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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-07-21

The reason is not difficult to dis
Germ. In the rush and break-neck
speed of our latter day developm ent
men have no time to be thorough
Any man who can drive nails is re-
garded as a carpenter, and a plum
ber's certificate too many times rep
resents an individual who knows lit
tie or nothing of the principles that
underlie his trade. We have large
ly discouraged thoroughness by ac-
cepting any kind of service that is
rendered. This tendency does not
rest entirely with the trades-it has
shown itself in the educational sys-
tenn. Instead of mastering reading,
writing and spelling, or any one
branch thoroughly. the child's mind
is brought into contact with so many
studies that none is to be mastered.
This leads to slovenly work in schools
and too many pupils are like the car
penter who has served insufficiently in
his various capacities to enable him to
do the least work with correctness
Perhaps the race will be able to slip
and slide along in this manner for
many years, but when a given period
has expired we are more likely to have
a race of tradesmen and pupils who
are careless and unable to produce
what their times demand. The answer
to this criticism may be after all that
not one person in ten has ever sue
ceeded in anything they have underta-
ken and wouldn't if their very life
was at stake. But if this be so then
a great proportion of our education
al facilities is being turned to little use
The finished product. so-caIled. as
represented by AZ graduates from a
high school in a city of 1900 people.
like n. Yakima. while up to the aver
age prevailing throughout the country,
shows that there is much lost motion
somewhere. The miller who couldn't
receive a larger percentage of output
from a given number of bushels If
wheat turned into the hopper of his
mill would either go bankrupt or dis
pose of his mill in disgust. Being a
shrewd miller he might employ a COM
mission of experts to determine what
reduced the output. But in that re-
spect he would differ with school au
thorites. They as a class have failed
to determine why the percentage of
graduates today is no larger than %
years ago. They have failed also to
disprove the charge that the graduates
are not as thoroughly grounded in the
work that they are supposed to have
accomplished.
The art of taking pains is becom-
ing rare. There is too much slight
ing of fundamental principles, too
much Indifference to the Importance
which rigid discipline carries in the
training of the mind, too little atten-
ton to doing things well. Discipline
and thoroughness cannot continue TO
be ignored if the American people as
whole are to enjoy the advancement to
which their opportunities entitle them.
If the home influence is at the seat of
the difficulty then educational authori-
ties of note may we'll sound a general
warning of what the inevitable conse-
quences will be.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-07-21
Out-of-TOwn Guests TonOred.

On Sunday DR.. and Mrs. Frederick
NJ. Rossiter very charmingly enter
tanned with a dainty dinner at the
sanitarium of Yakima Heights in
compliment to Mr.. and Mrs. Andrus
of Salt Lake City, Mr.. Andrus being
called to Yakima in connection with
the Yakima street railway company
here. The table. handsome in its APP
pointments, conferred with a low bowl
of fragrant rose buds. bore covers for
seventeen. After dinner the guests
adjourned to the drawing room, where
a delightful afternoon was spent So
cially. in telling many ciever jokes,
and of the out-of-town guests present
experiences on their western tours.
Later Mrs. Charles d. Plumer sang
several ballads most exquisIteiy, ana
in manner thoroughly enjoyed by
all, each selection being well suited to
her full meZo-soprano voice. The
dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs.
Arthur Henry. Miss Jane Grovenor
Cooke. Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred j. Henry,
Miss Miller. the Misses HILL Mr.. and
Mrs. W. W. Robertson. Mrs. Charles
d. Plummer. Miss Osborne OF Salt
Lake City, Mr.. James Leslie and Mr..
and Mrs. Andrus.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-07-21

S. ]. Tompkins and C. H. Seringer
of Pekin. ILL.,, in the service of the
L. S. revenue department are guests
of d. V. Morthlandw of this city for
few days.
One of the longest freight trains
that was ever hauled over the Idaho
division of the Northern Pacific pas
sed through this city Sunday evening.
The train consisted of 80 cars, and
was hauled by two engines. The train
was over mile long. and consisted
chiefly of lumber laden and empty
cars, being hauled TO the wheat dis
tributing centers of eastern Washing
ton.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-07-21

Professor f. Bowles and bride, who
have been visiting with Mr.. and Mrs.
f. S. Hill of the Mckee. left North
Yakima Tuesday for their home in Mt
Vernon. where Professor Bowles is
principal of the high school. Some
eight years ago he was teacher. in
the Mckee. From there he went to
Prosser, whore he was principal of
the schools for three years and is now
principal at Mt. Vernon. Mrs.
Bowles was Miss Myrtle Parks of
Concordia, Kan, where she was mar
ried recently. Her friends there. to
ittingly commemorate the event gave,
among other things, a bowl shower
which proved to be a great success
from every point Of view. Yakima
valley friends of Mr.. Bowles accorded
his bride hearty reception to WASH
ington.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-07-21
SOCIETY.
Miss Susie Boyle.


most delightful surprise was
rendered Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur w. Lar
son on the evening of Monday at their
home on south Seventh street, the oe
casion being marked as the first affair
at which the young couple have pre-
sided as hosts since their marriage in
June. Soon after dark the invading
guests surrounded the nome an.
made their presence known. On be-
ing invited in an enjoyable informal
evening was spent. About II o'clock
a most delicious luncheon was served,
which had been prepared by the
guests. as their hosts had no intima-
ton of the intended call. The fortu-
nate ones of the party included Mr..
and Mrs. w. w. Robertson. Mr..
James Leslie, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert +.
Larson, Mr.. and Mrs. Guthrie, DR.. and
Mrs Frederick NJ. Rossiter, Mr. :.
Morrison Dills. Mrs. w. l.. Steinweg
and Mrs Mary Cannon.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-07-21
Dudley-Myer Nuptials.

A simple wedding but one of great
interest to the younger set in North
Yakima was the midsummer wedding
of Miss Lillian A. Myer, the beautiful
young daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. An
drew Myer, and Mr.. Virgil Dudley
son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Dudley
The wedding was quiet event
solemnized Thursday at S o'clock
p, m. at the First Presbyterian church
manse Rev. S. ]. Kennedy. pastor of
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-07-21

Mob Hill is in the lime light again
this time figuring at the favorits haunt
of a savage beast of the Jungle
Bwana Tumbo, oh. Bwana Tumbo.
hasten your footsteps to Yakima.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-07-21

There is a gentleman in the White
House who is probably bordering over
the second elective" term as he gazes
on the work of Messrs. Aldrich and
Cannon.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-07-21
Team Standing.

After being kicked and cuffed
around by every team in the league,
the much despised Wahis rose in their
might, Sunday afternoon, and surpris-
ed themselves and everybody else, by
licking the Ellensburg team in a COM
edy game of baseball that was full Of
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-07-21

that church, officiating. in the pres
ence of the immediate relatives of
the bride and groom. The bride was
attended by her sister. Miss Myer Mr..
Herman Crawford filed the role of
best man.
Mr.. Dudley has lived in North Yak
ina most of his life and is very popu-
lar with the young people of this city.
After his study at Pullman he ac-
cepted position with the First Ma
tional bank.
Although Mrs. Dudley has lived
here scarcely a year she has won
many admiring friends, who unite in
wishing her every happiness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley will be at
home to their friends at 81 south
Sixth street. In the fall. when Mr.
Dudley has his vacation, they will en-
JOY an extended trip.
Benefit Concert.
The benefit concert given last even
ing at the Odd Fellows hall by the
Women of Woodcraft for the worthy
cause of aiding an invalid lady mem-
Der of the society was undoubtedly
one of the thoroughly enjoyable events
of the summer, as some of the most
talented people of this city graciously
offered to take part and were heard to-
special advantage. The attractive
hall was profusely decorated in red
white and blue, streamers of the tri-
colors being gracefully draped from
the chandeliers to the corners of the
rooms, while large American flags anc
festoons of crepe paper trimmed the
arches and windows. This spacious
room was comfortably filled with ap-
preciative auditors who enthusiastic
ally applauded each number of the
excellent and well balanced program
presented. Mrs. E. j. Bryant gave a
dramatic monologue in finished
manner. which was heartily encored,
and talented little Miss Margaret
Green won the audience with her
clever representations, receiving
1attering reception. One of Yakimas
favorite young singers Miss Doris
Arrowsmith, sang two charming bal
lads, the second being by repeated re-
quest. japanese Lullaby" beauti-
fully sung by Mr.. Oscar c. Lee was a
delightful addition to the evening, as
was Mr.. Herman Crawford's splen-
did basso solos, which proved so popu.
lar that he was compelled to sing a
third number. His ragtime irish
dialect encore scored the bit of the
evening. Pleasing indeed was the
solos artistically rendered by the
Eames orchestra. They PLAYED
"Tromeri' with great feeling, in re-
Spouse to recall. Prior to a delight
full instrumental solo contributed by
Miss Alice Knerr, the evenings pro-
gram was introduced by a choice Sc
lection by Nagler's and Wright's or
chestra and was closed by a truly fine
number Where the Southern Roses
Grow" by the male quartette. COM
posed of Mr.. Vern G.. Wight Mr.
Oscar c. Lee, Mr.. Spence and Mr.
Herman Crawford. Miss Gertrude
Crawford played artistically the ac-
compartments. Mrs. Grant favored
those present with a favorite selection
and the duet sweetly sung by the little
Misses Mathews was a treat. Later
dainty refreshments of ice cream, cake
room at prettily appointed tables
bearing as centerpieces tall vases of
cut flowers. Mrs. j. P. Crawford
chairman, with her committee, Mrs
w. E. Smith and Mr.. Henri, who St.
kindly undertook the affair." are 10 De
congratulated upon its complete sue
cess.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-07-21

OF course the postage doesn't
amount to much, but Mr.. Bryan can't
help but know he is quitting loser
when he writes to Taft about the di-
rect election of senator's.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-07-21

When the Audubon society begins
to really strip feathers from female
hats. the London suffragette riots will
be held up as ideals of repose.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-07-21
TEXAS BANKERS
WELL PLEASED
AND SURPRISED AT YAKIMA
Development and Apparent Solidity of
This Portion of the State They Had
Not Expected to Find.

Texas bankers and their wives to
the number of 10 were in North yak
ina, Tuesday morning, for two hours
from $50 o'clock. They saw as much
of the city and country as any visitors
could in that length of time and they
We're delighted. They expressed them
selves as of the belief that this is the
most promising of any of the smaller
communities they have seen. They
liked it better than the agricultural
and horticultural sections of Califor-
mia and Oregon, through which they
have recently been travelling. There
was little about this section that they
did not like, according to what they
said. They thought the city clean and
substantial looking they thought the
orchards beautiful and well cared for;
they thought the houses and business
blocks substantial and evidently the
people.
Deposits Are Surprise.
Despite that they were from Texas
and were used to big things there was
one fact which confronted the visitors
which "feaZed' them. That was that
the aggregate of deposits in the North
Yakima banks is $4,000, 900. When
they came up against that they had to
be shown, and they We're shown.
After being taken over the CITY and
orchard districts in automobiles the
visitors, escorted by Messrs. w. l..
Steinweg and Frank Bartholet. visited
the Yakima National and the First
National banks both of which institu-
tons, particularly the latter, were bet
ter housed than they had expected to
find in this country, at least before
the "ame here. They also learned
that there is no room for and no desire
for foreign stockholders in the Yakima
banking houses One or two bankers
asked what they could purchase stock
for. They were told that there was
none to be had. that so per cent or
over of the stock of local banks is own
ed in Yakima and the desire is that
100 per cent be owned here. They de-
cided that it is worth while to move
here.
The committee which entertained
the visitors while here consisted pf
Messrs. w. L. Steinweg. Joseph Gift,
Charles Heath, Frank Bartholet, Alex.
Miller, Fritz Miller and H. P. James
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-07-21
Picnic Supper.

Last evening the Baraca class
composed of young men. and the
Philathea class of young ladies of the
First Baptist church. chaperoned by
the latter's teacher, Mrs. A. D. Den1-
son, who is popular with the younger
set spent a charming evening in the
form of moonlight picnic at SUI
mach park. The evening was ideal
and. after an elegant supper an in
teresting program of various games
and tug-of-war contest was delight
ed in. In the spirited tournament
between the married and single guests
the bachelors and maids We're most
successful. Later boating about
the attractive waterways of the
park and singing in concert favorite
songs to the accompaniment of the
guitar played by Mrs. Denison was en-
joyed.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-07-21

In the prohibition states of the
south they are drinking "beerette an
evasion of the law and a heinous
crime against the English language.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-07-21

Now what if Mr.. Aldrich. when he
takes his vacation, should find some
nice place and decide not to come
back?
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-07-21

AS there was but one in the con-
test. no protest has been filed against
Pedestrian Weston's having had his
shoes half-soled at Cheyenne.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-07-21
WAHIS' GRAB COMEDY GAME.

Much Beaten Aggregation Comes to
Life and Finally Wins From League
Leaders-Tigers Lead Procession
The Florida agriculturist., 1909-03-01

Experiments carried out by the Direc
tor of Agriculture, Madagascar, to test
the most favorable position in which CO.
coanuts should be planted in order to
ensure termination, showed that the best
results were obtained when the nuts were
planted horizontally, or with the pointed
end turned slightly downwards. The
most unsuccessful results were given
when the nuts were planted vertically
with the points either upwards or down
wards.
The Florida agriculturist., 1909-03-01
ST. JOHNS COUNTY.
Something About the Section Famous
for Growing Irish Potatoes.

OIOW1LiX 1I1Su EULdIOCO.
The Florida East Coast section is now
attracting worldwide attention as re-
suit of the approaching completion of
Henry M. Flagler's wonderful engineer
inc feat, a railroad constructed over
many miles of sea to Key West, fitting
climax to the work of this great de-
veloper.
This section of our State is a contin-
uous exposition of the marvellous possi-
bilities of Florida as exemplified in the
growing of tropical and semi-tropical
fruits, and the many tender succulent
vegetables for a high priced early mar
ket
No settlement on the line of the Flor
ida East Coast Railway arouses keener
interest in the farmer and trucker than
does Hastings, 81 miles south of Jack
sonville and II miles below st. Angus
tine
Here splendid artesian flowing wells
may be had. The land is dark sandy
loam with clay subsoil. While the soil
is adapted to the successful growth of all
the different vegetable crops, Hastings
has become known far and wide as the
great center for early Irish potatoes.
Some 1000 or more acres are planted in
this staple crop. The seed is put in dur
ing January, and the crop is dug and
marketed in April. For some six miles
the beautiful farms, with handsome well
kept homes, stretch on either side of a
fine sample of good roads" Many Or
ange trees are to be seen loaded with
fruit.
The planting and cultivation of crops
here is carried on with the latest i'm
proved appliances, two and three crops
being grown in one season. Sweet pota-
toes, corn, melons, hay are some of the
favorite auxiliary crops.
The development of this section of our
State is in it's infancy, a wonderful
future is in prospect. With prevailing
climatic conditions, abundant irrigation,
quick and cheap transportation to the
great markets of the nation the posi-
bilities are unlimited.
This point should become in the near
future noted for it's fine cattle, hogs, and
poultry The ease with which grain and
forage may be produced, and the GER
tainty of profitable local cattle market
will surely bring about this end.
A prominent planter of Hastings as
serts that, should the settlement be
walled in, without leaving open any ave-
nue. of communication with the outside
world, the people could live in comfort
and luxury, as it would be possible to
grow almost everything needed for the
inner and outer man.
Floridians visiting in the far North
west meet the query edo you know where
Hastings is?" The prospective plant
ings of many of the popular, profitable
vegetables for which Florida is famous,
will broaden the reputation of this fine
section, now so widely known for it's
great success in the one crop, Irish po-
tatoes. D. III. HI.
The Florida agriculturist., 1909-03-01

When you write to advertisers won't
you kindly mention the Agriculturist?
It will be but little trouble to you and
will be of great benefit to us.
The Press., 1909-08-25

A rumor was current in the capitol last week that Representative Forster of Vernon is to be the nominee of the democrats of Holland county for sena- tor next year. He is one of the lead. ing representatives on the democratic side of the house at this session, and he is held in the highest respect by the entire mem bership of the house He is extremely popular in his own town. If, however, Charles B. Pin ney of Stafford consents to run on the democratic ticket for senator from the district, it is not likely that Mayor Forster will be a candidate for the nomination against him. It is gen. orally conceded that the democrats of the district, which comprises Holland county, could not nominate a stronger man than MT. Pinney. He is person. ally popular all over the district, and he belongs to family that has held fast to the democratic faith for gener- ations, the faith that once f1ourished in Holland county. The democrats would have been glad to nominate him last year if he would accept the nomination. .-Hartford Times.
The Press., 1909-08-25
Food of tha Chinesa.

In the Revue d'Hygiene Dr. Male gnOn, who lived for many years in China, gives some curious details of the food of the Chinese This is what he says of the sons of heaven and the way they eat eggs: 'The Chinese are great eaters of eggs, which they take hard boiled. One finds them in all the roadside places for refreshment. The Celestials have an expression, Eggs of a hundred years The eggs are not always century in age, but one is able to get them of many years stand ing. The Celestials have preference for the egg of the duck or goose. They are placed with aromatic herbs in slaked lime for a period. the minimum time of treatment being five or six weeks. Under the influence of time the yoke liquefies and takes a dark green color. The white coagulates and becomes green. The product of the eggs, which has a strong odor, from which stranger betakes himself quickly, the Chinese eat as hors d'oeuvres, and it is said to have the taste of lobster"
The Press., 1909-08-25
Thought She Had Arrived.

''I have moved into perfect gem of an apartment on the sixth floor of one of those new houses," said the woman who paints china, "and am reveIing in its liberal supply of fresh air and sun light"
 "But don't you find the stairs an overbalancing disadvantageY" asked an acquaintance.
 '"The thought of the cozy quarters at such moderate cost colors my climb with the roseate hue of optimism, D laughed the artist, "but one of my GUS toners, middle aged and filled with good food and the joy of living, evil dently found it a narrowing expert ence.
 * Ut seemed ages that waited in the hall after the ringing of the lower bell, and upon hearing the labored breathing of my ascending visitor ran back for the smelling salts.
 ~When I had administered all the means of resuscitation at hand she managed to articulate between gasps:
 "T thought St. Peter always opened the door. '"-New York Times
The Press., 1909-08-25
Expense No Object.

During an indictment spell of weather lady of the order of the newly rich was so unfortunate as to contract a painful affection of the throat, and she accordingly accepted the advice of a friend that she consult a great Lon don specialist noted for his expensive fees.
 "Your ailment is not a serious one" said the specialist after examination. You'll soon be all right I'll just in dicate to your family surgeon pre- cisely where to touch your throat with nitrate of silver. and think that will meet the case exactly"
 "Oh, doctor" protested the wealthy matron in a tone of mingled surprise and indignation, "do order him to use nitrate of gold! Expense is a matter, I assure you. quite immaterial to mer' London Answers.
The Press., 1909-08-25
Spontaneous Combustion.

Spontaneous combustion can only oc- cur when oxidation causes the temper ature to rise to the ignition point of the material. Spontaneous combustion of the human body is impossible on ac- count of the heat regulating effect of the 75 or 80 per cent of water contain ed. The enormous heat necessary to dry the tissues sufficiently would de stroy life long before ignition could take place. An old idea was that the alcohol in confirmed drunkard might promote combustion, but Liebig show ed that even if the body could give off inflammable vapor and this could be- come ignited the body itself would not be set on fire.
The Press., 1909-08-25
rha An4 Air aaiiAan

It is related that the hot air bal loon had its origin in a petticoat Mime. Montgolfier had washed her garment, intending to wear it to a great festival the next day, and hung 1t over chafing dish to dry. The hot air swelled out it's folds and floated it up into the air. The lady, in as- tonishment, called her husband to see the sight. He at once grasped the idea and was not long in producing the hot air balloon.
The Press., 1909-08-25
One Thinn Certain.

Canvasser (to lady of the house)- Can you tell me, my dear madam, whether your husband is Liberal or Conservative?
 "Oh, we'll" said the lady. ''when he's with Liberals he's Liberal, and when he's with Conservatives he's a Con- servative."
 'Yes, but between ourselves what is he at homer"
 "Oh, at home! He's a perfect nui- sance."-London Answers.