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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-08-08
WHO IS RUNNING SEWER NOW?.

of the parties accused of graft. The
Mr.. Marsh continued, saying that he
did not question the ability of Mr..
Nicol and had no desire to see him
removed from office, but he did want
to see another engineer put in charge
of the sewer construction. He thought
1t important that the sewer be built
at once, and believed the work would
progress more rapidly IL n change
could be made. The mayor then gave
1t out solid that there would be no
change; he said, things are getting
along nicely on the sewer. and whats
the use of making all this noise?"
In the confusion that followed. Arm
bruster tried to speak, and even the
cause Of the trouble, the engineer, was
seen struggling to his feet with the
evident intention of getting in word
or two edgewise. But neither sue
ceeded, for Thompson had the floor
and he had his say. He put the mo-
ton before the council and being in
doubt as to the result. ordered the
roll called, which resulted as stated
above. The result did not disturb the
mayor in the least, and he declared
that the proceedings did not make the
slightest difference with him.
After the council meeting. Mayor
Reed said that he was not worried
over the action taken, because 1t re-
CURED FIVE of the council to over
ride the mayor. where as but four vot-
ed against him. Councilman Thompson
holds differently claiming that in the
case of resolution, four ere sufficient
to carry it, and that either Mr.. Red
man or Mr.. Marble will take charge
of the sewer construction today.
Mr.. Nicol took occasion to hand the
newspaper reporters bunch, warming
them that they had better be careful
what they said about him now.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-08-08
TO APPEAL To
DITCH COMPANIES
STRIcTeST ECONOMY NECESSARY
If Ranchcrs Get Through Season With
out Sustaining Losses-Natcr
Lower Than For Years.

A meeting was held at the office Of
the reclamation service Friday evening.
called by Messrs. Henney and Jacobs.
to consult with those interested re
gardng the serious shortage of wa
ter in the river. Among those present
were Congressman Jones, Messrs.
Granger. Gilbert, SPAWN, Fraser and
the representatives, OF several ditch
companies.
A thorough discussion of the situa-
ton disclosed the fact that the water
has not for years been as low in the
river and that unless some relief was
afforded within the next few DAYS
great damage to crops in the Sunnyside
result
The Sunnysde canal. which the gov
eminent has just taken over, is very
short of water, and the officials pro
pose to appeal to the generosity of the
different ditch companies in this end
of the county to come to their relief
In order to alleviate the situation /:
is thought that those who have signed
up will be willing to accept just the
amount of water agreed upon and per-
nit the surplus to pass by. Some of
the ditch companies have been taking
more than their allotment and 1t is
expected when the situation is made
clear to them that they will he willing
to cut off their supply to actual needs
in order that those below the gap may
De benefited. 1t Is said that the next
two or three weeks will be the oriti-
cal period with the lower valley farm
ers as the season when their third
crop of hay requires water is now at
hand.
Agent Lynch has agreed to coneede
an amount equal to CT cubic feet per
second of time from the new govern
ment reservation ditch; the Fowler
ditch company has also come to the
relief Of the government rs also has
concession been granted by the Cas-
| cade Lumber company. The Congdon
ditch has an excess OF water which Il
is believed will be given over.
The Commercial club committee.
which did such noble work in the Sc
curing Of signatures Of water users,
will be called together by Mr.. Henney
this morning for the purpose of aiding
him in this present difficulty. II will
be urged by them that all ditch COM
panies turn every possible drop into the
river for the use OF the lower canals,
and 1t is believed that all users OF
water in this section will lend every
water for the users below the gap.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-08-08
Girl ms THRILLING EXPERIENCE
Il Dragged Through Pine Forest in
Trnpczc attached to Balloon.

Whisked at a terrific speed through
the tops of the tall pines in Natator.
um park spokane, Laura Van Vaulk-
ingburgh, of Hillyard, Wash, assist
ant 20 Professor William J. Coda,
aeronaut narrowly escaped death in
attempting balloon ascension last
sunday afternoon After the ropes
holding the airship captive broke the
young womau was hurled headlong
into the branches of the trees. where
she saved her ife by ctutching the
limbs The daring Young amateur
acronaut is believed To have sustained
serious, if not fatal. internal injuries.
The fact that Miss Van Walking
hurgh was not literally torn limb from
linn in her fight through the pine for
est was the most remarkable feature
of her unsuccessful ascent which was
witnessed by more than 10000 persons.
strong wind was blowing from the
northeast and the big gas inflated bag,
20 feet from the mouth of which Miss
Van Vaulkingburgh swung gaily, at
tired in rod tights from slender
trapeze rose maiestically until the
cops Of the trees were reached Then,
caught bv an air current. the bag
dipped. plungiug the girl INTO the tres
tors.
Here the balloon found "a momentarv
anchorage until ii was caught in an
upper strata of the atmosphere and
swept off toward the southwest like a
monster hawk The woman on the
trapeze did not seem - lose her nerve
for an instant. but 1T seemed certain to
a
dashed to pieces
Again the balloon rose and dippei.
Miss Vaulkingbureh made an attempt
10 cut tho rope 50 SHE could escape by
making Il parachute jump but tho
leads and guys We're 50 hopelesslv en-
tangled that she WAS unable to az So.
Again the inflated bag started sky
ward and then with veerlng wind it
started due south ANA fore along a-
high speed.
After covering about quarter Of a
mile the trapeze ropes parted and the
girl on the trapeze WAS Plunged into
the trees. 4 crowd saw her fall and
rushed to the scene. bat Miss Van
1 Vaulkingburgh did nor strike ground.
Instead she hung suspended from il
limb Is feet from the earth from
which position she was rescued hv
Professor Coda and dozen volunteers.
Coda climbed up the tree like sailor
and held the woman untn n HANSON
and j IT Monroe brought a rope. with
which she was lowered 70 the ground.
When the ground was reached cheer
after cheer went IN for the plucky
Young woman and her rescuers and
she was carried on tho shoulders OF
half a dozen men TO her dressing tent.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-08-08
MANDAMUS PROCEEDINGS
MAY Be COMMENCED TODAY
TO COMPEL NICOL TO GIVE UP SEWER PAPERS
Mayor Still Refuses to ACcede to Request of
COunCilmen II. Redman Considering
the Offer Made Him.

whats the status of the situation?
Why, simply this: City Engineer Nicol
has lost his side job as engineer in
charge of the sewer system. A new
man will be placed in charge very
soon. That's all there is to it." said
Councilman Thompson on Tuesday eve
ming.
And such seems to be the case. Mr.
Nicol thinks he is still engineer of the
sewer, and really is acting in that
capacity. The mayor is even more con-
fident than he that there will be no
change. The four councilmen who
voted to take the sewer work out Of
Mr.. Nicol's hands are just as well sat-
isfed, and say that they are not act
ing unadvisedly; that they know what
they are doing, and that they knew
what they would do before they did
1t. and what the outcome would be-
They maintain that they are right in
their position, that they are backed up
by public opinion, and that some ono
beside A. A. Nicol will act as engineer
in charge of the sewer construction
although they have not expected and
do not now suppose that the change
will be made without the aid of the
law.
On the morning after council meet
ing Engineer w. IT, Redman was APP
preached on the proposition of taking
cnarge of the sewer. He did not give
an answer at once, and asked until
this wednesday, morning to decide.
The time was granted. and 1t .s sup
posed the matter will all be settled
today 1t is stated that the portion OF
the city council that stands for
change of sewer engineer will not let
the matter rest, but will push It
through to a conclusion al the earliest
possible hour.
In case of the acceptance of the Of
| fer made to Mr.. Redman, City Engineer
Nicol will be requested to turn over
to Mr.. Redman all the maps, plans,
specifications and other papers in con-
nection with the sewer If he re-
fuses-and it isn't to be supposed for
| a moment that he would not refuse
the mayor will be asked to instruct
him to surrender the papers to Mr..
| Redman. On account of his declared
attitude in the matter, and known
| friendliness for Nicol, it is hardly prob
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-08-08

Mrs. j. II. Spring and daughter Miss
Nellie. left today for their home in
Centralia. after a three weeks visit
here with relatives. They are much
impressed with the country and will
probably invest in real estate.
Mrs. W. f. Townsend entertained
Thursday evening in honor or her
mother, Mrs. j. II. Spring of Centralia,
H.. and sister, Miss Nellie Spring of
Evanston, Ill. who are here on a visit.
The guests were: Mrs. VIM. Lee, Sr..
Mr. and Mrs VIM. Lee. Jr., and Mr..
and Mrs. J. II. Hughes. Music and re-
freshments were enjoyed, Miss Spring
contributing to the pleasure of the
occasion with several violin selec-
tions.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-08-08

Miss Sarah Bergeron. sales lady for
Bartell Bros & Co. at Sunnyside, spent
Tuesday IN the city with friends. Miss
Bergeron left Tuesday evening on the
North Coast Limited for 4 trip east,
going through Denver ana omaha TO
St Paul. where she VIII spend a few
days prior to going to rhorne y. D.,
to pay an extended visit to her sister
who resides there.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-08-08

curla Maxey returned to her home
at Eilensburs Tuesday afternoon after
having spent a week here as the guest
OF Mrs w. H. Thompson.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-26
BRISTOL SUMMERSGILL
Popular Dentist Marriss Charming Young Lady
Wednesday Evening

The marriage of Horace Richards
Bristol, rising young dentist OF the
village, to Miss Jennibe lie Summers
gin, one of the charming young ladies
of the village, took place at the resi-
dence OF Mr. and Mrs Eli J Tiffany
Wednesday evenin in the presence OF
the relatives and friends of the con.
tracing parties, Rev Philip Schuy.
Ter Of st Peters church performed the
beautiful ceremony OF that church.
An orchestra from Troy assisted by
John II Daley OF this place ut the pi-
ano, furnished music and played the
wedding march.
The house was exquisitely decorated
with flowers. plants and palms. The
bride wore a gown of white crepe de
chine. She was attended by Miss
Gracia Tiffany who was also gowned
in white. Both carried flowers. The
best man was H Bates Small D ID S Of
Burlington, classmate OF the groom.
The bride who is daughter of Mrs
Tifrny has been for SOM time prom.
inent in church and social circles. She
is a member of Mt Anthony chapter
OES and former officer. She is also
a member OF the Fortnightly and in
terested in many social matters. The
groom is an active member of the 10
cal Knights OF Pythias and well and
fayorably known to Bennington
people.
Following the ceremony was :ecep
ton and refreshments. The display Of
wedding presents was one of the larg-
est and finest ever seen ir town. After
short wedding trip they wilt reside
at DIG Washington street.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-26
THE HERESY
TRIAL AGAIN
Rev. A. S. Crapsey Again
Before Synod.
INTEREST FAR REACHING
Issue Is Whether His Preachings
Violate Doctrines of the
Church.

BATAVIA. y. w. April 70. After
postponement Of eight days. the trial
of the Rev. Algernon $. Crapsey, u. d.,
OF ST. Andrews church at Rochester
on charges of heresy and violation of
his ordination vows was resumed here
in the local courthouse. the parish
house Of St James church. in which it
was TO have been held. being too small
to admit the spectators
Or Crapsey faced his accuSers and
his Judges with little or no evidence
Of unusual emotion lie is about fifty
years old and has strong earnest.
intellectual face, which shows perhaps
just touch Of sadness and regret.
There is no dispute as to what Or.
Crapsey said The question ut issue
IL whether or not his questioned
preachngs do or do not violate the
doctrines Of the church
The presentment against him con
tains fifteen extracts from his book.
Religion ana Politics. the charge be,
iiiA iiitiA Nv ilit'uAi'ilNlll BiFNNfu ulN-
belief in the doctrines of the church
The trial is Of deep and far reaching
interest not only to members Of the
Protestant Episcopal church. but to
the whole religious community at
large. Or Crapsey has the support of
large number of the more liberal
clergy and laymen, and he will be AS
sisted in his trial by distinguished rec
tors from different parts of the coun-
try acting as witnesses and helping
him in the preparation and conduct of
his case
Edward NJ Shepard of New York
and Congressman James b. Perkins
are his counsel The resumption of the
trial was preceded by divine service In
ST. James church,
Mr. Alexander was an unwilling wit
ness, and the defense brought out that
he had aspired TO the rectorship Of st.
Andrews IN succession TO Dr. Crapsey.
that he had asked for a raise of salary
a long time after the publication OF
Religion and Politics and that this
increase in emolument was denied
shortly before Alexander took the
notes on certain portions of Or. Crap
sey's sermon of Dec 81, which are In
corpOrated in the presentment against
Or. Crapsey
After he had left the stand Mr..
O'Brien for the prosecution put in the
evidence the Book of Common Prayer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-26
RAILROAD MEN IN TOWN.
Officials From Rutland Take Trip Over the
Lebanon Road.

Color was added to the recent
rumors regarding railroad construc.
ton in this vicinity by the appearance
in town Wednesday night of party
of officials from the Rutlapd head
quarters OF the New York Central.
They we're Chief Engineer George l.
Moore, Superintendent of Bridge and
Buildings J + johnson; Superinten.
dent OF Track VIM Warrensburg and
Civil Engineer w II Elkins.
The party registered at the Putnam
house Wednesday night and this morn
ing started out over the Lebanon
Springs road. Measurements were
taken Of each bridge and culvert and
bridge. 1t is believed that the road is
to be equipped with new iron bridges
to accommodate the additional traffic
that is destined to come through Ben
nington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-26
DEATH CALLS
FOUR HOME
DR.. Newton, S. L. Jewett and
Fred Wilson.
ALL WITHIN FEW HOURS
All the Deceased We're Well
Known and Will Be Greatly
Missed.

DIR l. B Newton OF North Bennington
one of the leading physicians OF Ben.
nington county, died at his home Wed
nesday night after an illness of three
days Of pneumonia. DR. Newton was
born in jackson, n. Y, and his
mother died but few weeks ago. He
had resided in North Bennington most
of his life.
He graduated from Castleton Medi
cal college about 1859, came to North
Bennington soon after and had prac
ticed in that village ever since. His
reputation had extended far outside
the limits of his own town and county.
In 1873 he helped found the Benning
ton county and Hoosick Valley Medl-
cal society, aflerward the Urion Medi
cal association, now known as the
Bennington County Medical society
During the years since he had served
almost interruptedly as secretary.
His death was a surprise to all as it
was not generally known that he was
III. He was physician Of the OLD
school and commanded the respect Of
all. He was 81 years of age and leaves
a wife and one daughter.
The funeral will be held Saturday
afternoon at o'clock from the house.
Those not able to attend tine funeral
can see the remains by calling at the
house between II and one O'Clock.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-26
FRED WILSON DEAD.
Parents and Friends HsartbrOken In Their
Bereavement

Parents and Friends hsaHbroken In Their
Bereavement.
Fred Moses Wilson, whose death has
been expected for several days, passed
away Wednesday evening at s:45
O'Clock. The young man who was
nearly 10 years of age and had been
i'll with a complication of diseases for
several weeks, and although every
thing that medical skill could do, was
done, nothing could avail For several
days it has been practically known
that he could not recover.
He was the only child of Mr. and Mrs
Moses Wilson, popular with all, the
idol of his parents, whose hearts are
broken by the bereavement. and who
have the heartfelt sympathy of the
entire community.
With his associates the young man
was highly appreciated. He was al
ways pleasant and kind. He was much
interested in athletics, and last season
he was captain of the high school foot
ball team. He will be missed in that
field as well as in many others and his
place will be hard to ill. May He who
tempers the wind to the shorn lamb
comfort and help those bereaved.
This was his senior year in the high
school and be was planning to enter
the University of Vermont in the fall
and was building high hopes on the
future but God ordered otherwise.
All means were sought to save him
Naught earthly could avail
All laws Of loves deyising,
Were tried but doomed to fail
And human skill and learning
Their every effort brought.
To save their earthly treasure
BY every means they sought.
During his last days he seemed much
of the time conscious but unable to
speak His eyes followed members OF
the family in a touching way. He had
numberless friends, was loyal to his
parents and devoted to his ad pied
sister, Florence, and was remarkably
unselfsh for an only child. His par
ents and friends must with faith and
hone
Build little fence around todly,
Fill the place with loving work sl.i therein stay
Look not from the shelteriup h.s upon tomor
row
God will give the strength TO bear both JOY and
sorrow"
The funeral will be held from the
home of his parents Saturday at 2
o'clock,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-26
SAMUEL L JEWETT
Death This Morning of We'll Known Resi-
dent OF South Street.

Death This Morning Of We'll Known Resi-
dent OF South Street.
Samuel L Jewett, a we'll known resi-
dent of the village, died this morning
at 3 O'Clock after an illness of seyera
weeks. For some days his death had
been expected BE was the youngest
son OF Samuel and Eliza Jewett and
prior and since the death of his father
the family had lived in the village,
where he has been engaged in various
forms of business.
Twelve years ago he married Miss
Clara Niles Of Pownal who with two
children, boy and girl survive him,
also his mother and brother in Chi
csgo.
Mr. Jewett was about 81 years of age
an honest and upright man and a good
citizen. He was an attendant of the
Congregational church The family
have much sympathy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-26

ling this accumulation as road mater
ial.
Scientific test has been made OF the
relative destructibility of hardheads,
trap rock and limestone, by placing
them together in a revolving drum.
The hardheads suffered only slight
abrasion while, first the limestone and
then the trap rock, were ground to
powder.
Mr. Kimball, our commissioner, is a
good road builder. He can and has
built splendid roads with washed river
gravel, which Mr. Livingston has in
sisted will not pack. He will build
good and permanent streets with crush
ed hardheads, if giyenthe opportunity
If this is really government OF the
people, by the people and for the peo-
Pile, why should not the unmistakable
viii OF the people prevail?
". b. Sheldon.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-26
COUNTY c. E. UNION
Sixteenth Anniversary Gathering at North
Bennington May LIST.

Bennington May lst.
The sixteenth anniversary Of Ben
nington county Christian Endeavor
Union will be held in the Congrega.
tiona church, North Bennington,
Tuesday afternoon and evening, Ma,
lst. The program is as follows;
Afternoon
Praise and Prayer
Greeting, Mr. W. c. Cushman
Reports from the Secretary and the
Societies.
Appointment OF Committees
Other Business
Topic; Christian Endeavor in the
Small Church
A. Social influence,
Miss Edith Proyan. Man
chester Center
b. Educational Work,
Rev c l. Carhart, Dorset
&. Devotional Life,
Thomas Armstrong, North
Pownal
Discussion
Paper: Systematic and Proportion.
ate Giving"
Miss Edna Orvis, Manchester.
The Student Volunteers at Nashville,
Report by delegate from Middlebul y
College
Miss Alice Sears, Bennington.
Address "The Why and How of Jun.
Tor Christian Endeavor"
Miss Grace NJ Young, Sec'y
State Union, Fair Haven.
Conference conducted by Secretary
VonOgden Yogt of the United
Society
Social Hour and Supper
Evening
Service of Song.
Reports of Committees
Election OF Officers
Banner Award
Collection
Address ''The Individual in the Or
ganization"
Rev II A Durfee PHI D., White
Creek
Address Secretary VonOgden Vogt
Closing Moments of Devotion
Adjournment
The officers OF the organization are
President, Rev G S Mills, Bennington
Vice-President c Lynn Wood Benn
ington; Secretary and Treasurer, Rev
&c L Carhart, Dorset: Executive Com
mittee, Prin. } f Colburn, Manchester
Rev J S Brown, Manchester Center.
Harrie G White. North Bennington,
A + Hollister, Bennington.
Allpastors of churches in Benning
ton county aud vicinity and members
of tteir Young Peoples Societies Of
whateYer name are cordially invited
as delegates TO share 10 the exercises
and Inequalities of the convention.
A collation. for delegates from
abroad at O'Clock p. m. Those
wishing entertainment for the night
will please send their names as early
as possible 20 the pastor, Rev Jas p
Harper. II is expected that the regu-
lar reduced rates of travel on the Rui
land road will be offered 70 delegates,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-26
JEFF" DAVIS ARRESTED.

Accused of Mutilatins Billy SSatOn's Facial
Landscape.
For some time there has been bad
blood between "Jeff" Davis and Elk
Insurance agent Billy Seaton. 1t cul.
minated yesterday when it is claimed
that jeff knocked Billy down. Billy
had jeff arrested. He was put under
$50 bail and is to have hearing this
afternoon.
As result of the encounter, Davis
has dissolved his connection with the
Salvation army. Seaton is not badly
injured. lie was not insured.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-26
WESLEY MOVES HURT.
Thrown From Wagon and one Shoulder Was
Dislocsted.

Wesley Noyes resident of Benning
ton Falls was thrown from wagon
while driving toward North Benning
ton this morning. His horse became
frightened and ran throwing Noyes
out When picked up he was found to
be unconscious and it was couple Of
hours before he came to his senses
The attending physician found that he
had dislocated shoulder, hisface was
considerably cut, and he had other
injuries.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-26
SNOW .NEHAR.
Young People Married at Home Of Brides
Parents.

Harry Snow and Miss Pauline Nehar
we're married Wednesday evening at 7
O'Clock at the home OF the bride :
parents, Mr. and Mrs John Nehar of
Lincoln street 1t was a pretty home
wedding in the presence of relatives
and few near friends.
Rev George S Mills otliciated and
the bridesmaid was Miss Maud Taylor
Mr. Taylor, her brother, was best man.
After short wedding trip the couple
wi II reside in Bennington.