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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-05-31

Washington Irrigation CO,npany's Of
fer to Sell Property Had OBJ
jcctionable Conditions.

A special dispatch from Walter
p. Clark. at Washington, d. c.. to the
Post-Intelligencer,u under date of May
"a. says:
The prospect is that the informal
and conditional offer made by the
Washington Irrigation company to
sell its rights and works in the Yaki-
ma valley to the government Will not
be accepted. The indications are,
furthermore, that this decision will
not be disappointing to the COM
pany.
When Benjamin N. Johnson of
Boston, one of the leading stockhold-
ers of the company. was in Washing
ton, he did not visit the interior de-
partment, and he had no CONVERSE
ton with the reclamation service
about the proposed sale.
1t was learned at the offices of the
reclamation service today that there
were some important conditions at
tached to the company's offer. and
the offer itself was purely informal,
and was not put in writing. The
cash prize named for the property
and irrigation works. as told in these
dispatches some days ago, was $780,
600.
The reclamation service officials
now say that the company attached
the conditions that the company
lands. aggregating from $1,000 to
$4,000 acres, shall be irrigated by
the government without charge.
This would mean, at $40 an acre,
which is the lowest estimate of cost
for federal irrigation in the Yakima,
an additional cost Of nearly $780,
600 to the government.
In other words, the government
holds that the company proposes to
sell out. not at $4,000, but at
something like $750.000, and - IS
figure is too high. Another
lated condition is that the
acres Of land which the state of
Washington has selected in the low
er valley shall be irrigated by the
government at not more than $40 an
acre.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-05-31
Memorial Sermon Sunday.

The Christian church was crowded
Sunday morning with the members
OF the local post, G. A. R., the w. r.
c., and the friends of the two organi-
cations and members of the church.
The specially arranged music was
very enjoyable; it was given by the
choir under the direction of Prof.
Flint. Special numbers were an an
them by the choir and a solo by
Mr.. Anglin.
The pastor of the church, Rev.
Morton l.. Rose, delivered the Me-
mortal address, the subject being
Hidden Manna," and the text the
18th verse Of the Second chapter of
Revelations: ITO him that over
cometh will give him to eat of the
hidden mama, and will give him a
white stone, and in the stone a new
name written, which no man know
eth" The Introductory thought was
that the old soldiers who were gath
cred together In the observance of
the day lived in the past rather than
in the present or future. and the
vents Of Memorial Day call to their
minds the things of the past. While
the young men worship at the shrine
OF hope. the old men are laying their
sacrifices on memory's alter. The
speaker recited with telling effect
the beautiful and appropriate poem,
Our Folks" which brought within
brief compass the scenes of the
battlefield, the camp, the march and
all that entered into the soldiers life
and enlarged upon the theory that
peace has its victories, the same as
war, and that all must live in the
present and for the future. The bat
tlefield, he said, was an altar OF
Sacrifices; there is no remission OF
sins without the shedding of blood.
The RECEPTION of race costs untold
millions OF treasure, even as the re-
demption. of the world called for a
life OF service and the sacrifice of the
Son of God.
1t is impossible, Rev. Rose de-
clared, to know even now what an
important part the victories OF the
Union army in the civil war played
in breaking down the Chinese wall
OF exclusion and in the present mar
velous victories and advances being
made by Japan; for had the Union
army failed to achieve its victory
the western civilization would moi
now be the world power 1t is ac-
knowledged today, and the nations OF
the orient would not have sought to
pattern after this. a government that
had failed.
The praise and honor that is be-
slowed upon the old soldier is his
because of the sacrifices he has
made and the service ne has rem
dered to his country, and In 1t all
veterans share alike. We honor the
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-05-31
GOVERNOR WILL BE THERE.
Will BE the Central Figure In Pros.
ser's Celebration on July 4th.

Prosser is to have celebration on
July 4. which Ia expected to he the
greatest event Of the Kind ever held
In central Washington. The celebra-
ton is to be a joint affair, to COM
memorate the nations birthday and
the founding of Benton county, Of
which Prosser is the seat Of govern
ment. Excursion trains from neigh
boring towns are expected to bring
hundreds of visitors, and the cele-
bration is planned to cover two full
days. Governor Mead and his full
stan will be present, and the gov
ernor will deliver the Grafton of the
day. The celebration OF the found
ing Of the county was planned for
one day last March, but was post
poned until July 4.
The celebration is to be under the
management Of the Prosser fire de-
partment. Of which J. f. Merwin is
chief. A committee to raise funds
for the celebration worked short
time Saturday and raised almost
$500. 1t expects to increase the
amount to 1000. There are to be
fireworks at night. dancing and other
amusements. During the day there
VIII oc pdseudil game De Ween tue
Prosser and North Yakima teams, for
which an excursion train will be run
from North Yakima. Another ex-
cursion train from Pasco and Kenne-
wick will bring the bands from these
towns. Several hundred visitors
are expected to accompany the bands.
There will be street and river sports,
for which liberal prizes will be given.
A tug OF war between men from
Benton and Yakima counties, for a
cash prize Of $50 is expected to fur
nish much amusement. There will
be two balloon ascensions with para
chute leaps. and all the features of a
big celebration. The citizens are re-
spending literally to the call for
funds, and there will be no lack of
cash to defray all the expenses.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-05-31

Wool, hides and pelts bought at
Coffin Bros. 1C-tf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-05-31
MEMORIAL DAY FITTIn6LY
OBSERVED N NORTH YAKIMA
Nations Dead Heroes Remembered
Monument in Their Honor I'm.
yelled in TahOma Cemetery.
ION flames eternal camping ground
Their silent tents are spread,
And glory guards with ceaseless
round,
The bivouac of the dead"

Tuesday, while quite warm, was
nearly model day upon which to
celebrate again the victories of the
soldiers of the nation, and to lay
on the graves of those who have
answered. the last roll call the en-
blems of our sorrow and our graft
tnde. The day was duly observed
in North Yakima. business being
suspended, flags displayed at half
mast from public and many private
buildings. and every possible mark
OF honor and respect shown the dead
Led by the members of the Grand
Army of the Republic and the Wom-
ems Relief Corps, long procession
of citizens in hacks and carriages
wendell its way to the cemetery,
where, In addition to the customary
exercises incidental to the occasion,
the monument presented to the
G. A. r. by the ladies of the w. r. C.
was unveiled.
The parade formed at Odd Fell
lows hall at o'clock yesterday
morning, and marched across to the
west side, led by Nagler's band.
Here carriages were in waiting to
carry the old soldiers and the ladies,
al laden with baskets and armfuls
OF flowers, to the cemetery. The
members Of Company E did not form
a part of the parade, except as indi-
viduals, but a number of them, and
also Of the Spanish war veterans,
turned out and assisted In decorating
the graves of the dead.
At the cemetery it was found that
a great many flowers had been placed
on the graves, not only of the soldier
dead, but Of others who lie asleep in
the cOnsecrated ground. The choicest
of flowers were abundantly scattered,
and with them were innumerable
small flags. When the time for the
unwilling of the monument came,
Mayor Fechter. in a few appropriate
and feeling words, dedicated it to
stand forever, monument to the
valor and daring of the living and
the dead. Patriotic songs were
sung, and ]. Lenox Ward delivered
an eloquent and stirring address,
Following the decorations of the
graves and monument by the G. A. r.
and w. r. c., salute was fred over
the grave of the last comrade who
departed this life, and the parade re-
turned to the city.
A lunch was served by the ladies
in Odd Fellows hall at noon, and
the early part of the afternoon given
over to the enjoyment of a program
Of speeches and songs of a patriotic
nature. J. LenOx Ward was the
principal speaker at this occasion
also.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-05-31
4 burglar and n Gentleman.

Johnson's candy store Is receiving
regular visits from one Of the most
gentlemanly burglars in the profess
sion. Several times has the store
been broken into and the till rifled.
The first time. Mr.. Burglar secured
about SO in cash, helped himself to
few peppermint drops, and left
without further disturbing the place.
The last occurrence was on Monday
night, when he entered through a
rear window by carefully removing
the pane of glass. Mr. Johnson.
having become wise. does not leave
any change lying about. so the cash
receipts on this occurrence were nil.
Nothing was disturbed and the gen.
tlemanly night prowler left without
leaving his card. He has Mr.. John
sons thanks for his consideration.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-05-31
Tried to burn stables.

A cowardly attempt to set fire 10
the Home Comfort livery barn was
made about o'clock last evening
Some one. at present unknown,
sneaked up to the rear Of the barn
and threw burning brand In an
open window. 1t fell through an
opening in the hay loft into the
manger below. and although the
flames instantly shot up the shaft.
they were extinguished by the EN-
ployees OF the stable. several OF
whom were on duty at the time. The
fire department was not called ont.
Owing TO the prompt action, any con-
siderable loss was prevented.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-05-31

William Jostes, a rancher living
in the Wenas valley, twenty miles
from here. struck an artesian flow of
spring water on his place a few days
ago, which is causing great deal
of excitement among people of that
valley. He noticed damp place In
a depression on hillside, near his
home. He began an investigation by
digging into the place. After maxi
ing tunnel nearly 100 feet long, he
struck a cement formation. Driv-
ing hole through this, a stream OF
water shot out and deluged him.
The stream is large enough to water
all his irrigable land and comes at
time when 1t Is badly needed In
that valley.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-05-31
Fell Thirty-five Feet.

Len Frizzell, Chester Waggoner
and John Jerrod, three men working
on the new Mob Hill Sanitarium, ieil
o distance of thirty-five feet MJnjav
aud ali three sustained injuries 'nt"e
or less serious. Mr.. Waggoner' :
Injuries are the most painful. snd
VIII Peep hi lad up the longest
Ec was hurt atfrl the back and ali
d. mon. Mr.. Frizzell's let wris.
was fractured, and Mr. Je IL sts-
ts ned a slight Feature of The right
shoulder. An all ulance was called
ard the men were taken to the hos :
pf,al and trel'el at once, AMI J.,-
rod and Frizzel we're able 10 be out
yes erday. but Asegoner viii pro'5a-
biz BE laid IN inr several dafs. r. {
aceidt mt was ci,u,el by the hreekina
Ct a board on staffold. waich was
not strong enough to hold the com
bined weight III ;hc three mel.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-05-31
A Good Entertainment.

The concert and dance given by
the Syncopated quartet Tuesday
evening In Wisconsin hall proved a
big success. The program rendered
by the young men was good and
their efforts were vociferously appre-
ciated by the large audience. The
hall was packed to Its capacity.
The members Of the quartet are
Messrs. Harry Baylor, Warren Erwin.
Herman Crawford and Virgil Dudley.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-05-31

In a runaway which occurred on
West Yakima avenue Monday after
noon. Mrs. Frank Babbett and Mrs.
NJ. C.. Hutcnings were painfully in
jured. their buggy was overturned
during the flight Of the frightened
horse, and both were badly bruised.
II is hoped their injuries will not
prove serious, however The num-
Der of runaways that have occurred
within the past few days is unusual,
and is frequently commented upon.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-05-31

living as well a. the dead. for all
laid their lives on the altar of their
country. a sacrifice II need be; some
were taken and some we're not, but
the breasts of all were animated by
the same spirit of patriotism and
bravery.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-05-31
A Musical Opportunity.

To those who are Interested In the
study of the mandolin and violin Is
herewith presented good oppor-
tunity to improve that desire. How
ard +. Thompson OF the Thompson
Music Co.. will give, free, series of
six lessons TO the purchaser OF any
SO violin or mandolin. During the
long summer vacation this offer
should prove especially attractive To
the school children.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-05-31

Paints, Boiled and Raw Linseed
Oil and Screen Doors at Richey e.
Gilbert Co.'S Hardware store, Top
penish. Drop in and II YOU do not
see what you want ask for IL. 22-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18

the plucky girl Historically as they car
RED her to the train. The track-walker
was soon released, and the story was told
his rounds; was bound and beaten; and
how the two villains, with tools stolen
from the section-house, ripped up the
short rails at the bridge approach, dug
out the earth of the slanting embank-
ment, removed the ties, and waited for
the train to dash into the death-trap,
that they might rob during the awful
confusion.
Hours after, when the track was re-
paired, the express moved on; and when
daylight came two grime-covered watches
Tom and Mike-knelt at Nells bedside
in the Brown cottage. One held the
sufferers fevered hands, while the other
changed the cool cloths on her brow or
moistened her parched lips with few
drops of water The doctor came and
went many times. Far into the day the
two men kept their vigil.
Many days passed. Another was night
operator at Bedford. The superintendent
of the road put another engine crew on in
place of Tom Mason and Mike Moran,
giving the men unlimited leave of alb
sence with full pay. Every day the
superintendent came to inquire after
Nell, bringing immense bouquets. And
one fine morning when Tom carried the
convalescent out to enjoy the sunshine,
a messenger brought long yellow envelop
that bore the railroads insignia and con-
tanned check for more money than a
night operator could earn in six years.
Mike runs the IL now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18
NO NEED OF BUTTONS

ISN'T namin' no names, NAH friends"
said good old Parson Woollimon a trife
ominously nor stigmatizin' nobody in
especial; but / desiahs to call you-alls atten-
ton to de aphorism dat de heather don't
wear no clothes. Dey don't wear no clothes!
Dar'fo' and consecutively, dey amt got no
mannah OBJ use TO de buttons dat am some
times insinuated into de collection. De choir
will please vociferate while de contribution
box am circumnavigatin'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18
G e r. u 1 e an Blu e

Continued from page ro)
to dart through the door just as the hawk
swept by, grazing the tips of his tail
feathers
Cerulean remained crouching in the
bottom of his house, shivering at the
narrow escape. But only for few mo-
mentS; then he controlled himself and
went cautiously to the entrance and
peered out. The hawk was about two
hundred yards above, floating lazily back
and forth upon almost motionless wings;
but his head was down turned. Cerulean
drew back, trembling.
As he did so there came frightened
"What shall l do? O-o-oh! what shall
l DOR
1t was a bluebird's voice, girls and
instantly all thought of himself was for
gotten. A girl was out there, in mortal
danger, and needing help. All his chiv-
airy came to the fore, and while the appeal
was yet trembling in his ears he was out
side, looking for her whereabouts.
Where are your" he demanded.
Here, here, under the leaves came
back low answer.
Then he saw her, not four feet away,
trembling upon a small branch, and al
most concealed by the foliage.
well, don't stay there" sharply.
Into my house, quick! l don't believe
the hawk knows you are here, but his
sharp eyes will soon find out. Hurry"
But you, sir?"
Quick, quick! tell you, or it
will be too 1ate!'
There was flash of blue and the girl
was inside. He instantly followed. But
this time he lost one of his tail feathers
The two could hear the hawks taons as
they clawed the entrance
Are you hurt, SIR" the girl asked.
"No, only the loss of feather
what? One of your beautiful tail
feathers?" with self-reproach in her
voice. Il saw them the first time you
flew in, and they were $3.50 becoming.
What pity And it was all my fault;
| was SO slowi"
ooh, it doesn't matter in the least,
assure you" Cerulean responded gallant
1y men don't care for such things"
They remained in the bottom of the
house for some minutes, until sure the
hawk had flown away, then rose to the
entrance together Cerulean experienced
an odd satisfaction as he felt his guest
beside him. He disliked cowardice, and
in spite of her natural fear IN the presence
of the terrible hawk, this showed that
she was not timid.
Thus far his feeling had been that of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18

danger. But as they rose into the light
of the entrance and he saw his COM
panion clearly for the first time, all his
self-composure and easiness of manner
vanished
He had seen few girls, and they were
of the ordinary, diffident kind. He never
had felt especially attracted toward
them.
But this guest who had dropped upon
him SO suddenly, to all appearance from
the very door of Heaven itself, was beauti-
ful-nore beautiful than he ever had
dreamed that girl could be- And as
she looked at him, even his now abashed,
stolen chances could read admiration in
her eyes, and perhaps the awakening of
something more, the possibility of which
set him to trembling. He had thought
to make a courteous, gentlemanly speech,
calling her attention to the beautiful sur
roundings of his home and asking about
her journey. All he could do was to
tremble and stammer out: Its a nice
day. isn't it, Miss-Miss-"
Miss Azure" sweetly.
Thank you-Miss Azure. When did
you conner"
Just few seconds before you. We
heard that the weather was becoming
together. The other girls stopped at
spring few fields away, and l came on
straight to this grove. | liked the looks
of the big, tall trees. But just as l got
here the hawk flew in sight, and darted
into the foliage. l really think he saw
me, only you arrived at that moment and
took his attention. Wasn't it a fortunate
escape?"
Indeed it was!" huskily. "Just sup
pose that the hawk had caught you,
Miss Azure!"
There was something in his voice
that made her eyes seek the entrance
hurriedly.
What a beautiful home you have
here, Mr.. Blue!" she exclaimed Il
think it's the finest view l ever saw, SO
high UP and out of reach of boys who
throw stones, and with these great trees
around for you to sing in. "
This was Cerulean's opportunity; but
he let it slip.
Yes, it S nice place." he said 1amely
81 searched the whole country round,
and this is the best tree l could find
like 1t.
No wonder" she sighed 81 hope
may find one half as good. Well, l
think the hawk must be out of the way
by this time, SO I'll bid you good-after-
noon. 1t will be night before long, and
very cold. l must find some place to
stay"
"But why can't you" he began,
then stopped in confusion What would
she think? Perhaps she had a mate
somewhere. But no, she had called
herself Miss"
If only he could have time to make
himself better known. If-but there
she was in the entrance, posing her
wings for fight. There was not a second
to lose. He could not have her go in
this manner. 1t would be so lonesome
now. He must risk everything, even if
he did make her angry.
"Why can't you stay here" he b1urted
out, ''all the time? / do love you, Miss
Azure, even if l have known you only
few minutes IL"
She had turned her head slightly, and
was looking at him.
Why, if you feel that way about it,
IL
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-30
WALLA WALLA YOUNG MAN
DROWNED WHILE BATHING
IN LAKE WASHINGTON.
Son Of 'Mr. and Mrs. George H. suth-
erIand-Was Attending Univer-
sity at Seattle.

George Raymond Sutherland, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Sutherland, Of
Wa1la Walla, was drowned yesterday
evening about o'clock in Lake Wash
ington, near Seattle. The body was
recovered about one hour later and is
now lying at an undertaking establish
ment in that city awaiting the arrival
of George H. Sutherland, who left last
night on the Northern Pacific for the
purpose of bringing the remains to
Walla Walla for interment.
With two other companions the
young man was in bathing in Lake
Washington wnen he was suddenly
seized with cramps and before his COM
panions could reach him he sank to
the bottom of the lake. The alarm
was given promptly and DR.. Rollner a
professor in the University of Wash
ington, which institution Mr.. Suther-
land was attending, hastened to the
scene and after an hours hard work
finally recovered the body.
The deceased was born in Walla
Walla and would nave been % years
of age on June 5. He began his edu-
cation in the Baker school of Walla
Walla, graduated from the high school
and then attended Whitman college
for some time. While attending school
in Walla Walla he was prominently
identified with tine baseball and foot
ball teams Of the high school and the
college, was a member Of the Whit
man Glee club and at one time was
captain of the High School Cadets.
Early last spring he was employed
on the engineering force that con-
structed the power plant on the Walla
Walla river and in September entered
the University of Washington where
he took up an engineering course.
He was one of the most popular
young men of Walla Walla AMI the
news of mis- death was a great shock
to his old schoolmates and many warm
personal friends in Walla Walla.
The body will probably arrive in
Walla Walla tomorrow when the hour
of the funeral win be announced.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-30
WANT NEWS GIVEN OUT
st. Paul Railroad Believes Publicity Is
Good Thing

CHICAGO, May 30.-F. "A. Miller,
general passenger agent of the St.
Paul road has issued a circular ad-
dressed to all agents in which he re-
quests them to give out all news pos
sible to newspapers. Mr.. Miller takes
practical view of the subject, for he
states that it is good advertising.
Newspapers want the news" de-
clares the circular. There are many
items of news that can be consistently
given to them, and the practice of CIV
ing such items will result in calls on
you for them. We wish to do all we
can for newspapers and in return be-
lieve they will be friendly and fair to
us. Will you bear this in mind when
you come in contact with the news
paper men?''
In contract with this liberaly policy,
a large number of railroads issue Or
ders prohibiting their agents from do
ing what Mr.. Miller urges his agents
to do.