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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-07
OPINIONS FAv0RING AND
AGAINST COUNTY DIVISION
Citizens Desiring Division During the
Coming Year are Apparently Few
in Number-Prominent Peo-
pie Quoted.

Notwithstanding the claims of those
who are agitating the division of Yaki-
ma county and VINO hope to see the di-
vision made possible by a bill when it
is hoped will be passed by the next
general assembly, there is a greater
feeling of opposition to it than for it,
in this section of the county at least
and as will be seen from the letters
published below, not all the people in
the eastern part of the county are for
division. To learn how the matter was
viewed in various localities, the Herald
recently sent out letters to prominent
people asking their opinion in regard
to the division. Not all of these have
replied, but the letters that were re-
ceived, and which are herewith given,
almost without exception indicate OPP
position. From them we are led to be-
lieve that county division is but The
desire of few who hope to see it sue
coed in order that they may be benefit
ted, and that they will not be able to
rally enough advocates of the PROPOSE
tor to succeed in getting a measure
through the legislature splitting the
county.
The Herald has no direct interest in
the matter. and has nothing to gain or
lose in case the county is divided. 1t
is to be expected that division will come
sooner or later, and this is but one way
Of expressing the greatness and rapid
development of Yakima county. But
We do believe that, while there is no
danger of either county falling as a re-
suit of division, We may stand on a
firmer footing, more safely and far
more economically while we remain
united. When it is more plainly appar-
ent that the time for division mas come,
and majority of the taxpayers of the
whole county are in favor of it, the
Herald will be as glad as anyone in the
county to see the map changed. The
letters bearing on the subject follow:
From w. M. Scott, Kiona: To the
Herald-Replying to your letter of 25th
l am in favor of a division of the coun-
ty, and have been from the beginning Of
the agitation. My reasons are two
First-Better government, which means
better service for the people; and, Sec
ond, greater economy. Under the first
heading it may be laid down as rule
that, other things being equal, tire
smaller and more compact the terri
tory under any form of local self gov
eminent, the better and more efficient
that government will be. An extremely
large county or state adds greatly to
the difficulties of efficient and Just Gov
eminent, and also multiplies the OPP
rortunities for corruption and all kinds
OF misgovernment. The chief reason is
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-07

ments of an increased population.
Whether or not that time has now ar
rived, is open to argument and a ques-
tion to be determined calmly and dis
passionately by all of the taxpayers.
No division should be sought or attempt
ed, except as responsive to a unanimous
sentiment in its favor among those up
on whom the cost of the movement must
fall. The boundaries should be adapted
to meet the future needs of the old and
new counties. The location of the new
county seat is a subject that must be
tremendously and satisfactorily settled
by those seeking division, as nothing is
so expensive as county seat fights. The
loss of political influence through dimin-
ishcd representation, should be consid-
cred. These are a few of the PROPOSE
tons that must be thought out in all
their bearings before engaging in the
undertaking. We are getting along quite
nicely as it is and county division
should be taken up, as a necessity only
and not as speculative or political
scheme.
/. o. Janeck: Yakima county is a
big county, being as large as the state
of Connecticut, and it will have to be
divided some time, as a matter of
course; but I do not think the time is
at hand for the division. There are
number of reasons why, in my opinion,
division would be a mistake For one
thing l think the ranchers and fruit
growers of the part of the county which
desires to secede and set up business
for itself have lost sight of the import
ance and value of the word yakima"
used as q trade mark in selling fruit,
vegetables or other products of the
Yakima valley. 1t has helped to es-
tablish market for what we raise. and
l do not believe the people who want to
lay the old name aside have stopped to
think what its loss will mean to
them.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-07

not far to seek-the farther away from
he people the government is the l.s
watehful care they can exercise over it.
What has been said above regarding eff
| fcient government for smaller areas can
be repeated as to the greater economy
in the government of small areas. As
rule the great states are the ones
| that enjoy ~ the heavier taxation. /
have not recent figures at hand, but
twenty years ago or less the states could
be classified as to size, and the same
| classification held good for the rates
of taxation. Now and then there was
an exception-a small state occasion
ally having a high rate of taxation ard
large state low rate, but any group
of the large states always had a higher
tax rate than corresponding group of
the smaller states. l have the figures
to prove this, and can submit them at
any time, as late as 1887; and 1 IA vo
TO doubt practically the same rates hold
gocl now.
WHAT is true of the states in this
matter of taxation will usually be
found true of counties. Large counties,
as well as states, naturally fall heir to
large ideas, and one piece of extrava-
gance follows another. l have not the
| figures showing the rate of taxation in
the different counties of this state, but
l should be surprised if an investiga-
ton should show that the larger coun-
ties have a lower rate than the smaller
ones. The immediate expense of start
ing a new county need not be great.
| Some two years ago a certain wise man
at North Yakima published that when
Ferry county was organized the first
thing done was to purchase $4,000 set
of books, and from this argued that no
new county should set up in business
without ample capital. Well, I once
knew young couple without means to
get married, and their first act was to
60 into debt $1,000 for household furni-
ture. Ergo, don't get married unless
you have a Thousand dollars for house
furnishing. But 1 knew county-and
good one-to be organized in another
state, and the total outlay for books
was $l.50. That county never had any
debt to speak of, and now has an as
sessed valuation of nearly ten million
dollars. w. M. SCOTT.
From w. H. Cline, Sunnyside: Re
plying to yours of 25th inst in regard
to county division, would say am not
in favor of county division for 4 great
many reasons. But if we must have
county division I am in favor of liyii-
ing on the township lines six miles east
of Sunnyside for the reason that Ill the
irrigable land this side of that line is
contiguous to Sunnyside and it would
not be benefited by county division,
and it would be an imposition to place
the boundary line any further to the
west and thus take in lot of irrigable
land adjacent to Sunnyside assessed at
$40 per acre, while the lands in the
lower county which can not be irrigat-
ed land that includes nearly all of it)
is only assessed at from $l.5O to $500
per acre. The small portion under ir-
rigation with its high valuation will
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-07

nave most of the taxes to pay. For this
reason 1 do not think it would be right
to include any lands touching on Sum
nyside in the lower county. Yours
truly, w. II. CLINE.
From II. M. Lichty: To the Herald
1 have always contended that we are
not ready for county division. The
country is developing but so much de-
ponds on the promotion of irrigation
and transportation facilities that one
can not tell now what will he best for
the valley as a whole. 1t would be very
unfortunate indeed to have our Sunny
side country cut in two near the town
of Sunnyside or in its widest part The
Sunnyside people will certainly oppose
this with all their power. If lines can
be so drawn as to leave the Sunnyside
country practically as a whole in either
the old or the new county not much
opposition would probably be found.
This would require the line to go about
MALT way between Sunnyside and Pros
ser or west of Zilah.
From a citizen of Kennewick name
withheld by request: In response to
your favor of the 25th inst, requesting
my views upon the county division ques-
ton, l would favor division of the
county at a line drawn Immediately
east of Sunnyside, north AMI south;
provided that the bill establishing the
new county would fix the county seat
for period of four years at Kennewick,
otherwise l would prefer the county
seat to remain at North Yakima until
such time as it would be possible for
this end of the county to secure the
county seat by vote of the people.
Under any circumstances I would want
the line extended to the Columbia river
on the south.
From S. ]. Harrison, Sunnyside: My
"views on county division with
the line just east of Sunnyside?" That
would mean the cutting in halves
business district, school district and
a church district. If Prosser wants
County division" without any regard
to community interests let the line run
north and south on the west line of
the town of Prosser, just as she pro-
poses for Sunnyside. I know no reason
why she should not be hung on the gall
lows she has erected for us.
T. S. Phillips, Mabton: I am op-
posed to county division on any line
consider it too soon to divide it, as
the lower end of the county is too thin
ly settled. When the proper time comes
and the majority of the people want it
done l shall favor the proposition. but
at the present time 1 stand opposed
II. Z. Beach, Kennewick: In reply to
yours of the 25th, will say that am
against the division of the county at
this stage, believing it is too early.
S. p Flower, Mabton: 1 am not in
favor of any division east of Sunny
side.
North Yakima Against Division.
With view to getting u consensus
of opinion locally in regard to the d.
vision, the Herald has asked a number
of leading citizens for an expression,
and finds that for purely economical
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-07

If you want furniture, stoves or car
pets, you will find our prices way below
regular dealers. Coffin Bros depart
ment store. 4ltf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-07

Cedar piling, cribbing, posts or trel-
lis poles for sale. Geo. Jolly, Buckley,
Wash. Aft
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-07

For Sale-Small house and three lots
on South Second street at a bargain.
Call or address this office. 26tf.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-07

For Stakeholder tired bugg and sim
gle harness; very cheap. c. H. Human,
over First National bank. 43tf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-07

Harness and saddles sold cheaper
than anywhere at Coffin Bros depart
ment store. 4ltf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-07

Dressmaking done at home. Prices
reasonable. Children's dresses spec
ialty. ia South Seventh st. 46tf.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-07

Mrs. w. T. Eady, professional nurse
AUG North First street. Att
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-07
North Yakima Against Division.

With a view to getting u consensus
of opinion locally in regard to the d.
vision, the Herald has asked a number
of leading citizens for an expression,
and finds that for purely economical
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-07
TERSE TELEGRAMS

The conditions at Port Arthur are said to be
unchanged
Russian emigration to America is increasin
every week.
THE Association Of Orthodox Rabbits Of the
United States elected Rabbi A. Lesser, OF
Cincinnati, president.
Tho fourteenth international convention Of
the Baptist Young Peoples Union Of America
10 in session at Detroit.
The delegates from Porto Rico were permit
ted to vote at the Democratic national conven-
ton. The delegates from the Philippines were
given six votes.
AT wewoka, l. T, Henry Stewart shot and
instantly killed his VITO, Jim Gaines and Leon
ard Wilson. Jealousy is supposed 80 be the
cause All are colored.
Another boat containing seventeen survivors
Of the Danish steamer Norge, which foundered
OF Rockall reef, were landed at Aberdeen Scot
land. 621 persons are sim missing.
There are I6s. 665 school children in Indiana
between the ages of six and twenty one, &C
c0rding 10 the figures just complied by Supt.-
OIL public instruction h. A. Cotton.
Premier Balfour announce that under no
circumstances will there be q dissolution OF
parliament this year unless he should fail TO
secure the support OF his colleagues.
Claude Dean, OF Dunlap, Ia, was killed and
| four men were seriously injured and fourteen
frcig ht cars were burned in u Chicago North
western freight wreck, 1T Woodbine, Ia.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-07
Fierce Bayonet Contest.

General Kuroki's Headquarters in
the Field, via Fusan, July 7.-On July
4 two battalions of Russians attempt
ed to break through the Japanese out
posts at the northern entrance Of Mo
Tien pass. Before daylight they sur
rounded an outpost of eighty men at
the foot of a hill and charged the
trench above. A bloody encounter
with bayone,s, lasting a quarter of an
hour, ensued. The Russians attacked
the trench three times. but were driv-
en- up the valley by Japanese rein
foscements. leaving many dead and
wounded. An observer saw fifty lying
in front of The trench.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-07
Republican Party Celebrates
Semi Centennial of Its
Organization.
SIGNIFICANT MEETING
In q Beautiful Oak Grove at Jack =
son, Mich, Scenes of Fifty Years
Ago We're Recalled.
Among Those Present Were a Mum.
Der Who Voted For Nominee of
First Convention.

Jackson, Mich, July 7.-Nearly 49,
900 people assembled in a picturesque
oak grove in the outskirts of this city
to celebrate the semi-centennial ami
versary Of the birth of the Republican
party. 1t was in smaller oak grove
at the opposite end of Jackson, that
fifty years ago yesterday the first state
convention that was held under the
name Of Republican" took place.
Here the initial Republican state tick
ct was then placed in nomination.
Secretary of State John Hay was the
orator of the day and United States
Senator Charles w. Fairbanks of In
diana, Republican candidate for vice
president, and Speaker Joseph G. Can
non of the national house of represen-
tatives, were also present and deliv-
cred addresses. On the platform was
seated a representative delegation of
the Republican leaders of this state.
headed by United State Senators r. A.
Alger and J. G.. Burrows. Senator Bur
rows presided over the afternoon SEES
sion and Senator Alger was the last
speaker of the afternoon.
Behind the speakers platform rose
a wall of bright-cOlOred bunting with
immense pictures of John c. Fremont
the first Republican nominee for presi-
dent, and Abraham Lincoln. the first
Republican to occupy the White
House, fastened to it. Straight ahead
and to the right and left over the
heads of the assembled multitude
lowered scores of splendid oaks. In
the front rows Of the audience were
nearly thousand men who voted for
John c. Fremont for president, some
of whom had participated in the orig
inal under the oaks" convention fifty
years ago. To this venerable COM
pany special reverence was paid, and
when two of their number. in their
enthusiasm. climbed high up among
the branches OF two oaks to improve
their view, the audience was frantic
with approval and delight.
The city of Jackson was in holiday
attire, with throngs of visitors con-
stantly passing up and down the
streets.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-07

Nothing can take the place of a va
cation passed at the seashore. A spec
ial opportunity to enjoy twelve days.
outing at the most attractive summer
Ravens along the Atlantic Coast is
offered by the Pennsylvania Lines.
Seashore Excursion, August 18th.
Round trip fare $14.0O from Rich
mond to Atlantic City, Cape May,
Holly Beach, Avalon, Anglesea, Wild
wood, Sea Isle City, Ocean City,
New Jersey; Ocean City, Maryland !;
Rehoboth, Delaware. Proportionately
low fares from other Pennsylvania
Lines stations.
The pleasure of the midsummer
outing to these famous seaside resorts
is enhanced by the opportunity to
visit Philadelphia, where stop-over
will be allowed on return coupon of
Seashore excursion tickets. C. w. Ell
mer Ticket Agent, Pennsylvania
Lines, Richmond, Ind, will furnish
further information.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-07
MARKET REPORT
Prevailing Prices for Grain and Live.
stock on July 6.

indianapolis Grain and Livestock.
Wheat-Wagon, $1.OO; No. 2 red,
firm, $1.01. Corn - Steady; No. 2
mixed, 4Shc. Oats-Steady; No.
mixed, 3S1ac. Hay - Glover, 5000;
timothy, se.25@11.OO; millet, 5000
Cattle-Steady at s4.0O@6.35. Hogs
Quiet at $375@5.6O. Sheep-Steady
at S325@4.OO. Lambs-Steady at $425
Q5.5O.
At Cincinnati.
Wheat-Firm; No 2 red, $1O61h.
Corn-Easy; No. 2 mixed, 5O1ac. Oats
Dull; No. 2 mixed, Ale. Cattle -
Active at s2.25@5.25. Hogs-Active
at $375@575. Sheep-Dul at $2.75@
$3.50. Lambs-Strong at $4.OO@7.25.
Livestock at Chicago.
Wheat-No. 2 red, s1.O2 Corn
No. 2, 47A @48hc. Oats-No 2
39hc. Cattle-Steady; steers, $4,000
$50; stockers and feeders, $275@435
Hogs-Steady at $4.6O@5.67h. Sheep
- Steady at s2.5O@5.25. Lambs -
Steady at $5,OO@7.4O.
At New York.
Cattle-Active at 81 0OQ6.5O Hogs
Active at 4.4O@5.SO. Sheep-Ac
tive at s35o03.90. Lam5s-Steady al
$60O0s.25.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-07
THE NATIONAL GAME
What Was Done Yesterday In the
Three Big Leagues.

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
At Boston. 2; Brooklyn, 3.
At Philadelphia, 3; New York, IL.
At Pittsburg, 3; Chicago, 4.
At st. Louis, 3; Cincinnati, 0. Sec
ond game, st. Louis, 6; Cincinnati, 3
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
At New York, Z; Philadelphia, /.
At Washington, 0; Boston, 3.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
At st. Paul Z; Columbus, 5.
At Minneapolis, 5; Louisville, 4.
At Kansas City, l; indianapolis, O.
At Kee-ToledO-Rain.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-07
Seashore Excursion
Thursday, August 18th,
Via Pennsylvania Lines.

$1400 round trip from Richmond
to Atlantic City, Cape May, Holly
Beach, Anglesa, Avalon, Sea Isle
City, Wildwood, Ocean City, New Jer
sey; Ocean City, Maryland; Reho-
both, Delaware. Tickets good return
ing within twelve days. Stop-over al
lowed at Philadelphia. For particulars
about through train service, etc, COM
municate with c. W. Elmer, Ticket
Agent, Pennsylvania Lines, Richmond
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-07
Map of the World.

A beautiful map, valuable for ref
renee, printed on heavp paper, 42x64
inches, mounted on rollers; edges
bound in cloth, showing our new is
land possessions. The Trans-Siberian
Railway, Pacific Ocean cabyes, rail
way lines and other features of ia
pan, China, Manchuria, Korea and
the Far East. Sent on receipt of q
cents in stamps by w. B. Kniskern
P. T. NJ, Chicago - Northwestern
Railway, Chicago, Ill.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-07
Desperate Attempt Frustrated.

Tien Tsin, July 7.-Advices have
been received that at p. m. on last
Sunday four Japanese destroyers made
a determined attempt to enter Port Ar
thur and attack the Russian fleet The
destroyers were discovered by the
shore batteries One of the destroy
ers was sunk under Golden hill, an
other under shore battery No %, ond
a third one lad it's funnel shot away
The fourth one succeeded in effecting
a retreat
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-07
THE GRAHAM & MO RroN TRANS. co.

T&4 ;.,
Benton Harbor-St. Joseph Division
Leave Chicago Arrive st Joseph Ar Benton Harbor
9:5O a. daily 1:3O pm daily 23O daily
1890 daily 4:30 p. daily M dalv
Sat- & Sum- Sat- & Sum-
IL 80 M. daily m daily M daily
inc Sunday
1000 m. Sun p. m Sunday
day only only
200 p M saur 600 p. Saur- 73o p. m. satur-
DAY only day only day only
500 p. m. Sat. midnight
only during at once for
bland
Lv Benton Harbor st. Jaseph Arrive Chicago
500 p. daily 900 daily
700 a. M daily 7:30 a. daily IL 80 a daily
Sunday Sunday Sunday
600 p. Sunday 1000 p Sum-
only day only {
Daily excursions to the belt
$50 arrives back in Chicago the
having about three
this round trip $100.
Chicago Ar OttawaB Beach Arrived Holland
900 m. daily $3.50 p. m ma m
Sat. & Sum- Sune
m NJ daly a
1000 M Sunday only 500 m Monday
1:3O M Saturday only 730 Saturday 500 Satur
day only
Leave Holland Lv Ottawa Beach Arrive
1000 m. daily 10000 m daily ally
p. m daily m. m. ally
"On Sunday above Steamer
Fare to Holland $780, round trip 1915 This the direct
Michigan
for the Co., White Montague, Pentwaer
and Ludington daily 73O
The right reserved to change this schedule without notice
J. s. MORTON, Sec'y & Treas II. GRAHAM,
M MEYER1NG, G. P F. A.
Chicago Dock Telephone
B. H. 6-25-04
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-07
HANY CANDIDATES
The "Running Mate" Question Excites
but Little Interest.

0uC Little interest,".
st. Louis, July 1.-THE vice presi
Dental situation was tersely stated by
Major G. V. Menzies of Indiana, him
self vice presidential possibility,
when he said: I'VE will finish the
nomination of presidential candidate
before we go to warning about the
second place on the ticket. Like the
1amented father of the immortal Huck-
leberry Finn, our motto is meat first,
spoon vittles afterwards.
There was enough of gossip to sat
isfy, but aside from the movement in
behalf of George Turner of Washing
ton, there was no well-deined vice
presidential boom. The Indiana dele
cation was divided in sentiment as to
what it's position would be If the nom
ination were to go to that state. John
W. Kern and B. F. Shively were being
mildly doomed by the Indianians, as
was also Major G.. V. Menzies. In ad-
dtion to the men already named there
was in the various delegations talk OF
Joseph w. Folk of Missouri David
Rose of Wisconsin, Samuel Alschuler
a former Illinois gubernatOrial candi
date, James B. KilbOurn of Ohio, Gov
ernor Dockery of Missouri, and Ed
ward c.. Wall of Wisconsin.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-07
Low Fares to California via Pennsyl
vania Lines During September.

Aug. Is to 81, inclusive, and Aug.
% to Sept. 9, inclusive, excursion
tickets to San Francisco and Los An
geles, account Triennial Conclave
Knights Templar, and Sovereign
Grand Lodge, I. o. O. F., will be sold
via Pennsylvania Lines. For full par
ticulars regarding fares, routes, etc,
apply to local TicketAgent Of those
lines, or to W. W. Richardson, Dis
trict Passenger Agent, Indianapolis,
Ind.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-07
NOTES OF
The GOLFERS
TOURNAMENT WITH TT. WAYNE
PROMISES TO BE
ONE OF CONSEQUENCE
Will Richmond Enter State Tourna-
=
ment This FaIl?-Local Teams
Not in League.

/ WhatprOmises to be a tournament
Of consequence is that with Fort
Wayne which will beplayed by the To-
cal team at the Country Club links on
Saturday, the ninth Of July. The
Richmond team will be practically the
same as that which defeated Ander-
son last week, and the contest will
be an interesting one from all APP
pearances. Contests with individual
teams will be the only chances for
practice afforded the local team be-
fore the state tournament, which Oc
ours this fall. A large crowd will be
will in a measure, decide on Rich
mond's chances in the state tourna-
ment.
Richmond's team did not join
golf league of any kind this year. 1t
was left out of the Indianapolis-M Ma
rion-Anderson-Mun combination,
on account of spite, some said, but it
will even up matters. 1t started Sat
urdav when it defeated Anderson.
| Some excellent scores have been
made at the local links this summer
since the opening of the rather late
season. Each afternoon a number Of
golfers are at work on the links.