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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-05-01
Personal Opinions
Little Interviews with Every
body about Everything.

A. j. Splawn-"When we hear of
the frosts getting the fruit crops in
Indiana, Illinois, Missouri and Colo
RADIO, we begin in a measure to ap-
preciate the worth of our own Yak
ina valley as a favored spot 1t al
ways has been, 1t always will be, the
greatest valley in the world. 1t is
naturally SO. In the early days when
the cattle business was the principal
industry We were more fortunate
with our herds than other sections
of the country on account of the
mild winters, and now that the sage
brush is being removed and the hith~
erto great wastes are under the
magic touch of water becoming
fruitful orchards we are still blessed
by nature. Even the original inhab-
itants of the land were favored, as
the country was so remote from civil
ization that the dusky brother was
a long time learning the effects of
fire water and other eveils attendant
with the coming of the white man.
But these latter things were not ap-
preciated at that time"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-05-01
When Down and Out

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out success. A man, passing, halted
and scrutinized his face.
Hello, Slick" he said.
The old man shivered 81 know
your voice. all right You're a bull,
| know that; but
Sure, you remember me-Kil-
lian? Sure you do The chief'll be
tickled to death to see you, Slick. -
The detectives hand was on the ped
dler's arm. Come on"
Then, for the first time he noticed
that the old mans eyes looked
straight ahead and he stepped halt
ingly.
whats this?" the detective ask
ed "Phony?"
No phony this time, bo, the ped
der replied. my eyes went back
on me the last bit | did I'm down
and out, that's all Call the wagon. :
Inc prosecutor whispered to the
Judge The judge turned interested
eyes upon the prisoner.
What's the CHARGE" asked the
court.
Nagrancy, your honor"
Who's the officer?"
Inc detective took the stand He
reiated the circumstances of tbe a..
rest. He had seen the prisoner twice
before. knowing he had a rec,rd
ne mad thought best to bring him in
He's been bad one, judge" said
Tue detective. Diamonds were his
sfalt' lie worked with Sophie Iv-
ons and Denny Gum and soanv Far
lie was oophie's pal until she threw
MIN down for Denny He's done tima
IN France and England and hair }
dozen times in this country. His
mug S in every gallery. He's stolen
more than million dollars worth
Oh diamonds in his time, they say.
He's had any number of aliases. but
mes best known as Slick Weldon.
Ten years ago there wasn't a better
dressed man anywhere than Slick
weldon, and he had diamonds all
over him. He never pulled off any
thing but big jobs, and he always
had plenty of money for good lawyers
when he got caught. He's down and
cut now, though, l guess. But know
ing he had a record, l thought /
ought to bring him in"
The detective stepped down.
well, Weldon?"
The prisoner strained sightless
eyes in the direction of the court,
in the manner of those who have not
long been blind. Only one skilled
in remembering faces would have
recognized in the prisoner the dap
per, dangerous thief of former years.
"All the officer says is true" the
prisoner began. 81 was a gun and
diamonds were my graft. l served
time in Newgate and the galleys of
France, and in Sing Sing and Joliet,
| was Sophie Lyons pal until she
threw me down for Denny Gum. All
that's true, and there's lot more.
But, your honor, was punished
for every big job that the police
could put on me. l served my time.
Wasn't that enough? And now I'm
blind, judge. l couldn't steal if |
wanted to. I'm down and out, and
all l want is place to stay.
wouldn't hurt anybody l can make
living peddling. But the police
won't let me.
"Three months ago l was in New
York. was recognized, arrested
and given until o'clock to get out
of town. l went to Buffalo, and the
same thing happened. I went to
Cleveland. Cincy. Philly. Chi. st,
Louis-and it was always the same.
They won't let me rest, Judge
It's the police; they know me. Ev.
cry time bull picks me up it helps
his record. The judge says I'd be
burden to the community and gives
me hours to get away. I'm like the
Flying Dutchman, judge. Let me
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-05-01
Toppenish Man Partner in Western
Tea Company.

E. H. Farwel of the Western Tea
company has sold his interest to c.
P. Wickersham of Toppeuish. who
will conduct the store in connection
with ]. H. Hyson, who was a partner
of Mr.. Farwell. Wickersham has
been In the restaurant business in
Toppenish for some time and is a
rustler.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-05-01

first of May for his old home In the
northern part of Ireland, on visit
to his mother, whom he has not seen
for IS year. He will be absent about
two months.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-05-01

John Gourley, a former North
Yakima commission man, now of Sc
attic. is spending a few days In the
valley visiting the different towns.
Mr.. Gourley will leave about the
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-05-01

Attorney w. II. Thompson-"I am
glad to see the new fire alarm sys-
tenn installed and feel assured it will
work like a charm. 1t was hobby
with me while member of the
council and l did all l could in its
behalf and believe that time will
prove the wisdom of the city fathers
in putting in an up-to-date system
like the city now has. | am sure
that the saving will pay for the en-
tire proposition in less than three
years.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-05-01

principally because of its accuracy,
and again because there is a great
saving in the expense of operating it
In fact, there is nothing cheap about
it, as will be observed by anyone in
terested enough to call at the fire
house and see what has been placed
there. The board is one of the hand
soonest ! have ever seen and while
the surroundings are not all in har-
nlony with it we may some day have
a fire headquarters that will also bs
credit to the city.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-05-01

c. H. Barnes-"Trade this SPRING
has been more than satisfactory with
us, and I understand all the mer-
chants are telling the same story.
1t speaks volumes for this section OF
the state. Our business has increas-
ed 100 per cent for the months of
January, February and March over
the corresponding months last year,
and we expect as much for April.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-05-01

DR.. Geo. Sloan-"It is probably
not occurred to the growers of water
melons that hundreds of dollars
could be saved every year that now
goes to waste from the large number
Of melons left in the fields each fall
after the season is practically over
The very finest molasses can be made
from watermelons. I have expert
mented some along this line and
have samples of syrup that I have
made that is pronounced by experts
equal to the famous New Orleans.
1t certainly is good stuff and some
enterprising fellow will no doubt in
time take a tumble and get into the
business, make a good thing on his
investment for himself and at the
same time give to the valley a new
industry"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-05-01

Secretary Turner-''We ara hop
ing for good turnout at the two
conferences to be held Monday on
the occasion of Mr.. Waite's visit here
In the afternoon he will meet the
boys and in the evening take lun-
cheon at 6:30 with the board of trus-
tees and business men of the city to
talk over Y. M. G. A. matters.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-05-01

F. M. Wit-"April 16th-We had
billiards. every day the past week.
On Friday, Saturday and Monday
they were SO bad that one could not
see distance of over ten rods. 1t
is so cold this morning that the
snow holds up the weight of a man.
Roads are in a terrible condition"
April 22-"The weather is still
very cold. A fur coat is not out of
place. The farmers will not be able
to work in their fields for at least
two weeks. Many of the farmers
have no feed for their cattle and it
is very hard to get hay or straw. The
roads are in such bad condition that
an ordinary load of hay cannot be
bauled. In one instance l know of
a farmer who had neither hay nor
straw, and being unable to haul any,
was compelled to chop brush in the
swamp and carry it out to his cattle
t. keep them from starving"
The above extracts are from let
tiers written at my old home in Wis
consin and describe conditions no
worse than may be found in some of
the central states every year.
At this time there is boosting
spirit awakening in this city and vi
entity which, if properly directed.
might reach out into some sections
OF our country in which conditions
as above described exist and where
alxima is unknown
Yakima valley should be adver-
tised in such localities and the peo-
pie there given "boost" There
are many people looking for new
homes every year, who, If they had
the knowledge of this velley that a
thorough and systematic advertising
should give them. would locate here,
Chief Hauser-"The fire alarm
system is now complete and has been
turned over to the fire department
by H. Lynch, the gentleman sent here
by Fred A. Wood to install 1t. /
think North Yakima can now boast
of one of the best systems of any
city of its size in the country. It is
known as the Gamewell system. The
Gamewell people are the acknowl-
edged leaders in fire apparatus the
world over and install 90 per cent
of all the electric systems used
throughout the globe. 1t is much SUI
perior to the system we had before.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02
HAo A USE FOR THE STOVE.
Doctor Knew Where He Could Place
1t to His Advantage.

The following story is being told Of
certain celebrated Partisan doctor,
whose domestic relations are said to
be not altogether satisfactory. He was
called In one day to prescribe for. a
lady who thought she had influenza.
But the doctor. after observing her
symptoms, looked about the room in
order to discover the cause. Sudden.
ly he perceived the stove. a very beau
tiful work of art. and exclaimed: "My
dear madam, that stove is the cause
OF your trouble; 1t is filling your room
with poisonous gas. and II you con.
tinue to use 1t, 1t will end by killing
you.' But doctor. 1t cost me $24."
mo matter; better lose your money
than your health" But as the lady
seemed unconvinced, the doctor add.
ed: Il will give you one.quarter the
price. and see II cannot get rid of
the thing" So the stove departed
Later on the patient was changing
her apartments and went to look AT
some others that were being vacated.
In one of the rooms she inspected she
recognized her former stove. "Who
Is living here?" she inquired. mime.
G--, the mother-in-law of the famous
DIR. -" was the reply. With a
smile Of understanding the lady left.
-Tit-Bits. R
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02

month, resumed work this morning.
They will continue their work of
testing copper sulphate as u purifier
of the 3ewage effluent.
Representatives OF the local Ia
bor unions held meeting, We'd
nesday evening aud discussed ar
lange,rents for the labor day cele-
bration, this year. Several commit
tees were appointed and it was de-
cided to meet again two weeks From
Friday, when more definite plans
will be made.
Mr.. f. w. Bender, agent for
the Stark Directory company arriv-
ed in the city with his corps OF
assistants today and Immediately
began the canvas Of the city fol-
the names and advertising to bt
used in the new city directory
which the company will put out
! this year. The directory has beer
endorsed by The Merchants AS
sociation aud it is thought will b,
a great Improvement in many ways
over the old one.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02
Where eeoqars Ride.

5 III wishes We're horses beggars
might ride, says the old saw, but in
Persia beggars actually do ride, al.
though they patronize the, humble
donkey instead 8f the more 5re'I. Ia.ristocrat,
ic brother How they manage to OBJ.
tain these useful animals. OF even to
exist themselves. passes European
comprehension. but the fact remains
that they do both. The Persian tramp.
astride his donkey, often makes very
long 1ourneys--eyen as far as Meshed
or Mecca. whence he returns with
the proud title of "Hadji." Useful as
the donkey Is to his mendicant mas
ter, the latter usually treats him in 4
most brutal fashion. a length Of chain
being 9 frequent substitute for q whip
when the unfortunate animal needs
announcement. Wide World Maga.
zine. .- n
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02
LOCAL
EVENTS

The officers of the Powell class
VIII meet tonight and plan for the
next quarterly social.
The remains of J. s. Copper were
brought from Tiffin yesterday and in
tered at Marion cemetery,
Mrs. Austie Shoemaker. Il ,n,sslon-
ary recently returned from Japan,
will deliver two addresses Sunday at
the United Brethren Church.
Funeral services over the remains
of Harry Beltz were held yesterday
at nine O'Clock this morning at the
residence on Pearl street. The. remains
were laid to rest in Marion Cemetry.
The C.. ID. e. NJ. had only five
ears at Webb park when the open
ing gaimIe was out. OF the 1900
people present about 500 rode up
town the remaining 1000 were COM
pelled TO walk.
Mrs. Frank Granstaff and her
mother, Mrs. Evans, left today for
Winona, Indiana, where they will
join Rev. Granstaff, who Is conduct
ing protracted meetings in the Pres
byterian church there.
Mrs. Samuel Baumgarner of East
Liberty, o., was operated on by
DR.. Hinklin assisted by DIR. Sager
and DR.. Hensley at the General
and Emergency hospital this morn
ing. The patient withstood the
operation well.
The county commissioners view
el Berringer ditch No. 2 in Pleas
ant township, Wednesday, and
granted the improvement. The fin
al bearing will take place June
II.
A large delegation of local Catho-
lies went to Carey today on the an
nual pilgrimage to the shrine of Our
Lady of Consolation, the only Pilgrim
age shrine In the United States.
Thousands from all over the country
go to the shrine and spend several
days in devotions.
Frank Barcus aged Ia, was taken
INTO custody by Sheriff Drown, on a
complaint filed by Cornwell Beer
bower who charged the boy with be-
ing incorrigible. Judge Foster gave
the youngster a reprimand and re-
leased him on probation.
j. o. Hoover and c.. p. Meadows.
the government chemists who have
been conducting extensive experiments
at the local sewage disposal plant at
different times, during the past few
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02
WATER WITCH MAY
BE PUT TO WORK
President Roosevelt Expected to Request the Interstate
Commerce Commission to Place Valuation
ALI Railroads in the Country.

IT ~.
Washington, May 2-As a result
of what President Mellen and Vice
President Byrnes of the New York
New Haven and Hartford railway,
told President Roosevelt and Inter-
state Commerce Commissioner Lane
that part of Washington officialdom
which has to do with the railroad
question believes that the big rail-
road systems of the country are going
to have their physical property valued
so that they are not overcapitalized.
NIessrs. Mellen and Byrnes con-
firmed the press dispatches of a few
days ago, which said that the New
Haven company had hired John +.
Stevens to make a valuation Of It
tangible assets.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02

The two chief officials of the New
Haven road had a talk with President
SRoosevlt and Commissioner Lane.
All the time was devoted to an ex-
change Of IDEAS on the question Of
caitalization.
Mr.. Mellen said afterward that the
presidentdoes not appear to have
fully made up his mind as to whether
he ought to urge congress to take any
steps toward requiring the interstate
commerce commission 10 make a val
uation. Apparently he fears that II
congress gives such a mandate there
will be opened so wide field that
the original purpose Of congress In
the creation Of the commission will
be lost sight of
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02
Buying by Moonlight.

Il made queer trip one night not
long ago." said the agent of ceme-
terry company $kwent out to the
cemetery after dark with prospect.
i've customer, SO she could see how
the burial lot under consideration
looked by moonlight The lady was
of romantic turn of mind. She had
taken a fancy to a plot on a little
knoll overlooking, a lake. but before
closing the deal she insisted upon see.
ing the effect ofsthe moonbeams on
the water and surrounding landscape.
] had sold many lots under peculiar
circumstances, but that poetic phase
of our business was something new.
The lady seemed to derive considera-
BILE satisfaction from 1t. Anyway, she
bought the lot"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02
Taking a Wrong View.

How many take wrong view OF
life, and waste their nervous system
In endeavoring to accumulate wealth
without thinking Of the present happi.
ness they are throwing away It is
not wealth nor honor that makes a
man happy. Many of the most wretch.
ed beings on earth have both. But it
Is radiant, sunny spirit which knows
how to bear little trials and enjoy lit.
tie comforts. and thus extract happi-
ness from every incident In life.-The
Christian World.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02
JEROME TAKES CHARGE OF
INSURANCE SCANDAL

New York, May o. District At
torney Jerome today took personal
charge of the insurance scandal
investigation. 1t Is believed that he
realizes that the measures taken in
the arrest of George r.. Scrug-
ham, the Cincinnati man, were un-
necessarily severe.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02
vALJEAN
GOES FREE
Only the Afhxing Of Slgna-
lures Necessary to Com
plete the Pardon.

Washington, May 2.-All that now
stands between william January, the
Kansas City, American, Jean Vatican
and liberty from the Leavenworth
penitentiary is the attaching of the
signature of the attorney general to
the recommendation for mercy, and
that of President Roosevelt tn the
pardon, which has been agreed upon.
Attorney General Bonapart has been
summoned from Baltimore. II there
is no delay, January will be free be-
fore night.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02

We are still waiting for John
Wesley Gaines TO deny that he is
a Georgia editor with Republican
third term proclivities
Mr.. Wallace belo,gs to both the
Order Of Retired Pan
anna Engineers and the Presidents IS
Ananias Club.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02
Nausea.

A free patient came into one Of the
New York hospitals the other morn
Ing. She had been there before.
well, how are you today?" inquired
the physician who saw her. Il amt
suffering no pain, DOCTOR" she re-
piled; but ] have such a feeling OF
Nassau all the tlme."-Judge.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02

The English sparrow is no song
jird, but the busy way in which
he gets about in all sorts Of wealth.
er and his general cheerfulness in
dieate that he is no mollycoddle.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02

steamer, Wilhelniiiia, went ashore
today on Goodwin Sands. dam
gerous locality off Kent, coast Of
England. Life savers made vain
efforts to reach her. The steamer
finally succeeded in getting off
and went on her way. apparently
uninjured.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02

Taft is content to go back to
Washington and allow his friends
to look after his interests in Ohio,
He evidently has more confidence
in his friends than has Foraker in
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02

The salary of the Gar of Russia
is $23,OOO,OOO but the douma wants
to give hiw % with the millions
left off,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02

1t is indeed remarkable how
much trouble a man who knows
little on nothing about the game,
will go to make himself heard at
a ball game.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02

From Mr.. Stead's latest utter
ances, it is plain that before ne
gets through with his efforts for
universal peace, he will be fighting
mad.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02

On days like this it is pretty
hard for a man to decide whether
to go to thet ball game or go fish
ing.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02

Well! 1t was too bad the boys
could not win the first game, but
there is satisfaction in knowing
that they lost to a good team.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02

Judging from the prevalence of
race rioting, Indiana is becoming
about as radical on the race aues-
ton as are many of the Southern
states.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02

"Get busy and do things" is
the advice of Busse, Mayor of Chi
cago. Shucks, anybody who gets
$4,000 a year as Busse does, can
do things.
"We must snatch the trident OF
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02

senator Dick says there 10 no
boss in Ohio. That is very mod
est way of saying he is down and
out
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02

Columbus striking ice handlers
declared their strike off, last even
ing. Some Of them must have at
tended a ball game in the after
noon.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02

"A public square in Toxic has
been named after President Roose-
welt. That is the reward for the
timely interference in the San
francisco school matter.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02

A st. Louis man proposed at
luncheon, and was married before
sundown. ANY statement as TO the
brand of liquors served, will be
welcome news.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02

r. When a man is beaten fairly and
sqarely, he should take his fnedi-
cine like a man. This baby work
is disgusting. The man who cannot
"take the gaf" has no business in
politics.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02

With the coming Of Admiral
Evans into Hampton Roads, it is
reported that the air became as
blue as the ocean.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02

"Lired-"Pa, q man who IL con.
tinuaiiy on ship is called a sea dor
isn't he" Gunbusta---That's what
aney cal him. my boy" Wilfred--
Vel, II he's sea dog, then a man
wno y continually on an airship must
70 . skye terrier."--Judge.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02

AMERICAN
Will be Placed on Trial in
Paris-Crime Charge is
Punishable by Death.

Paris. May 2.-Steps were taken
today for the immediate trial of Jacob
Law, naturalizeu American, who
was reported killed by . mob yester-
day for firing on the soldiers during
the labor disturbances. He is not
dead, but was very seriously injured.
The offense, with which Law Is
charged Is punishable by death.
Law has not appealed to the Amer
lean embassy for assistance. He is
In frightful condition, with his head
swelled to twice rs normal size.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02

Even the most lenlent will ad-
mit that the Arizona man who
shot his partner for trumping his
ace, had some provocation.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02
TO COLUMBUS
S1.00

The G. d. & M. makes a special
rate of one dollar to Columbus and
return on Sundays. First car
leaves Marion 6 a. M; last car
leaves Columbus $3.50 p. m. Car
every hour. 2-15-th-fr-sas-tf
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02
FROM THE COMMoNER.

Those Oklahoma "cornfield
lawyers" have demonstrated that
they are "some pumpkins" when
it comes to making a constitution
that protects the interests Of the
people.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02

King Alfonso may as well pre-
pare for flood of congratulations
whether it is a boy or triplets.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-02

The rescue of miners from the
Pennsylvania mine will probably
furnish seven more candidates for
the vaudeville stage.