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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-14
PROPORTION OF THE SEXES.

Census Bulletin No. IA, published by
the census bureau shows some very in
teresting conditions existing in the Uni
ted States. Some of the conclusions
reached are of much scientific and prac-
teal Importance as well as being of much
interest, and may be summarized thus:
The whole population of continetal
United States was first counted with dis
dinction to sex in 1920. During the sew
enty years from 1890 to 1900 the abso-
lutte excess of males was greater at
each census than at any preceding CEN
sus with one exception, that of 1870
when the excess of males was less than
in 1850 and 1860.
This reduction of the excess Of males
between 1850 and 1870 by about 100000
was doubtless due to the deaths in the
Civil War and the diminished immi 5ra-
ton during the decade.
The greatest relative excess OF males
was in 1890, wnen in each 10000 people
there were PAP more males than females
By 1900 this excess had decreased to PIC
in 10000, less than the relative excess in
1890 and 1850, but greater than that at
each other census. In continental Uni
ted States there are l.63s,32l more
males than females, or about in each
100 people.
Probably in the population of the
world as whole, and certainly in tnat
half of 10 which has been counted with
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-14

quarter to three-quarters of a million.
These figures are probably swollen by
an indeterminate amount as result
of the return of a certain number of for
eign born as native.
In 1900, among the 1885, ,l47 persons
attending school, 400 in each 1000 were
male and sol female; in 1890, i'll the
same class, $40 per 900 We're male and
400 female
The death rate of males in the regis
tration area of the United States in 1900
was 1910 per l.0OO and that OF females
l6.6 per 1000, the former having a death
rate higher by about one-seventh than
the latter. In the SAG registration cit
les the death rate of males was 200
and that of females l7.2 per 1000, the
male rate exceeding the female by che
sixth. In the rest of the regisl alton
area the male death rate was l5.S and
that of females $50 per 1000, the male
rate exceeding the female b yone-nine
teenth.
The difference in the oath rate of the
sexes is apparently least between tire
ages of 5 to IA and greatest at the
youngest and oldest ages.
According to all the life tables the
death rate of women between 20 and 80
years of age, at which ages probably
less than that of males
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-14

lowed by a short after meeting. \ cor
dial invitation To all.
Mrs. c. J. Holmes nee Miss Mamie
Human arrived in this city Monday and
is visiting her mother and friends.
c. W. Dunn, a newcomer in the Naki-
ma valley, who recently arrived from
Michigan and purchased cnoice quar-
ter section of improved land two miles
north of Mabton, was in the city on
business Tuesday. Mr.. Dunn and his
family are well pleased with the coun-
try and climate after a residence of a
couple of months. He is planning to set
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-14
ans

A choice collection of the latest styles
of fans has just arrived. Every pleasing
pattern can he found in this lot-every
desirable size and shape. Here'sa hint
of the quality and price of a few Of them;
Fan made of white silk chiffon; some
hand painted, others lace trimmed,
others with spangle trimming and
hand painted designs; Others plain,
some have wood frames; others are
made of ivory. White and black,
prices run. ..................25c to $500
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-14

Although in its twenty-third year,
the Devils Auction'is as good draw
card as ever, and its presentation here
Tuesday evening called out good house.
Since its last appearance in the city the
company has lost one or two of Its par
ticular stars, and their successors in the
cast are hardly as acceptable, but all in
all the company is very well balanced.
The play has been partially rewritten,
and new scenery and effects go with the
new acts.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-14
Blankets

We are offering some especially at
tractive prices on Wool Blankets. Ifyou
can't decide on what to buy for a Christ
mas gift, buy pair of Buell. Blankets.
Everybody appreciates good blankets es-
pecially on cold night. Buell.. Blankets
are the best made.
$50 values white, dark, light gray
special. .............................".$3.5O
600 values white, silver gray and tan
Special NDttOO
$50 values white silver gray and tan
special SOILS
600 values white, silver gray and tan
special S7.25
10 90 values white, silver gray and tan
special. ................... $3.50
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-14

On Sunday morning, December Is, the
pulpit at the Baptist church will be oc-
cupied by representative of the State
Anti Saloon League, at IL o'clock The
Junior Baptist Union meets at O'Clock,
p. m. The Young Peoples Union meets
at $3.50 p. m. Evening services at 1880.
Subject of sermon, "The Ok Knoweth
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-14
MEETING IN OLYMPIA OF
THE STATE DAIRYMEN
Three Day Convention Planned-Well
Known and Capable Speakers Have
Been Engaged.

If there is one association more than
any other that deserves, and ought to
have the support of farmers and dairy
men in this state, and of this portion of
the state especially, it is the estate
Dairymen's Association" the next an
nual meeting, or convention. will be
held January 10, 90 and 81. in Olympia,
says the Auburn Argus. These annual
meetings are held to discuss all questions
relative to the interests of dairymen
and farmers, and not the least of i'm
portance are the questions that relate
TO the direct benefit of those engaged in
the various branches of dairying, stock
raising, butter making, housing and feed
of stock, the creamery, management Of
dairy products, cleanliness of barns and
cow stables, best methods of supplying
pure and wholesome milk and cream
to towns and cities, the revenue from
various descriptions of stock, and COM
parsons of net results from private
dairy farms, the various diseases to
dairy stock and remedies for the same,
also the important question of fair, just
and equitable legislation to protect the
farmers, the dairymen and also the con-
sumers of the products.
Two very important matters likely to
receive attention at the coming meeting
will be the question of renovated butter,
its packing and sale, and also the oleo-
margarine struggle, probably to come
up again in congress in this next ses-
sion. This is very important.
Professors and scientists from the best
agricultural colleges will be present to
give lectures and submit the results
achieved from years of trial and expert
ment, and it certainly does seem that
every dairyman and every farmer in
this district should pay his one dollar a
year to become a member of so valuable
an association for his own individual
benefit, and by all means attend some
part, if not all of the session.
1t is this association that is entitled to
the credit of such beneficial state legis-
lation as is now found in our statutes
and further entitled to commentator
for its action in the past, in support of
national legislation in opposition to
"oleo"
Mr.. Reid of Ellensburg is president
and Mrs Carmichael of Yakima the
excellent secretary and treasurer, who
perform the responsible and arduous
duties without any compensation or re-
ward.
Prof Bryan, the principal of oul
splendid Pullman College and Agricul-
tural station, together with his splendid
staff of officers, render invaluable aid
and cheerful services in and out of sea
son, and will likely be present in strong
force to give instructions, and answer
questions in all matters submitted to
them by any member on these subjects
Another important matter likely to
come up will be relative to "Tuberculo-
SIS" and the test applied for its discov-
cry, and this alone ought to be a strong
incentive for every dairyman to be pres
ent, remembering the late severe attach;
from us recently, necessitating the kill
ing of part of the herd of stock.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-14
Ribbons

Sixinch Novelty silk ribbons in a large
variety of beautiful designs. Dots,
stripes, floral designs; some hand
embroidered, others in woven patterns.
Every popular color. Prices run 3oc,
SOC, o5c, 75c yd.
Mousseline and Louisine Ribbons, ombre
effects all colors; in wide, yard sc,
40c and SOC,
Four inch Pure silk Tafeta Ribbon, with
silk embroidered polkadot. Every
color; price per yard
No, 40 Pure silk Taffeta ribbon with
woven polka dots, red, navy, light
blue, pink, white, cream, nile, laven-
der, mails and blacks; worth zoe;
special per yard.........................1
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-14

"Yon Yonson," given Friday evening,
was greeted with a very poor house.
The company felt the lack of receipts,
perhaps, but they should be given a still
smaller house if they ever play return
engagement mere. The play was not on
ly cut i'll every part, but the players
gave the impression that they were
merely attempting to kill time. and lid
not want to do too much of that. "Yon
Ionson" is one of the most popular COM
edy dramas on the stage today. but it
won't be long if the companies who pre-
sent it are allowed to show their con-
tempt for the people who do not see fit
to attend. This company was not with
out some real actors and actresses. who
were evidently able to do better work.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-14

ont a 40-acre orchard in the spring, and
will devote an equal acreage to hops.
4 boxing contest that was to have
been given in the armory on December
l4th has been postponed TO Dec. 2sth.
the principals are Messrs. Clark and
krant, both of whom have regulations
as clever opponents of the manly art"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-14

"Princess Chic" delighted large au-
dience Monday night, and is generally
conceded to be the best play of it's char
acter that has appeared here for some
time. The piece is elegantly staged, the
costumes are rich, and the cast without
exception is capable. The music is
bright and catchy, and the play is clean
and wholesome.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-14

Great Christmas sale of ladies, misses
and children's hats. Money saved by
buying millinery during this sale. II, II.
Schott Millinery department. soil
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-14

Christmas sale of millinery at H. II.
Schott Millinery department. A money
saver. 5Otl
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-14

The next attraction at the Yakima
theatre is Rudolph and Adolph," on
Monday, Dec. 26.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-14

Expenditures fine clothing. Cof-
fin Bros. sole agents. 4ltf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-14

The Haverly MINISTRIES last Wednesday
night were more or less of disappoint-
ment. They lacked the inspiration of =
crowded house, it is true, but it would
seem that they had reputation to Sis
tain that forbid cutting the program
as they did. Billy Van was-Billy Van,
as he has been known for many
years and as he always will be while
he seeks to entertain the public. lie
is the feature of the show, but not the
only one. The soloists were without ex-
ception possessed of fine voices excel
lently trained. The acrobatic work was
exceptionally good.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-14
Christmas Umbrellas

We are showing a larger variety of
Holiday Umbrellas this season than ever
before. Made of the best of Silks. Either
Ladys' or Gentleman's size-steel rod
best paragon frame-and every desirable
style of handle.
Heavy gold plated handles guaranteed
20 years. Sterling Silver hand es.
Mother of Pearl handles. Princess hand
les-all guaranteed the best OF their res
pective kind.
Prices run from $500 up to $500 each
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-14

A better and stronger class of shows
is being put on at the popular Orphe-
INN theatre under the direction of Mr.
Hamilton Armour. Several new people
have been added to the cast, among
whom are Miss Elizabeth Hale and Mr..
Harry Walton. Miss Hale is possessed
of much personal charm and attractive
ness of manner and to this is added a
sweet sympathetic voice. when she
knows how to use as only an experienced
actress can.
Commencing Monday night. Dee. u.
and continuing to and including Thurs
day night, the beautiful and thrilling
war drama, "The Spy" will be present
ed. This is story beautifully told in
word and action of the many thrilling
scenes that take place in domestic life
as well as in the ranks of the contend
ing armies. The life of the spy. who
faces death in thousand forms to rem
der service to his country, is very WV
idly depicted. Mrs. Dick Tracy is max
ing great hit in her rendition of the
beautiful illustrated song, Good Bye
Little Girl, Good Bye" The moving pic
lures, the Wrestling Ass" and and the
"Clown Chuzzi and His Circus"
Friday night and rest of the week, in.
Guiding Saturday matinee, the powerful
and exciting melodrama, "a Man OF
Mystery" will be presented.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-14
Slippers for Christmas
Gifts

Ladies Felt Romeo, New pattern, corded
front top and fur trimmed, black, wine
and red, price .....................$2.O
Ladies' Felt Romeo, low heel, fur trimm-
ed, black, grey, red, blue, wine, brown
an excellent house slipper.
navy, red, wine. brown, regular SI.25,
Special. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ...........$1
Misses and Children's fur trimmed Ro-
meo, Misses sizes 81; child's size..85c
Infants red felt moccasins, trimmed with
white FUR, sizes to 5, per pair.......5Oc
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-14
Handkerchief Special

We still have about IS dozen of that
special lot we told you about a few days
ago. Fine Swiss and Linen embroidered
edges-hemstitched and embroidered or
hemstitched with dainty lace edges.
Regular values 4Oc, SOC, CSC, and 75c.
You may choose from the lot at each 25c
2oc values Ladies embroidered, hem
stitched or lace edged handkerchiefs
Special, each ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 15c
I5c quality Ladies scalloped or lace
edged hemstitched and embroidered Dor
Childrens' White or Colored borders
Ladies' pure Linen hemstitched hand
kerchiefs at each Sc t0c, I5c, Zoe, 25c,
35c, and SOC.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-12-14
Christmas handk'fs

Our better handkerchiefs are all put up
one in neat box and tied with dainty
silk ribbon. They are hemstitched and
hand Observation-Disclosures and lace
edged-hand embroidered with lace edges.
All made of the finest sheer Linen Lawn.
Prices run SOC, 75c, 500, SIPS, $3.50,
$500, $3.50, $500.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-12-19
TELLING Fortunes.


Rich man, poor man, beggar man,
thief"
Tell by your buttons which you'll be;
Doctor, lawyer, merchant, chief"
There! You are rich and al great
NJ d.
Next say, "Silk attn, calico, rags
To choose a gown for our charming
bride.
Or, good! But, of course, she would
have silk,
To sit by her own true lovers side.
Where shall the happy couple live?
big house, little house, pig-pen,
barn.
Oh, grief In barn? It can't be true
This fortune is telling all a yarn.
And yet who knows what the buttons
know?
Who knows they are not as wise as
men?
Some burton fortunes do come true;
So say the rigmarole again.
Washington Star.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-12-19
WHICH?

(The Baby Soliloqulzes.)
Somebody whose first name is Pa,
came in my room today,
And asked a lady he called Ma, how
much somebody'd weigh;
And then he asked her if she thought
May was a pretty name;
How soon some person could be taught
to play some sort of game;
Why somebody hadn't any nose to
mention at what store
Somebody got the lovely clothes some
body always wore.
I've looked about the room all day, in
hopes of finding out
Who that somebody is that they all
talk so much about
And I've concludede that that person
certainly must be
The lady whose name is Nurse, or else
it's little me.-John Kendrick
Bangs in ST. Nicholas.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-12-19
omethinq About Smoking.

In Mexico a boy would as soon
think of putting his head in the fire
as smoking before his parents. Even
d full-grown man, with children of his
own, will burn his fingers in hastily
pinching his out cigarette at the unex-
pected approach OF his aged mother or
| father. Here any boy is coward
who will do anything behind his par
ent's back that he is ashamed to do
before their faces.
Among indians it is regarded as the
greatest crime for a girl tc smoke. A
story is told of some daring girls who
defied the custom and were caught
smoking. Their tongues were slit at
the tips as a warning against such al
unladylike habit.
The Pueblo lad dare not smoke by
himself before ne is IS unless he has
established his warlike proves by TAX
ing a scalp Even then he must not
smoke in the presence of his parents
or anyone who is superior without
their direct consent, which is rarely
given. By the way, the Indians never
some tribes this CHASTITY trophy is
spoken of as "the sacred hair" or the
'oak bark" A folk story relates how
two Indian boys who smoked before
they had proven themselves men were
reproved by their grandfather, wise
old medicine man. He told them they
must go to the Eagle Feather Noun
tains (Manzano range) and bring him
some clark of oak" Until they re-
turned with this they were forbidden,
under severe penalty, to smoke. The
youths went out in all innocence, peel
ed the bark from several trees. and
were greatly chagrined when their
grandfathr told them to try again.
At last wise friend solved the rid
die for them, and directed them
against band of marauding Navajoes,
from whose heads the boys got the
ozark" which entitled them thereafter
to the privilege of smoking.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-12-19
Monkeys and Magpies.

Monkeys and magpies are bad
mathematicians. Neither can count
beyond four, and the men who make it
their business to catch them profit by
this knowledge. Five or six men
march openly toward the animal and
then hide themselves. A short time
after four men come out into the open
and go away. The animals, believing
all have gone, are readily caught by
those who remain.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-12-19

cousin Mabel made a funny mis-
take the other day." said little Mary to
her mother. "She said when she was
in Chicago some of the stairs were so
steep that she had to go up in an alli-
gator. OF course, knew she meant
a refrigerator-"-Little Chronicle.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-12-19
How to See the Wind.

Select windy day for your expert
ment. Take a polished metallic sur
face, two feet or more, with straight
edge-a large handsaw will answer.
Hold this at right angles to the wind
Il. e., if the wind be north hold your
surface east and west) and incline it
at an angle of As degrees, so that the
wind, striking, chances and flows over
the edge.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-12-19
Hoy-cauaht (ed)-eirI-catched

A sweet little girl of five summers
had been watching some small boys
tormenting a playmate. Her mama
said they had "boycotted" him. The
little maid asked what it meant and,
upon it's being explained to her, said:
Poor little boy! Mamma, / tell you,
would hate to be girl-catched The
Little Chronicle.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-12-19
Yields of Tea Per Acre.

On the average of the last five years
the yield of tea to the acre, dividing
the total yield by the area under ma
ture plants, has been as follows
Assam, Brahmaputra Valley, 401
pounds: Surma Valley, 500 pounds
Bengal, Duars, 476 pounds; Darjeel-
ing, 267 pounds.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-12-19
Fatally Burned in Bed.

Spring Green, Wis, Dec. 15.-Hal-
yer Ellefson, aged 80, was fatally
burned in bed at his home, five miles
north of here. The bed caught fire
from a stove. He was one of the
Oldest Scandinavian residents of this
section.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-12-19
Reprieve from GaIIows.

Cairo, ILL.,, Dec. ia reprieve of
four weeks has been granted Eli
Bugg, who was to be hanged at
Mound City this week, in order to
give him a chance to take his case be-
fore the board of pardons.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-12-19
The Oldest Doll in America.

Long long ago, when William Penn
sailed from England on his second Wis
it to America, what do you think he
brought with him on the good ship
Canterbury? An English doll. This
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-12-19
Iowa Bank Fails.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Dec. 15.-The
bank OF Olin, owned by e. E. Snyder,
assigned yesterday. The liabilities
are $155,0OO, the assets $171,OOO. The
assets include 100000 of loans, some
of which are considered poor.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-12-19
"WlLD CAT" MAN GUILTY.
Fraudulent Insurance Agents Admit
Their Crime.

Fraudulent Insurance Agents Admit
Their Crime.
Chicago, Dec. 15.-The crusade be
gun several months ago by govern
ment officials against the operation o
wild cat" insurance companies reach
ed successful termination yesterday
when Steven w. Jacobs and Charles
J. Vananden pleaded guilty to charge
of operating scheme to defraud b.
placing alleged fraudulent insurance
policiese and using the United States
mails to conduct the frauds. Wit
nesses from all parts OF the Un'tec
States were present in the United
States court ready to testify that the.
had paid premiums on fire insurance
which, when their homes burned, they
were unable to collect. Jacobs and
Vananden will be sentenced Dec. 27.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-12-19
Wisdom of the owl.

A wise old owl once said, said he:
''The less light have the better see; ;
I shall boot and hunt and eat by night
And go to sleep when the day grows
bright"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-12-19

"Henpeck, what do you think of q
man who marries for money!"
"Think he earns every cent he gets.
Detroit Free Press.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-12-19

The names of the men who pleaded
guilty have been at various times in
cluded in announcements by Commits
sioner Host of Wisconsin warning the
public against fraudulent insurance
agents and companies.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-12-19
/ BOYS AND GIRLS s
Ea~1rss~0N~.s-~aNs~aN-.

passenger is the sole survivor of that
voyage across the Atlantic, which was
made over 200 years ago.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-12-19

IT'S not that's contrary,
But now she's rich, and she
Who once was Ellen Mary
Is ElenOre Marie.
New Orleans Times-DemOcra