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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-04-18
A FIFTH NEGRO
IS MURDERED
MISSOURI SUFFERS MORE DISGRACE
Leaders in Lynching Mob Said to
Have Been Captured-Foli1
Offers $500 Reward

SPRINGFIELD, Mo, April 16.-
Leslie Peters, 1G years old, shot and
killed Ralph Burns, a negro of bad
repute, one of two who attacked him
in this city tonight while lie was es-
corting a young lady home from a
party. The negroes accosted him at
the gate of the young lady's home,
and one negro fired two shots at him,
neither taking effect. Peters immed-
lately fired four shots at his assail-
ants, killing one; the other escaped.
Peters went to the police station and
gave himself up, but was released
without bond.
The news of the killing of anoth-
err negro spread like wildfire, and
hundreds of people left their beds
and FASTENED to the public square.
The militia prevented any violence,
and after a time dispersed the crowd.
No trouble is feared tonight, al
though it is believed the episode of
tonight will tend to increase the
feeling against the negroes. People
who were disposed to sympathize
with the negroes are incensed at this
latest assault. A squad of militia
was detailed to guard the home of
the young lady whom Peters was es-
corting.
Four men are now under arrest
charged with being leaders of the
mob that broke into the county jail
Saturday night and lynched three ne
groes. One of the alleged leaders
is in jail, and the others were re
leased on bonds.
Charles Cannefax and Oney God
frey were the first men arrested.
He had been a poolroom proprietor.
but is at present employed in the
local railroad yards in which Calfrey
is a switchman. Dan Crane, the son
of a well-known saddlery merchant
was the third arrested Crane moves
in the best society here These are
the three released on bonds O. Hall,
the last to be arrested, is a police
court character. He is still in Jail.
Cannefax went to the sheriff today
and asked how much the damage to
the Jail amounted to- When told
$1,000, Cannefax said a collection
would be taken up to repair the loss.
but the offer was fatty refused. The
grand jury will meet tomorrow es-
pecially to indict those in the mob.
Up to noon today the men who had
been in the mob made no secret of it.
They stood on the street corners
and jolled each other about it, but
when the word came that Governor
Folk had offered $500 for the CON
vietion of any member of the mob,
and when District Attorney Patter-
son openly declared that he intended
to work for the arrest and conviction
of every man concerned. there was
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-04-18
KANSAS ZEPHYR GETS BUSY.
Though Called a Tornado. was Scarce
ly Up to that Standard.

WICHITA, April Especial to
to the Eagle says a tornado struck
Stafford this evening. Several peo-
pie were injured, seven houses and d
church completely destroyed, and
many other buildings damaged
The storm came from the south
west, and passed over the main bust
ness portion of the town without do
ing any damage
Mrs. VIM. Gleiburg saw the storm
coming and ran into the yard TO
rescue her child She was picked
up and hurled against telephone
poe and seriously injured; the child
was unhurt.
Four miles west of Stafford anoth-
er tornado blew down several farm
dwellings; one man was seriously in
jured.
Another tornado is reported from
Bushton. Several residences and
other buildings were blown down,
but no one was injured
At least seven tornadoes We're seen
east and northeast Of Great Bend, in
Barton county this afternoon Very
slight damage is reported
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-04-18

be no difficulty in getting what we
need in this city"
The annual election Of the North
Coast road was held last night in
the companys offices. The follow
ing officers and trustees were elect
ed: Robert L. Strahorn, PRESIDENT;
r. J. Danson of Spokane, vice presi-
dent; A. G. Smith of Spokane. secre-
tary-treasurer; .. A. Fechter, North
Yakima, John ]. Rudkin, North Yak
ina, e. S. Blount, Spokane, James
A. Kerr, Seattle, F.. S. McCord, Seat
tie, and James A. Williams, Spokane,
trustees.
One noticeable feature of the cleo
ton is the elimination of all eastern
capitalists. This is in no way signi-
ficant of any disposition on the part
of the fasteners to withdraw from
the company, but, as Mr.. Strahorn
stated, rather desire on the part of
all concerned to elect citizens of the
state of Washington as it's officials.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-04-18
|. N. 0. REPORT
IS APPROVED
CITY WATER AND LIGHT FAVORED
Adoption of Report Is Merely Pre-
liminary Step-Engineer Or
dercd to Figure Quickly.

Without much argument on either
side, or without disclosing the man
ner in which the fund will be raised
for the purpose. the report of the
water and light committee on the
municipal ownership of a water and
light system was unanimously ac-
cepted last night. The adoption of
the report provides for nothing def
mite except that the city engineer
draw up plans and an estimate of
the cost of water and light plant
at once; that the necessary action for
a special election of the people shall
be taken as soon as possible; and that
the mayor shall take the preliminary
steps for the filing of a water right.
During the course of the report
Marsh suggested that it might be
cheaper to ask if the present water
company would sell, and ut what
price.
HAS the committee made any eff
fort to ascertain these things from
the present company" asked Mr..
Marsh, addressing Mr.. Armbruster
Mr.. Armbruster said: THE COM.
mittee has not taken any such steps
and does not think it advisable to do
So"
Mr. Marsh then asked what the ex-
pense would be to the city for the
work that had been requested of the
city engineer. The only reply he OBJ
tanned was one from the mayor stat
ing mot much" and one from Mr..
Armbruster to the effect that the ex-
pense would not be great
Addressing the council upon the
advisability of purchasing the present
water and light plant, Councilman
Linbarger said IF the Northwest
Water and Light Company has any
idea of selling out, it is not our bust
ness to 90 to them They know
what we are doing. and they should
come to u.s.
The report was finally adopted, ev-
cry member of the council voting in
favor Of it except Thompson and
Marsh.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-04-18

the erection of the building in spite
of the suit, Mr.. Clerf said, ~ do
not know" He appears to be taking
matters easy, and will await the de-
cision of the court.
When Councilman Linbarger was
asked what influence the presentation
of proof would have on his promise
to change his vote, in case the mat
ter was found to be hold-up game,
he said: II am here to protect the
North Coast road in the interests of
the CITY,"
Councilman Thompson stated that
he would not change his vote, as he
had private information to the
effect that the whole thing was not
a hold-up of the North Coast by Mr..
Clerf, but vice versa.
These hitherto ardent supporters
of a competitive road in the city have
developed luke-warm attitude to-
ward the hold-up proposition, which
both of them sprung voluntarily.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-04-18
ROAD OFFERED TO TRADE LOTS
1t Is Rumored the Road was Made a
Counter Proposition that 1t
Couldn't Afford to Accept.

In fair settlement for his lot on
Selah street, John p Clerf admitted
Thursday that the officials of the
North Coast road had offered him
another lot on the corner of Ahtanum
and Yakima avenues, which the road
paid $12,500 for, in exchange for
the Selah lot. Mr.. Clerf stated Thurs
day that this was true, and that
when it came TO actual delivery of
property the North Coast officials
failed to show up. On the other hand
it is rumored that the proposition
was made in good faith by the rail-
road company, and that a counter
proposition was made by Mr. Clerf
which the officials of the road could
not see their way clear to accept.
According to rumor, which could
not be verified in the absence of Mr..
Snively, attorney for the company,
it is said that when the offer for the
exchange of lots was made, Mr.. Clerf
refused, unless the railroad company
would allow MIN to use the building
he is now erecting for saloon pur-
poses until such time as the railroad
company was ready to use it. Add
ing to his proposition, Mr.. Clerf de-
manded that the North Coast road
should also build for him building
on the new lot, at their own expense,
on the same plans as the building he
is now erecting.
The. railroad company is said to
have been surprised at the tactics of
Mr.. Clerf, and promptly turned down
the offer. Later, Mr.. Clerf pre-
sented a certified check for $3.50 to
the railroad company, with the re-
quest that the road change its right
of way and leave him alone.
Mr.. Clerf was careful to make
the check so small" said one who
stands well with the railroad com
pany, that he knew the offer would
be scorned. His idea was purely and
simply to create an impression that
he wanted to deal fairly with the
company, and still be entitled to hold
his land He knew when he made
the offer that it would be refused"
All of the actions of Mr.. Clerf and
the brewing company seem to point
to an effort on the part of Mr.. Clerf
to raise the price of land by various
contracts and leases, so as to force
inc ram odu COulpdHl 10 pay SOOu,
round price for the lot if they want
ed it at all.
Many people are wondering why
the brewing company continues the
erection of the building. considering
the fact that condemnation proceed
ings nave been brought. Those who
are acquainted with the situation
say that the attempt is being made by
Clerf and the brewing company to
make the railroad company pay for
the building as well as the lot, and
also urge the court to, award Clerf
damages for the loss he will sustain
by not being able to carry out the
leases he is alleged to have made,
as well as the loss he claims he will
suffer by not being able to conduct
a saloon there. In the long run, ii
Is asserted, Clerf will endeavor to
secure by court decision the full
amount of $4,000. which amount he
claimed he would have lost II the
North Coast had settled with him in
full on the day he first named his
price.
When seen yesterday and asked
what his intentions were in regard to
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-04-18

sermon preached. wedding ceremony
performed, or were to attend SER
vices of a religious denomination,
which church would you prefer? Ii
the person approached states a pref
erence. the member representing his
church will talk 10 him. Ii he has
no preference, he will be asked to
make a choice, and If then there is
a refusal. he is asked to attend SER
vices at ether one of the eight
churches represented The proposed
plan is meeting with hearty approval
of all the different churches.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-04-18
NOVEL RELIGIOUS CRUSADE.
United Churches to Take Census of
Denominational Preferences.

\ novel plan for a complete re-
ligious crusade throughout the city
IS to be put into practice soon. Each
of the churches has chosen a commit
tee OF six, making forty-eight per-
sons in all, who will visit every home
IN the city. and will go in companies
OF eight, each church represented by
one
They will approach the household
er and ask the following questions.
If you were going to have funeral
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-04-18
Here i ! chance n ret the Err

Here IS a chance to get the Farm
Journal for 1906. and all Of 1907.
1908, 1909 and 1910, FIVE years
We are making an especially at
tractive combination subscription
to every esubscriber who will pay
one year in advance for our daily at
SIS Or our weekly at $50. No bet
ter farm paper than the Farm Jour-
nal. This offer is only made to a
limited number-the first who come
forward.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-04-18
NORTH COAST TO TAP BIG BEND
Road Will Extend from kiOna Across Columbia
to Cornell; Thence to Fletcher-Suryeys
Being Made-AnnuaI Election Held.

The North Coast road will have IL
junction point at Kiona. One branch,
known as the main line, will cross
the river at or near Wallula, while
another branch will extend from Hi
ona to Ringgold bar, cross the CO.
lumbia river, tap the Big Bend wheat
country, cross the Northern Pacific
at ConnelI, there meeting the Oregon
Short Line and running as far east
as Fletcher. This, in general, is the
plan of the road in the wheat cOuh-
try.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-04-18

uneasiness. At noon il became known
that twenty-five warrants charging
murder in the first degree were in
the hands of the sheriff, and the
lynchers became alarmed and left the
streets
Soldiers are still encamped here,
and no one expects mob or other
trouble so long as the militia stays.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-04-18
Friphtful Suffering Relieved.

Suffering frightfully from the vir-
ulent poisons of undigested food, &.
G. Grayson of Lula. Miss, took DR..
Kings New Life Pills, with the re-
suit" he writes, 'that was cured. .
All stomach and bowel disorders give
way to their tonic. laxative proper
ties. Csc at c. c. Cases drug store,
guaranteed. k-14
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-04-18

Robert E. Strahorn, president OF
the road, is authority for the above
general statement of the route as far
as it has been mapped out for that
section.
important surveys are being made
now" said President Strahorn, from
Kiona to Ringgold bar, distance of
twenty miles. 1t is in line with our
program to tap the Big Bend coun-
try, where there is about ten mil
lion bushels of wheat tributary to
the country through which we will
pass. Surveys have also been made
into the very heart of the Big Bend
country a distance of So miles from
Ringgold bar to Fletcher. We will
cross the Northern Pacific at Connell,
and from that point the surveys take
us to Fletcher, just about midway
between the Northern Pacific and the
Oregon Short Line. At Fletcher We
will be about twenty miles from each
road Ritzville is about twenty
miles north, and Washtucna is twenty
miles south. Where we tap the Big
Bend wheat land, we are about half
way between the Great Northern and
the Northern Pacific for some dis
lance
I'VE have had our engineers sound
ing the Columbia river above Kenne-
wick, and have located several cross
ings that would be available for our
use for bridge purposes. The loca-
ton of the bridge has not been def
ntely decided, however.
1T is true, as has been reported,
that we have let some contracts for
grading, but they are small jobs, and
are not at all significant. We have
let a contract to Eschbach & Case
for two-mile stretch between Grand
View and Kiona."
The tapping of the Big Bend coun-
try by the North Coast is a matter
that will interest those who have
been handicapped in that section by
long hauls by team, and non-com-
petitive rates in getting their produce
10 market. The plan of the North
Coast. as now given out. is absolute
" tributary to the wheat belt, and
the available quantity of that cereal
IS not less than 100000 bushels.
1t is untrue, as has been re-
ported. that there has been any CO.
alition of the North Coast with the
Northern Pacific on the mutual use
Of any right of way privileges. The
North Coast is pronounced an abso-
lutely independent line by its pro-
iectors, and has nothing in common
with the transcontinental road. The
other statements to the effect that
there is any indecision about right
of-way through Union Gap is also
secuted by Mr. Strahorn and his as
sociates. 1t is practically admitted
that the rlght-of-way has been Sc
cured.
When asked If 1t was any part of
the intention of the North Coast to
give North Yakima the go-by, Mr..
Strahorn said:
''That is all bosh. 1t is ridiculous
in the extreme The North Coast
has every intention of including this
city in its right of way. and will not
be deferred by any consideration. 1t
is true that there have been at
tempts by some to hold their prop
erty at a considerably higher valu-
alton than they have right to. but
when they are ready to negotiate on
a fair basis. I believe that there will
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-04-18

III. is,,uedi ~ re arsi lay 81 Deem
Der a. VI 1905 hH hr County Of Yakt-
ia gf W MS &, RE, for r. l ias
dollars. tir aasI.. b,.ine ths arn1tlnt
then due tnd dolnqreat for taxes for
tho years iS4s-6-5 Ma 600 -9-3-4
together Witn rauaItv. interest and
rnsts thereon. upon real property as
s"ss'd To &D. tnH Of which Won are tho
Owner "f frfHttd DHuer. situated in
id county. 0ni putIeUlarA bounded
and described u.s. follows. tu-wit: Frac-
tional lot IN bloch .6S Of the Svndi-
eatr subdivision ~ tue city Of North
Yakima Yakima comfy state az
NHshiHEtnH, according to- tht official
plat thereof now ou fia 5ud Of record
iu the effiea of ID" auditor of said
county and upon which he has paid
taxes assessed against said property
as follows
feqr's TaX Pate Paid RECEIPT No. Amt
1905 .... Mar. -. 1900 1889 S3.59
Total amount Of taxes paid since date
of certificate Of delinquency, $3.50, all
Of said amounts bearing interest At the
rats Of Is per cent PER annum, and YOU
are further notified that ne will apply
Ia the superior court Of the state of
WASHINGTON. lin aud for said county
for Judgment forcclosing his lien
against the property hereinbcfore men,
toned. ana yoll ar" hereby summoned
TO appear within sixty days after the
date Of the first publication Of this
Summons. exclusive If he day Of said
first publication. and defend this action
OF pay the amount due, together with
costs. and I'M ease If Your failure TO do
ing the Lien for said certificate Of de-
iiuquenrN. taxes renaltv Interest and
costs aga iust the lands 2ud premises
here uhefort mentioned. lptte Of flrSt
publication ATril rs. AZ m. lSod
S,rycd urpu tH. Hud6rsttH Ell the nd
rtI3s = GhkpY
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-04-18

In the Superi0r Court of the state
IF WASHINGTON. NJ and for Yakima
ronntv
Della Bal.zer. Plaintiff. vs. George
Batter. Defendant
Tie state of WASHINGTON to said
George Baltzer defendant. You are
s;xtv 060l DAYS after the date IL the
first publication of this summons. to-
vail. within sixty Go) days after the
2Sth day Of March, 1906, A. D. and
defend the above entitled cause Of
action in the above entitled court,
and answer The complaint of the
plaintiff. and serve copy Of your
answer upon the undersigned at
torney fer the plaintiff. at his office
below stated and in case Of YOUR
nature so TO do, judgment Will he
rendered against Yen according 10
the demands IF The complaint which
has been liled with the clerk Of said
court.
Ihe ohleet af this action is To
secure decree IF divorce dissolving
tire bonds eff na5rim0ny heretofore
exist tnE 5e=Meau said rlainhf and
defendant - tile grounds o cruel
treatment. goD upnart and personal
iadien les IMPOSED on piaint.f hv
defendant
fN0 III RRGFF
Attorney o a3n@M. e adj
tfes Nna, Nash rgton.
9Hi,o NH "a Yakima Ma
aaa sit
Ai04N>+
~4w of tha state
0f V 4H8 far Yakima
Couutv.
w. ew. Plaintiff. Vs. Ru-
Heae8 NeE ~. Defendant
Thc Stae 81 WASHINGTON to The
said Ruberaa AIcCrew. defendant.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-04-18

Alfalfa, timothy, clover. bronze
grass, orchard grass, bah barley. rye
All kinds Of seeds of the best quality
and lowest prices, at Coffin Bros.
lift
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-04-18

In the superior Court OF The State Of
Washington for Yakima County
Summons for Publication In Fore
closure of Tax lien.
Thomas Noble plaintiff vs. A. c
Mason and all persons unknown. II any.
having or claiming TO have an interest
in and 70 the real property hereinafter
described. defendants
The State Of Washington to A. G.
Mason and all persons unknown. il any
having or claiming to have an interest
in and 10 the real property hereinafter
described.
You and each Of Won IRE herohv mott.
fed that Thomas Noble. the holder OF
certificate of delinquency numbered
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-12
PUBLIC ADVERTISING

rer OF lot Of West Ninth street
Heights. Is per map recorded in Book
Of Maps. at page rs, Records of Los
Angeles County; thence north along
the prolon cation of the westerly line
Of said West Ninth Street Heights ST 30
feet to q point; thence north 80 de-
grees 4S minutes cast so feet to a
point; thence south 49 degrees 40 min
utes west along the northwesterty line
Of said lot ] a distance OF q. Is feet TO the
point of beginning.
Sec 2. That the exterior boundaries
OF the district of land to be affeotcd
by said work or Improvement are
hereby specified and declared to be as
follows to wit:
Beginning at the northeaster1v cor
ner of lot T. said West Ninth Street
Heights; thence southerly i'm a direct
line to the southeasterly corner of said
lot I thence westerly In a direct line
to the most westerly corner of said
lot !; thence north AZ degrees 40 min
utes east along the northwesterly line
of said lot / q distance of 7215 feet to
q point in the northerly line of said
lot 1 thence easterly along said nortn-
crly line. of lot / to the point Of be-
ginning, in said city.
Reference is hereby made to said Or
dinance Oh file In the Office of the
City Clerk of said city for further par
ticulars.
JAMES ITANLEY.
Street Superintendent Of the CITY of
Los Angeles. 2-5-14 lot
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-12
Ordinance No. 1852


An Ordnance declaring the intention
OF the city Council of the City of Los
Angeles to close up, vacate and aban-
in Block of the Subdivision of the
Treat Tract; describing said work or
Improvement, and specifying the eXtor-
Tor boundaries of the district affected
The Mayer and Council of the City
CT Los Angeles do ordain as follows:
Section l. That it is the intention of
geles to close up vacate and abandon,
for alley purposes, that certain
ALLEY
public alley Of the City of Los
seventh street to Twenty eighth
street through Block of the Subdi-
vision of the Treat Tract, as per map
recorded in Book s, at page $50, Miscel-
laneous Records of Los Angeles County,
described as follows, to wit:
Beginning at the most easterly cor
ner of lot l, Block b of the Subdivision
of the Treat Tract, as per map recorded
in Book g. at page AGO. MiScellan eous
Records of Los Angeles County; thence
southeasterly in direct line to the
most northerly corner of lot 6, said
Block b; thence southwesterly in a di-
rect line to the most westerly corner
of lot q. said Block B; thence north
westerly i'm a direct line to the most
southerly corner of lot 5, said Block b;
thence northeasterly in a direct line to
the point OF beginning.
sec z. InaI the exterior DO undarleS
of the district of land to be affected by
said work or improvement are hereby
specified and declared to be as follows,
to wit
Beginning at the most northerly cor
ner OF lot !, Block of the Subdivision
of the Treat Tract. as hereinbefore
mentioned; thence southeasterly in a
direct line TO the most easterly corner
OF lot 6, said Block b; thence south
westerly in a direct line to the most
southerly corner of lot 81 said Block
3; thence northwesterly I'm a direct line
TO the most westerly corner of lot O.,
said Block b; thence northeasterly in
a direct line to the point of beginning;
excepting therefrom so much of said
land which is now a part Of any public
Sec 8. That the Street superinten-
hereby directed TO cause notice OF the
passage of this Ordinance TO be posted
at the places and in the manner as re-
CURED by law, and also to cause n no.
tice similar in substance 10 he pub
lished as required by law, in the Los
published and circulated IN said city
OF Los Angeles, and hereby designated
ms the newspaper In which such notice
shall be published.
TO the passage Of this Ordinance and
once in the Los Angeles Herald.
hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance was adopted by the Council
of the city or Los Angeles at it's meet
H. j. LELAnIDE.
Approved this 9TH day Of February
OWEN McAIeEER.
2-l2 II Mayor