Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-10-19
Those boys who take so much de-

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Chinese certainly have little respect
for themselves. If the law does not
keep the Chinese out of this country
the small boys can't and the best
thing they can do is to let them alone
Probably when about $50 fine will
be brought to bear on them they will
soon learn few morals.
Last week the government shipped
to Lieutenant Hobson $4,000 worth
of air bags to assist in the raising Of
the Cristobal Colon. If the govern
ment had only selerted few of our
American editors, their value to the
government would be greater and the
expense less.
James Popple, a prominent farmer
and stockman of Grab creek, was do
ing business in Ritzville Monday for
the first time in three years. He was
much surprised at the growth in ter
ritory and business of the town, and
contemplates buying lot and erect
ing house.
Gloves and mitts lined and unlined
colt skins, Cordaran's, calf and buck.
all weights. Mitts made up Of the
same stock. Every pair warranted to
give better service and fit neater than
anything ever placed on this market.
All Conklin's make for sale only at
Snyder & Cos.
A programme will be given in the
Congregational church Sunday even
ing at 1880. Papers will be read upon
religious conditions of Cuba, Caroline
and PHILIPPINE islands. These subjects
with special music will make very
interesting meeting.
The proprietors of the California
Kitchen restaurant made up their
minds last Saturday that Ritzville
was not the place for them and they
took their bl nkets, and it is whisper
ed what slough" they could get and
left.
Smith & Thomson have fine large
new stock OF men and boys clothing
just in that will be sold at prices low
er than ever before. Be sure to get
their prices before purchasing else
where.
Ira Bailey, OF the firm of Bailey
Bros, has been on the sick list the
past week with the fever. He has
been quite low but is reported at pre-
sent much better and still on the
mend
Snyder & Co. is very original yet
prosperous firm dealing in general
merchandise. Their new sign is an
artistic and up-to-date piece of work
that shows their progressive nature.
Wilburn, the photographer, has
closed his gallery until the 9th OF De-
cember next. At that date he expects
to open one of the finest photo stu
dios ever seen in small village.
The railroad construction gang
pitched their tents in town this MORN
ing, and will make some improve
ments on the railroad.
G. Sinclair has made more room in
his already commodious store and is
adding to his large stock Of fancy and
staple groceries. Call.
J T! onpson, father-in-law Of Mrs.
Ella Thompson, arrived last Thursday
evening from Polo, Mo-, and is visiting
relatives in town.
Plumbers have been at work this
week repairing the city pumps and
improving the system OF waterworks
generally.
The bakery is again at its cd trick
of supplying the people Of Ritzville
with choice line Of fresh pastry.
Charles Jameson was in town yes
terday making final proof of his home
stead.
John Wellsandt was in town yes
terday with a load of potatoes for
sale.
8. Montgomery, Of Bemis, was do
ing business in Ritzville yesterday.
Fred Weiand has accepted a posi-
ton in the Northern Pacific depot.
A fine line OF fancy candies kept
constantly on hand at Sinclair's.
Fruit and vegetables in season at
lowest prices at sinclair's.
Notice that new ad Of Bovee & Nc
Coy in this issue.
VIC Reeder was in town yester-
day.
THE RrrzyH.LE PUBLIC SCHOOL.