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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-10
THE MODERN WOODMENS
SUCCESSFUL CONVENTION
Big Crowd Gathered at the Fair Grounds,
Listened to Mead's Speech, Picnick-
ed and Witnessed Contests.

There was big crowd in town last
Saturday, which came to witness and
participate in the celebration arranged
by the Modern Woodmen Log Rollers
OF central Washington under the aus
pieces OF the Yakima lodge.
The occasion was the annual log roll
ing by the VI. W. \. and many events
of interest were enacted during the dav
which kept the onlookers i'll happy
frame of mind. \ large delegation Wa-
here from lillian and other eastern
points, while representatives, from Gle
Elum and points north came also. The
surrounding country turned out we'll
The exercises OF the day began with
the parade, which started from Wood
men hall and traversed the principal
streets OF the city Nagler's band led
the procession. The principal speaker
of the day, Hon. a. T. Mead, with wnom
were several leading citizens. rode in a
carriage Immediately following the
band. Then came other carriages with
prominent men. followed i'll turn bv
beautifully decorated floats, wagons
and the various contesting Woodmen
teams in uniforms. The parade was
managed in excellent style. Claude
Briggs was chief marshal of the day.
assisted by George Van Buskirk and Viii
liam Murphy.
After the parade nearly everybody left
for the fair grounds. In the grove had
ben erected II platform for the speakers
and benches upon which the audience
might repose. Hon. c. ID. Elliott of
Seattle could not get here on account
~ I,,-, .,,tn ,l.,,
form was occupied by Attorney j. O.
Gull and Hon. A. T.. Mead. Mr.. Gull
made few preliminary remarks in in
Producing the republican nominee for
governor. The latter gentleman made
u pleasing address upon the Modern
NOodmen's organization. His speech APP
pears i'll full in another column of this
paper. Following the address general
picnic was held in the grove. after which
the contests began. \ great number OF
citizens from Yakima went out in the
afternoon to witness these caontests
which proved very interesting. Here
with is Il list OF the prizes awarded:
Best team drill, Zillah won. prize S75
Best Royal Neighbors team drill, I'll
lah. $50.
Log rolling prize, won by Gle Elum in
2:4S: prize, $4S.
Fat mans race. Dick Diamond, 81.
Royal Seighbors' loot race, Mrs. Jerry
Wheeler. 81
Horse race-Montana against Fred
Brokers horse. Won by Montana in tive
| out of three heats: prize Sl40.
For best and largest representation OF
camp in parade and Largest percentage
of membership, Zillah, first prize, North
Yakima being barred.
First prize to Royal Neighbors of I'll.
Ian for largest representation OF Roya
Neighbors.
Best decorated float. Sunshine camp
this city.
j. +. Lisle, best decorated rig.
Mrs. Brown received the prize for the
| best decorated ladies' outfit.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-10
TO SPRING A SURPRISE.
Sunday Closing of the Saloons and Thea
tres Said to Be Coming.

Citizen l.. II. Roberts. who had pub
lished last week an article in one of the
local papers entitled "A Citizens Pro-
test" and who was criticised in an edi-
torial on the article in the same paper
upon the grounds that people like Mr..
Roberts would never accomplish any
thing by parading their views before
the public, using the newspapers as a
medium. unless such views were put in
to action. called on the Herald this
morning and wishes to state that action
will be taken, and that very soon. \
meeting was held in the office of Mr.. Rob
erts Monday night by a number of re-
formers and they are planning to spring
something in the nature of a surprise,
and that within few days. Just what
action is to be taken the public will be
apprised of.
''We want the saloons and theatres
closed" said Mr.. Roberts We are not
SO particular about the town closing its
merchandise stores during the hoppick
ing season. hut OF all times of the wear
that season for open saloons ON Sundays
is very much to be deplored."
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-10
]. w. CLAUSEN HERE.
Republican Candidate for State Auditor
Pleased with the Yakima Valley.

The republican nominee for state au-
ditor came over last Saturday with
Hon. A. +. Mead to make his first visit
to North Yakima. Mr.. Claussen is q
quiet. unassuming man and thorough
gentleman. He said. in reference to the
coming campaign, that the only fight
the republicans would have would occur
on this side of the mountain. The west
side is practically sure of giving our
state ticket big majority and. to be
candid with You, l can't to save ray
life see how the democrats expect to
win in eastern Washington. The farm
ers are prosperous in every sense of the
word. They not only have big crop
this year, but they are going to get a
big price for it. All this prosperity has
been given them under republican ad-
ministration and why will they change
it. We certainly look for Yakima coun-
ty to roll up good republican majority.
This is my first visit to your town
and county and | must add that my ex
pectations have been fully realized.
have looked upon the Yakima valley as
center of great prosperity and my
trip here proves to me that no people in
this big state are better off than those
who live here"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-10
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
STANDS PAT ON n. P. TAXES
Protests from Light and Water Company
and Washington Irrigation Company.
Taxes of Individuals Raised.

The board of equalization. on account
of having sent out notices of raises in
| assessments. has been compelled to re-
main in session this week. in order to
give the property holders an opportunity
to snow cause why their property should
not be assessed at the boards figures.
| The board has devoted much of its time
to the protsts of representatives for the
Northern Pacific railroad and the Wash
ington Irrigation Company.
The board could not see the alleged i'll
justice placed upon the rilroad rs por-
trayed by the company's able represent
alive, Jay Sedgewick of Tacoma. 1t
gave the gentleman the profoundest at
| tention while he argued. but finally de-
cided to let the assessment stand as
handed in by County Assessor Harry
Coonse.
G.. II. Plummer of the y. p. land de-
partment was before the board Monday
afternoon in the matter of trying to get
them to reduce the \. p. land assess
ment. He also failed to get any reduc-
ton.
In view of repeated solicitation by
some of the leading citizens of the town
the board reconsidered the assessment
pany Attorney Edward Whitson APP
peared before the commissioners Monday
afternoon on behalf of the company and
argued for a reduction with telling eff
feet. Mr.. Whitson said he thought an
assessment of Sl3S.0O0 as returned by
the assessor. in the face of all the de-
mands that were now being made by the
public for reduced water and light rates
| 4
at least $4,000 too much. Mr.. Lince
asked the attorney what he considered
Just and equitable to which he replied
not over $4,000. Mr.. Lnce then re-
marked that while he had been approach
ed by II great many taxpayers in regard
to the matter, men who Thought the as
sessment too high that none of them
demanded such a reduction. The as
sessment was finally fixed at SlOG,705.
Last year it was $4,000
| The case of the Washington Irrigation
company was settled by raising the as
sessment rs handed in by Assessor
Coonse at 100000 to $4,000. This
brought forth a vigorous protest from
the compny's representatives. r. II. Den
ny and Walter n. Granger. who said
they would not object to the 100000
assessment, but an additional amount of
$4,000 was an injustice. The board
would not reconsider. however. IT did
lower the assessment on the company's
arid lands to the same value that is
placed on all arid lands These lands
are under the proposed extension and
mad been assessed as though there was
a water right. Inasmuch as the company
has not made these extensions, the as
sessment was Justly reduced
The ranch of David Longmire on the
Wenas was raised from $5,375 to &c.
il 3Sl.5O.
il VIM. Flynn's place on the Wenas was
raised from 5000 to $l2lO.
The Angus Drug Company of Prosser
was raised from $500 to $1,000.
il d. S. Sprinkle of Prosser was raised
from $500 to $4,000.
James Henderson of Sunnyside. drug.
gist, was raised from S475 to $500.
A general readjustment of the lots in
Sunnyside. as assessed by Willis Good
sell, was made by the board
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-10
The RIFLE TEAM LEAVES
FOR The NATIONAL SHOOT
Starts for Fit. Riley Tonight on Burling-
ton in Special Car-Fifteen
Men in the Party.

The Washington state rifle team will
leave here tonight in special car bound
for Fort Riley. Kan. where it is to take
part in the national shoot on August
%, 90 and "a. Adjutant General James
A. Drain of the state militia will accom-
pany the boys and stay with them
throughout the contest. 1t has been
mainly through his efforts that the
team will be able to 60 on this pleasure
trip. He thinks the marksmen are
among the best in the United States,
and has no doubt but that one of the six
prizes will be captured by Washington
team. The general came over here last
Sunday and selected the following ii
teen men. who compose the fifteen on the
team. These include three substitutes.
After arriving at Fort Riley prelimi
nary try outs will determine the twelve
who are to shoot. Herewith Is the ros-
ter:
Captains-Frank T. Liggett, Charles
+. Duln.
I.ieutenant-John NJ. Curry
Regimental Color Sergeant-Gcorgc
Van Buskirk.
Sergeants-Walter r. Rowe. Prince r.
Richardson. Ora d. Iiuxtable, II. J. Dut
ton.
Corporals-Marvin F. Thornton. Don
c. Dulin, Harry r. Humphrey, Arthur
| c. Pierce.
Privates-Eugene NJ. Hatton, William
Hope. Alex ]. Ritchey.
Since the boys returned from their
victory at American Lake they nave
had the one thought in view of being
able, possibly, to make this eastern
trip and have put in some hard licks
practicing on the local range. Some OF
their records have excelled those made
bystfx che mpions in last yeara national
contest. +NN
| This will be the first time in the his
tory of the state that Washington has
been represented at national shoot
but it will probably not be the last time
The boys are now in good trim and the
few days practice they will get on the
new range will put them in the DESIRE
condition.
Howard F. Thompson will accompany
them to do the cooking. 1t is said tna,
the dishes prepared by Mr.. Thompson
at the American Lake contest were re
sponsible in great measure for theil
success. Captain Dulin is sanguine OF
success He is sure the team will come
home with trophy and has every conf
dence in its ability to do better than tn,
sixth prize.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-10
TO PROTECT THE GAME.
Commissioners Restore Position of Game
Warden-Constables and Sheriff
to Assist.

The county commissioners. who sew
eral months ago abolished the position
of game warden on account of defect
in the law. have reappointed A. A. Nicol
to the position at the nominal salary of
81 per month and his expenses. Mr..
Nicol is the deputy state game warden,
travels over the county great deal,
Is an ardent sportsman and is anxious
to do everything possible to protect the
game. 1t is also the duty of eonstables
and the sheriff. under the law. to see
that the game laws are enforced and
the commissioners have notified those
officials to be on the alert and assist the
game warden in every way possible.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-10
KILLED WHILE UMl0AOIM6
LUMBER At CASCADE MILL
An Accident Monday Morning Results
in Death of Phillip Weber-Was
a New Conner.

One of the saddest deaths that has oc-
CURED in this community for some time
is the untimely taking off of Phillip
Weber, man who came here from the
east about three months ago. He mad
lust started to work for the Cascade
Lumber company the same morning of
the accident which resulted in his death.
1t was almost noon, and the deceased
was unloading a fiat car of lumber, when
he accidentally knocked the side props
out, permitting the lumber to roll over
upon him, crushing his skull in.
He was given the best medical aid to
be had in the town, but the skull was
so badly crushed that the doctors never
entertained any hopes for him. He died
at the Deaconess hospital Monday night
about 0 o'clock.
The deceased was n Mason and the
Masons are looking after the disposition
of the remains. He had wife living in
Belleville. Kentucky, and leaves lit
tie boy l3 years of age. A certificate
of deposit amounting to $500 on the
Yakima National bank was found upon
mis- person, but otherwise he has no
property here. The unfortunate son re-
lates the following story;
Father and l started for the west
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-10

creased two7fold. Ritzvillei has been
very anxious to use all the ice shipped
from here. but the home consumption
has far exceeded the expectations OF
the new ice firm.
This fall and winter ice will be manu-
featured and stored. so that when the
rush comes next summer tine plant will
be able to take care of all orders X.
Dekay is the name of the man who re-
Gently purchased the interest of Mr..
Hawks in the business. Hughes x De
Kay are going to add to their cold stor-
age capacity and within another year
this local institution will be one of the
biggest of its Kind i'll the northwest.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-10

Wanted-Oct. LIST. loan of $500. first
mortgage on forty acres wei, improved
Address this c;iice, stating interest s1ti
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-10
CARNIVAL COMPANY
FAILS TO SHOW UP
Reported That 1t Is Stranded-Railroad
Officials Say It Is Not On the Road.
Lost Money at Tacoma.

The carnival company. advertised to
give three days exhibition in this
city, beginning today, Wednesday. has
failed to put in an appearance up to
noon. It should have arrived here over
the Northern Pacific from Tacoma last
night. It is reported that the company
lost $1,000 in that city and is stranded.
IL was to exhibit in Spokane after visit
ing this city. NJ. s. Meeks, the \. p.
agent here, told the Herald this morn
ing that he has heard nothing of the
company and has no knowledge of its
train being on the road.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-10
TO ENLARGE ICE PLANT.
Capacity to be Increased and Cold Stor,
age Facilities Enlarged.

The demand for ice this summer has
been so great that the new plant has
hardly been able to supply the wants OF
the people.
The management has decided to en-
large not only the capacity of the plant,
but also to extend the cold storage
building by putting ON an annex for the
purpose of storing ice in the winter
time. Mr.. Hughes. one of the proprie.
tors, said that had they been prepared
to furnish the towns south of here this
summer the business would have In
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-10

about three months ago. He told moth
err that after he had found a place to To-
cate he would send for her. Father and
1 came out here together We have a
nome back in Belleville, Kentucky, but
| think that is ALL"
The boys name is Nathan. Mrs. Web
er left yesterday morning for this place.
just what will be done with the remains
of the deceased will not be determined
until the wife arrives. He will be en-
balmed awaiting her arrival. The de-
ceased was man of about 50 years of
age.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-10
Notice to Cantaloupe Growers.

Those that have entered into a con-
tract with the Yakima County Hort;cal.
tnrai zion to grJv eantaloupes 'or The
eastern firms, lease report 10 me thu
acreage that thee have and its probable
Weld at once. By letter or card, that |
may notify Lyons, .oegins & Co. wheth-
or it is necessary for them to send n man
out mere to look after Grating and load
ing them on the cars. Let me know a.
once. J. NJ. BRO Nm, Secretary of ne
cmCn. 30 1t
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-10
Doctors Organize in Kittitas.

The Kittitas Medical society was or
ganized last Saturday in this city. 1t
is under the jurisdiction of the State
Medical society and meeting will be held
on the first Monday in each month. The
officers elected We're: President, ]. c.
McCauley; vice president, DR.. Norman
of Roslyn; secretary, A. s. Williams ;
treasurer, H. j. Felch. the organization
il for social and professional benefits.
-Ellensburg Capital.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-10

One good family horse. six years old
well broke, perfectly safe for women to
drive. a fine roadster, will weigh about
eleven hundred pounds. Also surrey
been used little more than one year
almost as good as new, and single har.
ness. A good bargain on the outfit. See
Fechter & Janeck 32-tf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-10

j. \. Hawks Monday sold one half
interest in the Yakima Ice company's
plant at North Yakima TO r. Edward
Dekay OF Spokane for $4,000. The plant
is new one began operation this
spring, and cost $4,000 Mr.. Hawks
quits on account OF age.-Prosser Record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-13
Judge Parker.

Esopus, N. Y, Aug. 1S.-Harry +.
Halves. president of the Jefferson Club,
of St. Louis, and member of the Missouri
democracy, the man who brought Joseph
w. Folk into prominence with the DEM
ocrats of the State, of which ne is now
the democratic candidate for governor,
is coming to Rosemount this afternoon
to ask Judge Parker to make speaking
tour of the western States during the
latter end of the campaign. Mr.. Hawes
was one of those who heard the Judge
deliver his speech of acceptance here
Wednesday and was very much impress
ed. He argues that if the nominee is
not we'll known on the other side of the
Mississippi, dignitied journey through
that section of the country, marked
by few addresses in the promi-
nent cities, could not fail to do
the ticket an immense amount OF
good. Judge Parker's friends are OF
divided opinion as to the expectancy
of a siumping tour of either large
or small proportions. Some believe, that
in view of the President Roosevelts de-
termination not to make any speeches,
this fall, the democratic candidate might
profit by delivering few addresses IN
some of the greater cities. 1t is believed
that Mr.. Hawse is of this opinion.
Others are convinced that Judge Parker
could not do better than to follow the
Presidents announced example. Those
who know him best declare that the
Judge will not beinhuenced in the slight-
est by the Mr.. Roosevelrs plans 1t is
still probable that the democratic nomi-
nee will deliver three or four speeches,
probably at New York, Chicago, and
Idianapolis.
Mr.. Hoke Smith, Secretary of the
Interior, under President Cleveland, ar
rived at Rosemont, at 2:20 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-13
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES

Jockey Richsteiger, who was injured
at the Fort Erie races yesterday after
noon, died at Riverside hospital Buffalo,
early this morning.
Katie Howley, of Philadelphia, a
domestic, employed by DR.. n. F. Snow,
fell from a soulhbound carat Belmar, n.
J. today and was picked upunconscious'
She died an hour later.
Today is Philippine Day, one of the
biggest days yet held at the st. Louis
Worlds Fair. The exercises began
with parade this morning. Over GOO
soldiers of the Philippine reservation
were in line and the procession was re-
viewed by Secretary of War Taft.
The citizens Of Sandwich, N. H., today
gave reception to ex-President Cleveland
and Governor Bachelor at Mr.. Cleveland
summer home at Centre Sandwich.t
Because he said damn" visitor at Asbury
Park was deprived of the privileges ola bath
ing pavilion Yesterday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-13
REUNION OF MosBY's MEN.

The eleventh annual reunion OF the
Forty-third Battalion Virginia Cavalry
of Mosby men was held in Berryville
yesterday, 1875 survivors Of this lannon's
command being present, besides many
from other commands. The crowd was
estimated at fully $500. The court
green was made headquarters and the
addresses were delivered from the portico
of the courthouse.
The address of welcome was delivered
by Marshall Mccormick, and was re-
sponded to on the part OF the visitors by
Mr. Joseph Bryan, Of Richmond. A
mepioir of Rev. s. p. Ferguson, one
of the most distinguished of Mosby's
men, written by Mr.. John Alexander,
of Leesburg, was read by Mr.. Joseph
Bryan. Major Adolphus Richards, one
of Mosby's officers, was the orator OF the
day. His account of the capture by
Mosby with 300 men of Sheridan's wagon
train, consisting of 100 wagons, over
500 horses and mules and company OF
infantry, as well as accompany OF cavalry
guarding the train, was thrillingly inter
esting. This capture took place on the
outskirts of Berryville just 40 years ago
Yesterday. Other addresses were made
by Grand, Commander George |. Chris
tian, Major Holmes Conrad and Major
r. w. Hunter. The officers elected fol-
the ensuing year wereJ. William Foster,
commander; Rev. Frank Strother, cap
tain; ]. S. Mason, first lieutenant; J.
S. Nelson, second lieutenant; +. M.
Raum, third lieutenant; ii. S. Ashby,
adjutant.
The exercises were concluded by a
benediction offered by Rev. Julian Broad
dus, the veterans standing with uncoV'
cred heads around the Confederate mon
ument. The ladies of the county, with
Miss Dean Pulliam' at their head, pre-
pared dinner, which was served at Win
ston Hall, which was beautifully deco
rated with the Confederate colors. The
Berryville Cornet Band played inspiring
music duriag the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-13
Fear Boy Has Been Murdered.

New York, Aug. lS.-Detectiyes
searching for the members of the Black
Hand Society, who abducted nine-year-
old Antonio Mannine from his home in
Brooklyn and held him for $50, 900 ram
som, fear that the boy has been murder
ed. This fear grows out of the threats
made by the boys captors that they
would kill the boy if the police we're put
on their track. The detectives expected
to rescue the boy yesterday, but all OF
their efforts failed. The men arrested in
connection with the crime maintain a
stolid silence and the police have been
unable to get anything from them.
Several warrants for other arrests have
been issued and the police have been
told to bring in the prisoners dead or
alive. The Italians most wanted in con-
nection with the kidnapping we're under
arrest year ago for alleged completely
in the murder Of Buffalo Italian named
Madonna, the crime being widely known
as the "barrel murder"