of the great orbs.
 From the many stations of observation established by universities and scientific and private parties the reports indicate that the taking of scientific data was en- tirely successful and no incidents occurred to mar in the smallest degree the full benefit that was expected to be derived from the event by the scientists, many of whom made long journeys to view the eclipse for S5 seconds.
 Two Notable Discoveries
 The two most notable features of the day was the discovery by Prof. Lord of the Ohio State university, who believes he ob- tained results that tend to prove that the mysterious matter which forms the corona is to be found also in the solar prominences and the existence of protuberances on the sun as reported by Prof. Pickering of Harvard.
 What constitutes the gaseous element surrounding the sun, however, has not been -determiYed and if any astronomer has solved this problem he has not committed himself.
 The United States naval observatory achieved splendid success at both Barnes vile and Griffin. Following is part of a statement given out tonight by Professor Updegraf, who directed the work at the government station at Gainesville:
 ."The weather was very favorable, and the conditions good. Our programme was carried out without interruption, without accident or delay. We secured 20 proto- graphs on the five cameras mounted on the polar axis and four photographs with the large photo-heliograph. The transpar- ency of the sky was good and the steadi- ness of the air excellent. We feel as far as we can tell at this time that the observa- tions were entirely successful"
 CamSivith Startling Precision
 The force 6f the word totality" when ap-
The age-herald., 1900-05-29
Protest Against Confiscation

Havana. May 2s.-Mgr Sbarrett. bishop of Havana, today protested to General Wood against .he confiscat.on of church by a number of municipalities. General Wood replied that this was a mat ter for the courts to decide, and that he did not feel that he had a right to make a order on an exparte statement.
The age-herald., 1900-05-29
Several Families stopped

Tien Tsin. May 2S, via Shanghai, May 29.- It is reported that while retreating from the Boxers several Belgians and their fam flies were cut off at Chang Hsin Tein, near Feng Taie. They are now defending themselves on a hill. No Pekin trains are running. The Boxers are now burning Feng Taie. It is reported that the safety of the Belgian engineers is doubtful Several mis- sionaries have been cut off at Pao Ting Flu.
The age-herald., 1900-05-29
Will Visit Roberts Headquarters

Washington, May 2S.-If United States Consul General Stowe leaves Capetown to visit Lord Roberts headquarters, as is re- ported. he will do so in an unofficial capac- ity. It is said at the state department that he has not applied for permission to make such visit nor has any instructions on that point been sent him, so that his visit will be purely personal.
The age-herald., 1900-05-29
Passed the Examination

Berlin, May 2S.-crown Prince Frederick William today passed with the highest hon- ors the officers examination. On Wednes- day he will formally assume lieutenancy in his regiment.
The age-herald., 1900-05-29

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The age-herald., 1900-05-29
BLAMING COUNTENANCE OF THE
 SUN AL MOST OBSCURED FROM VIEW

halter found, however that he was several miles from his desired location, and he moved across to Siloam, where his instru- ments were put in position. The perma- nent staff of the Yerkes Observatory of the University of Chicago, located their station at Wadesboro, N. C., with Prof. Edward E. Barnard in charge. A carload of instru- ments and equipment reached Wadesboro early in the month Professor Barnard placed in position a magnificent photo graphic telescope of 6-nch aperture and focal length of 62 feet This telescope is capable of producing pictures from sixteen to twenty inches in diameter.
The age-herald., 1900-05-29

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terms. President Steyn occupies the house of the British resident minister at Pre- toria."
The age-herald., 1900-05-29
CLOUDS AT WASHINGTON
Various Reports Show the Observations
 Were Successful

Washington, May 2S.-Advices received at the naval observatory from its agents in various points in the south show that fa- vorable weather prevailed for observing the suns eclipse today, that the contact occur red very close to schedule time, and that the programme arranged was carried out
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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23

The Louisville Courier Journal is
authority for the statement that the
widow Of Gen. Lawton will make
her nome in Louisville, where she
resided before her marriage, and
where most of her relatives live.
She will dispose of her California
possessions which are said to con
sist of an orange grove of Is acres
extent, and upon which there was a
large incumbrance. 1t makes no
difference to the grateful people
who subscribed to Mrs. Lawton's re-
lief where she resides. They con-
tributed literally to the fund on ac-
count of her husbands valiant serv-
ices to his country and there will be
no string tied to the gift. 1t amounts
to nearly 100000 and will make
her and her family comfortable all
their days.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23

Andrew Carnegie in recent adj
dress gave some excellent advice to
business men which many of those
who are so exclusively devoted to
business would do we'll to heed.
Among other things he said: Il
think a great mistake of the Amer
lean business man is that he thinks
that by constant attendance, keep
ing his nose to the grindstone and
taking few holidays, he insures sue
cess. He would he far more sue
cessful if he played more and
drudged less. And, besides, he
would have better time. He
would have more of the purchase
of satisfaction which the philoso-
pher tells us is the chief object of
life. When he cannot travel let him
spend some days on the golf links,
the best substitute"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
Special SUNDAY Services.

Rev. ThOrnberry has arranged series
of meetings which are certain to stim-
ulate a great interest in and out of his
congregation. Second special service
will occur Sunday night and this will
be followed by special services for four
following services. The subjects and
dates are:
March 4.-"Moses." A sermon by the
pastor, o. S. Thornberry. Our Israelite
friends will be present.
March l1.-"Ancient and Modern Je-
rusalem." An address by Judge VIM.
B. Hess.
March 8.-"Conditions that will bring
men to the church services" Sermon
by Rev. o. S. Thornberry. The views
of prominent citizens on the subject
will be presented.
March 25.-"Sermons. ministers and
Christian fellowship" Rev. Thornberry.
Views of citizens will be given as
above.
April What is the greatest Ques.
ton suggested to msn?" Rev. o. S.
Thornberry.