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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-02-27
START WORK At
NOON MARCH 4
FIRST Y. M. C. A. EXCAVATION
Brief Ceremony VIII BE of Great In
tcrest TO North Yakima
Residents.

On Monday, March /, at the hour
of 1910 p. M, the first spsdefull OF
earth will be taken out at the build
ing site of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association, South Fourth
street, near Yakima avenue.
The ceremony will be brief but In
teresting, and all are cordially in
vited to be present and witness the
beginning of this work in the city Of
North Yakima. IL will mean much
in it's outcome, not only for the city,
but the entire valley and county, the
first building of its kind devoted
solely to the purpose of helpfulness
and development to young men and
boys.
Many months have been spent 10
preparation for this simple event,
and in honor of the occasion the
WHISTLES of the Cascade mill will put
in extra time on that day, blowing
from noon to 1905, in order to re-
mind everybody there is something
doing" in town, thereby calling at
tention more or less directly to the
ceremony at South Fourth street.
There will be music by male
chorus representing the various
churches of the city, prayer will be
offered. speech given and the first
spadeful Of earth Will be dug out
This will begin the work which is to
sesult in a splendid building for the
character forming periods of a young
mans life.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-02-27

shares Of stock Of this company at
par. have a machine installed on his
property and may use it at his pleas
IRE by paying TO the company quar-
terly, after the first year, from 10
per cent to 40 per cent of the gross
values saved from the ground
worked.
Machines may be installed at the
expense of the company for from 90
per cent to 80 per cent OF the values
saved, according to the value of the
ground worked, the party contracting
to work his claim at least a certain
number of months each year.
Machines may be had for a nat
annual rental of from 500 to $1,000
per year, according to the location
and capacity of machine.
THE company will lease the
ground and operate thereon. paying
to the owner thereof such royalty
as it may believe its interest will
justify.
Eve believe that with desire to
be fair and liberal, we will have no
difficulty in making satisfactory
terms with any and all who may need
better value-saving device. There
may be conditions that will require
a combination of two or more Of
these plans, or the devising of some
form Of contract not yet foreseen, if
so, you may be sure that we will
consider the needs and meet anyone
half way on any fair basis. Make
your wants known and assure us
that you mean business and we will
be glad to inspect your property and
go over the situation with you.
"Of course 1t will be understood
that this company, under plans rep
resenting a percentage basis, will
keep an agent on the ground to pro-
tect its interests, as it's purpose in all
It's plans, contemplates paying good
substantial dividends to stockholders
whose money is invested in its bust
ness"
Mr.. Everett is very enthusiastic
over the prospects of the company
and believes it will be a dividend
payer within very few months. He
is daily in receipt of letters from all
parts of the United States inquiring
for terms and conditions and other
information concerning the gold
saving machine.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-02-27
Kings Daughters

Achsa Circle Kings Daughters was
most Hospitality entertained yestef-
day afternoon at the residence 1s
Mrs. Hawkins, sol North First street
when there was a large number Of
members and many guests present
1t was one OF the social afternoons
which the circle holds every now and
then and was most thoroughly en-
joyed by all in attendance Durins
the session a pleasing program, con-
sisting of a piano solo by Miss Patton
VOCAL solo by Miss Arrowsmith, read
ing by Miss Bridgeman and piano So
10 by Miss Stacy, was followed by an
amusing game of "Wriggles. Miss
Stacy was awarded FIRST prize, toy
rabbit Assisted by several of the
members, Mrs. Hawkins served sand
wiches and pickles. cake and coffee.
The next meeting will be held at the
residence OF Mrs. John ". Forney.
sos South Natehez, on Tuesday,
March -.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-02-27
MYSTERIOUS WOMAN As
SOCIAL H|GHWAYMAN"

in the city, but could not be located
during the day Monday. 1t is stated
that an attempt would be made to
have her remove herself and belong
ings, but nothing definite is known
of this, and it Is further understood
that these attempts were being made
in very secretive manner.
The story leaked out slowly, but
since Saturday 1t gained ground rap.
idly and has been talked of in sew
eral stores and offices.
Every effort has been put forth
to keep the matter from the police,
and these efforts have been success
full, as Chief Miller stated Monday
no word was given him Of the move
ments of the mysterious woman, nor
had he heard of the alleged thefts
which took place in the various lodg-
ing houses.
The long SECRECY maintained by
different parties connected with the
case is by no means mater Of small
wonder, and although it is alleged
that the movements of the woman
while in this city have consumed sew
eral weeks, they were not generally
known until Saturday.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-02-27
RESPONSIBILITY
! ! WITH ARMY
e.
PRESIDf,==~S RADICAL MOVE
Many c gcs of Officers in Connec-
tion--Chicf Engineer Stew
ems Resigns.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-By an
order addressed to Chairman Shonts
of the Panama canal commission,
President Roosevelt as far as lay IN
his power under the existing law,
transferred to the engineering branch
of the army the responsibility Off the
further construction of the Panama
canal. He also formally recorded the
abandonment, for the present at
least, the project of having the canal
work done by contract. Another fea-
ture was the announcement of the
resignation of John F. Stevens as
chief engineer of the canal construc-
ton. The president intends there
shall be an entire reorganization of
the commission, with three army Of
ficers, General Goethals, Major Gail
lard and Major Siebert, of the en-
'gineering corps as it's leading men,
bers, who are to have charge of the
engineering features of the canal
work. General Goethals will be
chairman and chief engineer. Senator
Blackburn of Kentucky, who will re-
tire from the senate in March is to
be made member of the commits
sion. The retirement of Shonts and
Stevens will leave but two vacan-
cies, so there will be two more retire
ments necessary to make way for the
airy officers and Blackburn. The
president is determined the work on
the canal shall proceed continuously
and temporary "dislocations" caused
by designations of the higher Off
GERS will not be allowed to interfere
with the progress.
The president is unaware of the
specific reasons for Stevens resigna-
ton. 1t surprised him very much
for as late as the middle Of Decem-
Der Stevens made no mention of his
wish to retire.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-02-27
DFRAHEn NEAR THoRP TUES
DAY MORNING.
Traffic Is Held IN for a Number OF
HourS-SpFead in Track
the Cause.

East bound train No. 16 was de-
rallied near Thorn Tuesday morning.
and ran into the east hank or the
track. Nobody was injured and no
damage was done to any Of the cars.
Tho passengers were shaken up to Il
small degree. but beyond that the
derailment did not cause any ex-
citement.
Train No. 4, which was due here.
AT 2:15 p. m, arrived at 10 o'clock
in the evening, having left Th0r3
about 1880 West bound train No. 3
was also held up the greater part or
the day. A wrecking train was sent
TO replace the cars on the track. ana
the train was taken to Ellensbure.
The track was cleared about 1890 in
the evening and traffic resumed
The derailment was caused by a
spread in the track. II the train
had run of on the west side it would
have been ditched in the river and =
great loss of life resulted.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-02-27

club, who attained some notoriety
recently when he entered the profess
sional class in match with Gotch.
DR.. Roller has been suffering from
blood poisoning for some time and is
in no condition to accept a match.
However, Mr.. Olsen need not be dis
appointed in not getting match on
the coast, for Lew Buchholtz says
nothing would give him more salts
faction than an opportunity to test
out with the Missourian. Olsen is no
novice and claims the distinction of
the longest reach of any wrestler in
the world, seventy-eight inches, but
Mr.. Buchholtz easily goes Olsen one
half inch better. That Mr.. Buch-
holtz means business may be judged
from the following letter addressed
to the sporting editor of the P.-I.:
"North Yakima, WASH, Feb. &c,
1907: Dear Sir--I notice in your
iIlA6 COluhho CAoI SAoos Ahs OA-
sen, a wrestler, is anxious to meet
DR.. Roller of Seattle, and that the
latter has declined to meet him.
am anxious to meet Mr.. Olsen on any
reasonable terms. Am six feet tall.
weigh 100 pounds and have reach
of seventy-eight and one-half inches
half an inch more than is claimed
by Olsen for himself. Have wrestlel
all corners and never been beaten but
once, and then by Gotch, and lost al
that time on an accident. Will meet
Mr.. Olsen at Seattle or any other
coast point he may name in a catch
as-catch-can match.
eff Mr.. Olsen means business he
can reach me by addressing me at
North Yakima, Wash.
Thanking you for any courtesies
In the matter,
every truly yours,
"LOUIS BUCHHOLTZ."
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-02-27
ON BIG MINING
-
INVESTMENTS
MACHINES ARE INSTALLED
Viii Everett Interested in Model
Mining Venture to Be Operated
on Equitable Basis.

VIII Everett, manager OF the San
ford Amalgamating company. re-
turned Monday evening from Grays
Harbor, Seattle and other Sound
points, where he has spent week on
business connected with the install
lation OF several OF the company :
machines. While absent Mr.. Everett
arranged for machine to be put
in on a very promising claim in the
Grays Harbor district, one in Oregon
and another in Idaho. These ma
chimes are being put out by the com
coriance with the location, ground to
be worked, etc. e. H. Rothert, a
practical mining man, has put one
in and pays the company a royalty
of one-half the profits.
There are five different plans Oh
which We will do business, said Mr..
Everett.
THAT the company may, without
unnecessary expense, protect its in
terest and at the same time extend
to all who may have properties on
which our machine will save values
that are now lost, we have, to meet
varying conditions. adopted plans on
which machines may be had.
"a party having a placer claim
which he cannot work probably may
have it inspected by US, and if d
valuation may be agreed upon this
company will issue to the owner its
stock to the value of the property n
exchange for the title to the said
property. and will at once develop
the property and make it productive.
and II practical employ the former
owner to work the property.
"A party financially able to oper-
ate his property. but unable to save
the values. may. By purchasing 100
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-02-27

The whole story came to light d
few days ago and the alleged swih-
dies constitute one of the most ro-
mantle stories in the history of North
! Yakima.
The names of the lodging houses
are withheld for obvious reasons, as
IN every instance landlords have been
innocent Of any connection with the
case and are as much mystified as
any over the robberies.
Step by step she can be traced as
she moved from place to place. In
one house man was robbed OF $50,
it is said. At least the money mys-
teriously disappeared and no trace OF
it was discovered.
The woman made her home at the
place at the time, but Immediately
changed her abode, and in a short
time a similar occurrence resulted at
the second place. In fully six places
the result was the same, and in each
instance the matter was hushed up
and kept quiet from the authorities.
The exact amount which has been
missed at the several places is not
known, but it is, understood the to-
tai will make a handsome figure.
1t is stated that the woman is still
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-02-27
JUNIOR "PROM."
Preparations Being Made for Elab'
crate Affair.

The junior class of the high school
is busily engaged in making prepare
lions for the junior prom 1t is
to be given in honor of the seniors
and will be given Immediately after
lent. \ meeting of the class was
held at which the various commit
tees that will have the affair in
charge were appointed. Thes names
were not given out, but it was stated
that it will be a splendid affair and
a credit to the class.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-02-27
Breaks From Jail.

Word was received here Tuesday
tina, Oscar spencer had broken from
the Jail at Toppenish during the ear
= morning hours Tuesday. 1t is
stated that some of Spencers friends
handed him a bit and brace and that
ne bored holes in the floor of the Jail
and made his escape. and that his
friends We're in waiting with pony
and money that he might get out OF
town. Spencer was arrested Sunday
afternoon charged with assault upon
Johnny Jake. an Indian living at
Toppenish. In the assault he
slashed Jake with a knife several
times and beat him numerically.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-02-27
Holman Gives Statement.

PITTSBURG. Feb. 26.-Charles ].
Holman issued the following state
ment in behalf of his wife, the mother
of Mrs. Harry Thaw, concerning Mrs.
Thaw's early training: Evelyn was
always sent to Sunday school as long
as her mother had control of her. Her
mother never left her daughter in
the care Of any man at any time. The
public has heard but one side of the
story. We expect nothing else from
ignorance. but educated people are
supposed to weigh the evidence Of
both sides before giving an opinion"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-02-27
Women of Woodcraft--

Rustic Circle No. 26S, Women OF
Woodcraft, had valentine social at
the residence of Mrs F. D. Clemmer
about forty neighbors and friends be-
ing present. A very pleasant evening
passed with guessing games and mu-
sic as features of the entertainment.
The members presented Mrs. Glenn
mer with a handsome pair of fur
gloves. The evenings pleasure
closed after an excellent lunch AMI
all reported very enjoyable time.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-02-27
Barber Barber Visiting

Geo. w. Barber. who has been en-
ployed by F. D. Clemmer for the past
three years, is enjoying much
needed vacation. Mr.. and Mrs. Bar
Der are visiting their old home in
Missouri and will remain about four
weeks. During the absence of Mr..
Barber Pat Jordan. the pioneer bar
Der, will officiate in his place.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-02-27
ACTIONS IN SECRET
MEN COMPELLED TO BE SILENT
OR BE COMPROMISED.
OPERATES FOR MANY WEEKS
Residents of Well Known Lodging
Houses Victims-Said to Have
Amassed Large Sum.

Shrouded in mystery and unknown
to the police are the strange actions
Of a woman transient, a veritablc
''social highwayman," who for weeks
has been victimizing certain resi-
dents Of North Yakima lodging
houses. BY clever system Of COM
promising innocent dodgers, this wo-
man, it is alleged, has swindled and
stolen from number Of men sums OF
money which amount to large to-
tai. In compromising these men she
cleverly covered the swindle, so that
they are fearful of bringing their
losses to light, deeming the money
Of less moment than their reputa-
lions. As near as can be ascertaineti
the men are innocent Of any actions
which might, be deduced from the
movements of the woman.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-02-27
BIG WRESTLER WANTS MATCH
Yakima's Fayorite After Olsen, the
Well Known Missourian.

Sundays Post-Intelligencer con-
tanned challenge from Charles NJ.
Olsen, the well known wrestler Of
st. Louis, directed to DR.. Roller, the
instructor for the Seattle Athletic
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-28
NEW ELECTRICLINEC CARS

Nine new passengers cars, two Of
them parluT, which will make their
first trip Sunday, have recently been
received by the Spokane 4 inland
electric line. The company 10 fit
ting up with racks and other equip
men 9 a mail car for the double daily
trips between Spokane and our city.
This will supply as good acommoda-
tions in the train service as any steam
road. Letters may be mailed on
these trains as on continental lines
aud mail clerk will make up mail
for the point indicated by the address.
Formerly the pouch was the only
mail service Occur d'Alene enjoy ed.
That service will still be retained. A
new depot has heen built at Liberty
lake and an agent placed there 10
day. The depot resembles the one at
Hayden lake. Post offices have re
Gently been established at Mcclellan
and Lacrosse.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-28
.IMPEACH ORCH
ARDS TESTIMONY
Ed. BoyCe Says There is No
Inner Circle

curacy of the quotation, but sayin 3
that the sentiment was correct declar.
ed with spirit that when he spoke the
words imputed to him he had in mind
the misconduct of state troops in
Colorado, the use of troops elsewhere
against the federation and the right
of all citizen to bear arms, which was
as much the right of the miner as
the aristocIat.
William East4rly, one of the most
important witnesses, was called just
before adjournment. He denied that
be had ever discussed the Vindicator
or any other plot with Orchard, or
that he had helped Orchard on the
experiments for the device that blew
up the Vindicator mine. and denied
that be and Orchard had discussed
the Vindicator matter or any subject
with Meyer and Haywood at fedora
tion headquarters in Denver.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-28
B. R. LEWIS ROAD
TO BE EXTENDED
Will Connect Occur d'Alene With
Milwaukee Railway

For some time considerable interest
has been taken in the proposed ex
tension OF the b. K, Lewis railroad
into tue Occur d'Alene reservation.
Several prominent citizens took a
trip into the locality yesterday and
we're greatly surprised at the resour.
ces and opportnI titles afforded there.
William Dollar, one Of the party,
said when seen today: II never
thought there were such wonderful
reources lying so close to town as
those. We drove for 30 miles
through an absolutely unbroken tract
Of agricultural land equal to the best
section OF the Paiouse country. The
land il all covered with a heavy
growth of yellow and white pine
1t 10 open timber and the ground is
thickly covered with grass upon
which thousands Of cattle are grazing,
all of which are looking we'll. II
is a beautiful stretch of country for
1t lays SO nicely. As SOON as tho
reservation opens every quarter sec
ton will be- taken by homesteaders,
1t will be- fine wheat country, the
land heing Of a heavy clay loan. II
make this territory tributary "a
Occur d'Aloue II will require a lin,
Of railioBd extending some 30 miles
which Is now being built by the b.
*. Lewis Lumber company which il
extending INFO that country as rapid
ly as possible,
Mr.. Lewis, who has Invested large
cum in Occur d'Alene, desires only
the moral support aud cooperation oi
the Occur d'Alene citizens in the pro
lection of this line and this should b,
heartily extended by one aud all.
IL is proposed to extend the line 4
aud connect with the Milwaukee
and st. Paul road, interesting tina
road somewhere between Tekoa ans
I Chatcolet. This will be great adj
vantage TO Occur 'Aleae inaEmucl
as we will be placed IN close ioucl
with the business Of the ST. Pau
railroad which will undoubtedly us
the proposed road Ms a spur 20 con
meet with Spokane,
The Levi company IL doing gool
work for Occur d 'Alene.
The following persons compnse
the party: c. f. Max. O. b. Moon
S. G. Sargent. Fred Morlil OF Spok
ane. Is x Lewis aud William Dol
i lar
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-28
HOMESTEADS ON RESERVES
Ballinger's Statement and For
estry Rules Conflict.

The interview with General Land
Commissioner BalliuRer as given yes.
rerday in the Press in which, i'll an
swer to the question Can settler
take up land in any forest reserve ir-
respective of the timber upon the
land as lolg as it will be ultimately
good for agricultural purposes?"
He stated, "Any bona fide settler
may take any land in any forest re-
serve and if he lives up to the home
stead laws the land will be his, irres-
pective of the timber upon the land. "
This does not coincide with the
instructions as given by Chief Forester
Pinchot where it states in the Use
Book entitled Regulations and In
structions for the use of the national
Forest Reserves issued by the score
tary of Agriculture July l, 1906 on
page "a line Z, that THE mere fact
that person has settled npon the land
will not influence the decision with
respect to its agricultural character.
Settlers must not expect to include
valuable timber land in their entries.
Settlement made after July /, 1906,
and in advance of opening by the
secretary of the lntreiur is not au
thorized by the act, will confer NJ
rights, and will be trespass.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-28
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Following Is a list Of real estate
transfers for Kootenai county as fur
nished by the Panhandle Abstract
company.
Nettie Henderson TO George Mutch.
lots and s, block 8. St Maries,
s1925.
Frank f. Scott TO Geo. Mulch. lots
4, 5 and 9. block, west addition.
St. Maries, 600.
E. J. Garwood tn J. A. Ellwart,
part Of lot 8, section ! 4. township l..
north ranRe 6. west. 800.
james Reid 70 M. g. Woods. part
OF lot ! aud 50 or Of ne or of section
4. and part # 10: 3, section 3. town
ship 80 north, range west, e5no
J. Corcoran 10 Lost Lake lumber
company pari ofue ar ard LOT !, see
ton 10. t8uHship 80. north. range !
vest, slp0.
J. F. Rogers 10 Panhandle Lumber
company. hf q nu ar, ~ az Of nR
or and nw ar Of So Or. section p,
township So north, range west
s27Jo.
z. b. NcKiunis to Ada r. Getchel.
lot .. block g. Lane. $3.50.
EHle u Kimm to George A. Frank,
q al. u hf q ~ or o. 50 or nv or
q su or and part q sw Or q ms or
Of section 10. township 50, north
range ) west. 81.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-28
BOYCE ON STAND.

Ed. Boyce was the principal wit
ness of the day and his testimony was
chiefly devoted to the history, pur-
poses and work of the Western FEEDER
alton. He denied the existence Of an
timer circle" or that there had ever
been a conspiracy in the organization
to do an illegal act.
The chief Importance of Boyce's
cross examination was the production
Of speech made by him at the con
vention of the federation held at Salt
Lake in 1898, in which he said that
every union should have rifle club,
every member rife, so that The fed
Grafton could march %, coo armed
men in the ranks of labor. Mr..
Boyce would not agree with the ae-
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-28
EXCITING SMALL BLAZE

An exciting time occurred today
shortly after O'Clock Though some
mysterious way y flre started ia the
j. W Hamilton workshop which
rapidly spead to the ad iacent tents
and struc ures owned by the newly
arrived 'maRi'' aud d. RosE. the
popular Fourth street photographers
A large crowd soon collected. The
fire department showed mp In time 10
do some very effective work. however
the teBtiug and dry frame burned so
rapidly that little VAS saved except
some 81 the contents Of the gallery.
Ar. Ross loss wac heavy. reaching