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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-02-14

Inc moated question. "can hen
lay more than an egg day" has been
settled in the affirmative as result
or the International egg laying contest
of year that has i,lst concluded It's
first quarter at the Connecticut agl1-
cultural college.
hen laid two eggs Friday, Prof
f. H. Stoneburn Of the department of
poultry husbandry is the authority for
the statement
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-02-14
SERVIN.S THIRTY YEARS
FOR CONFESSED CRIME
HE NEVER COMITTED
District Attorney VIII Attempt to
Clear Up Mysterious Case

D1Str1ct Attorney VIII attempt to
Clear Up Mysterious Case
NEW YORK, Feb. Undetermined
to get to the bottom of the case OF
Foulkee Brands, former valet to Nor
timer l.. Schig. who alleged he plead
ed guilty of charges to which he was
not guilty and received sentence OF
a thirty year term in prison, DISCREET
Attorney Whitman today left for
washington to do further work on the
case.
The district attorney refused to dis
cuss plans but 1t Is learned he pro-
posed to consult United States Sena-
tor Knute Nelson of Minnesota Nell
son said he had received ten letters
from Brandt since the latter began his
sentence five years ago has taken an
interest in the case because both are
of Scandinavian parentage
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-02-14
ANOTHER SEEPAGE SUIT ON
Damages and Injunction Asked
Against Irrigation Company

A judgment for damages amounting
to s1,S7b. and an injunction restrain-
ing the Union Gap Irrigation COM
pany from operating their irrigation
canal and from running water therein
unless 1t IN lined with cement and
other material to keep it from seep-
Ing and escaping onto the lands OF the
plaSnNfffs, are asked in u suit filed Sat-
urday. The plaintiffs are M. A. and
Nellie Peacock and Dexter and Mar
garet Dawson.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-02-14
DEMENTED MOTHER
LEAPS FROM HOSPITAL
BREAKING HER NECK
Loss of Infant Boy at Birth Crazes the
Invalid Mother

Pearl Henke. aged rs, wife Of Profes-
sor Henry Henke of the Washington
State college, Pullman, temporarily
insane. jumped from the second story
window Of the DR.. Else hospital al
Pullman during the supper hour to-
night, breaking her neck
She was dead when the nurse
reached her Mrs. Henke gave birth
to boy two weeks ago. The baby
died and later Mrs. Henke bowed
with grief showed signs Of insanity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henke were graduates
of Wisconsin state college. Mrs, Henke
was from Rockford, Ills.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-02-14

Lame back may come from over
work. cold settled in the muscles of
the back. or from disease. In the
two former cases the right remedy
is BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT
1t should be rubbed in thoroughly
over the affected part. the relief will
be prompt and satisfactory. Price
25c, soc and 800 per bottle. Sold
by ID. II. Fry and C. w. Camp, cor.
Bird and Yakima avenues.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-02-14
MistOOk Their Character

A Brooklyn Sunday school teacher
once asked new pupil how many
commander ents there were. To her
surprise the lad answered glibly
enough, Ten, ma am.
"And now, Sammy" asked the
teacher, "what would be the result if
you should break one of them? ?"
Then there'd be nine" answered
the youngster-Fun.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-02-14
USE ALIENS F00T=EASE.

The antiseptic powder to be shaken into the shoes.
II yen want rest and comfort for tired, aching,
levss cosns and bunions OF all pain and prevents
blisters, and callous spots, Just the thing for
Dancing Parties, Pasent Leather Shoes, and for
Breaking In New Shoes. II 10 the greatest comfort
discovery OF thesge. Tryit today. Sold everywhere
IS cts. Don't accept any substitute. For FIRE. trial
package, address Aiken 5. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. \.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-02-14
Alaska Barracks Abandoned

j JUNEAU, Alaska.-The United
States marine barracks maintained at
Sitka for 80 years have been ordered
abandoned by the navy department as
an unnecessary expense to the govern
ment. The only duty of the marines
for years has been the guarding of
10000 tons of coal stored on Japansky
island Tor naval purposes.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-02-14
Potato Clpp PAYS we'll

WOODBURY.. Ore. - That potato
raising is profitable business Is evil
denced by the handsome returns that
some of the growers are obtaining
this season for their crops. great
many have received SIS an acre net
for their crops after holding back
sufficient for domestic needs and also
for spring planting.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-02-14
NORTHWEST NEWS
Sound Tooth Is Valuable

SEATTLE,-A sound eye tooth in
good working order is worth 5000 IN
cash in the judgment of Judge Boyd
j. Tallman. who gave a verdict in that
sum against DIR. ]. L. Mccarthy,
dentist, who pulled the tooth, and in
favor of Elizabeth Knipe, who lost it.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-02-14

Abraham Lincoln was born Febru-
airy 70, 1909. His birthday was
celebrated Monday in cities all over
the country. President Taft was
the guest of honor at luncheon
given in the afternoon by Franklin
Murphy in Newark, n. j., and in the
evening Mr. Taft spoke in New
York. Herewith are shown two
characteristic pictures of the great
emancipation. Mr.. Lincoln had a
smooth face when he was nominated
for the presidency, but he started a
beard before the election and at the
time of his Inauguration had the
whiskers that he wore until his
death t}fii
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-02-14
DOUBLE LEASE rs CHARGED
Indian Being Tried ON Charge of OBJ
tanning Money Under False Pretense

taamng MONEY Under False Prctense
Thomas L. Holt, Yakima Indian,
was put on thial before a jury in
Judge Prebde's branch Of the superior
court Saturday on a charge of obtain
ing money under false pretenses. This,
It is alleged, was done through the
double leasing Of his allotment on the
reservation.
The information states that the de-
PENDANT accepted $98 as the first in
stallment on. the rent for the land
after it had already been leased to
Fred Holt. This money is alleged TO
have been obtained from George b.
and William H. Ward with G. G. Lee,
of Toppenish. representing the de-
Tense.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-02-14
Less Fine Lines

'How is your business these days p"
mot az fourishlng as 1t used to be"
replied the professor Of penmanship.
Puck
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-02-14
Bremerton to Get Important Addition

SEATTLE.-The recruiting head
quarters on the Pacific coast for the
United States Marine corps will be
changed from the Mare Island Navy
yard to the Puget Sound Navy yard,
on the competition of the new marine
post under construction here. The old
marine barracks are to be retained for
marines on active duty in the navy
yard and the new post will be used for
receiving and training recruits.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-02-14
County to Build Roads

session of the Washington county
commissioners court, held here re-
Gently, marks a new epoch in the ad-
ministration Of county affairs. OF
greatest Importance was the tax levy
which provides the sum of 1892, 500
for building of bridges and perma-
nent road work along macadam lines.
This will mean nearly 50 miles of
rock roads before the season shall
close.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-02-14
TO succeed

Lives Of great men oft remind US
We need lot Of push behind US.
Judge.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-02-14
KNOX TO TOUR LATIN STATES
President Asks tho Secretary to Make
Trip Into Southern Continent

WASHINGTON, Ftb. 10.-For tho
purpose of solving the diplomatic
problems requiring more accurate in
formation of the conditions in central
and northern South America. Score
tary of State Knox by direction Of
President Taft. will make a five weeks
trip to the Spanish American republics
bordering on the Caribbean Sea and
Gulf of Mexico. As now planned
Seceretary Knox will not visit Mexico
but that country may be included in
the programme before he returns the
drst week in April.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-02-14

There h no race without flaw, NshA
No task without trial:
The man who takes the vote OF straw
Is coming down the aisle!
Cleveland Plain Dealer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-08
HEROINE OF THREE DEAD
Saved Brother Year Younger, from
Automobile

Little Yctta Weber, the three-year-old
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. lsidorc Weber, OF
No i6o East 18th street. The Bronx. gave
her own life for that OF her brother. Isl
dore. n year Younger, whom she saved
YESTERDAY from beneath the wheels of a
heavy automobile truck. Yetta died III
Lincoln Hospital last midnight.
Yetta and her brother. together with
other children. were playing in front Of
their home yesterday when the truck,
driven by Samuel Knox. of No. iOs East
18TH street came through the block
bound east Knox was driving slowly. be-
cause of the number Of children who wer"
playing there
In trying 10 avoid running down an
other child Knox turned his bulky car
sharply To- one side. Little IsidoTc was
directly in it's path and did not know
enough 10 run 10 safety. Yetta saw his
danger and ran forward, catching him by
the arm aud dragging him 10 one side.
She saved his life, but In doing 80 was
herself struck by one of tho forward
wheels and thrown violently To the street.
Knox jumped from his seat and picked
the child up in his arms, holding her until
DR.. Chidden arrived in the ambulance.
Netta was rushed 90 the hospital, her
mother ridns in the ambulance with her.
la was found that she had a fractured
skull and possible internal injuries.
crowd OF fully fifty children, play
mates of Yetta, waited outside the hos
pital last night to learn the result Of her
injuries Knox was not arrested, as the
police considered the case an accident.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-08
DETECTIVES LOSE LICENSE
Controller Sohmer Revokes That of
Harlem Bureau, of this City

Albany. June 1.>As result OF an in
vestigation by State Controller Sohmer into
tho personnel Of private detectives oper-
atlng In New York City, the license grant
ed 10 the Harlem Detective Bureau. Incor-
porated. OF No. lis East l2lst street. New
York, has been revoked. Controller Sohmer
announced that he took this action be-
cause the statements made by some OF the
incorporators in their application for a
license were not borne out by the facts.
The officers of this corporation are Henry
H. Lazarus, president; William Browne,
secretary. and Kaufman Sasserath, treas
urer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-08
CANOE ROBBERS GET $4,000
Paddle to Postoffice and Ride
Away in an Auto.

Saranac Lake, y. Y, June 1.-Burglars
got away with nearly 5000 in cash and
stamps from the postoii1ce at Lake
Placid early to-day. They evidently
made their expedition by automobile 10
the opposite side of the lake.
Padding across in a canoe and gain
ing entrance by a rear window which
overhung the water, they demolished the
safe VIII nitroglycerine, and escaped
with the loot the same way they came,
The tracks OF a car which had stood
for some time in the bushes near the
lake shore we're traced several miles
toward this place
So expert were the safCcrackerS that a
man sleeping in an adjoining building
was not awakened by the explosion.
The postofice at Trudeeu was robbed
Of $3.50 three weeks ago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-08
SCHOOLYARD A BALLROOM
Season S First Informal Dance in P. s
63 a Big Success.

' 10, was unconhnsd last night Al Public
School Sc. In 9Th street, Just east Of First
avenue. when the New York Social Centre
Committee, which was recently organized
10 create wider use for the school plant,
held It's first Informal dance of the season
in the tile paved courtyard.
Fully three hundred young persons OF the
neighbofhood attended. and members OF
he committee. who were In charge OF the
affair declared that II was such success
that every Friday night throughout the
summer will see the schoolyard turned into
ballroom" again.
BESIDES the Friday night dances, the So
oiai Centre Committee proposes to give
moving picture exhibitions OF an educa-
;ional nature a baseball league. composed
OF several teams is being organized by
Clinton = Childs. the organizing secre-
tary. and there will also be a series OF
lectures. concerts and musicals throughout
the summer months. Meeting rooms for
neighbOrhood clubs will be provided for
older persons. as well as the younger ele-
ment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-08
URGES BIPARTISAN JUDGES
Bar Association Asks Parties TO
Aid in Reforms.

Albany. June IA movement has been
inaugursted By the New York State Bar
Association to have the political parties
unite In making bipartisan nominations to
fll the vacancies that will occur on the
Court Of Appeals bench on January / next,
when Judges Haight and Vann, both Re-
publicans. will retire, and on January 7,
1914, when Chief Judge Cullen and Judge
Gray, both Democrats viii give up Their
positions.
The sub-eommittee OF the Joint judicial
committee organized a. the suggestion Of
the State Bar Association for the PURPOSE
Of considering this subject reported 70 the
, fui committee 81 q meeting here to-day
that. after conferring with lawyers through
cut the state, IN finds a widespread APP
nrecistion Of the Importance OF inducing
the political parties 10 nominate as the
candidates for the bench Of the CourC OF
Appeals Competent and experienced men OF
the highest character. irrespective Of any
considerations Of political service. sfflia-
ton or expediency.'
The subcommittee also reported In favor
Of making an investigation as TO the char
scter. experience, independence and stand
ing of any one suggested as a candidate
for the Court Of Appeals.
A resolution offered b. eXSupreme Court
Justice a. T. Clearwater, OF Kingston, was
adopted unanimously. embodylng the sug-
gestions Of the subcommittee. The resolu-
ton authorized the continuance Of that
committee for the purpose OF comforting
with other organizations and associations
upon the subject II candidates for this
high judicial office" and 10 formulate deli
mite plans and recommendations, and to re-
rort the result OF its investigations, with
it's opinion and recommendations, TO the
Joint judicial committee as from time to
time II may deem proper"
Austen @. FOX, Of New York, is chair
man and Frederick Il. Wadhams secretary
of the main and sub committees. The full
committee is composed OF the twenty
members Of the STATE Bar Association S
COMMITTEES on tine selection Of candida les
. for judicial office, nine members Of the
New York City Bar Association and repre-
sentatiyes of forty-two out Of the fifty
local bar associations in the state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-08
HOLD-UP WOMEN CONVICTED
Attack on Prosecuting Witness
Proves Unavailing.

Wiili,m Hartley. publisher, whose home
is al No. ass Riverside Drive. but who Is
at present living at the New York Athletic
Club. was called as a witness yesterday In
the defence of Jennie Shaw and Maud Ray
mond, two negro women. whom Mr.. Hart
ley accused OF robbing him. The two women
were on trial before Judge o'sullivan in
General Sessions. The reason for the fail
ure Of r. ChaRnon Press, the Assistant
District Attorney. TO call Hartley was evil
dent when the man testified.
J. C. Weston, counsel for tho defence.
asked Mr.. Hartley IL he had ever been
convicted OF crime, II his name were not
In Inspector Byrnes's book Of criminals
and II he had not been in prison In To-
ronto. All Of Mr.. Weston's questions were
objected to by Mr.. Press, and were not an
swered. 1t was plain, however, that MIR.
Hartley wanted TO make an explanation oil
his failure 70 appear on the stand, and al
last ne talked right out to Mr.. Weston.
This is foolish" he said This has been
going on ever since this theft took place
Ny house has been deluged with anony-
nous letters. and threats have been COM
ing by mail and by telephone to me and ia
my wire. nave ncaIu tnTedts VI '"e
vengeance that would overtake me "
didn't drop this prosecution almost daily
since reporting the case"
Both women were convicted OF grand lar
ceny and were remanded for a week for
sentence. George Adrian, Who happened to
soc the robbery. testified against them
Annie BroWR. another negress. who was
arrested with tho two convicted Yesterday
jumped her bail and did not appear fol-
4 the trial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-08
PROMOTER GOES UNTARNISHED
Crag!n Says He Spent Fee Testing
Ever Bright Silver.

Edward #. Cragin. president OF the New
York Finance and Securities Company, ot
No. 100 Broadway. and living at No 20.
Rugby Road, Brooklyn. was discharged By
Magistrate Kernochan in the Tombs police
court yesterday. larceny charge hal
been made by Richard H. King an engi-
neer Of No. &5 Clinton avenue. Brooklyn
who accused Crag;n OF obtaining 1900 from
him under false pretences az a retainer IN
promoting a silver company
King testified he was told that George
S. Edwards, of the International Silver
COMPANY, would take stock In u $500
company nc wished TO form TO exploit an
alloy Of silver that would not tarnish. MIR
Edwards' as a witness. denied he had ever
promised 10 buy any stock.
John W. Harf. as counsel, said CragiL
took the money to cover costs OF expert
mcnts on the alloy: King. when asked for
samples % the alloy. would not produce
them, and the company Tell through, said
the lawyer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-08
BARONESS LEFT S2,660,295
Son Of Former Miss Caldwell, of
Louisville, Chief Beneficiary.

The transfer tax appraisal OF the estate
OF Baroness Won Zedtwitz was fled in the
Surrogates office yesterday. showing that
she left an estate valued at 50 $50 23j. Of
which sl55l. 55i was I'm Nav York State.
The baroners was Miss Mary Elisabeth
caldwell OF Louisville. who, with her sis
ter. Marqulse Monsters Merinvllle. caused
a stir several years ago by renounc!ng the
Catholic faith after having been consplcu-
Gus IN It's support. She was resident OF
Rhode Island and died on December IT,,
1910, I'm Frankfort, Germany.
The estate consisted largely OF railroad
securities and mortgages on New York real
estate. The baroness had bonds OF the Bal
timore & Ohio Railroad valIed at 5000;
Missouri, Kansas K Texas bonds. SO, $50,
bonds OF the United States Steel Corpora
ton, Sil.sJO. and $50 shares OF Western
Union Telegraph stock, valued al 1920
She left to tho city OF Thln. Switzerland.
$1,000 Her son, Waldemar Conrad Won
Zcdtwitz. received life interest in S|OH9
and life interest in the residue, which
amounted to S9s6. 40. The baroness lott TO
the Convslescent Home for Children fund
TO give an income OF 1919 yeai Among
the charges against The estate was one foi
$40 600 for n monument which Baroness Won
Xedtwltz ordered for herself during her
lifetime.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-08
HERO WANTS NO ADMIRERS
Man Who Saves Drowning Boy
DecIines to Tell Address.

Lawrence Wheeler Waterman res
cued seven-year- Charles Dentll' OF
No. 1856 Fifth avenue, from drowning
in the Harlem River yesterday AFTER
noon, after the boy had twice sunk be-
meath the surface. Policeman Herman
Never resorted to artificial respiration
by rolling the boy on key and kept
him alive until the arrival Of Dr. Pratt
of Harlem Hospital, who fully resusci-
tated him.
Charles meant to learn 10 swim, out
soon after entering the water he was
seized with chills and swept off his feet.
He had been carried by the current to
the middle Of the river before his cries
were heard by Wheeler, who was pass
ing Removing his coat and hat the
Waterman Jumped into the river and
reached the lad as he was going under
for the third time.
The child's rescuer would not give
his address 10 Patrolman Meyer.
Il will not tell you that said Wheeler
FOR in day or two l would be bothered
by nero admirers asking for photographs
and trying 70 persuade ne to get a
medal"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-08
WANTS HIS SHARE IN ESTATE
Beneficiary Tires of Receiving Income
in Amounts Of So and 81.

Edward NJ Freeman. son or LorraIn Free
man. who died In 1876 leaving an estate
valued at $25o,ooo. has tired OF receiving his
income from trust fund established by his
father In amounts ranging from 81 to ST..
and yesterday he applied to Surrogate Co.
halan for an order compelling David NJ.
Kellogg. LAWYER, seventy-six years old.
to render an accounting as executor OF the
estate. Freeman said Kellogg has not rem
dered an accounting in twenty-five years.
Mr.. Freeman, the testator. created n
trust fund of $4,000 for his wife and placed
the residue Of his estate In trust for his
sons and daughters. One Of the latter is
the wife of Kellogg The brothers and els
ters have been more fortunate In getting
their income from nle estate of their faith
CT than has Edward M FREEMAN lie IL
now seventy-five years old
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-08
DIX BACK FROM EUROPE
Governor, in Fine Health, Keeps
His Hat from the Ring.

Governor Dix. who went abroad six
weeks ago, arrived home yesterday. accom-
panied by Mrs. Dix, on the Cunard liner
MauTetania from Liverpool having spent
his time in England, France and Germany.
making a trip through the Black Forest.
He was tanned and rudy, and said his
health was excellent. The Governor S
name appeared on the passenger list as
Mr.. John A Dix" hut before the voyage
ended some friend complained to Mr.. era
ham. the purser, that Mr.. Dix was Gov
ernor of New York and entitled to the
prefix Honorable" The purser then added
TO the lists still undistrihuted: Mr.. John
A Dix should read Hon. John \. Dix d"
The Governor, who is delegate-at-large
TO the Baltimore convention, said that he
would prefer not TO discuss Presidential
candidates but that in general il seemed
to him this was a Democratic year.
Il have no Presidential ASPIRATIONS and
never have had" he said. when IL ives
suggested his name might be placed before
the convention by the New York delega-
ton i am perfectly satisfied with the
place that / hold
Does that mean that YOU will be a can
didate for denomination AS Governor he
was asked.
We'll, the state convention is long
way off, he said, with O reflective pause.
The Governor spent the afternoon at the
Waldorf with John !. Mason his secre-
tary, going to Albany GA the night boat.
The Governor viii motor from there 70
Thomson this morning, returning to mis-
desk al the Capitol on Monday morning,
Albany June The return Of Governor
Dix from abroad to-day relieves Lieutenant
Governor Thomas T. CONWAY from the
cares OF acting az the states Chief Execu-
tive. Mr.. Conway, who is a candidate for
the governorsnip nomination next fall. has
been acting Governor since Governor DIX
left New York fol Europe late in April
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-08
STEEL PRODUCTS PRICES RAISED.

The Pennsylvania Steel Company has ad-
yanced the quotations for It's Mayari steel
plates and bars 81 TO 50 a ton. The Mayari
Is a chrome-niokel steel OF much higher
quality than the steel from which plates
and bars are usually made. The price OF
cold rolled steel shafting has been raised
81 ton 70 the level ruling In March, when
a t2 cut went into effect The chief manu-
fscturers OF this product are the Jones e.
LaughIin Steel Company, the Cambria Steel
Company and the Republic Iron and Steel
Company