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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-05-25
VALUABLE Information
ABOUT FRUIT INDUSTRY
County Inspector Beck Compiling 1t
by Order of the State-Fine
Crop Prospects.

Orlando Beck, the county fruit inspec-
tor, started out Monday morning to
make complete census of the fruit in
,dustry of Yakima county. He will gath
~er data as to the complete acreage, var
iety, number of trees, condition as re-
CARDS pests and the progress made in
spraying. He has been instructed to
collect this information by A. Van Hol-
,derbeke, the state horticultural COM
missioner, to submit to the state at the
end of his four-year term. All the other
fruit inspectors of the state will COM
pile the same data, the whole compris-
ing information that has never before
been compiled and which will be valua-
BILE. This is especially trus of this coun-
'ty, which contains several thousand
people engaged in the fruit industry,
but no one has any accurate knowledge
as to the quantity or variety of fruit
grown, its value and disposition or who
grows it.
Mr.. Beck reports That there is every
indication now that this years fruit
crop will be the largest for number of
seasons. He says the only damage done
by frost was to apples in the Selah
valley and around Sunnyside, but that
the growers in those sections will have
"95 per cent of crop. The crop of the
entire county last year, he says. aver
aged about 65 per cent. Mr.. Beck also
reports that the orchard pests are not
as bad this year as formerly, but urges
the growers not to relax their efforts
to rid the country of them.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-05-25
The Sunnyside Schools.

Professor E. NJ. Douglass, principal
of the eighth grade of the Sunnyside
schools, was a business visitor in the
city Monday. He says that out of 80
pupils who took the examination for
diplomas this year at least 25 will
pass, which speaks we'll of the Sunny
side schools and of Professor Douglass
work. He has been superintendent Of
tie schools there for the past four
wears until this year, when it was the
wish of the school board that he devote
Ills entire time to eighth grade work.
Professor Douglass was principal of the
schools at Zillah for three years and
also taught at Yakima City two years
He ran for county superintendent in
1896, but was defeated on account OF
the democratic populistic slump, al
though running several hundred votes
ahead of the republican ticket. Pro-
fessor Douglass will be candidate
again this year and if he receives the
nomination will no doubt be eleatc
and creditably fill the position. He re-
rorts that business is good at Sum, :
side and everybody prosperous and
happy.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-05-25
FIRE DEPARTMENT TESTED.
1t Makes a Quick and Long Run to tn,
Northern City Limits.

The first fire alarm since tine new de-
partment was organized occurred at
about 2:3O Saturday afternoon. 1t was
'occasioned by the burning of barn be-
longing to Orlando Beck, located at the
Northern city limits at the head of
First street. The department got out
in remarkably quick time and made a
long and pretty run, the new members
responding promptly to the call. Be-
fore the alarm was sounded the barn
was in flames and it was destroyed, to-
gether with its contents, but the de-
partment did good work in saving add
joining property. Mr.. Beck's loss is
5000, with 5000 insurance Besides the
building, he lost three vehicles, three
sets of harness and other articles; also
thirty fine apple trees were destroyed
by the heat from the fire. An incipient
blaze started in the barn Thursday
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-05-25
Herbine.

VIII overcome Indigestion and dyspep-
STA; regulate the bowels and cure liver
and kidney complaints. 1t is the best
blood enricher and invigorator in the
world. 1t is purely vegetable, perfectly
harmless, and should you be sufferer
from disease, you will use it if you are
wise.
r. n. Andrews, editor and manager of
Cocoa and Rockledge News, Cocoa, Fla,
writes: Il have used your Herbine in
my family and find it most excellent
medicine. Its effects upon myself have
been a marked benefit ! recommend it
unhesitatingly." soc Sold by +. l.. ia
neck's Drug Store.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-05-25

night from spark from a pipe, but it
was extinguished, it was thought, and
the embers must have been smouldering
from that time.
Aldermen Rand and Sinclair turned
out to see the new department handle
tine fire and were much pleased with its
work. The city is having the fire engine
overhauled and otherwise improving
the department. which will be put in
the best possible shape to do efficient
service. A large number of citizens also
turned out to see the department make
the run and the general opinion ex-
pressed was favorable to the new fire
boys.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-05-25
A Plea for the City.

To the Editor: Mr.. r. +. Strahorn,
has submitted to two-column inter
view in the Republic.
He makes very polite, plausible but
determined statement of his position
from a business mans standpoint. 1t
is eoldly business. The equities involv-
ed, when public utility" is concerned,
are not considered He seems to feel
assured of the legality of his franchises
and afiirms that the water company will
stand upon its rights. All through the
article runs the thought that the water
and light rates now charged in the
city are an uncertain quantity and a
charge yet to be established by the
company at a profitable figure. Ordi
nances Nos. 36S and 1863, in terms, pro-
pose to fix the maximum charge per
month for water and light in this city.
If the terms of the ordinances are not
binding on the company, they cannot be
upon the city. A jug handle" con.
tract has but little force, and still less
when crystalized into law. Mr.. Stra-
horn is u business man of ability. He
certainly investigated this proposition
before investing and must know all
about the passage of ordinances Nos.
36S and 1863. That they are cumulative;
. l,N
not repealed and still in force; that
Nos. 36S and 800 impose cumulative
water and light rates on this city for
twelve years and heavier rate charges
for their full tenure of twenty five
years; that these ordinances were pas.
ed" nurriedly, almost surrepttiously-
certainly in open opposition to the pro-
test. publicly made, of leading tax-pay-
ers as being against the common veal.
These are the matters to be arranged
between the water company and the
city. The water question is an easy
one; the company have an unfailing, un.
limited source of supply right at the
upper limit of the city, and the water
rates should be of the lowest. The
light rates are a subject of almost
mathematical demonstration and can
be easily regulated
Mr.. Strahorn will find that the citi-
zens of this city are willing to meet
him in every spirit of fairness to ad-
Just these matters, and all of them on
the basis of a proper regard for the
rights of all concerned, the interests in
volved and the welfare of the city and
its inhabitants.
ONE OF THE TAXPAYERS.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-05-25

of the claim that with any reasonable
use the rates could be so outrageously
increased as was suggested in the coun.
ell meeting. 1t will be found that il
the rates do somewhat increase in the
summer this will be offset by their re.
duction in the winter when so little wa.
ter is used. we have put in about 100
light meters and have complaints from
only two. Some of these meters have
been in use for two or three years.
One of these has been in use by one OF
the present council committee three
years. He has saved about $40 per
year from the regular fiat rate for the
same number of lights. When once
honestly and reasonably tried, meters
will never be thrown out. On a fiat
rate those who are reasonably economi-
cal are compelled to pay for the ex-
travagance of their neighbors, for ade-
quate revenue must be obtained and
someone must pay the penalty for
turning things wide open When me-
tiers are in everybody pays for just
what he uses. The poor can economize
to any extent, while the rich can be as
extravagant as they wish. Gas is al
ways sold by meters; why not cleo
trio light? Cities enjoying municipal
ownership are universally putting in
meters as fast as they can. Many ask
why it is if the use of meters will re-
duce the rates, we should be advocat-
ing their use. 1t is simply because we
would receive pay for all the current
we deliver while now about half of it
is wasted. If this waste could be deliv-
cred to others we could afford to make
handsome reduction to everybody.
Then, too, the meter stops all disputing
of rates or accounts and no one can
complain, as many now do, that ne is
his ncighbor.
"The consumption of water mere now
is about 600 gallons per capita, the
greatest know OF il the United States.
No system of pumps or other supply of
water. or machinery to generate ele,
tricity, can be H.. in here and earn
dollar under such conditions. If the
waste is STEPPED. Il, it would be in mn
nicipal ownership, there will be plenty
of light and water to go around rates
viii be reduced and we can earn a fair
revenue on our capital.
GAS to the repeal of our franchise,
there is nothing in it, and it cuts no
figure in the adjustment of our rates.
Even if the new franchise could be re.
pealed it would leave us with our old
franchise, under which we could exact
rates % per cent higher than we are
getting under the new franchise"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-05-25
A BASEBALL LEAGUE.
North Yakima, Ellensburg, Roslyn and
Gle Elum to Play Series of Games.

A four-club league, composed of the
above named towns has been organized
by Manager Hodges of the Hoppickers
and regular series of games will be
played on Sundays. The schedule has
not yet been arranged, but North Yak
ina plays at Ellensburg next Sunday
and Gle Elum at Roslyn. the Gle Elum
team will be here the Sunday follow
ing. 1t is said to be able to put up a
stiff game. The schedule will probably
provide for at least "a games and good
sport is in store for the fans.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-05-25
What is Foley's Kidney Cure?

Answer: II is made from a prescrip-
ton of leading Chicago physician,
and one of the most eminent in the coun-
try. The ingredients are the purest
that money can buy, and are scientif
ically combined TO get their utmost
value. Sold by North Yakima Drug
Store, A. ID. Sloan, Proprietor.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-05-25
A New Sunday School.


Rev. w. o. Forbes, travelling mission
cry of the Presbyterian church, estab-
lished a new Sunday s"hool at Ro "a last
Thursday. He then went to Conne:l
to organize new church of that de-
nomination.
Evening star., 1904-04-14
BASE BALL RULINGS.
Chairman Hermann Fixes the Status
of Several PLAYERS.

The national base ball commission.
through Chairman Hermann, handed down
several important decisions at Cincinnati
last night.
In the case of the claim of the Colorado
Springs club for the services of Outfelder
III. G. Lumley, now playing with Brooklyn,
the commission decided against the claim,
holding the Lumley contract with Brooklyn
was signed when the National Association
of minor leagues was not under the juris-
diction of the national agreement.
John Bruce, secretary of the commission,
was instructed to pay to President Powers
OF the National Association. to hold in
trust, the sum of $780, paid by Detroit for
the release of First Baseman Carr, until
such time as 1t was decided to whom this
from whom it was secured, having changed
hands in the meantime.
In the several contentious of the Boston
National League club 1t was decided that
Philip Geier either would have to play at
Boston or not at all; that he was subject to
a hne for not reporting before a certain
fixed date, and that the Boston club S
claim to him was absolute.
A decision of the same kind was given in
the case of Pitcher Bressler, with the ad-
denda that the Boston club might suspend
him indefinitely in order not to be held for
salary under the contract which Bressler
had signed HayEo1
The clubs request for advice in the Joe
that Bean could play nowhere but Boston,
and that all the club could do was to ofrer
MIN good salary, as had been done in the
Geier case.
Evening star., 1904-04-14
CHEVY CHASE HUNT.
Pack Followed for Distance of Eight
Miles.

drag hunt was held yesterday after
neon by the Chevy Chase Club. The
hounds met at the club house at O'Clock.
The cast started east of Connecticut ave-
nue. and took course north, over num-
Der Of jumps through the Chevy Chase
Company's property and then east to Rock
Creek Park, where the pack stopped.
second cast was started at the Callahan
farm. The hounds started north through
the Montgomery Blair place. where they
doubled back through the Orrison farm,
crossed tie brook and bore to the west
through the Ray farm and Rock Creek
Park. Another walking check" ensued,
but the pack caught the scent few hun
dred yards farther on, and went through
the Dunlap and Clayton Williams farms to
the finish. About eight miles were covered
in all.
Those following the hounds were Miss
Newlands on Rajah, the Swedish minister
on Jim, Mr.. Langhorne, acting NJ F. H.,
who got bad fall, but without any serious
results, on Pigskin: Mr.. Frederic l.. Huide-
koper on Nantahala, and Mr.. Chamberlain
on Lord Farguhier. The huntsman, Robert
Curran, was mounted on Masterpiece and
the whips, Cooley and G. Curran, on O'Mai-
ley and Cardinal.
The meet on Saturday will take place at
the Chevy Chase Club at 2:30, and a large
following is expected. as it will be the clos
ing hunt of the season.
Evening star., 1904-04-14
EASY FOR GDoRGErowN.
Syracuse Outbatted and, Outfielded by
Blue and GRAY,

Syracuse University received very Sc
we're beating yesterday afternoon at the
hands of Georgetown University, who won
from the New York boys in swift game
Of ball by score of IA. to 5. The game
was one of the best seen this season on the
Georgetown diamond, and fairly good
sized crowd of rooters and local sympa-
thizers was on hand. The weather was a
little too snappy for base ball, but the boys
on both sides were in good physical condi-
tion and soon warmed up to the situation.
A very noticeable feature of the game
was the splendid team work of the George
town boys. Several errors were charged
up against the Syracuse boys, who did not
display the same quickness and agility as
their sturdy opponents The Individual
playing Of the Syracuse boys. however,
was one of the features, notably the bat
ting of Burrill and Hefferman and the
fielding of Baker and Monahan. Hanretty
at second base for Georgetown played an
errorless game, accepting all of his
chances and making several assists. APP
perious and Hart carried Off the batting
hOnOrs for their team The score
Evening star., 1904-04-14

bright 1t is question whether it is not
too early for professional ball. but the Ma
tional League took the initiative, pushing
the season ahead almost two weeks, and
for self-protection the American League
had to follow suit. But that is neither here
nor there. The average base ball fan"
cares not for the weather SO long as he is
entertained with interesting contests at his
favorite pastime, and when the gong sounds
today there will be nothing on the minds
of the spectators except base hits and stolen
bases. The season starts off most aus
piciouly for both leagues the peace compact
having been cemented more securely during
the winter. and the players are placed in
a position where they will have to put for
ward their best efforts or give way to those
who will. No more jumping to opposition
or outlaw leagues will be witnessed and as
a result the quality of ball put up should
be of the best.
The American League clubs have been
strengthened in almost every instance, and
as President Johnson,s organization oc-
cupies the prestige of being the strongest,
the results of its games will attract the
most attention. Following Is the schedule
of games in the American League today:
Athletics at Washington
Boston at New York.
Cleveland at Chicago.
Detroit at ST. Louis.
Contractor Harvey and his corps of work.
men labored the better part of last night
and as a result the new park for the Sem
ators will be in fairly good shape for the
opening game today. In fact everything can
be said to have been completed, only the
debris scattered back of the stands being
left to show what struggle has been gone
through with to place the park in shape on
time The playing field also looks good and
Groundkeeper Brown also deserves credit
for the immense amount of work he has ac-
complished under adverse circumstances.
hn ant caIo Of he cIt fo
pie and the necessity of changing the
grounds has played havoc with the team as
a whole and 1t will open the season in bad
shape. Practice has been gone through with
under the greatest difficulties, the cold
weather and change of habitation allowing
the Senators but two full games. All the
other teams have had months work, but
Manager-Captain Kittridge was in no way
discouraged this morning and spoke hope
fully of the future. He said that George
town had defeated the Senators last
spring with a full team in the field, while
this spring matters ha been reversed with
Evening star., 1904-04-14
Time. LA 2-5. Colonsay and Red Comyn
also ran.
PROSPEROUS PoToMACs.
John Hadley Doyle Again Chosen
President by Popular Rowers.

The annual meeting of the Potomac Boat
Club, which took place last evening in the
club house, at the foot of 32d street. was
largely attended. Preparations toward
sending the senior and intermediate eights
to the regatta at the worlds fair at ST.
Louis next July were discussed. Twelve
new members were admitted and new Off
GERS elected. The officers elected are:
President, John Hadley Doyle: vice presi-
dent, w. E. H. Merritt: secretary, E. r.
Gasch; treasurer. Charles G. Warden; !;
board Of governors, E. H. Merritt Claude
R. Zappone and Joseph T. DAILY; captain
of the crew, Carl Muller; lieutenants. DAN
lei MCGOWAN and John A. La Gorce; boat
house committee, e. r. Gasch, John p.
Nolan and ]. H. Doyle: finance committee,
M. E. Merritt, c. A. Zappone and A. B.
Weans; membership committee, ]. Daily, o.
Whipple and G. Warden.
Evening star., 1904-04-14
Coming Ball Players.

The Unknown Stars defeated the ANA
teurs by score of 27 to 20. The features
of the game were the fine batting of F..
Houck, who made three home runs. and
the triple play by Busey and Hammett.
Teams in the District desiring games ad-
dress N. T. Worley, "a R street north
west
The fifth grade of st. Peters School de-
feated the eighth grade by a score of IL
to Z. The fifth grade would like to hear
from all teams averaging from ten to
twlve years of age. Send challenges TO
c. Fugitt, COS South Carolina avenue
southeast.
The Easton Colts have organized for the
season, and would like games with teams
averaging nineteen years of age. The line
up is: MacLaughlin, catcher; Lewis pitch
er; Dampier, first base; Brooks, second
base; Burlinggare, third base; Stein short
stop; outfield. McNally, Sloat and Miller,
Mace. Address w. P. Brooks, 314 d street
northwest, Washington, ID. c.
The Lincoln ball team defeated the Town
Tigers in two games, the scores being IA
to and IL to Z. The winners would like
to arrange games with teams averaging
thirteen years. Address all challenges to
Clark Fftzhugh. 102 18th street southeast.
The Young Terrors of Harlem opened the
season Wednesday by well-earned VIC
tory over the Mascots. The score was IL
to 49, but was not decided until very
interesting game of thirteen innings had
been played. The feature of the game
last inning. The Young Terrors would like
to arrange games with any thirteen-year-
old team In the District. the Invfncibles
preferred Address all challenges to John
r. Ready. Conduit road
Evening star., 1904-04-14

season will be played Saturday, when the
Blue and Gray meets Harvard a. George
town field. Last year the men from Cam
bridge won from the local collegians by
score of to 0, after one of the hardest
fought ball games ever played on the
West End campus, Capt Clarkson letting
down the men from across Rock creek
with two hits. This year the famous Grim
son man is again pitching and will be on
the slab Saturday opposed to Cromiey,
against whom the charge of professionalism
has been completely wiped out by the in-
yestigations of the advisory board. Capt.
Morgan will give his men hard pracuce
today and tomorrow afternoon on varsity
field.
Evening star., 1904-04-14
Governor vetoes Baltimore Bill.

A. dispatch from Annapolis says: Gov.
Warfield has vetoed the bill recently passed
by the Maryland legislature. sbolishing
spring elections in the city of Baltimore.
The system of holding municipal elections
in the spring has been in vogue In Balti-
more city for the past six years. and Gov.
Warfield expresses the view that their sep
aration from state and national elections IL
saIutary
The governor also declined to sign the
amended oyster planting law, which cons
templated the leasing Of oyster beds In thl
Chesapeake bay.
Evening star., 1904-04-14
WRESTLING BOUT.
Gallagher Disposed of Spalding in
Eight Minutes.

Walter Gallagher of the Petworth Athletic
Club threw Jack Spalding of the Independ-
ent Athletic Club in eight minutes at Joe
Grants gymnasium last night. On Tues
day night last he threw Tony Gull OF Car
roll Institute in nine minutes at knights
Of Columbus Hall, winning the gold medal
weight Is 125 pounds. is matched to meet
Harvey Tyrell. 40 pounds. in a handicap
bout.
Evening star., 1904-04-14

done. as It il but tel fninutes ride srnm
almost all the differa4nt branches Of the
government. Hi
Umpire Tommy Conh6ily reached wash
ington last night and this popular arbi-
traitor will have charge of the game today
The two teams paraded the streets this
afternoon, the bright uniforms of the play
ers attracting almost ds much attention as
the band.
The demand for seats has been very
limited only by the. dimensions of the
grounds will be on hand to give the Wash
ington club splendid ,send-off under its
new ownership II
Evening star., 1904-04-14
CHAMPIONSHIP BOWLING.
saengerbunds Easily Won Series Of
Games From Bureaus.

The bowling championship of the District
has commenced to narrow down, the Saen-
gerbund team, champions of the District
League. finishing up last night with the
Bureaus, champions OF the Departmental
League. by winning three straight games,
which ended the series by five to one. Mine
games were arranged for, but the walk
oyer Of the "Saengers'' closed the series
up in quick order The 'Eaengers, will
next take on the Oriental team. champions
OF the Arcanum League, the games start
Evening star., 1904-04-14
Yesterdays Base Bali Scores.

At Princeton-Lafayette,, 4; Princeton. q
At Columbus. ohio--Columbus, s; Detroit
"a. L.), l..
At Buffalo-Boston (A.L.), 2; Buffalo. l.
At Philadelphia, Pa.-Philadelphia On. L.),
8: Philadelphia "a. LII, 81
At Annapolis, Md.-u. 81 N. A., 8; Buck
nell, 2.
At Philadelphia-U. of p, 8; Gettys-
burg. 4.
AT Providence, r. Thrown, 2; Tufts, L.
AT sewanee, Tenn.-Cumberiand. IS;
Sewanee, 9.
At Raleigh, n. CA. and NJ. College, IL;
st. Adams, /.
At Ohio Field-De Witt Clinton, 10; New
York University, 1907, 6.
Evening star., 1904-04-14

First base by errors Georgetown, 1: Syracuse, 1.
base on bails-or Drill. 8; Off Moore 8. Struck
out-By Drill, L. by Moore. g. Threebase hit
Apperious. Two-base hits-Burrin and Monahan.
Sacrifice hit-Hanretty. Stolen bnses-Apperious,
Morgan. MeGettigan (2,, BurriIl, Wilbur and Mon,
ahan Double play-Dorman to Hanretty. Hit by
pitcher-By Drill, l.; by Moore. 2. Wild pitch
Drill 1; Moore, 3. Passed ball-Hart. Umpire
Mr.. Belts. Time of game-1 hour and 40 minutes.