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8 MORE BODIES FROM
 MINNESOTA LAUNCH
BODIES IN ALL OF ii MIDSHIP- MEN AND SEAMEN DROWNED IN HAMPTON ROADS RECOVERED. INVESTIGATION CONTINUES.

Newport News, Va, June 1S.-Today the waters of Hampton Roads gave up the bodies of five more victims of the Minne- sota's launch disaster. The corpses were those of Midshipmen Walter Carl Ul- rich and Herbert Leander Holden; Ordi- nary Seaman H. L. Vsndern and Coal Passer Jesse Conn.
 Rear Admiral Emory, commanding the Atlantic fleet in Hampton Roads, left for Washington tonight. It is understood he goes to the capital to make a com plete report on the tragedy and confer with the navy department in regard to the investigation which is to be begun shortly Admiral Emory said to the rep resentatve of the Associated Press that the bodies of eight of the eleven men who were on board the ill-fated launch had been recovered.
 Those still missing are Midshipmen Henry Clay Murfin, Wisconsin, of the Minnesota. Seaman R. H. Dodson, New York, and Ordinary Seaman F. R. Plumb CT, Mabler, Washington, both of the Minnesota.
 Tonight the search is still going for ward.
 Late this afternon the launch of the battleship Iowa picked up the body of R. Plumber, an ordinary seaman, near where the other four were found earlier in the day. Plumbers mother lives at Mabton, Washington.
 Newport News, Va, June 1S.-The tenth body identified was that of CoXwain R. H. Dodson of New York. His body was picked up off Old Point Comfort several days ago. but 1t was not until this aft ernoon that the identity was established, Rear Admiral Emory confirming the re- port that the body was Dodson's
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BIoodhounds After Negro.

Kentwood, La, June 18.-Blood- hounds today led a posse many miles of circuitous windings, including the passage of swamp, In search of a negro who last night robbed Mrs. Will Feigler. After the robbery no one was permitted near the house and in this manner the scent was kept clear until the dogs arrived today. When last heard from the bloodhounds were still ln,- the i.ail
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Ripley Made Advisory Enoineer.

1 Washington, June 1s.-Information re- } ceived here today was to the effect that nJoseph Ripley, whose resignation as res-
 dent engineer in charge of lock designs
 3n the Panama canal was announced yes
 Aerday. has accepted the position of ad- ofdsory engineer to the department of pub ,ryt works in the state of New York.
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Freiaht Agents at New Orleans.

New Orleans, June 1S.-At the opening business session of the American Assocla- tion of Local Freight Agents today three new associations joined the newcomers being Richmond, Va; Lima. O., and Shreveport La. Fifty-seven associations were in attendance, making this the largest convention of the associaton's hs-
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aft In Omaha,

Omaha, Neb. June 1S.-Secretary Taft and party reached this city at o'clock . tonight. The secretary was the guest of Victor Rosewater at a dinner at the Omaha club. The secretary was then escorted to the new Y M. c. A. building. where public reception was held, and where he made a brief address. Secretary Taft left tonight for Fort Leavenworth.
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Mark Twain in London

London, June 1S.-A number of friends and admirers met Mark Twain ts amuel l.. Clemens) on his arrival this morning. Among those introduced to the American was George Bernard Shaw, the author, with whom Twain engaged in conversation for some time.
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LOST

Gold chain watch fob, locket attached (set with diamond) engraved F. to L. Finder will be literally rewarded by re- turning to Lee J. Marx, attor- ney. Steiner Building.
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puchess, JeweIry Case Found.

London, June 1s.-The jewel case lost by the Dowager Duchess of Roxbury dur ing her journey from London to Doncas- ter. June 15. was found intact in the car where it had been mislaid.
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Nlcaraquan Forces Withdraw

Puerto Cortez, Honduras. June 1s.-The Nicaraguan forces will withdraw from the Honduran coast within four days, the four vessels sailing.
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Ttitcomb Dies.

E, ,fAenver, June 1S.-John Pierson Tit. . Io, solisiting officer of the Texas 7, died! at the home of his son-in-
 fn thii city today.
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rich by annual top dressings, as recom- mended above. 1 will now take up and mention some of our best grasses.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-01-02
SUNSHINE At Gle ELUM.
Snow Enough to Make the Sleighing
Unusually Fine.

Harry McSpadden, the popular en-
ployment agent returned from Gle
Elum on No. yesterday afternoon,
where he went to make arrangements
to have wood shipped to this city. Aft
err surmounting great many Difficult
ties in the fuel situation, he succeeded
in making arrangements whereby he is
guaranteed three carloads each week
He will receive his first carload next
Monday. There are three carloads on
the ground now ready to be loaded on
the cars. He has secured the services
of A. +. Rich and son, two of the best
hustlers in Gle Elum, to look after his
interests up there.
In speaking of the weather condi
tons outside of Yakima, Mr. McSpad-
den said: "The weather at Ellensburg
and Gle Elum is certainly delightful.
The sun is shining brightly and it is
Just cold enough to prevent thawing
of the snow. On the ground there is
enough snow to make excellent sleigh
ing. Under the favorable conditions
was unable to resist the temptation OF
taking sleigh ride. While thus fleet
ing over the country behind a span
of high strung cayuses, it brought to
my mind many pleasant memories OF
the days I spent in my native state
Minnesota"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-01-02
WORK BE6Un ON IMTER-vALlEY
Engineer Il. NJ. Henley Will BE in
Charge-Locating Line and
Bridge First Thing.

Thursday morning party of en-
gineers and assistants, eight or ten in
number, under the direction of E. M.
Henley, left for athe Mckee
ranch, there to establish a camp and
temporary headquarters from which
to work in locating route for the
first road to be built by the Yakima
and Intervalley Railway company.
This line. 1t Is understood, will ex-
tend in the direction of Parker Sid
ing, and will cross the Yakima river
at point to be selected by this
party. The work actively begun to-
day will be as actively prosecuted un-
til the desired end is accomplished.
you may say" said H. B. Scud-
der yesterday, that this is the
starting of the work, and it will not
stop until the cars are running on
the roads in contemplation. When
will that be? Well, l cannot say
positively, but If there is no unfore-
seen delay in getting material de-
livered here, we hope it will be in
side of eight months"
Mr.. Henley, the engineer who is to
hav charge of the work for the COM
pany, is man of experience, whose
reputation and standing in the en-
cheering world are high. In seeking
the best qualified man to be found
the company selected him out of
about 40 applicants, judging his
ability not only by his recommen-
dations, but by the character of his
work, some of which has been done
in this state. Mr.. Henley is recog-
nized authority on paving in the CEN
trail east, and was in charge of the
paving of Baltimore's streets for
a number of years. In this connec-
ton it may be interesting to know
that he is said to have remarked tina.
the paving for Yakima's streets was
unquestionably asphalt, and that this
material would wear better and give
better results here than any other,
regardless of cost.
1t is gratifying to note the success
of the company which is to connect
the valleys around Yakima with this
city by electric roads. Without an
effort they have sold already more
than $110, 900 worth of stock, all of
which is and will be owned by home
people. There will be plenty of
money with which to build the roads
in first-class manner, and equip
them we'll. The Importance of their
coming can scarcely be estimated,
but it will be appreciated when the
roads are in operation. The present
condition of the wagon roads are
the strogest argument in favor Of
interurban railway lines as a means
enabling the farmers and fruitgrow-
ers to market their products that
could be presented. When crops
are marketed the money will be
largely spent, and the coming of the
proposed lines into North Yakima
will mean the spending of vast sums
here that would and in time are sure
to be spent elsewhere if they are not
built and oprated within the next few
years.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-01-02
YAKIMA R|FLEMEN
RECEIVE MEDALS
PRESENTED BY GEN. J. A. DRAIN
Gold Takers for Captain Curry and
Sergeant Humphrey, for Eff
cheney in Shooting.

Captain j. NJ. Curry and Sergeant
H. Humphrey OF Company E. Tues
day received the first and second
medals won by them in the national
individual match for 1906 at Sea
Girt, N. j., last September Captain
Curry won the first medal, having
scored PSI points. The medal is of
gold with blue enamel lettering, and
consists of a seal hung by little gold
chains from two bars. The words
Drain Medal" are inscribed on the
top bar, on the second bar, High
Man Washington Team National In
dividual Match 1906" Sergeant
Humphrey scored ESQ points. His
medal is of silver and is the same as
the one won by Captain Curry, with
the exception that the words, "Sec-
ond High Man. are inscribed on the
second bar.
The following letter was received
by Captain Curry from Orig. Gen.
Hamilton relative to the medals:
81 have the honor to mail you to-
day, under separate cover, a little
token that WILL l believe, common
crate the services rendered the state
of Washington by one General James
A. Drain. This is medal presented
to the individual making the highest
score in the national individual
match for 1906. This honor, be-
lieve falls on your shoulders, and |
am proud, indeed, to be the one to
make this presentation.
81 should have liked very much to
make the presentation in person.
This, however, was impossible, and
take this means of bringing the
matter to your attention. This prop
osition will be covered in general or
ders from this office at an early date.
I, however, wish to get out the medal
today in order that it may reach you
for Christmas"
Captain Curry stated that he
thought these medals would be COM
peted for each year at the national
shoot, but he could not definitely say
until the general orders are received
from Brig. Gen. Hamilton's office.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-01-02
WOMAN MYsTERIoUsLY SHOT,
Young Boy Held on Suspicion Of
Being the. Murderer.

PORTLAND, Dec. 2S.-A dis
patch to the Oregonian from War
rem, in Columbia county, Oregon,
says Mrs. Sarah Ayres was mys-
teriously murdered on her farm near
that place tonight. She was shot
dead while she was sewing in the
kitchen and the weapon with which
the crime was committed, 45-
calibre affair, was found on the
floor near her body.
Bert Holman, Mrs. Ayres' 49,
year-old adopted son, gave the first
news of the tragedy to the neigh
bors. Later, when taken before the
county authorities he told his story.
He said he was preparing to go to
bed in an upper room, when he heard
the shot and some one running
from the house. He ran down stairs
and found his mother lying dead.
Owing to various circumstances
the authorities have concluded to
hold the boy for further examina-
ton. The rife with which Mrs
Ayres was shot belonged to the fam
lily. Mrs. Ayres' husband is In the
mountains and cannot be reached
for several days.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-01-02
TO MEND THE STATE CAPITOL
SPECIAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS
IMPROVEMENTS.
Expenses VIII Come Out of the
state building Fund, Says
the Report.

OLYMPIA, Dec. 27.-Washington's
state capitol is ample for all needs for
years to come, provided unfinished por-
lions in the first or basement floor be
completed for occupancy, according to
a report of a special committee just
made To the governor This committee
consists of j. G. Proctor, u Tacoma ar
chitect, the state treasurer, the state
senator and two representatives, from
Thurston county. ]. II. Davis of the
board of control and ]. H. Brown.
The limited funds at his disposal
for the maintenance of the buildings
and grounds have been expended by
Secretary of State Nichols to the best
possible advantage and he has secured
for the state the best possible service
under the limitations imposed upon
him.
1T is the unanimous recommended
ton of this commission (Messrs. Davis
and Brown not voting) that all expen-
ditures herein recommended should be
made under the supervision of the
state board of control and that said
board should be by law given charge
Of the custody and control Of the state
capitol buildings and grounds. with
especial authority to make assign
ments of all offices in the building.
"The legislature may provide for the
issuance of warrants against the state
capitol building fund and may provide
that interest on these warrants will be
guaranteed by the state. BY this
means the warrants may be issued to
draw not to exceed 4 per cent interest
Thus. without increasing taxes. the
state will be enabled to make improve
ments at the capitol
I'VE recommend that the services Of
m expert landscape artist be procured
TO lay off the capitol grounds and
park, providing for narrow driveways
on Washington street and through the
like. For the construction of this
walk the employment of a landscape
gardener and the improvements of the
grounds according to his plans we
recommend an appropriation of $4,000
be asked of the Legislature.
The commission recommends that
concrete floors be put in corridors and
Easements of the old building, supports
strengthened. the basement finished
up for office rooms, a Encouragement
OF office space, removal Of the library
to the basement, a brick smokestack
new plumbing. freproof vaults. a
change in the heating system. and 9TH
er alterations and improvements. The
total cost will be about sz5.ooo to sso.-
ooo
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-01-02
H0QU|AM MANS
BY WOPOL|CEMEN
AFTER STARTING SMALL RIOT
stole His Step-Child, Threatened to
Kill His MOther-in-IIaw and
Fired Into Crowd.
Especial to the Herald. }

HOQUIAM, Dec. 2S.-J. Key was
shot and fatally wounded tonight b.
Officers Colby and Epson AS he APP
oeared on the street with a revolver,
liring into a crowd which had gather
ed.
Key had had trouble with his
wife and began drinking. His wife
eft home and went to her mothers,
but Key later came and stole lis
step-child He then met his moth
er-in-law and told her he would kill
her if she did not go away. She
notified the police, who went to
Keys home over the Wade music
store. A crowd began to collect and
Key notified them that if they did
not dispense he would shoot into the
bunch.
He later told the police he was
going to kill the child and himself
if they molested him. but finally
came down the stairway and fired
into the crowd. Officer Colby i'm
mediately grappled with him and
he shot a hole through the officers
coat sleeve and broke away. 1t was
At this time that both officers open
ed fire, the shots taking effect in
the head and leg of Key. The child
was found uninjured. while the wife
is Frustrated over the affair.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-01-02

erage of the old prison and more
sanitary appliances lin the kitchen.
"Seyenth-The employment OF
women in some active labor.
"Eighth-The enlargement of the
dining hall and the construction OF
new bakery.
"Ninth-Improvement of the wa
ter supply through connection with
the city system of artesian wells.
"Tenth-E Enlargement of the
dairy barn and herd, and greater de-
velopment of the penitentiary farm.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT of the jute
mill to a site adjacent to the stock
ade and doubling its capacity.
"Twelfth-A better system of dis
tributing the products of the jute
mill throughout the state.
"Thirteenth-The employment of
convicts on the public highways.
and the construction of public works
for the state.
"Fourteenth-The construction of
a new hospital and the removal OF
the women prisoners to Hhe present
building used for hospital
"Fifteenth-The establishment of
an intermediate prison west of the
Cascades.
sixteenth Recommending a
change of the law regulating the re-
volving fund appropriation"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-01-02
POLICE RUN ACROSS A CACHE
stolen Goods Evidently Brought From
stores Have Been Robbed.

Chief of Police Cayou Thursday
made raid and took in considerable
plumber, consisting of overcoats, and
two sacks containing shirts, under
wear. hats and other miscellaneous
wearing apparel.
Yesterday morning Frank Sinclair
reported to the chief that he had
seen three men leave an old shed near
his ice house, but was unable to get a
good look at them. When he entered
the shed he found the articles men,
toned. Chief Cayou Immediately sent
one of his officers to look into the
matter, who shortly returned to the
,:fice with the goods.
Mr.. Cayou stated that these articles
could not have been taken in this city
as he has received no complaints Of
any losses of this nature, and he
thinks the men are from neighbor-
ing town from whence they have
brought the clothing. He has two Off
GERS keeping watch on the shed and -
the robbers return they will be arrest
ed.
II Is iHpueill ny suihc lhdt ~ poS
car containing the goods may have
been broken into by the thieves. who
broke open the boxes containing the
goods. and after selecting what arti-
Giles they wanted nailed them up again.
Another theory is that they secured
pass keys and at their leisure entered
one or more of the local stores and Sc
.iected the goods from the shelves, 20
they would not be missed by the mer-
cbaufa
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-01-02
Notice Of Stockholders, Meet,n.

Notice is hereby given that the
regular annual meeting of the stock
holders OF the Old Union Ditch COM
pahy' corporation, will be held at
the city hall OF the City OF North
Yakima. Washington. on Saturday.
NV. .he I-tn DAY OF January, 1907. at
Inc nour OF 2:So o'clock p. M, for
the purpose of electing Officers for
the ensuing year and the transaction
OF such other business as NAV come
before said meeting.
Dated this 26th day OF December.
1906.
o2-St JOHN ]. RUDKIN. secv
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-01-02
FOUND GREAT LACK
OF TAX UNIFORMITY
STATE COMMISSION HAS REPORTED
Big Increase in Values NOted-Rec.
concentrations Made Regarding
Methods Of Work.
NORTH YAKIMA, Dec. &c.

NORTH YAKIMA, Dec. &c.
The first biennial report Of the
state tax commissioners recounts the
efforts of the commission toward es-
tablishing a uniform method of as
sessmenta of property in the various
counties of the state. The commission
found deplorable lack of uniform
ity, 1t says, in the assessed values,
not only of the different countries,
but in various classes of property in
the same locality. 1t was frequently
found that certain property was as
sessed at from SO to 60 per cent of
it's actual value, while other classes
were escaping with an assessment of
not more than Is per cent of their
value.
The commission says that while
the results of its efforts have not
been entirely satisfactory, they have
accomplished as much as could rea-
sonably have been expected.
A meeting of county assessors of
the state was held at Olympia in
January of the present year, at
which it was determined to assess
all property in the state at 60 per
cent of it's real value. The law pro-
vides that all property must be as
sessed at it's true and fair value,
but no attention has ever been paid
TO that requirement and it was felt
that to insist on the strict observance
of the law would have been too
radical departure from conditions
then obtaining.
Taxable Property Increased.
Under the 60 per cent valuation,
the aggregate value of all taxable
property in the state was increased
from 1926, ,5S3 in 1905 to $522,-
OS2,502 in 1906, gain of more than
81 per cent.
The commission prepared several
new assessment forms and recites
that in the main it has received
hearty cooperation from most of the
county assessors.
The commission advocates annual
the state.
1t has been found that in this
state the burden of taxation falls
heaviest on the common, every day
class of property. Homes, for in
stance, are taxed at ia very much
greater proportion to their value
than business property. With sixty
two millions on deposit in the banks
of the state in 1905, the total moneys
returned for taxation amounted to
but $2,646,425.
The commission refers to it's eff
forts toward collecting inheritance
taxes due the state. 1t has appeared
in mere than 100 cases and 40
cases are pending. The constitution
atty of the inheritance tax law has
been sustained in the supreme
courts.
The tax commission has been dill
gently studying the tax systems of
other countries and state, and has
come to the conclusion that the es-
tablshment of an effective system
can best be brought about gradual
ly, by the Introduction and passage
Of various bills in the legislature.
The report refers to the fact that
considerable sums lie idle in the
hands of the state treasurer which
might be made to earn revenue for
the state.
The taxation of public service cor
porations, insurance companies, fruit
trees. moneys and credits and banks
are subjects touched upon in the re-
port.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-01-02
Grandest Raspberry Extant-Cum-
berland.

The habit of this grand new
variety is superb. 1t is a stronger
grower than the Gregg, and more
prolific, ripens a few days earlier.
In size, the fruit is enormous, sur.
passing any other sort. The berries
run fifteen sixteenths of an inch in
diameter, the fruit is possessed OF
great firmness, and is one of the best
shippers. The bush is healthy and
vigorous, throwing up stocky canes
we'll adapted for supporting their
loads of fruit. Strong rooted VALLEY
grown tips, delivery spring 1907.
$40 per 1000. You can prove our
claims by buying and growing them.
Address
DILLARD COOKE,
Lock bon 1eS.
North Yakima. WaahnGtsa.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-01-02

FOR SALE-Thoroughbred barred
ROCK cockrels, Fred Johnson
strain. $2.5O each, limited number.
Mrs. w. P. Hubbard, r. F. D. No. 4.
52-2t
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w Ellis q NAGLER,
PHYSICIANS AND sUR0DcNs.

Office. Sloan Block; Phone. 1891.
x-Ray laboratory in connection Win
Sffice. Treatment and examination 81
S sr ~ r,HAha. cages promptly asssn1sA.
ave. Res. Phone. 1903.
DR.. Nagler's Res. Phone, 1904.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-01-02
DR. DAVID RossER.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.

Office over Jan ,ck's Drug store. Re-.
idencs. Cor. Sixth and Chestnut ofe1ee
hours: q m. to IL m. ana Z 70 n n
Member OF Pension Board.
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YAKIMA LODGE NO. u. r.AA y

Regular communicates iet "a a
Fridays OF each month. 4. = ncorr.
". n NHWCoAR. -
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FOR SALE-A two and one-half horse
power gasoline engine In excellent
repair at q bargain. Call at this
office. ls-tfs
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-01-02

Job work al II should hs done a
fhs Herald
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-01-02
LOANS.

LOANS-The Netherlands American
Mortgage Company il prepared r.
make farm loans over $1,000: rate
per cent; no delay. Apply to G
Dameyer, Agent, No. AS Alasks
Bldg. Seattle. Wash. 41-tfs
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. J. LYNCH. N. D.
Rooms aor to ao4-Muilirs Building.

Hours to p. in.-Arm. by appointment.
Phones-ofice 81; residence 6aa.