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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09
JAMES S. D0UGHERTY
Deliberately SUICIDES
He Takes Poison, Writes a Letter to
His Wife, and Suddenly
Expires

| Last Sunday evening, James S. Dough
erty, blacksmith, who has resided in
this city for several years, went into
Shardlow's saloon on Front street, and
borrowing paper and pencil from the
| bartender, Al: Hamilton, went into a
side room to write In a short time he
went into the saloon and sat down by
| the stove, when he was soon noticed to
be slipping from his chair to the floor.
Bystanders quickly ran to him and found
| him to be in a dying condition. He was
placed upon a table and DR.. Frank was
| hastily called to his assistance, but all
efforts to revive him proved futile, and
he died in great agony. 1t was subse
quently ascertained that the deceased
had purchased an ounce of aconite from
a local drug store, and going into the
saloon had deliberately swallowed the
entire quantity, although the vial could
not be found,
The letter and watch We're the only
articles found on the dead man. the note
being addressed to Mrs. James A.
Dougherty. No. l0l Wenas avenue" with
request that Hamilton, the bartender.
should deliver it. The letter was not
made public. it being regarded as Sc
cret communication to his wife. but is
understood to have given the addiction
of deceased to whisky as the cause of
the suicide, stating that his father had
gone the same way, and urging her to
train the boy so that he would not fol-
low in the fathers footsteps. This state
ment is regarded as unaccountable. as
the deceased was not excessive in the
use of intoXicants, but was of rather
moody disposition.
Dougherty was in his 35th year, and
had been employed in the blacksmith
shop of Hulse & Sons, corner of A and
Front streets for some time past. Sew
eral years ago he purchased the o. X.
shop from G. S. Needles. and subse.
quently sold out to 90 into the stock bus
mess, which he also finally got out of
to 90 to work again at his trade He
was member of the Woodmen of the
World, in which he carried $4,000 in
surance.
The coroner decided that the facts de-
veloped did not warrant holding an in
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

The mind of man runneth not back
to the time when such wholesale hood
ling and corruption existed as is now
charged in various departments of the
government. The postollice and land
departments are said to be honeycombcd
with frauds. and prosecutions of large
numbers of those in high places have al
ready been initiated, with many more
in prospect. From all reports, there has
been stealing by wholesale and retail
and the indications are that there will
as usual, get full punishment for their
delinqucncies
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

The Sunnyside sun and Proeser Rec
ord are earnestly advised to temper
their splenic denunciations of North
Nakima's Commercial club, as they are
working themselves upto the danger
point of overheatedness. The club may
be wrong in its premises, but such fer
vid denunciation as INDUCED in is en-
tirely mwarranted by the facts in the
case. The idea sought to be conveyed
by our contemporaries that the business
men of this city are trying to retard the
development of the lower part of the
county, through fear that that section
will outgrow us, would he ludicrous
were it not for the harm. sought to be
done in stirring up a bitter feeling
Keep cool. brothers; it will come out all
right
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

In recent speech at Cleveland, Ohio,
John d. Rockefeller remarked: "The
personal comfort that religion has been
to me has been such that sometimes l
feel that l would like to 60 upon the
lecture platform and tell the people
about it." Whereupon he Immediately
advanced the price of oil so as to in
crease his income by several million dol
lars, as an evidence of the faith that
was within him.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

These dark days, with the sun obscr T.
ed and continuous twilight prevailing
till noon, it would be a highly apprecia-
ted act on the part of the Yakima
Water, Light & Power company if that
corporation would not promptly cut off
the electric lights at 9 a. m. thus com
polling many users of electricity to burn
lamps 1t would cost the company
something, but wouldn't it be paying
Investment
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

scribers who are in arrears to the paper
to send in the amounts due We have
been very lenient in the matter of press
ing claims for subscriptions. but the
time of year is approaching for a gen
eral clearing house" of accounts. The
date on the wrapper of each paper in
dicates the time from which the sub
scription is due, and it should stand as a
continuous reminder that the printer
NEEDS money.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

1t is claimed that startling develop
ments will be made of land frauds in
the Walla Walla and Yakima land office
districts. The bulk of the complaints
are made from Franklin. klickitat and
Yakima counties. and it is said the de-
partmcnt will be called on to prosecute
a number of fraudulent entrymen. and
that already long list of filings are
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

The reading public is being RECALLED
with another rehash of testimony in the
Dreyfus case. The French ex-captain
is certainly slayer, and perseverance in
this case deserves the award from the
court that has long ago been made by
the people-that the charges were
trumped up and Dreyfus is innocent of
wrong doing.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

Speaker Cannon has shown his friendly
feeling for the state of Washington by
the appointment of our representatives
on responsible committees. Jones gets
a place on the important river and har-
Dor committee; Cushman on interstate
and foreign commerce, and private
claims, and Humphrey on merchant ma
rine and fisheries, and agricultural ex-
penditures.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

FOR SALE-Iee pillow, Il. A. Steavens
make, set pipe cutting tools. large wise,
30 feet garden hose, good family refrig-
orator: also Is acres land two miles
from city limits, partly improved, and
finely located for raising early crop or
fruit; also my residence, corner A and
Tenth streets, North Yakima. John
Butterfield. 48-4
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

the various cities and counties of the
state. We are glad to note, however,
that the statistics showing practically
a doubling up of population in Yakima
over the 1900 census remain undisputed.
The figures show that this county now
contains nearly $1,000 people.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

Eggs. 20 cent, per dozen" On read
my this quotation ones mind would
naturally revert TO Klondilie but it
would be mistake in this instance; for
that was the price at which hen fruit
GAS sold at Boston-the hub of the uni
trrse-T Thanksgiving week.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

We are now prepared to deliver coal
and wood promptly, as arrangements
coal we need. Harmon & Hill, west A
street Phone 9Ol. 25-tf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

The question has been asked, What
would have been the result if evidence
similar to that given in the case of Gen.
Wood had been produced against Ad-
miral Schley or Gen. Miles," An i'm
mediate answer i, desired for the benefit
al the investigating committee.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

j. S. Tylee pays the highest market
price for all kinds of poultry at j. H.
Hulse & Sons wagon shop or Orchard &
Bartlett's store. 42-tf.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

You Know What You Are Taking
When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that it
is simply Iron and Quinine in taste
less form. No Cure, No Pay Soc ltf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

quest, and the body was prepared for
burial, the interment taking place in
Tahoma cemetery Tuesday afternoon.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09
Groceries in Large Quantities.

Heavy selling makes our stock of
Groceries always nice and fresh. Two
deliveries. Coffin Bros. Department
Store. 4l-tf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

The latest novelties in fine Dress
Goods, Silks anad Trimmings, all go at
actual cost to us. Coffin Bros.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

For sale cheap-Five room house and
two lots in the healthiest part of the
city. Inquire at this office.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

Have you been to Scott's lumber yard
Try him on lumber, sash, doors, etc
West of tracks, opposite machine shop.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

Rinehart's closing out sale is the talk
of the town. Prices are so low that
you cannot afford to overlook the bar
gains in their many lines. n
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09
Nothing Reserved.

at Coffin Bros. closing out Dry Goods
Department sale. The new cloaks,
skirts and shirt waists all go at actual
cost.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

Food choppers are kitchen necessity.
We have all sizes of the best makes.
Yakima Hardware Co. 40
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

Elijah Ill is in the hands of a receiv-
IT. and for the benefit of the world in
general. if not for his dupes. it Is earn
r-tlN hoped he will STAY therr
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

Building papers and ready made roof
ing always in stock at Yakima Hard
ware Co.'S 40
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

The state bureau of statistics has in
advertently revived the old scrap be
tween Seattle and Tacoma by its recent
estimates of increase in population in
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

Two cars buggies just in. Wyman &
Fraser. 45-tf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

WANTED-To buy second hand cloth
ing. Halpern,, % north First street.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09

Buy your bread and pastry at the
Ideal Bakery, 10 Yakima avenue. Aft
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-09
Buggies, Surveys and Hacks.

20 per cent we will save you on every
rig guaranteed. Coffin Bros. 45-t
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10
Useful Hints

Glycerine is a capital remover
of coffee or milk spots from white
goods paint the stains with glycer-
inc then wash out the glycerine
with luke-warm rainwater.
To remove tea stains pour bell
ing water over them If of long
standing, soak the linen in solu-
ton of chloride of lime until the
stains disappear, then wash through
several clean waters.
A tablespoon of lemon juice ad-
bed to three cups of water in
which one cup of rice is boiled will
aid in making the rice winter and
keeping each grain seperate. I all
ways, too, put in lemon juice OF
vinegar in the water fish is boiled
in; it makes white-feshed fish
winter and adds pleasant flavor.
Whiskey applied to fruit stains
on table linen will quickly remove
spots.
Alcohol and water constitute a
good washing fluid for fine cut and
plate glass. Soaps, cleaning pow
ders and polishing preparations
are apt to scratch and dim highly
polished surfaces. DULY old. soft
towels should be used for wiping
glass.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10
A woMAN's BACK
The Aches and Pains Will Disappear III
the Advice OF this Point Pleasant
Citizen is Followed.

The Aches and Pains Will Disappear II
the ADVICE OF this Point Pleasant
Citizen is Followed.
A woman's back has many aches
and pains
Most time tits the kidneys fault
Backache is really kidney ache
That's why Doan's Kidney Pills
will cure it.
Many Point Pleasant women know
this
Read what one has to say about it.
Mrs j T Stone, wife of j T Stone
retired steamboat engineer living
on Main street says: ALMOST CON.
tinually for the past few years /
was troubled with severe head
aches, arising from kidney disor-
der. / would at times become diz.
zy and almost blind from this. Nv
kidneys were much affected for the
pains across the small of my back
and through the kidneys were
sharp and penetrating. / doctored
considerably but gained little re.
lief. Reading up the symptoms oil
kidney trouble in one of the books
of Foster. Milburn Co. and also no.
ting the good testimonials of peo-
pie who had been cured by Doan's
Kidney Pills convinced me of the
merits of the remedy. I called at
Hooff's drug store and procured a
box of them. / can substantiate
from the good they did, all that is
claimed for this splendid remedy
for kidney troubles"
For sale by all dealers. Price.
90 cents. Foster. Milburn Co ,
Buffalo, n. Y, sole agents for the
u. s.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10
Principal Conventions to be Held
in Various Portions of the Unit
ed States for Which Special
Rates Will bein Effect via
Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad.

atlantic City, n. Especial
Low Rate Excursions June 18th.
July 9Th and 23rd, Aug 6 and 20,
and Sept 3rd.
Atlanta, Ora National Conven-
ton B Y p U A. July 8 l2. Tick
cts on sale July 9th to 9th, good
returning until July 15, inclusive
Baltimore. Md.-20th Trien-
Mai National Saengerfest of the
Northeastern Saengerbund, June
1920. Tickets on sale June 18th
10 18th, good returning until June
22nd. inclusive
Baltimore, Md-BenevoIent and
Protective, Order OF Elks, July 81
% Tickets ON sale July 18th
and 10th. good returning until
July 18th, inclusive.
Baltimore, Md.-Seyenty. Ninth
Annual Session of the Sovereign
Grand Lodge. / o. o f Septem-
Der 2l-26. Tickets on sale Sep.
TENDER 18th, Goth, and 21st, good
returning until September 2Sth,
inclusive.
Boston. Mass-First Church of
Christ Scientist, June 2S-July L.
Tickets on sale June 26, q. % and
20, good returning until July 2.
Boston, Mass.-National Edu-
cational Association, July 6 10.
Tickets on sale July 3rd to 9th,
good returning until July 18th, in
elusive.
Denver, Colo.-Christian En-
deavor Society, July 9-13 Tick
cts on sale July 6, Z and s, good re-
turning until Aug 81.
Detroit Mich.-Epworth League
International Convention, July 16-
10. Tickets on sale July Ia, and
10. good returning until July 20.
inclusive.
San Francisco, Cal-Grand
Army of the Republic, Aug. 1922.
Tickets on sale Aug. 4 to Is, good
returning until Oct. 10.
Saratoga, n Y-Imperial Coun-
oil, Ancient Arabic Order Mystic
Shrine, July ITO. Tickets on sale
July 6 and 2. good returning until
July 20, inclusive.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

The kitchen of the Woldorf-
Astoria hotel in New York has Ia
chefs. who have graduated, and
employs 19l men in its 10000
square feet of space, in which are
two immense ranges having Is
separate fires. This kitchen can
serve 3,700 people at each meal.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

A fashion note says bathing
suits will be considerably reduced
this summer. And the attractive
ness at the sea shore will be corre-
spondingly increased.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10
a Liberal Education.


The modern girls education is
incomplete unless she has learned:
To sew.
To mend
To be gentle.
To dress neatly.
To keep a secret.
To avoid idleness.
To be self-reliant.
go darn stockings.
To respect old age.
To make good bread.
To keep a house tidy.
To be above gossipping.
To make home happy.
To control her temper.
To take care ofthe sick.
To take care of the baby.
To sweep down the cobwebs.
To read the very best of books
To take plenty of active exercise.
To keep clear of trashy litera-
ture.
To be light-hearted and feet
footed.
When she has learned all this if
she does not grow wings and fly
away to better land, she will
make some lucky man most ex-
cellent wife.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

There is bad mad dog scare in
Jefferson county this state, and as a
result lots of cattle have been kill
ed and a number of worthless ours
ha Ie been dispatched.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10
Ga SRA.
Bsa-sths N The Kind You Han Always Bought
''s' q GlaAzzzss<

If the unexpurgated report of
Fourt Assistant Postmaster Gen.
eral Bristow is ever made public
there will be clamor for the pros
ecution and conviction of some
postal officials. If those officials
are ever prosecuted they will. in
their defense, blacken the reputa-
tions of some of the most infiuen-
tial and best known men in the
Republican party. Will the Presi-
dent have the moral courage to
make Bristow's report publicf
Payne clearly has not.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10
OASTOEEA.
60; :. It'll

In every sphere the wisest and
most powerful and the richest move
on between life and death. The
foreign substances in the flesh may
be seen, but the marrow in the
bode is yelled for the wisest of
men, and the scholar who knows
all the books of time cannot tell
what a day may bring forth.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

Forty thousand birds, mostly
sand pipers. are reported to have
been killed recently on the North
Carolina coast for millinery pur-
poses.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

An Astronomer has discovered
that the moon controls the rain
fall as well as the output of GER
tain brand of whisky.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

Subscribe for your local paper
and let the whole family know
what is going on in your midst.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

There is as much nutriment in a
pound of wheat -four costing 3
cents as in three and half quarts
of oysters costing S1.26-but me.
cannot live by bread alone.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

VIM. Best, aged 81 years, of
Petersburg was drowned last Fri
day while attempting to swim the
Ohio river, when about half way
across he was seized with cramps.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

Even if man knew the names
of all the queer things women
wear it would not help him to un-
derstand why they do.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

A British Colonel has discover
ed the appalling fact that C4nada's
only arsenal is so close to the
American frontier that, in the
event of war. this country could
capture it with single raid.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
a ss.ss ,e: Of A3z2zzzs@

No gentle friend and reader, you
do not err when you speak of
sweating" in connection with the
heated term. There is no such
word as "perspire" in the lexicon
of the man who works in the good
old summer time.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

An Englishman has invented a
bird balloon that will attain a speed
of $50 miles an hour.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

While there's little danger of
England and Germany going to
war over Jewish outrages, they
might have a clash about the line
fence.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

It is said that s., 900 Jews will
shortly leave Russia for the United
States. They are being frightful-
ly prosecuted there.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

An eastern paper is handing out
free chunks of "How to Make Mar
ried Love Last" Adopts in the
art, however. suggest the only sure
method is not to use it,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

The funny fluffy things that a.
woman calls clothes "a man calls
mysteries
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

A. Q. Barono has Just completed
a system of short Autobiography
which he claims will make teleg.
raphy SO simple and SO cheap that
it will largely replace the mails.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

A European baloonist recently
assembled to an altitude of 10000
feet and found a tempature of 81
degrees below zero. Then he came
back for his overcoat and earmuffs.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

Too many easy chairs at the bot
tom of the ladder of activity may
account for the fact that there is
always room at the top.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10
OAsTOREA.
Bsa-s the N The Kind You EaIs Always Buugt
''''i'''' GgN2zzzsu

We are told that it takes two to
make quarrel, and also that man
and wife are one. It's hard to rec
oncile these statements.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

We would rather have little
drops of water now than little grains
of sand. WouIdn't you?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

If ell other fruit has failed, we
hope bIackberries will soon come
on and then all can go berrying
''in the good old summer time"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

Try the "Ambrosia," new 5
cent cigar. at Van Gilder's. It's
Havana filled and they say it's
good. Don't take QUO word for II:
the proof the puddin's in the
atein' of it."
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

"ANTED-Several Industrious persons
~, IN each State 10 travel for house estab-
70 call upon merchants and agents for sue
cessiul and profitable line. Permanent en-
gngeinent- weekly cash salary OF SIS and
all travelling expenses and hotel biils a.
Nanced In each cash week Experience not
essential Mention reference and enclose
self-addressed envelope The National. "a
dearborn ST. Chicago.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

Women will begin to acquire
brain power when three of them
can sit in room for ten minutes
without all of them talking at the
same time on different subjects.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

The wise man knows the fool
but the fool doth not know the
wise man.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

Miss Carrie Gilmore is rebuild.
ing one of her houses on Wand
street and making many other i'm
provements to the property.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

Three hours is the difference in
time between New York City and
San Francisco.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-06-10

When man fails to notice the
kind of stockings his wife wears,
it is a sign he is noticing some
body else's.