History of the Yakima Valley, Washington; comprising Yakima, Kittitas, and Benton Counties, Vol. I, Part 57

Author: Lyman, William Denison, 1852-1920
Publication date: 1919
Publisher: [Chicago] S.J. Clarke
Number of Pages: 1134

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ELKS' DERBY

The interest of the Elks came to a high point when the derby was all- nounced. There was considerable betting on the event and those who learned the "inside" of each contestant's mount were positive that they had the right jockey picked. There were some surprises, however, for the wise ones and many who bet on the "sure things" had considerable explaining to do to their friends.

Harry Snively won the event and took 60 per cent. of the $200 purse and entrance money. I. J. Bounds was second and Robert Prior third. Snively rode Leo H, one of the fastest horses in the stables. Bounds had figured on getting the mount but through some mysterious maneuver was "beat to it."

Prior rode Far Cathay, a very fast mare, but the rider's weight told on her. Bounds also had a stable steed of class. Second money was 30 per cent. and third, 10 per cent.

The time was 1:56 for the one and one-sixteenth miles, and the event proved one of the most exciting finishes of the week's racing.

POULTRY AWARDS

The feathered tribe under H. H. Collier's care has been a splendid exhibit in many lines. It is one of Mr. Collier's ambitions that before another fair he may be able to have a new home for the birds. The days have been a little warm for them, evidenced by their panting, but nevertheless they have had spirit enough to call attention to their awards.

Miss Lucy Scudder with her Buff Orpingtons won the honor of having the best pen in the show. Miss Scudder has been breeding Buff Orpingtons for several years, has kept the stock up to a high standard and has won in practi- cally all the Pacifict Coast shows. Mrs. Fred Peterson of Chehalis, was second and Charles E. Buttles of Wenatchee, third.

Other special awards made by Judge W. W. Coats of Vancouver, B. C., are as follows :

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Best displays of Plymouth Rocks ( Barred excepted)-Mrs. Fred Peterson, first : W. P. West, Tacoma, second ; A. Hartley, Fernhill, third.

Best displaly Barred Rocks-T. J. Kegley, Olympia, first.

Best display Wyandottes-Milton Morton, first ; Fred A. Johnson, Tacoma. second and third.

Best display of Orpingtons-Lucy R. Scudder, first; Mrs. J. N. Critzer, Spokane, second.

Best display of Rhode Island Reds-C. E. Buttles, first ; Deppner & Son, Spokane, second ; Claude E. Stewart, Wenatchee, third.

Best display of Leghorns (Whites excepted)-Miller Bros., first, second and third.

Best display of Single Comb White Leghorns-Miller Bros., first; W. J. Moore, Spokane, second.

Best display of Minorcas-Dr. W. M. Falkemech, Spokane, first.

Best display of Campines, etc .- Miller Bros., first.

Best display of Bantams-C. H. Burnett, Seattle, first ; Miller Bros., second and third.

Best Parti-Colored Fowl in show-C. E. Buttles, first and second; T. J. Kegley, third.

Best solid colored fowl in show-Mrs. Ellen B. Wade, first; Milton Mor- ton, second; Miller Brothers, third.

Best display of Sussex-A. Eckstrom, Bremerton, first.

Largest display in show-Miller Brothers, first ; Fred A. Johnson, Tacoma, second; W. R. Krause, Yakima, third.

INTEREST IN CHILD WELFARE

Those in charge of the Child Welfare work at the fair feel that greater results in reaching, or coming in touch with parents have been attained this year. All the supply of pamphlets on social hygiene for parents have been ex- hausted, the clinics which have been held free of charge by Doctors Bline, Ketchum and Sickenga have been well attended, and the day nursery with its cozy, clean accommodations has been a very popular place. As many as one hundred babies were accommodated there in one day.

The three jar exhibit of canned products from county canning clubs makes a tempting display in one corner of the Machinery Building, as 380 girls front twenty-seven counties sent 350 jars of stuff. The best twelve jars of the whole exhibit have been selected to be sent to Washington, D. C., for display. In this collection are three cans of salmon, two of beets, and one each of corn, beef, beans, greens, carrots, cauliflower and cherries. The second best twelve that go to the Washington State College are composed of two of beans, one each of wild blackberries, rabbit, chicken, corn, beets, tomatoes, peas, cherries, greens and salmon.

AUCTION OFF CANNED FRUIT

Most of the collection is in pint cans, exceedingly appetizing to look at, and guaranteed to keep, when one thinks of the experts that canned them. The remainder of the exhibit will be auctioned off this afternoon by Commissioner

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of Agriculture E. F. Benson, directly after the last race, the benefit to go for the Belgian Baby fund, which the girls hope to swell to a considerable amount. This auction will be an opportunity for many to bny canned products that they could not get otherwise.

Of course, a great deal of interest is felt in the result of the canning con- test, which will be decided this afternoon, the winning teams going to the next Spokane Interstate Fair, and to the Oregon State Fair at Salem next week. Decisions have been made in the pig club contests, resulting in Whitman County being first, Klickitat second, and Spokane third. In the sheep club contest. Thurston County was first, Benton second, and Columbia third. In the boys' and girls' exhibits, Yakima County was first, Benton second, Spokane third, and Grays Harbor fourth. The sweepstakes prize went also to the counties as named.

PROSSER BOY WINS ON CORN

For the fifty best ears of select seed corn grown by a boy, William Starkey of Prosser won first premium. Julia Boone and Gladys Rummings of Cheney were first and second for the best five canned vegetables, put up by girls over 15. Under 15 years of age Martha and Jean McAuley of this city won the pre- miums for canned vegetables.

Yesterday morning Robert Krohn and members of the county clubs had their daily frolic of games, folk dances and songs on the floor under the tent where the dancing is held later in the day. It attracted much attention and their games were so enticing that gradually a number of the spectators joined them in their play, and others of older ages, remarked that they used to play those same games when they were children.

FIREWORKS TONIGHT

Those who saw the fireworks on Tuesday night will vouch for their great beauty and anticipate seeing another glorious bunch of them set off tonight, as a fitting close to a week that has been full of good clean entertainment, and features of great educational value. If anything the fireworks this evening will surpass those of Tuesday evening. There will be a change in the stories the set pieces illustrate and interspersed will be the rockets, signals and torches that caused so much admiration the other night. Another attraction for today is the auto race, the last thing on the speed prograni.

HUMANE DISPLAY PRETTY

The display of the Humane Society has attracted much attention for its artistic arrangement. There has been a marked interest in the literature and the work of the society. The half hour of lantern slides and talk on humane work by Mrs. J. C. Nichols of Seattle, has called out a good attendance. The society has had two ponies collecting money for the Red Star Society to be sent to the aid of animals wounded on the battlefields in France while in action. The little banks will be opened tonight and contents counted, the money then being turned over to one of the local banks for transmission to the society head- quarters at Albany, New York.

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A world's trotting record was broken on the race track at the State Fair grounds yesterday, when Cavalier Gale, son of the old trotter Barongale, hin ?- self a colt champion in his day, circled the track in 2:0814, clipping a full sec- ond from the fastest time ever credited to a hobbled trotter. The diagonal gaited ones that wear the straps are few enough these days, since the pacer has come into increased popularity, and as Judge McNair of the races says, the broken record was made so long ago that many had forgotten there was such a mark. Cavalier Gale was driven by Fred Woodcock, a well known driver here, and it was in the second heat that he opened up wide enough to show his speed and set the new figures.

WEEK'S AVERAGE GOOD

The Yakima track contributed something to the good performance of the trotter for it was "bullet fast" as the pharse goes, and has been so all week. This is manifested by the report made up to last night by Judge McNair to be sent in to the governing association. There have been, up to last night, forty- eight heats contested on the track this week by harness horses and the average of speed for the number is 2:09 3-5. This is a splendid showing. It is a tribute to the work of Con Hohmeyer, who has the track in charge and who kept it in that condition throughout the week for the sport offering. Another day re- mains with a nice program, to be followed by a special ten-mile free-for-all automobile contest.

Lady Hal was driven to victory yesterday at the State Fair races in the free-for-all pace by a green driver, D. J. McDonald, of Winnipeg, who pur- chased the animal at Chehalis before coming here. This is the first event in which Mr. McDonald ever drove for money, but he showed a steady nerve in competing for the $700 purse. Lady Hal went under the wire the first three heats and was easily the master of the field. The best time was 2:0714. Dick Mayburn was scratched, a fact which took from the interest in the event.

Lady Hal goes from here to Salem, where she will compete for a $2,000 purse against a field of fast California horses and others. McDonald, who is a well-to-do lumberman, is said to have paid $1,500 for the animal, buying it from D. E. Witt.

H. H. Helman, a well-known driver here, drove Mack Fitzsimmons, a speedy animal, against McDonald. Mack Fitzsimmons came in second and May Davis third.

Lady Hal was trained by J. J. Carson, a veteran trainer. He is the man who trained College Gent, the animal that won the free-for-all pace here at the fair last year.

CAVALIER GALE WINS

Cavalier Gale took the 2:19 trot, winning the second and third heats. Red Star had the better of the argument in the first heat, with Cavalier Gale second. but the latter easily showed his ability over the field after the first event. Com- plete and Bon Fire did not worry either of the two leading horses at any time. The second heat, which was the fastest one, was driven in 2:0814.

Lady Major won the Indian Handicap of five furlongs. The purse was $75. Kid Morell took second and Joiner C ran third. The time was 1:051/2.

CHAPTER VII

THE PRESS OF THE YAKIMA VALLEY

THE FIRST PAPER-ADVS. IN THE FIRST ISSUE OF THE "RECORD"-THE "SIGNAL" -- THE "LOCALIZER"-DEATH OF D. J. SCHNEBLY-THE "SPECTATOR" AND ITS EDITORS-LATER NEWSPAPERS AND SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS OF YAKIMA AND ELLENSBURG-TRANSIENT PAPERS OF YAKIMA AND ELLENSBURG-PAPERS OF THE OTHER TOWNS-THE PRESS IN THE SMALLER TOWNS OF YAKIMA COUNTY -THE PRESS IN BENTON COUNTY-PROSSER PAPERS-INDIAN, CAYUSE AND COYOTE-IRRIGATED LANDS NEAR PROSSER-THE NORTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY -PROSSER-PROSSER'S WATER POWER-HORSE HEAVEN COUNTRY-KIONA AND -BENTON CITY PAPERS-KENNEWICK PAPERS-KENNEWICK ON THE COLUMBIA

We refer in various chapters of this work to the newspapers and make many extracts, of editorials, as well as news items and advertisements. Our aim in this chapter is to give as nearly as may be, a comprehensive summary of the journalistic history of the valley. For the sake of unity we shall cover the entire valley embracing Yakima, Kittitas and Benton counties, in the one general survey. While different journals have had each its special locality to promote and its special constituency to please and profit, and incidentally to profit by, the general conditions throughout the valley have been similar. In several instances, too, there has been considerable transference of the leading journalists from one section to another. Hence we believe that our judgment will be sustained by our readers in embracing in one chapter the newspaper history of the whole valley.

There are a number of men in the different towns, some still actively en- gaged in newspaper work, who were here at the beginning. From these men, and from others who came later, and in some instances from the children of the first journalists, we have derived the data from which this chapter is com- posed. We can not within the limits of our space give extended narratives of all the journals of the valley. It will be our aim to give the leading place in the story to the pioneer papers and those which by reason of location and man- agement have been the chief expression of the newspaper life of their commu- nities. We shall then give an enumeration of the later papers with their founders. We have been so fortunate as to secure from Mr. C. B. Bagley of Seattle some of the earliest issues of the pioneer papers of the Yakima Valley. Mr. Bagley was the editor of the "Courier" in the early days and he had a suffi- cient regard for the historian to preserve his exchanges. He has without ques- tion the best private collection of old papers of any one in the state. Through his courtesy we have had access to his files. We have understood from the publishers of both Yakima and Ellensburg that some of the earliest issues are unattainable in those cities.

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THE FIRST PAPER

In Mr. Bagley's collection we find a copy of the first paper published in Yakima. This is the "Yakima Record." The date of Number 1, Volume 1, is September 6, 1879. It was published by the Record Publishing Company, Rich- ard V. Chadd being general manager. Mr. Chadd is undoubtedly entitled to the distinction of being the trail breaker of all the newspaper men of Yakima. Not only was he the first in Yakima City, but, as founder of the "Kittitas Standard" in Ellensburg, of which the first number was issued on June 16, 1883, he was first in that part of the valley also.

As we are sure that our readers will enjoy a sight of the editorial page of that first Yakima paper, we reproduce it here. Some of the news items also will be "mighty interestin' readin'", as Horace Greeley would say. We ac- cordingly include some of them.

"We trust that those who subscribe toward starting the paper will now come forward and pay in their quota. We have complied with our terms of the agreement, and will do so in the future. There remains yet a small amount due the type foundry in San Francisco. We have promised to pay this imme- diately. Our own means have become exhausted and we are compelled to ask the subscribers to pay up. There is sufficient of the original subscription money yet unpaid to meet this obligation, and therefore we trust our friends will not cause us to forfeit our promise to the type founders. We shall shortly publish the names of those parties who have paid, and whose just spirit of enterprise and liberality has enabled us to do what has been done. Those gentlemen have long felt the need of a newspaper in this locality to properly represent the ad- vantages of this county as a desirable place for settlement to immigrants now seeking this Territory in search of homes. It will be our aim not to disappoint them in this respect. At least we shall try to fulfill that duty. It will be a pleasant task, too, for we have seldom visited a locality which holds more in- ducements to the farmer or agriculturist than Yakima County."

"We do not propose to make any apology at this early day, but if ever a man has been bothered with vexations and unnecessary delay we are that indi- vidual. First our ink roller melted down, and we had to send it back to The Dalles to have it re-cast. We received it a week ago Friday last, made a few swift remarks about our business (something which they knew very little about) and ten days have expired and our roller is not here. Then on unpacking we discovered that the column rules had been left behind. We have written a dozen letters to hurry them up, and they are not here yet. Finally we borrowed some labor-saving rule of Mr. Bell, of Ellensburgh, and by piecing out with 'ad' rules, succeeded in manufacturing columns. If we have not a small dose of ---- ginger-we don't know who has, without taking in consideration minor vexa- tions."

"Nearly four months ago, in a conversation with one of the principal citi- zens of this county, at Goldendale, the subject was broached of starting a news-

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paper in Yakima. We frankly told him we hadn't the means ourself to accoin- plish our aim. He told us there would be no difficulty in raising sufficient to start. The subject had been mentioned incidentally to us sometime previously, but nothing looking toward doing anything had been accomplished till the above conversation occurred. Shortly after this we came to Yakima to look at the field. It was a matter of surprise to us that it had not been occupied long previously. The people know how we accomplished our purpose. They have liberally encouraged this enterprise, knowing with certainty that their means have been well invested in something which will be of advantage to the whole community. They have performed their portion of the enterprise, it remains to do our part. Today we present our readers with the first number of the "Yakima Record." If we do say it ourself, there is not a neater paper in the Territory. As to what shall appear in it from time to time we shall let the future tell, and our readers be the judges. Of one thing they can rest assured that nothing shall appear in it to offend the most modest. On political questions we shall maintain an independent position-support whom we please, provided he is honest and capable. Our principal aim, however, will be to write up the vast and varied resources of this region, hoping thereby to attract to our midst a frugal and industrious population. Hoping this programme will suit we make our bow to the public."

"Upon mature deliberation we have concluded to fix the rates of subscrip- tion at the following figures: One year, if paid in advance, $3; if not in ad- vance, $4; six months, in advance, $1.50: if not in advance, $2; three months, in advance, $1; and if not in advance, $1.25. We thus make it quite a consid- eration to pay in advance. We shall not deviate from this to friend or foe. So send in subscriptions and send the money along. It saves keeping books."

"SHOT AT .- On Monday night last as Mr. Wallace Rose, who resides on the Wenas, was riding up the creek, and when about six miles above Cam- eron's, some unknown assassin fired upon him from the thick brush at the side of the road. The ball passed through his hat. Rose immediately spurred up his horse, attempting to get out of the way, but before he could do so another shot was fired at him. Mr. Rose cannot conceive who it was, as he does not think he has an enemy in the world. There are various opinions in the neigh- borhood concerning the matter, but most agree on one point, and that is, the shots were intended for another person, but in the imperfect light of the moon the assassin mistook his man. Some of the neighbors the next morning went to the spot and endeavored to track the fellow. The tracks where he stood on the soft ground in the bushes were plain to be seen, but on striking hard ground they disappeared."

"HALO CUMTUX .- For several days past our office has been an object of intense curiosity upon the part of the Indians. They took the press for some sort of a new-fangled cannon. One old fellow in particular asked us if the type was bullets. Our answer was 'Nowitka.' We asked him if he "Cumtuxed ?' and he 'Halo-ed' in short metre."

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"On Saturday night, October 11, 1879, at the courthouse in Yakima City, there will be a meeting to organize a Pioneer Association for Yakima County, of all persons who resided in said county on the day the first issue of this paper was published. Turn out all professions and pursuits. Come, ye honest sons of toil! Come, ye who have braved the storms of pioneer life! Come, ye whose matchless valor has never quailed before war-whoops and scalping- knives! Come one, come everybody, and let us add to the renown of the great Yakima Valley, by organizing a permanent society which will be a perpetual monument to those who first penetrated the sage land of Yakima and brought order out of chaos, and made the so-called 'desert blossom as the rose.'"

"ROUGH ON THEM .- A couple of our young gentlemen friends, who reside on the Wenas, not long ago concluded to give their young lady friends a treat in the shape of a pleasure ride to town. Accordingly they hitched up their team, and after getting the girls all comfortably tucked in the wagon, all proceeded joyously on their way to town. Arriving here safely they visited the stores and after purchasing a few 'goodies' concluded to go to the photographers and have their pictures taken. This was finally done to their satisfaction, and they joyfully wended their way homeward, but, mind you, it was late in the after- noon, and they had the wicked Naches to ford. Everything was lovely till this was reached and there the 'tug of war' began. The river was higher than it is now and much more difficult to ford, besides it was late. In crossing, their team stalled in the middle of the river. Persuasion, coaxing nor whipping could not move them an inch, and finally the young men were compelled to jump in the water and carry the young ladies ashore. This was a ticklish job taking everything into consideration, but it was finally done to the satisfaction of all parties. The boys then proceeded to get their wagon and team out of the diffi- culty. In doing this they got a glorious ducking, but they had good grit and stuck to it till everything was ashore once more, when they proceeded home- ward. It was rough on the boys but fun for the girls. Now guess who it was."

"AGENT APPOINTED .- We are pleased to note that the Oregon and Wash- ington Colony Land Company have appointed our townsman, E. P. Boyls, as their local agent at this place. Through the efforts of this company is mainly attributable the settlement of various localities in this section. The object of this company is to receive lands and sell them ; locate colonies thereon, and to publish books, papers and documents relating thereto. These are circulated in the east, and thus an excellent medium of advertising the country afforded. Mr. Boyls, the agent here, is duly authorized to transact all business in the way of selling or advertising for sale all lands entrusted to the company to be dis- posed of. The company has been duly incorporated, and is officered by men in whom the people have confidence, William A. Lewis being president and W. W. Gibbs secretary. In a future issue we shall have more to say concerning its workings."

"THE 'SPOKAN.'-This favorite light draft boat, which has been laid up opposite Celilo for the past eight months, took her place on the Snake River

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Line on Monday last, under the command of Capt. Alfred Pingston. Si Smith goes on her as pilot, Jolin Anderson as chief engineer and McCammon as purser. It is said that she will carry fifteen tons more freight than the 'Gates,' but DeHuff has no idea she is her equal for speed. She took up 8414 tons in fifteen hours and that was a capital run for her. Her trade is Snake River exclusively, as the amount of grain to be shipped from the Tukanon Landing alone this year is in excess of 10,000 tons, according to the best authorities. Much of this can be gotten out in the next sixty days, if the water does not run down too rapidly in the meantime. Shippers are slow at sending along their grain as yet, on account of the low prices; but they can't do better than to ship now and pay the storage in Portland, thus availing themselves of the chances of a rise in the market, should the boom take place during the usual freeze up. This they could not do if they stored their grain at home during the Winter months, or at warehouses on the river, as in seasons that are past .- 'Inland Empire.'"

Much light is cast on conditions by a perusal of advertisements. We ac- cordingly add here a part of the advertisements of the first number of the "Record."

The Latest New Goods and Late Novelties ! P. T. Gervais

Keeps on Hand a Well Selected Stock of Staple and Fancy Goods, Hats and Caps, Gents' and Boys' Clothing, Boots and Shoes In Short a Large Variety of General Merchandise ! "Quick Sales and Small Profits"

Thanking customers for past fa- vors, I hope to merit a continuance of the same.

P. T. Gervais.

The Cheapest Place to Trade is at

Shoudy & Stewarts Ellensburgh. W. T. Wholesale and Retail Establishment. The largest and best stock in Yaki- ma County. And Sold Cheap for Cash.

J. W. Goodwin W. J. Goodwin Goodwin Brothers

Blacksmiths and Horseshoers Main Street, Yakima City All kinds of Jobbing Work prompt- ly executed. Repairing a specialty.

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History of the Yakima Valley, Washington; comprising Yakima, Kittitas, and Benton Counties, Vol. I, Part 57

Author: Lyman, William Denison, 1852-1920 Publication date: 1919 Publisher: [Chicago] S.J. Clarke Number of Pages: 1134

Author: Lyman, William Denison, 1852-1920
Publication date: 1919
Publisher: [Chicago] S.J. Clarke
Number of Pages: 1134