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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-09-30
Fight Over Pugilists.

A difference Of opinion regarding
the respective pugilistic abilities of
Joe Cans and Battling Nelson led
to free-for-all fight Friday evening
between Alfred Hannel and Joe Kel-
ly on Front street. A stranger "but-
ted i'm on the proceedings and in
cidentally quieted the fracas before
the arrival of the police. Both the
men are employed on the section.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-09-30

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs.
colds and lung troubles is not affect
ed by tine National Pure Food and
Drug law as 1t contains no opiates
or other harmful drugs, and we re-
commend 1t as a safe remedy for
children and adults. A. D. Sloan's
Drug Store.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-09-30

To those afflicted with kidney and
bladd trouble. backache. rheuma-
tism. Pineules for the Kidney brings
relief in the first dose. Hundreds of
people today testify to their remark
able healing and tonic properties. 30
days trial 800. They purify the
blood. G. w. Camp. West Side Drug
gist.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-09-30

G. c. Irwin of Seattle arrived Fri
day evening from that city to make
his future home here. He has pur-
chased the New Meat Market en-
West Yakima avenue and will take
charge of the business at once. He
is brother of T. L. Irwin.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-09-30
They Take the Kinks ONT.

4 have used DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for many years with increasing
satisfaction. They take the kinks out
OF stomach, liver and bowels. without
fuss or friction" says N. II. Brown
of Pittsfield, VT. Guaranteed salts
factory at c. C. Cases drug store.
% cents.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-09-30

II you are a sufferer from piles.
ManZan Pile Rene III viii bring re-
lei with the first application Guar
anteed. Price 50c. c. W. Camp,
West Side Druggist.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-09-30
STATE FAIR fXCELS
IN EVERY DEPARTMENT

which won sweepstakes at Oregon
fairs, are on display and attracted
many sightseers.
The hog display is better than in
previous years and includes a wider
range. Exhibits are on display from
the state college at Pullman. All the
leading breeds of hogs are on display.
The Berkshires lead with 100, close
ly followed by the Poland China.
The chicken department of the fair
of Spokane, contains some fine dis
under the direction OF H. H. Collier
plays Of chickens and other fowls.
Water fowls are shown, and wild
duck and geese as we'll as the domes-
ticated are on display. The coops at
the fair are overcrowded, though all
the entries have been cared for.
Judges of Displays.
The judges of the various depart
mentS are as follows:
Prof. w. L. Carlyle of the govern
ment experiment station at Fort Col
Inns, CAL, will Judge the horses. DR..
/ James Whitycombe, of the Oregon
Agricultural college, will Judge the
cattle, sheep and hogs.
The fruit judges will be State Fruit
Inspector F. A. Huntley, Prof. w. S.
Thornber Of Pullman, and Frank D.
Rhodes of Spokane.
| AS assistants to Mrs. Carmichael
there will be as judges of butter, D.
S. Troy of Chimacum, L. w. Han
son of Seattle. U. S. pure food and
drug inspector, and E. A. Mcdonald.
i Thos. Carlyle and A. B. Pearson of
North Yakima will Judge the cheese.
Daniel Macy of Walla Walla and J.
K. Glover of Mabton will make the
awards in the apiary department.
Miss Lombard will be assisted IN
the art department by Mrs. Virgins
of Sumner, and Mesdames Brooks, 7.
B. Moore, A. B Weed of North Yaki-
ma, and Mrs. George Jaeger of Zil-
lab.
Judge Wood Of Missouri will act
as starter for the races. Robert Leigh
ton of Vancouver, r. c., and Matt
Williams of North Yakima will deter
mine the finishes. voIney Taft and
Sid Noble of North Yakima will act
as timers.
Music at the Fair.
Music for the fair will be the best
that has ever been given. The pro-
gram on Monday was by Nager's
band, which will play every day Of
the fair On three afternoons Nag
ler's Baby band will participate in
the exercises. The Sumner band has
been engaged to play at the evening
events, the Pains Carnival OF Naples
and Eruption of Mt Vesuvius.
This Is Society Day.
Tuesday is State Societies day at
the fair, and there will be large
turnout of people to attend the re-
unions of their native states. Him
OILS promises to have the real drawing
card of the day, for not only will
there be a picnic but Congressman
Wesley L. Jones, native of Him
OILS, will speak during the afternoon.
Minnesota, Iowa and several 9TH
err states will have reunions on the
grounds. Indiana will not particle
pate, as Friday has been set for the
picnic date for that society.
Big Attendance Expected.
A large attendance is expected at
the fair. though the opening day was
light. The reports from all parts OF
the state are that there will be larger
crowds than ever, and the interest
shown throughout the Yakima and
Kittitas valleys indicates that there
will be more on the grounds during
the week than ever before.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-09-30

Exclusive agency Security Stock
Remedies at Camps Westside Drug
Store. Open all night; we never
close. II
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-09-30
This Is Society Day.
Big Attendance Expected.

A large attendance is expected at
the fair, though the opening day was
light. The reports from all parts Of
the state are that there will be larger
crowds than ever, and the interest
shown throughout the Yakima and
Kittitas valleys indicates that there
will be more on the grounds during
the week than ever before.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29
ROSSITER ENDS
HIS c. P. D. PROBE,
LEAVES OFFICE
Report Is Submitted to
President This After
noon.

The report on conditions at the Gov
eminent Printing Office, as developed
by the investigation made at the in
stance Of the President. by Chief Clerk
William S. Rossiter, Of the Bureau OF
the Census. has been completed and
viii be placed I'm the hands Of the
President this afternoon.
The report OF the special cOmmltta E
on supplies was handed 10 Mr. Rossiter
about midnight last night. and the
clerks assisting Mr. ROssiter worked
several hours later 10 hurry the report
10 completion.
Mr. Rossiter will go out Of town 70
spend Sunday and take a rest from his
hard task When he returns 20 the city
Monday ne will resume his duties at
the Bureau OF Census, leaving Capt. II.
T. Brian. the acting Public Printer. in
full charge Of the Government Printing
Office until the President shall have d.
gested the special report and an
nounced his conclusions.
Nothing can be learned Of the tenor
Of the report in advance Of its promul-
cation by the President. should ne deem
fl advisable ito make the contents pub
lie
Alr Rossiter has had the assistance
of several expert tabulators that were
loaned by the Director Of the Census.
Mr. ROssiter today paid a tribute 70 the
assistance and efficiency Of these
clerks. who. he states. enabled him 70
complete mis- task much earlier than
would have been possible with less
trained men.
II is known that the investigation has
touched every phase Of the problem Of
the public printing, the administration
OF the office, the system employed, the
manner Of making purchases Of sup
plies. and many other details that made
the task a large and difficult one for the
short space Of time In which IN was &C
comDlished.
Mr. ROSTERS friends believe that he
has done the work in record-breuldng
time. and are cUngratulaung him On It's
completion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29
FOREIGN RACERS FOLLOW
TRAIL OF THOMAS FLYER

CHICAGO. Feb. 29.-The departure
from here Of the Italian car Zust and
the French car De Dion. in the New
York-to-Paris automobile race, the ar
rival at ChestertOn Of the tailenders,
the German car PrOtos and the French
car Mont-Bloc, and the approach to-
ward Clinton. Iowa, OF the American
Thomas FLYER marked the latest stages
in the contest today.
The Zust anC De Dion left under A
convoy of a score OF autos owned by
members Of the Chicago club. Pilot
cars from here viii accompany the
racers TO Clinton. Iowa. from which
point westward to MarshalltOwn the
Cedar Rapids Motor Club will furnish
pilots. The foreigners are following the
route cleared through the snow by the
American. through Eiburn, De Kalh
and Union Grove Ill
The native contingent is elated over
the decision of Captain Hansen, the
Swedish arctic explorer. TO join the
FLYER. It is believed his knowledge of
polar regions viii give the American a
great advantage when their car speeds
It's way over the northern ice fields.
E r Lescares. a Chicago French
American, took Hansens place in the
De Dion. The MOtO-BloC and Protos
are due here late this afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29
WASHINGTON GAS
VERY FIRM AT 81
Traction Stocks Also Strong
er--GeneraI Local Stock
Market Shows Firmer
Tone.

1T will he a long time before Wash
ington Gas sells below 90. This was
the statement Of enc of the leadins
brokers on change yesterday after
noon and half a dozen brokers stand
ing around echoed the statement.
ToGay's market was right along these
likes in so far as Gas was concerned.
II raised 60 shortly after the opening
sale and closed at 81, with transac-
lions 40 shares There are those who
do not think that the advance has been
along lines OF merit. but they are ina
the minority and the value OF the stock
IS ar investment is held up By the
majority as a reason for the price.
despite the outcome of the movement
for cheaper gas OF for increased CAPT
tallzGtiOn.
1t may be that the advance is forced,
but the broker with stock to sell. pro-
vided he is OF this opinion, will have
no difficulty In marketing 1t.
Another sign of betterment IN local
security circles was the sharp advance
in Washington Railway preferred. which
sold at 661z. Capital Traction also sold
at 1i9.
Bonds were steady.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29
CANNON CHECKS PLAN
TO KILL PULP TARIFF

Uncle" Joe Cannon placed his heavy
foot down upon the hopes of the paper
pulp tariff reformers today. He de-
clared that he did not know a thing
about" the move to abolish the duty
which is making the Paper trust fatter
than an October porter, and didn't
know q thing about what would and
what would not pass Congress
There isn't anything pending on the
subject here in the House. declared the
vigorous-tGngued autocrat OF the popu-
lar branch of Congress.
When the Speaker was assured that
the newspaper readers Of the country.
as well as the newspaper proprietors.
were interested in the matter because II
had direct bearing on the price of the
dailies, the Speaker climbed into his
carriage, and exclaimed: 4 haven't a
/ thing 10 say about It."
a word from you would be of the
greatest interest the Speaker was as
sur, "a,
They'll not get it from me. not q
word, - he decided, and his carriage dou.
was shut.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29
SIZE. 100000 COMBINE
IN CHICAGO ELEVATED

CHICAGO, Feb. decentralization OF
ali the elevated railroad companies in
Chicago, and the formation Of a S125,-
100000 combine to operate the roads as
one continuous system, is being plan
ned. Reports yesterday in financial and
traction circles were that steps toward
the consolidation were being taken and
that the plan was acceptable to the
roads.
Further, it was declared that, while
the time was not yet thought ripe for
announcing the actual combination OF
the roads, the details of the combine
We're agreed upon at meeting held in
New York two months ago.
Officials Of the Northwestern. Metro
politan, and South Side railroads de-
clned yesterday to discuss the prOpO-
sition. although II was admitted frank
~ that a combine or the elevated roads
would be the quickest and easiest way
10 settle the union loops difficulties
and place the elevated roads in a posi-
ton to compete successfully with the
reOrganized surface systems.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29
KENSINGTON BANK
OPEN FOR BUSINESS

KENSINGTON. Nd. Feb. 29-Tha
Kensington Bank of the Farmers Bank
ing and Trust Company, Of Montgomery
county, opened its doors at noon today
In its new bank building. adjoining she
Kensington town hall and postoffiCe
The KensingtOn Bank is a branch Of
the Farmers Bank and Trust Company,
Rockville, Nd, OF which Phillip -.
Lizard is president The Keusingtou
branch IS IN charge Of j. Floyd Cissel.
as manager, and an executive commit
tee, consisting of DIR. Eugene Jones,
fred Q. WarJheu, Frank l. Hewitt, Wal
ter A. Johnson.
The executive committee and man
ager will hold a reception this after
noon from TO S p. IN. The bank opens
for business under very favorable aus
pieces, and the management is hopeful
that the bank will not only be a con-
venience but a benefit to the peopls Of
kensingtOn,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29
PLANNED
INTO DEPARTMENTS

Action was taken IN the House today
which will result in wholesale and
sweeping Investigations by Congress OF
every executive department Of the Gov
eminent
The initial step IN this move was
taken today when the House passed a
resolution offered By Mr.. Hughes OF
West Virginia providing special cIerks
for every committee on expenditures IN
the department.
In his report on his resolution. Mr..
Hughes says. the time has come 10
.resusCitate these investigati-E commit
tees and 10 end their being merely orna-
mental parties lie declares that here
viii be less need of + eep commissions
ard special investigating committees IL
these committees on expenditures would
get busy and keep careful eye OF the
operations Of their departemnts ali tho
time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29
THOUSANDS PAY TRIBUTE.
TO MEMORY OF PRIEST

PATERSON. N. J.. Feb. 29.-Thou-
sands turned ont to do honor TO the
memory Of Father Leo Heinrichs. the
priest slain by an anarchist in Denver,
whose body arrived at the Erie sta
ton here today.
1t is expected that thousands moro
will march past the coffin when the
body is placed on view tomorrow in
ST. Ronaventura Church.
The demonstration was unsectsrian in
character, Protestants as vel: as Cttl-
olics desiring to manifest heir belief
IN the injustice Of attributing rly
all anarchist outrages IN the county to
an origin in Paterson.
guard of honor consisting of Ulcers
Of the local Catholic societies will watch
by the coffin in ST. Bonaventura CT urch
tomorrow
The funeral viii be held Monday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29
Ouotse From Documents.

Commander Hill proceeded TO quote
from Official documents. including the
logs Of several OF the American ships. to
prove his point that the weight placed
upon them makes them sink so low as
10 cause the present location OF their
armor belts to be ineffective. He has
quoted from the log of the Georgia 10
show that the overdraft on April 18th
last, while at Hampton Roads. was two
feet one inch.
Admiral Caps. who was present, took
exception to this, and taking the log OF
the Georgia Of that date showed that
she then had on board over $50 tons of
coal water ammunition, etc, In excess
OF her designed allowance anr that her
Overdraft was only eight and one-half
inches instead Of twenty-five inches.
Hin retOTted that he would accept the
figures given by Admirals Converse and
Capps before the committee that the
oVerdrafts Of the American ships ranged
from FIVE TO eleven inches. THAT is
when they are ready to go into action,
without counting the extra coal that
they ought TO have on board he con-
cluded.
Admiral CarDs. in q brief statement
declare that the practice of determin-
ing weights and water lines was uni
form in the English, japanese, German,
and American navies-
The committee then took a recess.
Lieutenant Comma nder Nogelgesang
viii be heard this afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29
WESTINGHOUSE COMPANY
TO PAY DEBTS WITH BONDS

PITTSBURG, Pa, Feb. 29.-The re-
Mobilization Of tbs Westinghouse Machine
Company was assured yesterday when
the creditors committee met the receiv-
ers and agreed TO the plan proposed De-
cember "a to issue bonds in denomina-
ticns Of $500 for all Indebtedness other
than amounts smaller than 500. which
viii be paid in cash. For the removal
OF the existing receivership il IS only
necessary TO make application TO the
court, all creditors having agreed to the
plan.
Announcement has been also made
that the Westinghouse Electric and
Manufacturing Company will soon be
freed from its receivership in a similar
manner to that OF the machine COM
pauy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29
BLAZING SULPHUR
INPERILS FIREREN,
AND FIVE MAY DIE

NEW YORK. Feb. 29.-Five men We're
fatally hurt, seven others badly burned
twelve h-emen overcome b. sulphur
fumes. and more than 100000 damage
done today in a fire which totally de-
stroyed the National Sulphur Company
works at Kent avenue and Ross street,
Williamsburg.
Rotten hose, which in many instances
burst when the water pressure was ap-
piled, contributed in a large measure to
the rapid spread Of the flames. which
for a time threatened to spread to a
nearby coal yard.
The FIRE was caused by a terrific ex-
plosiou on the top floor, which wrecked
the building The back and side roofs
were blown out and the iron roof lifted
bodily and fell in Kent avenue. Robert
Kerr, an employe, was hurled through a
window and fatally injured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29
BUSINESS BLOCK SOLD
BY DR.. {. N. N CONAS

Er, E NJ. iMcComas has sold through
Lie5eImann & Hawn the four-storv
brick business block at the northwest
corner of Fourteenth and L streets for
500. OOC.
The purchaser, whose name is with
hello, until the deed is recorded, Monday,
is 81 Well-knOWn local financter. who
takes the property as an investment
The ground floor of the building is oc-
cupieG by a drug store and market
store, and the balance of the building
by tbS InJe-continental Correspondence
University.
Benjamin f. Queen has purchased
from Thomas J. Fisher & Co. the three
story brick dwelling 10 B street south
east for $500. Mr.. Queen will make eX-
tensive repairs and occupy the house as
his residence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29
RECEIVERS APPOINTED
FOR ORIENTAL BANK

NEW YORK, Feb. z9-On the petition
OF Attorney General Jackson. Justice
Platzek, in the supreme court. has ap-
pointed the Carnegie Trust Company
and Henry Schneider temporary receiv-
ers of the Oriental Bank, which closed
its doors on January 81.
he also granted a temporary intUnc-
tlon restraining the bank from doing
any business pending final deJerinina-
uon OF the action ard restraints the
banks depOsitors and other creditors
from bringing action against the bank
curing the suit.
Both receivers must sive ssOa00o bonds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29
WEEKLY STATEMENT
OF ASSOCIATED BANKS

NEW YORK. Feb. 29.-The weekly
statement of the associated banks is
sued toby, shows the following
changes.
Reserve on all deposits, decrease,
s. POS, SIS
Reserve on deposits other than United
States. decrease, 81, 300 625.
Loans. increase, ST, 0SS. 900.
Specie, increase, 81. 943. 400.
legal tenders, decrease, 1916, 200.
Deposits. increase, 81 90. 80.
Circulation, decrease S2,054 100.
Total loans, Sl61. 057. 100
The banks now hold in excess Of legal
requirements S29, 202. 676 agaisnt a sur
plus of S3.S5s. $50 last year AMI $5,0OS, 100
two years ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29
PRINCE HARAYAN HERE
FROM FAR-0FF INDIA

NEW YORK. Feb. 29.-Prince Victor
Narayan, twenty years old. tall and
well built, son Of the Maharajah of
COOCh-Beha. one of the independent
provinces of India, under British pro
lection, arrived on the Mauretania last
evening.
The princes father is said TO be the
richest Maharajah in India.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29
COTTON OPENING WEAK
DESPITE BULLlSH NEWS

NEW YORK. Feb. 29.-The cotton
market disregarded the very buIlish
weekly statistics from Liverpool, and
started unchanged to five points lower.
The selling was by room traders, who
later attempted to cover, May advanc-
ing that option from 1913 TO 1858 Spot
interests were also credited with buy
ing.
1880. April, 1898 bid; May, lO.4S1lO ~ /;
June, 10.43a1O a; July. 1059dlO4O; Au-
gust. 10. 2OQ10H.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29
FLORIDA AVENUE HOUSE
BOUGHT AS INVESTMENT

c. II. Fielding has sold through Moore
& Hill the three-story brick dwelling,
463 Florida avenue northwest The pur-
chaser, J. +. Warrington viii hold
the property as an investment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29
LAUNCH GERMAN DREADNogGHr

BERLIN, Feb 29.-Germany's FIRST
counterpart OF the British battleship
DreadnOught, which has been provision
allv named the ErsatZ Bayern, will be
launched at Wilbenshafen on May 8.
She is of 1850 tons, and will have a
speed Of nineteen knots
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29
TIE CURE MARKET.

Quotations furnished by E. ]. Hutton
& Co. members New York Stock
Exchange. G. Bowie Chapman. manager.
1901 + street northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29

One OF the most enjoyable musicales
ever given by the pupils OF St. Mary s
Academy was that held at the Academy
Han last evening Those who took part
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29
STOCKS, BONDS, MONEY, AND GRAIN
New York Stocks

Quotations furnished by Post 4 Flag
members OF New York Stock Exchange. 1881
b ct. nW.I
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29

A meeting or Alexandria Republicans
was held at Schuler'e Hall last evening
The meeting was attended by large
number OF the white Republicans of the
city and nine cOlored men The follow
ing city committee was elected.
J. A EEgborn, chairman; W H =.
Kelly. secretary: First ward. Donald
Aiteneson and ". P. Graves; Second
ward, r. II. Hancock and S. A Forrest
Third ward, J. L Crupper and John A:
Ewald. Fourth ward, Frank Evans and
r Emmett Kelly.
The following delegates were elected
to the district convention which will
meet in this city March 10: Donald ).
AitchesOu, r. Emmett Kelly, W. p.
Graves, and J. a EggbOrn-
The following were elected delegates
10 the state convention which will meet
IN Lynchburg April 9: X. H p. Kelly,
J. CruppoT, r. L Walters. and J. A
Eggborn.
Several resolutions we're offered in
dOrsing both Hughes and Taft for the
Presidential nomination, but after much
discussion X was decided 10 let the dele
cations go TO the convention U1in-
structed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29
ERROR IN BELT OF US.
SHIPS, ASSERTS HILL
CONTINUED from First Page)

fruits Of victory, because they would
not be able 70 chase the enemy and
smash him. They should have sufh-
cient coal to chase him as far as nee
essary TO get every one Of his ships and
not let one escape
''Or to escape II the enemy licked US, -
suggested Hale.
''Oh, / hope that will never happen. ''
was the replV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29

There ers q good many
house renters IN shis city. =
hundl ed OF these would MAKE
GOOD tenants for that mouse o.
Sours-ten OF this hundred are
reading the To Rent" ads
every cay now.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-29

The remains Of Mrs. Margaret Mar
shall. widow OF the late William II.
Marshall. and mother OF John A. and
Charles B. Marshall. - this city. will
be sent to Iorton tomorrow for burial.
Mrs. MarFhail was seventy-nine years Of
aHR