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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-09-18
ARMBUSTER WOULD
TAKE THE WATER
COMPANY FRANCHISE

Councilman Administers latest
exploit, probably a move toward the
political preferment which he so
much enjoys, is an ordinance to re-
woke the franchise of the Northwest
Light & Water COMPANY. The ordin-
ance is on the grounds that the water
company has failed to carry out its
franchise, that it has failed to keep
up its required pressure OF rs
pounds to the square inch on Yaki-
ma avenue; that ii has failed to ex-
end its water mains as the needs OF
the city require; that the rates it has
charged have been unfair and exorbi-
tant, nat its meters are defective
and consequently the harges have
been out of the ordinary; that in
some pipes the water has been
filthy and the dead ends are such as
to result in unsanitary conditions.
There are other allegations in the
ordinance which are not only laugh
able as the above, but which, II
worked out according 10 authori-
ties would be injurious to the city
According to councilmen who
heard the ordinance read and who
have examined into its feasibility it
means ruination if It is passed They
cain that if such an ordinance were
70 20 through the city would be left
entirely without water, as no pro-
vision has been made for furnishing
water supply if the council should
see fit 10 turn down the water COM
pany's franchise They claim that
there is no possibility Of any city
councilman determining whether
meters are defective until there has
been an authority on meters appoint
ed and the meters inspected.
Furthermore, ii is stated the or
dinance is defective in more points
than those enumerated and that
Armbruster is laboring, under an
hallucination.
By men who have watched the
situation closely it is sta ed that the
move Of Armbruster is merely politi-
cal Armbruster has had munich
pal ownership u buzzing in his
bonnet for some time and while 1t is
stated that municipal ownership un-
der proper conditions is perfectly
right and proper and possibly a ben
eft to the city, at the same time mu-
nicipal ownership as Armbruster
sees il is a farce and the laughing
stock of the city.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-09-18

The opening day of school Monday
was busy one for teachers and pu-
pills. Much difficulty was expert
enced by the superintendent and the
principals in accommodating the
large number of pupils already en-
rolled, and which it is expected will
steadily increase until December i
Every school is overcrowded, one
grade, the seventh in the Columbia
building, having 81 pupils enrolled.
The new Fairview school at the
south end of Sixth street was used
for the first time. and many were the
compliments paid the new structure.
1t is roomy and up-to-date and is
considered one of the best buildings
in the district The Columbia school
was hardly recognizable by the old
pupils, the interior having undergone
such marked change. The stair
ways have been widened and ad-
vantageously placed. and the new
utdtluS apparatus Will make the
building one of the most comfortable
in the city.
The Central building is being used
by the high school exclusively, its
former grades being divided between
the old Methodist church, the Barge
and the Lincoln buildings. Although
crowded to its utmost, the board is
Of the opinion that matters can be
arranged so that the high school
work can be carried on with good re-
suits until the new building is ready.
AS typical instance of the
crowded condition in the schools it
was discovered yesterday that there
were 81 pupils in one room at the
Barge school which has seating ca
pacity for but 40. The board of ed
ucation held a special meeting Mon
day evening and decided TO move
the portable school from Leamings-
burg to the Barge grounds to furn-
ish enough room for the pupils at
the institution.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-09-18
CHIEF ENGINEER WILL BE IN
SPOKANE.
MEN WILL Be LEFT
IN NORTH YAKIMA
Work In the Valley
Will Be Prosecuted With
More Vigor.

Chief Engineer Pittman's office
of the North Coast railroad will be
moved from North Yakima to Spo-
kane in a few days. This does not
mean that the North Coast offices
will be moved from the city entirely
as there will still be men here.
In view of the increased demands
upon the offices of the chief engign-
Ger and the executing of rapidly de-
veloping plans of the North Coast
it has become necessary to move the
offices from this city.
Recently the construction of the
Tekoa branch of the North Coast
from Spokane TO that town was
started and the contractors in the
Yakima valley have been directed to
prosecute their work with added
vigor. The forces of the contractors
will be increased as the demand war
rants and the construction of the
road will be carried on as rapidly
as possible. Mr.. Strahorn, president
of the road, was in the city Sunday,
but he left before he could be seen
by a representative of this paper.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-09-18

North Yakima wifi have a conyen-
ton of the Painters Association Of
the Northwest Monday for the pur-
pose of electing general officers 10
the brotherhood OF Painters, Deco
rators and Paperhangers Assoeia-
tion of America
The western states have never re-
ceiyed proper recognition in the as
ISOLATION, say the members, and they
also desire proper representation of
their interests in business matters.
Another matter that will be given
attention will be the consolidation
of all the local unions into one solid
body for the upbuilding Of the whole
order. instead of acting independ-
emily OF each other. as has been
done heretofore Washington, Ore
gon and British Columbia Will be
represented by delegates from Seat
tie. Portland. TAI oma. spokane
Vancouver b. @, and North Yakima
Fully S5 delegates Will be present.
This is the first general meeting Of
the association This state has evei
held east of the mountains. and it
promises to be of much interest. both
to the local organization and to the
community in general
Fred Berg Of st Cloud. MINI.
is in the city. He discovered short
~ after his arrival that an old friend
Of his was here The old friend is
Henry Schlosstein. the well known
First street restaurant man, and the
two had not met before for eight
cen years.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-09-18

organized labor, and was of the
opinion that all labor should be upon
an equal basis. In finishing his re-
marks he said that this was one of
the best meetings that he had ever
attended, being second only to one
held at Detroit in which he was a del
ready attended several this season
in the west and thought much good
was accomplished by them, the pres
ent being the best of all He then
sang 1.-The Diver C. H. Haybl, or
ganizer for the Pacific coast, spoke
of the recent grating carried on in
San Francisco, how both sides had
indictments issued against officials
by others who were no better. He
vlassed the Spreckles family as the
greatest grafters of all. and cited
numerous instances where they
would organize public utilities as a
gas company to compete with the
gas trust and when everything was
in paving condition sell out TO the
trusts. He also mentioned the San
Joaquin railroad. which was organ
lied in opposition TO the Southern
Pacific. and later sold the stock to
the latter corporation. In speaking
of statement made by one of the
Spreckles that he had right to en-
ploy man at any price. said no man
had right TO over wages, as it was
detrimental to his fellow man. Re
ferring to the department store, he
said that 20 per cent OF the women
of the red light district in Las An
geles were graduates of the depart
ment stores, as they did not pay liv-
ing wages. J. F. Clark of Tacoma
then spoke, saying that the igno-
rance of organized labor was the
cause of present conditions At pres
ent there are 1140 local unions in
the vountry. with membership o.
$4,000, compared to 500 a few
years ago.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-09-18
Reception to Teachers.

The reception TO the teachers OF
the North Yakima schools at the
beautiful home of Senator Walter j.
Reed, on North Ahtanum avenue,
was delightful affair. The rooms
were tastefully decorated with roses
and asters and lit up brilliantly
The guests were received by Supt
Reed and Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
Steiner. assisted by the members of
the board of education and their
wives. and all spent a very pleasant
evening The teachers were well
coined 10 the city by Drs. Rose.
and by Mrs W. NJ Watt in behalf
of the women's clubs. and responded
to by Miss Anthem of the high
school, and Miss Durham and Miss
Jones of the grades. Dainty refresh
ments were served by Mrs. Steiner
assisted by Mrs. J. D. Clemmer.
Mrs. John Reed, and Miss Katherine
Mueller
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-09-18
l.. STEDMAN is ROBBED SUNDAY
NIGHT.
KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS BY
f0RCE OF HEAVY BLOW
Home of Edwin Smithers Robbed by
Men Police Believe to Be
the Same People.

l.. Stedman was sandbagged and
robbed on South Third street Sun
day evening, losing solid gold Wal
than watch. The holdup occurred
about O'Clock. Stedman was
struck violent blow on the back of
the head and knocked unconscious
The matter was Immediately re-
ported to Officer Kelly. The police
believe that the sandbaggers are the
same people who entered the resi-
dnc of Edwin NJ. Smithrs, 213 South
Third street Sundas night and made
away with $195 in cash and jewelry
valued at about S100.
Entrance was made through a
front window and the house was
searched from top TO bottom. The
family was away from home between
5 and 8 O'Clock that night, discov-
ering the theft Immediately upon
their return.
The articles taken include a
lady's gold watch, gold neck chain.
bear tooth with gold mountings and
bearing the initials E. NJ. s.. silk fob
containing gentleman's watch
charm inscribed with the initials as
above, silver ring with skull and
cross bones and opal eyes, a quartz
ring, a small gold ring, band ring,
gold nugget, stick pin of gold set
with nearls
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-09-18
ST. MICHAEL'S DAY.
Special Service on Patronal Feast
Day of Church.

Special services will be held az St.
Michael's Episcopal church ST. Mi
chaels day, September %, it being
the patronal feast day of the chur h
in North Yakima. The church was
organized in 1855 by the Rev. Dr..
r. d. Nevius, rector of st. Luke's
church at Tacoma. Dr. Nevius Will
be present on that day and if his
health permits will preach
Another interesting fact in con
necton with the church is that the
same Sunday is also the twenty-fifth
anniversary of the ordination 10 the
ministry Of the Rev Bywater, its
present rector.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-09-18
Co.'s to New State.

Old residents of North Yakima
will doubtless remember Sam ]. Cut
ting, who was for a long time with
the Wallace-Coburn Hardware Co
Sam has entered the matrimonial
state, his bride being Miss Jessie
Giberson. The marriage took place
at Claiming, Texas. few days ago.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-09-18
$3.50 for Three Trees.

Walter Rowe of the Matches va
ley sold to commission house this
week pears from three trees FOR
which he received the sum Of $3.50.
He says that beats hops some
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-09-18
Move Here.

The Golden Gate Mining company ;
office was moved Friday from Gle
Elum TO North Yakima and J. D.
Cornett of that city succeeds Mr.. J.
5. McMinnimee as secretary and
treasurer. The president Of the COM
pany. J. d. Medill, gives as a reason
for moving that the majority Of the
stockholders reside in North Yaki-
ma and the business OF the company
can be better CARED for from that
point.-Cle Elum Echo.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-09-18
Jones Fined 500.

Edward Jones, who was at first
charged with breaking into the Les
lie grocery on First street. was fined
$40 by Judge Taggard yesterday, the
charge being changed to a misde-
meanor.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-09-18
THIRTEEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY
IN THE SCHOOLS.
LITTLE JOHNNIE CALLED
FORTH FROM HIS VACATION
Opening Day Monday Calls Out
Many Reluctant Pupils
Schools Crowded.

One thousand three hundred and
fifty boys and girls enrolled Monday
i'm the public schools, pa in the
high school and 11O6 in the grades.
This is a large increase over the first
day of last year.
The enrolment by buildings is as
foIIowS.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-09-18

/ saw It in the Herald.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-05
Quarterly Conference Held.

The second quarterly conference of Met
ropolitan Zion a. NJ. E. Church on street
between I'd and Sd streets southwest con-
vened last night. Rev. Dr. NJ. l.. Bla-
lock, presiding elder of the Washington
district, called the assemblage to order at
o'clock and conducted devotional eXer-
cses.
Following the roll call the trustees re-
ported receipts for, the quarter, $500 81;
the preacher steward sl61.14; for the poor,
s66S; for charity, $3.50. 1t was stated
that the pastor had received in all s2l4.69
since taking charge; the Sunday school
superintendent reported s15.73 and the
stewardess board $50 Samuel Jones. w.
T. Bradley, Charles Richardson and r. l..
Briscoe, local preachers, made their re-
ports.
George Addison Turner. president of the
Varick Christian Endeavor Society, sub
mitted report giving the future plans for
Christian Endeavor work. c. Herbert, for
the committee on Sunday school work, also
made report and the report of the pas
tor. Rev. DIR. w. a. Ray, showed the
church membership to be $40. The nomina-
ton of T. ]. Marshall to be trustee to
succeed Prof. j. d. Baltimore was con-
firmed.
Rev. J. R. White of the U. A. NJ E.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-05
News of Congress Heights.

At meeting of the Congress Heights
Public Improvement Association last even
ing letter was read from Commissioner
Mcfarland announcing his acceptance of
an invitation to be present at a meeting
to be held the evening of October 1S. A
reception committee was appointed as fol-
lows: George w. Kennedy, H. L. Barnes,
Edward ]. Newcomb, Rev. William Bray
shaw and Robert H. CoMan.
It was decided to have an open session in
the town hail. to which all the citizens and
the ladies of their families are to be in
vited. The association voted to provide
music and refreshments for the evening.
DR.. Arthur N. Meloy, one of the vice pres
idents of the East Washington Heights
Citizens Association. was visitor. and
made an address. The condition Of the
roads and cutters around the town having
been made q subject of complaint by sew
eral members of the association, the mat
ter was referred to the highway committee
for action. Rev. William Brayshaw, II. l..
SEWERS and Arthur N. Meley were admitted
to membership.
The third anniversary of Camp No. s.
Patriotic Order of Americans, was cele-
brated in the town hall Thursday evening
last. The exercises began with the singing
of My Country, IT'S of Thee in CT orus.
Mrs Scaggs the district president, then
made an address. quartet. composed of
Messrs Vining, Pierce NJ. ]. Fillius and
Samuel Hind rendered several selections.
Others who contributed to the program
were Mrs Charles Palmer, piano solo; Miss
Jennie Padgett, recitation; Mrs. Townsend,
solo; Miss Bessie Pierce. recitation; Mr..
Raymond Fillius, solo; Mss Estelle Brown,
solo. The program was followed by re-
freshmentS and dancing.
Mr. and Mrs. William T. Langley gave a
birthday party TO their daughter, Miss Ella
Langley. Tuesday evening last at the family
home, 9Th street, Congress Heights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-05
Sons Of Jonadab b.

At recent meeting of Unity Council. No.
2, Independent Order Sons of Jonadab, at
Melford's Hall, 9Th and 1 streets north
east the reports of the officers for the
quarter ended September 80 were read
and approved, showing an increase in the
membership and a substantial balance in
the treasury. The committee on entertain
ment and dance reported progress, as did
the committee on lapel buttons. An appli-
cation for membership was received and
favorably acted upon.
The installation of offlcers-elect for the
ensuing term was referred until the next
meeting owing to the absence of the grand
chief The council then opened under
good of the order Mr.. ]. T. Farr was
invited to preside, and in accepting the in
vitation he spoke encouragingly of the
good accomplished by the order. and called
upon Worthy Chief-elect Richard Bowman,
who responded with narrative describing
his recent horseback ride with detach-
ment of the D. c. N. G., Of which he is an
officer.
Brief remarks on temperance and the
benefits of total abstinence were made by
Messrs. Sands, Taylor, ODay, Rhodes.
Creamer. Armstrong. Killmon, Wright,
Parish, Watt and Worthy Chief McCracken
of Hope Council.
Refreshments were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-05
MORE DISCRIMINATION ALLEGED
Railways Charged With Favoring the
Creamery Trust

independent creamery companies OF Iowa,
Nebraska, Wyoming and adjoining states
that recently filed complaints against rail-
roads traversing that section OF the country
and carrying their product TO Chicago haye
again brought their case to the Interstate
commerce comm .ssion. Thes, companies
alleged that the rates fixed by the railroad
companies were such as To permit the de-
livery of cream and butter In Chicago SO as
to favor the so-calied creamery trust which
shipped its cream to Chicago and manu-
featured butter of il there as against tho
butter made farther west and shipped IN
that form to the same place.
That comp amt is stiH pending before tho
comm sson. and will he acted upon 10y that
body this fall. Now the md pend MT cream
cry companies have brought a petition to
the commission which alleges that thess
railroads, in retaliation for the act of tho
independent creameries, have combined to
put up many other rates in the tarrtory in
which they are operating. They claim that
the entire business of that section is being
injured by this combination to put up
rates, and their industry in particular VIII
be badly aft cted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-05
TlNKLETOWN TOPICS
MRS. FINNEGAN HITS OUR
PHOTOGRAPHER IN HIS STUDIO.
Special, Correspondence of The Star

Special Correspondence of The Star.
TINkLETOWN Md. October 4, 1907.
Frank Smith, the popular photographer
of Tinkletown. who several days ago Of
fered a barrel of apples to the mother of
the prettiest baby in town, was struck in
his studio this morning by Mrs. Mary
Finnegan of 4I9 Rhododsndron avenue
Frank had just turned down the Finnegan
twins We warned him.
John Mitchell, who used to live here but
has travelled some since, came back for a
brief visit yesterday, accompanied by an
English foxhound, a French bulldog, an
Irish terrier, some Russian cigarettes and
a crouch. He has spoke to no one yet
Paul Patterson of Washington was in
town yesterday visiting Miss Peaches and
sister. Paul had on considerable fail cloth
ing and his bandana was all scented up.
we don't car how much ii ra ms now. The
crops is in.
s. s. b. Stephens arrived in town for
business visit last evening on the 40 train.
AT half past Z there was shooting in the
public square fire discovered in the
basement of the town hail. Jed Perkins
called Mayor Jones a liar, two hackmen
started row in Eilery drug store and a
black mare attached to a side-bar buggy
ran away down Main street. Come again,
Breese.
The shucking bee prospects for the winter
seems good. Some ears that I'd Smith
looked over last week run five red ones to
the bushel
Windmills is being suppanted by gaso-
line engines in this vicinity. They amt as
reliable, but you don't have to climb so
high to oil them.
Another Uncle Toms Cabin company is
billed to appear in the town hall next Tues
day. They guarantee to have a live dog
and fifty pounds of ice at every perform
ance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-05
Anti-saloon League Meeting,

The Anti-Saloon League held its October
meeting in Assembly Hall, w. c. I. U.
building, go 9Th street. last Wednesday
evening.
Reports of standing and special commit
tees were considered.
]. W. Tull reported on nomination for
president of the league, to fill vacancy
caused by removal from the city of Rev.
Carl G. Doney, recommending the Rev
Donald c. Macleod of the First Presby-
terrain Church, as candidate for the presi-
dency. The recommendation was approved
Past President Ewin made a plea for
united action in support of the league.
A. E. Shoemaker reported on resolutions
one voicing tribute of the league to its
late president. Mr.. Doney which was ap-
proved, and the other expressing the con-
victions of the league, touching leading
topics, which should be given special at
tention by those who are to frame bills to
be brought before Congress at the next
session. resolution was presented and
unanimously adopted declaring for lad
vanced local option legislation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-05
Hotel Arrivals.

Raleigh-George r. Thompson, New
York; r. ]. Galland, New York; r. H.
Bowman, Passaic N. j.; w. H. Mitchell
Quincy, Mass; Charles West, Allentown,
Pa.
Arlington-Col. A. c. Tyler, New London
Conn; s. T. Grant and Mrs. Grant, Chi
cago; ]. c. Mitchell, Philadelphia; l.. Mer-
rill and Mrs. Merrill, Buffalo; c. Shaffer
and Mrs. Shaffer, Pittsburg
Ebbitt-H. H. Half, Montpelier, VT; NJ. b
Field, New York; c. O'Brien and Mrs
O'Brien, Shreveport. La; w. H. Bates,
Brooklyn, N. Y; Rear Admiral Hawley,
U. S. n.
New Willard-Henry D. Ormsby and Mrs.
Ormsby. Louisville, KY; w. D. Martin.
New York; j. B. King, Philadelphia; H.
shoreham-C. T. ONeill, Allentown, Pa:
]. c. McReynold, New York; Mrs. Charles
G. Wightman. Philadelphia: R. M. Will
cox and Mrs Wilcox, New York; Mrs.
Leonard, Elizabeth, N. j.; William r.
dillingham;, Providence, r. l.; Mrs. N. w.
Crochet, Atlanta, Ga; Miss c. Crochet,
Atlanta, Ga; T. L. Wickenden and wife,
X. Noborisaka. Toxic, Japan; Robert P.
Porter New York; ]. G. Sullivan and Mrs.
Sullivan. Chicago; Mrs. John 8. Bagby.
Rusleville Ill; Mrs. ]. L. Ray, Rusleville,
ILL.,; c. r. kearns, Virginia
Normande-G. w. Murray and Mrs. Muir
ray, Tunneltown, Ind; Miss Sarah Long.
Chattanooga, Tenn; Mrs. COPYRIGHT and
the Misses COPYRIGHT, Aurora, ILL.,; w. E.
Fryberger and Mrs. Fryberger, Ell Reno,
Okla; Mrs. L. D. Wilson and Miss Wilson,
Hank Point. Mo-; w. Gronger and. Mrs.
Gronger. Riverside Cal; J. H. Council and
Mrs. Connell, Riverside, Cal; Charles
Christopher and Mrs. Christopher, Lansing,
Mich: d. j. Gillian, Lansing, Mich; VIII
liam Hall and Mrs. Hall, Kansas City, Mo-.
DR.. Orturo Mendez. San Louis Potosl,
Mexico; Adolph Oliver, Guadulajara,
Mexico: Isaac Del Rio, Pueblo, Mexico; A.
Miranda, Mexico City, Mexico; Mark
Thomas and Mrs. Thomas, Mddletown
Ohio.
Riggs-U. L. Clardy, Howell, Ky; Miss
T. Cowan, Mississippi; Miss X. c. Dent.
Mississippi: w. S. Fanssett Philadelphia,
Pa; R. Couterie Philadelphia, Pa; S. p.
johnson, Baltimore, Md; c. d. Allen and
wife, Connecticut; c. o. Whitcomb and
wife, Michigan; Fred G.. Mitchell and wife,
Michigan: c: K. Witherby and wife, Mich
igan; S H. Featherton, New York; G. w.
Day and wife. Philadelphia, Pa; 8. w.
Scott, Philadelphia, Pa; Charles M.
Brown, Berryville Va; Gen. Charles Thur
man, Beryville, Va; Thomas Reynolds,
Berryville, Va; w. D. Farley and wife,
Michigan; II. M. Dougherty, South Caro-
lima; w. T. Kekham, East Orange, New
Jersey; Mrs. James A. Taylor, New York;
Edward Fuller New York; George Lo-
hinski New York, and John c. Quinn, New
York