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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-07-27
DreadfuIly Nervous.

GENTs:-I was dreadfully nervous, and for re-
lief took Karl's Clover Root Tea. II quoted
my nerves and strengthened my whole nervous
system. 1 was troubled with constipation
kidney and bowel trouble. Your tea cleansed
my system so thoroughly that / rapidly re.
gained health and strength. Mrs. S. A. Sweet.
Hartford, Conn. Sold by the Ritzville Drug
Store, Olmstead & Rosenoff, Props.
Cure that cough with Shiloh's Cure. The
best cough cure. Relieves Group psomptly.
One million bottles sold last year. Forty doses
for % cts. Sold by the Ritzville Drug Store,
Olmstead & ROsenoff, Props
Dyspepsia Cured. Shiloh's Vitalizer immedi-
ately relieves sour stomach, coming up of food
distress, and is the great kidney and liver rem
edy. Sold by the Ritzville Drug Store, Olmstead
& Rosenof, Props.
Catarrh Cured. clear head and sweet
breath secured with Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy
sold on Il guarantee. Nasal injector free. Sold
by the Ritzyifle Drug Store, W. L. oimstead,
4 Rosenoff. Props.
Stop that cough! Take warming. 1t may
lead to consumption. A 25c bottle of Shiloh s
Cure may save your life. Sold by the Ritzville
Drug Store, W. L. Olmstead & Rosenoff, Props
For constipation take Kerl's Clover Root Tea,
the great blood purifier. Cures headache
nervousness, cruptions on the face, and makes
the head clear as bell Sold by the Ritzville
Drug Store, W. L. 0lmstead & Rosenoff, Props.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-07-27

We understand that some of our
enterprising business men purpose
building town hall shortly. The town
needs one and there is every reason to
believe the scheme would pay the
proprietors a nice profit and at the
same time be an accommodation to the
public.
We mentioned this matter several
weeks ago and have been patiently
waiting to see if our article had borne
'rilit.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-07-27
Neighborhood News.
DELIGHT, WASH.
From our regular Correspondent.

From our regular Correspondent.
Adams county is on the boom.
B. l.. Sutton is looking for harvest
cook.
M. L. Burkhart is going to put up
new windmill soon.
J. H. Bowers has been heading for
NJ. l.. Burkhart this week.
The cool weather the past week has
been quite benefit to the crops.
Mrs. E. 7. Bowers and Mary Mel
vile visited Ritzyille last week. Z
Kenneth Stewart and Mrs. George
Rigg visited at j. M. Freestone's
Tuesday.
Rev. H. T. Cromwell is the photog-
rapher for Delight. Young ladies
seem to be his speciality.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-07-27
There is some difference betwee

There is some difference between
var news and war rumors, and it is
ften difficult for the country news
'aper to determine what is reliable
rews, and the conscientious editor
ill usually refuse to give out rumor
news. It is noteworthy fact that
II through the present war the Amer
IAN press has been in the MAN very
,liable and accurate in giving out
ne facts about the war and all on
early all the misleading reports ORR
mated in Madrid or Havana.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-07-27

There is just a faint suspicion
at farmers are OVERRIDING the
achine business a little this summer.
course from the dealers point OF
w it would be difficult to have too
ich machinery in the country, so
,g rs people can buy machinery and
y for it. 1t is the dealers business
sell machinery. From any point
view a proper amount of machin-
to do the work is all right, but
ere should be work enough to justify
it is a poor investment. Farmers
rally understand their own business
/ tend to it better than almost any
Ter class of business men, but even
" may perhaps become little ex.
ed at times. 1t seems to us that
en- a man invests a thousand dollars
so in a threshing outfit he should
reasonably sure that lac can secure
ugh work to justify the invest
mt, not only for the present year,
for several years. The profit on
eshing is not large-sigure out how
CHI threshing would have to be
70 to pay for a machine out of the
profits-we do not care to discour.
the buying Of machinery, we
ply say be sure you need machin
then buy.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-07-27
Notice..

Teachers examination will be held
at the Adams county court house on
the 11th, 18th and 18th of August
Applicants must be present at 9 a
m. Thursday. Members OF the read
ing circle who desire to take the ex-
animation on the work of the past
year, will do so on Wednesday,
August 10.
LETA WINsLow EMMERT,
County superintendent.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-07-27
Farmers will notice that there has

Farmers will notice that there has
zen no change in the local wheat
.arket for the past month and it is a
latter Of conjecture which way it
i'll go when there is change. At
'esent there is no wheat moving.
Then wheat begins to come in new
Ice will be made and that price will
based as nearly as may be on the
cts OF surplus or shortage in the
'rld's supply, and the prosp ective
imand. The News is OF the opinion
at the general tendency will be
'wnward although fair price may
the rule throughout the year and
little furry may cause jump up Of
few cents for the first wheat.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-07-27

Those idiots who want Cervera to
have palace fitted up for him in the
United States ought to move to Spain.
The old snoozer is not here because
OF his love for us or because he likes
the scenery. II he had had his way
America would be very poor
place for Americans to live in at this
time
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-07-27
Your Face

Shows the state of your feelings and the state OF
your health as we'll. Impure blood makes
itself apparent in pale and sallOw complexion
weak and worn out and do not have healthy
appearance you should try Ackcrs Blood
Elixir. 1t cures all blood diseases where cheap
ing this we sell every bottle on II positive guar
antee. Fl. f. GRITNAN, Druggist.
AcKERs ENGLISH REMEDY WILL STOP COUGH
at any time, and will cure the worst cold in
twelve hours, or money refunded. Is and so
cents. For sale by H. +. Gritman, druggist.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-07-27

If some of our progressive business
men really wish to do a good turn for
the town and make money at the
same time. they will build a number
OF houses for rent, Hundreds of peo-
pie are passing through and going on
because they cannot find houses to
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-07-27

The latest advices are to the effect
that Spain, through the French am
bassador has began to stipulate for an
armistice looking toward peace.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-07-27

We don't hear much about the
superiority of the European navy and
that the United States is unprotected
nowadays.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-07-27

7 q. T. M-Meets second and fourth Tuesda.
IL evenings in each month at Greene & Som
LADY TINA HARRISON, Com.
LADY IDA DEspAIN, R.K.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-07-27

There is good reason to believe that
Gen. Miles is in possession Of Porto
Rico now.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-07-27

Wouldn't be surprised to hear Of
somebody asking Uncle Sans opinion
in regard to matters naval most any
time.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-07-27

U o. r. N. Defiance Tent No. IA, Knights of
N the Maccabees, meet first and third Satur-
day evenings at 1880 sharp. All visiting Sir
Knights welcome. C. o. GREENE, Com.
+. d. gibson, r. X
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-07-27

METHODIST Episcopal Church = Preaching
M service every Lords Day, morning and
evening. Sunday school every Sabbath at 10
a. m. Mid-week prayer meeting every Thurs
day evening. Choir practice after prayer meet
ing All are invited. Griffith's Corners
Preaching services every second and fourth
Sunday at 3 p. m. withdrawing every
first and third Sunday at SIP. m.
B. L. Hicks, Pastor.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-07-27
SOCIETIES.

n II OF P.-Prairie Queen Lodge No. 80,
ev2s, N Knights of Pythias, meets Wednes-
YCEday night OF each week in the Pythian
ua1sS Castle. Visiting brothers are invited to
attend. W. K. CUNNINGHAM, jr., C. G.
E. X. LEHMAN, X. of R. IS.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-07-27

~ ERMAN Evangelical Church-Rev. Gilman,
u pastor. Services every other Sunday in
each month at 80 a. m. Sunday school every
Sunday at 9:30 a. IN. All German speaking
people invited.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-07-27

4. n A. R.-W. B. Hazen Post, No. 46
A4Z u meets first and Third Saturdays
~ of each month At gr Cree csh hall naor
~ II. ZIMMERMAN, Adj.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-07-27
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

EPwORTH LEAGUE = Devotional services
~ every Sabbath at $3.50 p. M, at the f.
church. ~ d. L. HICKS, Pastor.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-07-27

~ ERMAN Congregationai--Preach every
" Sunday Mt II a. m. and 8 p. M. Sunday
school at 1G a. m. Prayer meeting every We'd
nesday at 8 p. m. All German speaking people
are cordially invited to attend. Others are
welcome. GoTTLIEB SCHEUERLE, Pastor.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-07-27

a u AND A. M.-Ritzville Lodge F. &
~ Il A. NJ. No. 10l, meets in regular
sssaSays oP s each month and
$50 p. m. All brethren cordially in
vited to be present. o. II. GREENE. W. M.
I. WATSON MYERS, Secy.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-07-27

- TO. o. F.-Ritzville Lodge No. 4S,
sa4S&s. I. O. o. f., meets every Thurs.
2day night at s O'clock. in the Greene
rx, block. A cordial invitation and a
fraternal welcome is extended to sojournine
brothers. o.. X. HoLcoMB, N. g.
L. D. gibson. X. & p, Secy.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-10
|f1b DUEL ''''s & H|1IR J A hLE o<AlA)Ak Ga,
From the Dyea Goldhunter, March 30. 1898.
 DASHED TO THEIR DEATHS.
FrightfuI Fate of Two Packers Who Fought a Duel on the Cliffs Above the Pass.

sKACTAY via Seattle, March 2S, 1sss-Ihe long line of packers passing over the triaI ulls morning were appalled, and mortified at one or tne most thrilling and awful sights that have yet been witnessed in this lana or stdIthhS iioiueN'S '~
 For one solid hour two men of powerful pny- sioue fought a frightful battle on the brink or precipice two thousand feet above the seethng weters in the canyon below. On narrow path carved from the mountain side. scarceiy Wlue enough for two pass the two men met ana fought like fends in plain view of the hunureos or men who lined the trail on both sides ol the suiii init as the could reach
 They clinched, and with arms or steel eacn neio the other in deaths grepple. In frenZed struSse they neared the edge of the trail and swayed upon its brink until strong, sturdy men along the line grew sick at the sight and turned their heads away. My God cried one man way gown tho trail ''why don't some one separate themF
 No one paid any attention to him; all eyes were riveted on the swayng figures, grim silhouette no one dared, one could Strong hearts stopped beating. brave, fearless men shuddered, but the
 The suspense was awful No hand moved, no went down the line the two men would balance on the brink of the precpice, and then fall back against the inner wall of the trail again.
 Suddenly the form of one was lifted in the air by his adversary. The latter, with grim exultant smile, moved toward the edge, cautiously balancing the the dangling form of his foe above his head. Nearer and nearer he approached the brink of the yawning chasm and as if to make one final effort he leaned far back. and, as he did so, clump of earth broke away from the outer rim of the trail, some gravel stones flew into the air, awful oath broke the dead silence and the two men fell head long into the abyss below.
 A little way beyond their packs were fOund and from all the evidences gathered 1t established beyond doubt that the two men had deliberately repaired the fatal spot fight their duel The cause of the quarrel could not be ascertained.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-10

of a son of his carrying the name or noeu a1aI i chist her brothers attack upon the ear nau re6 t - not yet occurred, SO he naoe iio oe
 the mothers choice of name .oa i the educa
 She also became deeply interesteu ir rbe I bod oon +;or na n,oraI training of Indians She nau con- trihutad ,nuch to the missionary districts or haoak' Unalaska, Atka Kenoi, Mushergah, fa ha on a three months visit to these various missionary She had taken her departure In 1uiS' anu --1 So II Was during her absence this occasion that an event followed which forever destleyeu e .e when woman's happiness about as FOLLOWS. "net, Commodore Rodgers in 1S54 divided ms .: lolG % II carried his exporations among nd ane the Arctic Ocean north of the Boring Strait Captain Prlfn rom Portland Maine was assigned to the ," Ma' bin was far north Tn the fall of that year his snip was wrecked and for tribe of Indians ii aions ,,, coast he and his crew would certainty N"Fe Old Pon-a tauk was the name of their chief, and he had daughter, I-la-hie by name, p i1os having with the chief his lodge until the Ioiom.ag @ very fond At his request and by the consent of the chief she accompanied him to one CT tne ms school Later she entered a convent In Canaua' and to be most accomplished woman: p, od bore him a son. Their home for past had been at Sftka The captain who was now in the employ an exploration of the interior of Alaska, and during his absence his wife made the acquaintance or bao Oranof The result of acquaintance can best be told in the following continuation of this story
 As Don-a-wauk stood with his back to the side of the hill and his face the he did not notice the approach of Louise She called him twice but he did not answer. She then hurried past the Russian guard, who had stood all of this time apparently oo- the passing incidents around him. and gently laid her hand upon Don-a-wauks shoulder.
 'rIouise," he exclaimed in astonishment
 "Yes" she replied 'I returned this morning; tell me, Don- -a-wauk what does this all mean"
 Sold like dogs" answered he. q
 "What do you mean?" ,,t
 Mean. We sold-Indians dogs, convicts-aii sold"
 By whom?"
 "The Governor Chief" r,
 ."TeIl me- Don -wauk, what do you mean? Tell all; have been away. have not seen my nus hand to talk with him since return He IS engaged in some strange enterprise know but he will not tell me- If Don-a a-wauk knows. believe he will
 This appeal loosened the tongue of Don-a-wauk, and thus he spoke:
 .Your husband has sold this country, and Il-lahie
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-10
PART I.

On bright, crisp morning during the month of in the sky above Alaska the staff from which this flag was hung Russian soldier stood on of the hill which makes a gentle slope the sea- and at the foot of which the town of Sitka lies. there stood in wonderment little band of Alaska Indians
 many tribal fragments, were, of the great and powerful hyperborean group.
 Inelr chleI, Doh-a,Wauh py name, Was indeed d belonged to the tribe of the Konagas, who formerly bordering Boring Sea Their close proximity the shores of Siberia brought about the mingling of their that portion of the Russian Empire This in turn brought about speedy obliteration of the original a-wauk was fair sample of that mixture his mother being a full blooded Koniaga, his father a Russian of navigators who first open up the fur trade in Alaska. Don-a- -wauk his speech will show. Mission Indian; in other words, educated In- dian, one who had not only mastered the English language. but who had studied and acquired the of graceful and vigorous speech He instinct lively an orator. His voice. manner gesture. intona- on ana expression or race contributed to that strange force which captvates and sinks every uttered word
 Don-a-wauk's early environments had much to do doubt in bringing this latent passion fowery words which came to him naturally from his Asatic
 Advancing from the group of Indians with a slow and deliberate step, Don-a-wauk approached the floating? Why these many soldiers here? Why does the Governor chief pack his belongings?"
 You will not my questions? Why? Why will you not speak? My people would like know. I. their chief would like to know what this all means?"
 The unbending soldier still made reply, so Don-a-wauk returned to the Indians on the side of the hill and from his manner and it was plain to be seen that he very indignant at the treat ment accorded him by the soldier.
 As he was thus engaged in explaining the inciyr-
 y of the Russian soldier his group of Indians an officer of the United States army appeared. It was Lieutenant Clifford Coffin of Company F. Ninth In fantry, U. s. A. Following him the corporal of the same company, carrying under his neatly tied bundle, which upon being opened proved to be an American flag. After exchange of salutes with the Russian soldier Lieutenant Coffin fastened thc flag to the double hallard which was attached to the staff and at the other end of which the coors of the Czar. After making careful examination of the ropes, and surveying passing scrutiny The surroundings, Lieutenant Coffin again saluted the
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-10
PART Il.

Some time during the year 1860 Baron Oranoff, who was the Russian Governor of Alaska journeyed St Petersburg for purpose of laying before the the necessity of committing larger nuInper ol exiles ccnvicts to Alaska that they might be en- ployed in the construction of wharves, forts, other improvements and Notifications of the Territory
 It was about this time that Iskander Hertzen, one of the leading spirits of society of anarchists known Decembrists, fourished and exerclseu
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-10

Russian soldier and about to retire, when Don-a- wauk approached him. and put the questions to him that he had asked the Russian this the lieu tenants reply in substance that there noth- ing of consequence about to occur and the officer started to go.
 Don-a wauk intercepted him and said: But I know there is something. Red Leggins to the mountains and told me. left my berries and fish and game and travelled In my canoe all night Red Leggins tells me that three men, high among your people, three strong of your tribe, have had many meetings at the Governors castle. They have counciled many days. They have signed many pa- pers. These iron monsters have suddenly appeared in our peaceful harbor. Many armed soldiers have come among us My people would like to know what
 As said before" replied the lieutenant there Is nothing of great importance about occur Alaska has been sod that is day has been set for the transfer"
 Alaska sold?"
 "'Yes"
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-10

a great influence among his followers Among them was Louise Solovie sister of Ivan Solovief who at- tempted the life of the Czar in 1879 by thrice firing at him from behind the gates which led palace
 While there appeared outward manifestations of this society until 1S66 when Tchernishevsky was arrested and Hertzen fled to London they were nev- ertheess subjected the strictest surveillance and evening in the month of October 1S60 their place of meeting raded by the officers of the Czar and among the persons taken was Louise Solovieff.
 The next day when Louise appeared before the Commissioner of Police, Baron Oranoff was present
 She was young and beautiful then so beautiful indeed that when she entered the room of the Com missioner the baron looked upon her with eager and covetous eyes.
 The baron stood well at the of Alexander II. and when few days afterward he suggested to the Emperor that Louise Soloveff would be much safer in Alaska than Siberia the Czar pretended to see the force of the suggestion and when the ship that carried the baron back to his castle left the port of Odessa, the third day of November 1S60 Louise Soovieff among the list of exes and convicts transported to Alaska.
 For time Louise resented the proffered and nro fessed affection of the baron after while she softened toward him, became reconced to her fate and, yielding to the force of unalterabe destiny she consented to the liaison
 A year went by, and she bore him son, bright little fellow, just turning six at the commencement of this narrative She called him Ivan after bar brother, and while the baron did relish the idea
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-10

> Don-a-wauk stood motonless and silent com pietely absorbed ih the thoughts which were crowd ing his mind he locked far out at sea- Now ana then he repeated to himself: Alaska sold!
The Press., 1898-12-15
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.


Matter under this head 10 cents per line.)
SO cents pays for dozen full figure
cabinet photographs at Cardinals studio,
Taft's block. Strictly first-class work.
A, w. Walker is showing large
assortment Of Handkerchief from Sc to
$1.25 each. Special values at 1880 and
2:1c each.
Every person purchasing 15 cents
worth of Holiday Goods at A. Adams
store, Saturday afternoon and evening,
will receive a choice box of candy. An
thony Adams, Furnace Ave.
"A. W. Walker is showing good line
of Fancy China. Special value in cup
and saucer at 10c and 25c.
You will find Holiday Goods at E. L.
Burr's.
Special bargains in trimmed and un-
trimmed hats for the holidays at Miss
Russ Ills. 3w
Why not buy a good warm jacket
cape or dress pattern, fur cOllarette. silk
umbrella. kid gloves, muller. or some
other useful present? You will find a
large assortment at A. W. Walkers.
Special sale of flowers one day only,
Saturday, D. c. 10th. Carnations. 90 cts.
a doz roses, so cts. doz. q. H. Baker
L Co
A. l.. Howard has a large stock OF
useful articles for the holiday trade, CON-
prislng Table Linen, Towels. Handker-
chiefs, Silk and Wool Mittens, Blankets,
Pocketbooks, Silk Umbrellas, Mackin-
toshes, Fancy Goods, Dolls and many
other things too numerous 10 mention.
Please give US call.
New lot of Ladies' Coats and Capes
at E L. Burr's.
Before buying your Christmas pres
ents Just call and see the dainty neckweal
at Miss Russell's. 1t may just solve your
Christmas problem of what to buy. 3W
Umbrellas, all prices from sc to 81
each A good bargain in 26-inch GlOris
at 81. SO, at A. w. Walkers.
Look at the bargains in Gents Hand
kerchiefs at Z. L. Burr's.
Ladies' and Children's Outing Flame
Night Robes, from so cents up, at A. l.
Towards.
Artistic photographs from $3.50 pei
dozen upwards. Those handsome carbon
cites from % per dozen up. Martins
Johnson's block.
If you can't decide on the right trink
ct, try handkerchief. They always d.
for Christmas compliment. We hav
them at all prices. Miss Russell. 81
"A thousand pairs of Mems Slipper
makes a bewildpring assortment TO gaz
upon, but to see five thousand pairs o
Christmas slippers displayed at Broad
hurst Bros. Shoe Store, 376 Main street
Springfield, makes feast of the usefu
gifts not to be had at many stores outsid
OF BIoadhurst Bros.
Buy no Books for Christmas unit
you have seen the large assortment at A
w. Walkers.
The Press., 1898-12-15

The receipts were as follows
Taxes, 1888. SO $5,sOS47
Highway ApprOpria-
ton 100000 $4,000
Macadam apprOprfa-
ton from town. 10000 10000
Sewer assessment, 54S.7l
Insurance, 1880
Labor on school lot, 1164O
other sources, 1850
The Press., 1898-12-15
ISacques and Gowns,
(For Presents3
(For Presents.)

In plain and fancy colored Elder
down. There's a comfort in the very
sight OF these They're most attract
lively made, in new styles, prettily
trimmed and priced very fairly, as
these figures show.
The Sacques-a garment at csc
that shows more value in material and
making-and twenty styles that grad
ually increase in price up to $3.50.
Grown prices begin at SIS. A choice
of gray, pink, blue and cardinal, and
make in all the latest approved styles
at that price Other handsome sorts
up to $1,000.