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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-06-23
\ Blessing.

Not to the man of dollars,
Not to the man of deeds,
Not unto craft and cunning,
Not unto human crccds,
Not to the one whose passion
Is for the worlds rcnown,
Not in the form of fashion.
Comcth blessing down.
But to the one whose spirit
Yearns for the great and good !;
Unto the one whose storehouSe
Yieldeth the hungry food;
Unto the one who labOrS
Fearless of foe or frown;
Unto the kindly hearted
Comcth blessing down.
- Mary Frances Tucker.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-06-23

Summary-TwO base hits-Woods, 2.
Struck out-By Olson, 8; by Metcalf,
Z. Hit by pitcher-Mackey by Met
calf. First on errors-Toppenish, Z;
Ellensburg, 1. Left on bases Top
penish, 5; Ellensburg 6. First on
balls-Of Olson, Earned runs
Ellensburg, 1.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-06-23
WATER WASTE
LIVE PROBLEM
CAUSES CITY MANY TROUBLES
Northwest Light & Water Co. Enters
Protest Against Waste-COntractOrs
Granted Time of Sewer.

Water is one of the municipal prob
lens of the day. Too much use of
water is bothering the Northwest
Light & Water Co., and too much
aqua pura is holding back the COM
pletion of the city sewerage system.
To strike an even balance between
the two the city council agreed Mon
day evening to give Contractor Petty
john a continuation of time on his
sewer contract, and the water COM
mittee will investigate the troubles Of
the n. w. l.. & w. Co.
Troubles of Water Company.
George c. Arrowsmith, superinten-
dent of the water company in a COM
munication to the council, complains
Pacific depot was using too much
water in caring for the green strip
along the railroad track. Councilman
Null corroborated the story The
Water company also complained that
waste had been discovered in the
flushing of many of the sewers. The
council promised to heed the water
pohy IdytI THAT THESE ABUSES
be corrected.
Grant Time on Contracts.
Mr.. Pettyjohn, contractor, appeared
before the council and stated that
owing to the bursting of the west side
drain. which caused a heavy seepage,
his sub sewer contract was delayed
The breaking of the west side drain
has caused a flooding of cellars. and
excavations, and made sewer pipe i'm
possible. and impracticable. After a
wordy tilt between Councilman Shaw
and Mayor Armbruster, Contractor
Pettyjohn was granted a continuation
of time in the finishing OF the work
1t is not likely that much more sewer
work will be attempted before next
September, unless there is an unusual
fall in the drainage water. Only con-
tracts for eight blocks were let at the
meeting Monday evening.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-06-23
TELEPHONE WORKER
TELLS OF PROGRESS
W. II. HcnncSsy Says That Changes
arc Being Made to Give Better
Long Distance Service.

w II. Hennessy. toll organizer of
the Pacific Telephone Il Telegraph
company. was North Yakima visitor
Monday on his way east to Walla
Walla. where new long distance ter
ritory is being added to the office
there and other conditions brought
about to ease the service in the inter-
csts of subscribers and patrons. The
work which is in progress is, in brief.
| the taking from the territory of the
| Spokane, Seattle and Portland offices
some of the country tributary under
present arrangements and making it
| tributary to the Walla Walla office.
| The result of this will be to divide the
demands in such n way as to give to
all II better opportunity for the scrv-
ice they seek.
Country Developing Fast.
This entire state and section are
developing SO fast. not only in the
large cities but throughout the
country. according to Mr. Henncssy.
| that il is almost impossible, even with
| the most strenuous efforts, to keep up
| to the demands. The demand for ma
terial for construction and equipment
is even ahead of the capacity of the
| factories.
Mr.. HcnncsSy, who brought order
out of the chaotic telephone system in
this city a year ago when the growth
required that the whole plan be
brought up to present day needs, says
| that ID. s. Wilkinson, the present
manager, has done wonders under all
the prevailing conditions and is giving
| a =
| is procured by any district I'm the
state.
| "Any man who can afford a news
paper" says Mr.. Hcnncssy, "can af-
, ford a telephone. They cost five cents
| a day. The man who cant make his
telephone return him that amount, in
| time and footwear, is lacking in bust
ness aCumen,"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-06-23
SO m G thin
That Will
Interest You

Coming events cast their
shadows before them The
Alaska Exposition and the
North Bank" Railroad will
draw the East nearer to the
North Pacific Coast.
The Burlington, Northern
Pacific and Great Northern
roads have felt the stimulat-
ing motion of this advance,
and have arranged, effective
May 23rd, for all kinds of new
and elaborate through train
service, both via St. Paul and
Billings, Montana, between Chi
cago, st. Louis, Kansas City,
Omaha, Denver, the Lakes and
the Mississippi Valley on the
east, and Puget Sound and
Portland.
When planning an eastern
trip, look at the map, and note
the choice of attractive routes
this new through service offers
Does not continuity of service
to these important eastern cities
mean a great deal to you?
Consult any agent of the Bur-
lington, Northern Pacific or
Great Northern roads in the
Northwest, or, the undersigned.
- A. e. CAMPBELL,
Dir n,lSSS. Commercial Agt.
&klllllk:S5sll 100 Pioneer Square,
Ip!yXc Seattle, Wash
nNEn
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-06-23
their own ability to beat anything in
the Yakima valley that plays ball.
Couldn't Beat Luck.

their own ability to beat anything in
the Yakima valley that plays ball.
Couldn't Beat Luck.
The Ellensburg team outplayed,
outfielded, and outhit their rivals, but
they could not get around the luck
of the other gang. With the bases
full a puny bunt was fielded to the
plate cutting off run. In attempting
to make a double Catcher Duncan of
head, and the ball bounced into the
bleachers. Before the smoke had
cleared away three runs crossed the
platter. Ellensburg made noble
stagger to win, but fell short a run
in the ninth. The defeat was a bit
ter pill for the Kittitas folks. They
have fostered the idea that their
Colts are unbeatable, and the wall
Looping of Sunday will curb their ton
CUES and boasts.
Funny Game.
The game was a Rowling scream
from start to finish, and was chock-
full of funny incidents. The Ellens-
burg team had to be coaxed to play
even after the crowd had gathered,
and by letting Manager Wishard of
the Ellensburg bunch take in the
money at the ticket window, consent
ed to play. Every minute or two,
some unusual happening would set
the crowd in good humor. North
Yakima people to a man rooted for
Toppenish to win. Left Fielder Will
gus of Toppenish made the circus
catch of the day, by sliding on an
ear after long, low drive, and catch
ing the spheriod.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-03-31

who protested bitterly some days
ago against the anti-treat and anti
free-lunch bills, today exhibited vast
indignation at Assemblyman v H.
Cady's measure which seeks to still
further secure minors from going to
ruination via the cigaret route. En-
croachment upon personal liberty was
his main thesis. Mr.. Cady blandly
observed that he doubted if the Mil
waukee gentleman knew what he was
talking about, but as he was anxious
for the fullest discussion, he suggest
ed that the bill go over till Wednes-
day. So it went. A bill somewhat in
the direct line of the conservation of
natural resources is one that was adj
vanced to engrossment in the assem-
bly, after an examination by General
C. E. Estabrook, the author. 1t au-
thorizes any town board to acquire
by purchase or otherwise a sufficient
tract of land to use and maintain as
a wood-lot and to preserve and refor-
est it. Mr.. LIE Roy made motion to
revive the bill, killed the day before,
for an alienation yearly of holidays
in honor of Washington and Lincoln.
He carried the house with him, the
bill being revived and referred to the
committee on state affairs.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-03-31
CASTRO To SAIL
FOR VENEzUEL A

Cologne, March 24.-Ex-President
Castro of Venezuela, who is on his
way to Bordeaux to sail for South
America, stayed in this city over
night and will leave for Paris this
morning. 1t is learned from one of
Castro's friends that he has only about
$4,000 in Europe and that stories of
immense sums being sent out to him
from Venezuela are pure fiction.
May Be Arrested.
BoGeaux, March 24.-The Venezue-
Ian consul here was yesterday official
ly advised by Jose de Jesus Paul, the
Venezuelan commissioner to Europe,
from Berlin, that eX-President Castro
will be arrested if he attempts to land
in Venezuela. 1t is believed here that
Castro intends to stop at Trinidad and
await developments.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-03-31
NARROWING PLIGHT
OF AERONAUT|STS
CARRIED BY WINDS OVER NOUN
TAlNs, LAND ON SNOW
CLAD PEAKS.
WANDER AlMLEsSLY THROUGH
TERRIFIC BLIZZARD-REAcH
FINAL SAFETY.

| Los Angeles, CAL, March 24.-Afte1
one of the most narrowing experiences
in the history of ballooning, Captain
A. F. Mueller and five companions
who assembled in the Ferriss racing
balloon America at Pasadena, Sat
urday afternoon and became lost in
the Sierra Madre mountains, arrived
on foot at Switzer's camp, on the
slopes of Mount Wilson, unframed.
The balloon was in the air less than
two hours. 1t was carried by the
strong north wind to the mile high
summit of Mount Lowe, and swept
on across the intervening peaks and
canyons to the lofty summit of Mount
Gabriel. Here ballast was thrown out
and the balloon scared away toward
Strawberry peak, on the third range.
Crossing this at a low altitude, the
balloon encountered a strong current
of cold air, which brought it rapidly
to the earth. A successful landing
was effected on the north side of
strawberry peak in what is known as
Little Tejunga canyon, at o'clock
Saturday afternoon, less than two
hours after the ascension at Pasadena.
The distance covered was less than Is
miles in a direct line, but by any pos
sible foot route is many times that
distance
The aeronauts wandered aimlessly
over the mountains until 1870 p. M.
Sunday, when they unexpectedly came
to Colbys ranch, an isolated habita-
ton, far from any road and without
communication with the outside
world. Meantime, a terrific blizzard
had swept over the mountains and for
hours the men suffered from the cold.
At the ranch the party remained
until Monday afternoon when the
storm ceased. They Immediately took
up the snow choked trails across the
mountains toward Pasadena. The
party travelled through Monday night
and until yesterday afternoon when
they suddenly came upon Switzers
camp, in the side of the mountain, 10
miles from Pasadena. A party of res
cuers on horseback were at Switzers S,
having Just returned after 20 hour
search for the missing men.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-03-31

Buffalo county. Mr.. Gavenay also
took part in the assembly contest, but
he kept accounts of expenditures sep
arately. Mr. Ekern, he said, took an
active part in that county in behalf of
Mr.. Hatton. Mr.. Gavenay did not re-
tain any fees for his own services.
Mr.. Gavenay supported Mr.. Twesme,
who ran against Ekern for the assem-
bly,. Asked if he know any game
wardens that participated in the cam
paign, Mr.. Gavenay mentioned E. L.
Immel. He stated Mr.. Immel was
active in behalf of Mr.. Ekern in
Trempealeau county. Il looked up
Mr.. ImmePs expense account and l
find eight or ten items that I believe
were not disbursed entirely for state
purposes. A trip from Blair to Pres
ton is in the record of Mr.. Immel as
disbursed in state work. My belief
is that he was looking for votes at
Preston for Ekern. A trip from Blair
to Whitehall is also purported to be
on state matters. l know Whitehall
is where Ekern lives"
Ex-senator Gavenay believes that
money was not used corruptly in the
last campaign.
Regarding the payment of money to
obtain voters, he said that you must
take conditions as you find them. 1t
is the practice and human nature is
not perfect Men will not take an in
terest in campaigns of patriotic mo-
tives as theoretically you would ex-
pect them to-.
L. c. Arnold of Trempealeau coun-
ty was the last witness. Mr.. Arnold
served in the assembly, in the senate
and also as speaker. He was elect
ed, he said, without spending money.
The primary law seems to demand ex-
penditures, he said "I was elected
on my merits,'' he said. Its more
than you fellows did, He stated
that he did not spend any Stephenson
money Or any other funds. The
committee did not seem to know why
he was called. Senator Marsh is
sued the subpoena, it seems, and as
he was not there the testimony of
Mr.. Arnold was not very enlighten-
ing.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-03-31
WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE.
No Attenuation IN Holidays.

Madison, March 18.-Assemblyma
Keup's bill. making Lincoln's birthday
a legal holiday in the odd numbered
and Washington's birthday in the
even numbered years, was indefinitely
postponed on motion Of Mr.. Thomas
who thought it undignified and other
wise Objectionable, as did also Mr.. In
gram. Mr.. Keup explained that he
had presented it at the request of old
soldiers who seemed to desire it..
Without debate and with but one or
two dissenting votes the Hambrecht
bill forbidding segregation of sexes
at the university was passed. DR..
Hoyt's bill sharply regulating mid
wifery was revived. The day before
it had been refused passage rather
in spirit of default. DR.. Hoyt spoke
of its great Importance and motions
were made to refer it to various COM
mittees-to medical, and to judiciary.
Then Judge Stack created a laugh by
suggesting that manufactures and Ia
Dor seemed to him to be the appropri-
ate place for it. Finally it went to
the health committee. The measure
establishing the initiative and referen-
dunn was reported for indefinite post
ponement by the elections committee.
The tax committee reported favorably
the bill to abolish the state board of
assessment and uniting its duties to
those Of the state tax commission.
The bill to make a straight appro-
priation to the Wisconsin branch of
the American Society of Equity came
from the judiciary committee without
recommendation and was sent to the
claims committee. A rather unusual
circumstance made interesting the pro-
ceedings of the assembly when res
olution of significance only to repub-
licans was killed on motion of a So
cial democrat. The episode had to
do with the Roethe Joint resolution
expressing confidence in the Wiscon-
sin delegation for it's course in the re-
cent instruction against so-called
Cannonism. The resolution was ques-
toned by Mr.. Ledvina, who said 1t
commended all our congressman, who
themselves were divided on the rules
question. Mr.. Roethe spoke in de-
tense of his resolution. Finally Mr..
Brockhausen, social democratic, de-
claring the matter was one for the re-
publicans only, moved that the resolu-
ton be indefinitely postponed. That
motion prevailed 35 to 81.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-03-31
SUPPOSED DEAD; ALIVE.
Wanted as Witness in Suit Against
Pfatt.

Pfatt.
Chicago, March 24.-James Dono-
van, president of the Baker Lumber
company, declared here yesterday
that La Flora S. Baker, sought by
the New York police, and who was de
clared legally dead two years ago by
Judge Cutting in the probate court,
was in Chicago during the Christmas
holidays and at the home of his
daughter. Donovan said he was in
terested in finding Baker, whose es-
tate had been settled since he was de
clared dead, as a witness in suit for
100000 against former Senator
Thomas c. Platt of New York. More
than 100000 acres of land in Michi-
gan are said to be concerned in the re-
suit of the litigation in the prosecu-
ton of which Baker is needed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-03-31
death PENALTY
FOR K|DNAPERS

Harrisburg, Pa, March pa bill
making kidnapping a felony punishable
only by death by hanging, was intro
duced in the senate last night. The
present statute provides that kid
naper be imprisoned for life or for
such a term as the court may direct
The new bill allows no judicial discre
ton as to the punishment Of the kid
naper, providing for death penalty
only. 1t further provides that per.
son convicted of assisting in kidnap-
ing shall be imprisoned for life or
such term as the court may direct.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-03-31
Three Die Within a Week.

Boscobel, Wis, March 24.-Within a
single week three sons of Mr.. and
Mrs. Phillip j. Hof have died here.
Edwin, aged 8 years, died last Thurs
day of scarlet fever; Phillip, Jr., aged
Z, on Friday of the same malady, and
Otto, aged Y, yesterday of pleurisy
and pneumonia. There are two other
members Of the family i'll and grave
doubts are entertained for their re-
covery.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-03-31
Packie Bests Cross.

New York, March 24.-Packie Nc.
Farland of Chicago met and defeated
Leach Cross of this city in 10-round
bout last night. In the majority OF
rounds Mcfarland had a decided ad.
vantage over the local man. They
fought fiercely during the last three
rounds and at the final clang of the
bell both were struggling all over the
ring each trying to put over knock
ont
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-03-31

object of the childish envy of every
boy in Sharon, anyone Of whom would
be glad to have had his experiences.
Nothing has developed here in re,
gard to the abductors. The persons
taken into custody at Cleveland and
Youngstown are shown to have had
no connection with the abduction and
nothing is KNOWN here as to any new
clue.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-03-31
GIVES BOARD POWER TO
INCREASE INDEBTEDNESS

Philadelphia, Pa, March 24.-At a
meeting of the Pennsylvania railroad
a resolution empowering the board Of
the bonded indebtedness of the COM
pany to the extent of $S0,0OO,0O0 was
ratified
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-03-31
AtteII outboxes Frisco Man.

New York, March 24.-Abe Attell,
featherweight champion of the world,
outboxed and fought frankie Neil Of
San Francisco in fast 10-round bout
last night. The champion had NeiPs
face cut to ribbons with straight left
and light hand smashes.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-03-31
WOMAN CONFESSES
TO ABDUCTION
CLAIMS SHE MADE THE WHOLE
PLANS FOR KIDNAPPING OF
WILLIE WHITLA.
POLICE FIND $3.50 BENEATH
HER SkIRT-ALSO ARREST
MALE COMPANION.

Cleveland, O., March ga man
and woman were arrested last night
charged with the Whitla kidnapping
case.
When placed in custody at the po-
lice station the woman said:
Il am the one who planned the
whole thing. There will be trouble
Beneath the woman's skirt was
found $3.50. ALI of it but $40 was
bound in packages with the original
slips placed on the money when Whit
la took it from the bank still around
it.
The woman says she spent Is years
of her life in convent in Pennsylva-
MIA but denies that she has ever been
in trouble before. Both man and Wo-
man deny they know the name of
each other. They admit they are not
man and wife. Both will be arraigned
in police court today On the charge
of abduction according to Detective
Wood Attempts were made to COM
municate with Whitla in Sharon last
night but he could not be located.
The man says he has been a resident
of Cleveland for II years. He claims
to have a brother and sister here.
Captain Shattruck is said to have
secured description. of the kid
napers of from Willie Whitla and this
description led to the arrest.
Yesterday detectives heard that "a
man and woman answering the de-
scription of the kidnapers had been
seen on the outskirts of the city.
They came down town and bought
numerous articles of clothing tender
ing S. and $40 bills in payment, it was
learned. Later a report came that
the people had left package in
downtown store which proved to con-
sist of discarded clothing.
The detectives trailed the couple
around the business district several
hours during the afternoon but de-
layed taking them into custody.
Shortly after nightfall the police
learned the two had gone to the east
end of the city. The police walked
up behind the pair and Shattuck TOOK
the woman by the arm, Wood secur-
ing the man. The couple staggered,
say the police, as if intoxicated. The
man would not talk, but the woman
chatted with the policeman and adj
mitted she planned the kidnapping.
Sharon Woman Suspected.
Sharon, Pa, March 24.-It is be-
lieved here the woman arrested IN
Cleveland is from Sharon. The wo-
man suspected has not been living
with her husband for some time, but
has been making her home here. She
is said to have had intimate knowledge
of the Whitla family and their reia-
tionships and to- have known that
Whitla would unquestionably give up
any amount for the recovery of his
son. If she is the woman on whom
suspicion has centered here, her ar
rest would cause a great sensation.
offers $4,000 Reward.
Harrisburg, Pa, March 24.-Govern-
or Stuart last night issued a procHa-
nation offering a reward of $4,000
for the arrest and conviction Of the
kidnapes of Willie Whitla~
Stiff Penalty for Kidnapers.
Des Moines, Ia, March pa bill
was introduced in the house yesterday
changing the penalty for conviction OF
kidnapers from five years to life inn
prisonment.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-03-31
SHOPS CLOSED UNTIL APRIL.
Months Appropriation Exhausted
Working Hours Reduced.

Sedalia, Mo-, March 23-The Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas railroad
shops here will close today until April.
The explanation is that the months
appropriation for the plant is exhaust
ed. There has been reduction of the
working hours in all the shops on the
system but the heaviest cut is in Sc
dalia-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-03-31

Cipriano Castro, ex-president OF
venezleua, departed from Dresden,
Germany, on his way to Bordeaux,
France, where he will embark March
26 on the steamer, Guadeloupe.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-03-31
YOUNG WH|TLA
IN MOTHERS ARMS
RESCUED BOY RETURNS HOME
AMID REJOICING OF
POPULAcE.
SCHOOL DISMISSED AND
BUSINESS SUSPENDED TO
WELCOME LITTLE LAD.

Sharon. Pa, March 24.-"Billy'
Whltla, who was kidnapped from his
school in this city last Thursday. was
brought home yesterday afternoon b,
his father, Attorney James P. Whitla
who paid over the $4,000 ransom de
manded by the boys abductors in
Cleveland Monday night.
The reunion took place around the
family hearthstone in the Whitla
home and no prying eyes were per.
united to witness the greeting OF
mother and son, only the immediate
relatives OF the family being present
at the joyful Homecoming of the lad
Accorded an ovation of the populace
of Sharon that could not have been
heartier, the little fellow and father
arrived here at 1906 yesterday after
noon after an absence of 125 hours
Fully 5000 persons extended the lad
their way through the dense crowd
surrounding the railway station Mr.
Whitla, Billy" his uncle and detec-
tive boarded cab and were quickly
driven in the direction of the Whitla
home
Cheering and singing the great gath
ering of enthusiastic neighbors and
citizens followed the cab through the
streets. Business was practically at a
standstill, public schools were dis
missed and jollification that lasted
until late at night was given full
SWay
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-03-31

That shepherds and farmers COM
prise about one-half of the population
of Greece?