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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
POLITICAL DRIFT.

uTCurrency reform in congress APP
pears to have been put away for tho
summer in camphor along with other
unreasonable fabrics. 1t is just as
well.--Boston Herald.
GySpanish greenbacks are now worth
16 cents on the dollar in Havana. 1t
Is the same kind of trash that the pop
ulists wanted us to issue instead OF
bonds.-Iowa State Register.
CrIf Mr.. Cleveland and Mr.. Bryan
are determined to commit their party
! to II policy of isolation they will have
| to abandon the false pretense that
they are guided by the wisdom of the
fathcrs.-Chicago Times-llerald.
UThe gold democrats of Connecti-
cut expect to take charge of the party
affairs in that state before many
months. Discord is the leading fca-
ture of recent meetings of the silver
democrats. - ST. Louis GlobeDemo-
crat.
CJThe sound money democrat was
near the truth when he said that IL the
sense of the late democratic convcn-
| ton on the sixteen to one issue had
been ascertained by secret ballot
there would have been large vote
against it.-Indianapolis Journal.
uyOne of the great results of Presi-
dent McKinley's administration is the
disappearance of all sectional feeling.
The president has cultivated harmony
throughout the country by every
means in his power, and given fresh
proof of his broad-miided patriotism.
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
DThe Tennessee democrats at their
state convention Endorsed the money
plank of the Chicago platform. The
Pennsylvania democrats refused to
give their Endorsement to the Chicago
platform. And down in Tennessee
they nominated for governor Benton
McMillin, the chief rival of Bailey for
the democratic leadership in the house
of representatives. ID stands for di-
vision as well as for democracy.-Troy
Times.
rIMr. Cleveland talks like man
who wants to be called upon when the
final roundup comes. But il his eyes
are only half open he can see that
man named Mckinley will conduct the
fight to finish and in the end dispose
of our country's new possessions. IL
Mr.. c. wants a share in flames dis.
tribution, he must do as Bryan did
raise regiment. Right now plati.
tudes are passe.-Cincinnati CONNER.
cial Tribune.
ryWhen the United States is certain
! Of favorable balance of trade, no
matter II there is not an active de-
mand in Europe for American bread.
stuffs, there will not be any demand
for gold to pay balances due abroad.
and there will always be an abundant
supply Of good. real money in the coun-
try. The United States will be pros
porous, and pestiferous, dishonest
money Organism will become merely
an unsavory, offensive "Reminiscences
Chicago Tribune.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
THE DEMOCRATS AND WAR.
Political MaIcontents Who Obstruct
National Progress for PART
fsan Purposes.

Every democrat In congress voted for
the appropriation of $4,000, 900 to pre-.
pare the army and the navy forthc war
with Spain then imminent. That una
nimity justified the hope that party
lines would not be drawn In the pros.
ecution of the war. and the measures
incident to II. But this anticipation
has not been realized. The organ OF
the democracy ut the national capital
the Washington Times, declares in an
editorial on Democratic Folly" that
the democrats in congress have COM
mitted about every error possible since
the war began.
This Is not the accusation of polit-
zeal opponent, on tho alert for some
thing TO condemn; nor is il the accusa-
ton of n newspaper dependent upon
press reports for it's information. The
Times has the advantage of observa-
ton at close range. In support of this
general accusation and its political re-
suit. the same paper adds:
Giving a grudglng support to the va
| rious imperative measures which followed
the original appropriation of $50, COO for
| the national defense. they lined themselves
| up almost solidly against the war revenue
| bill and capped the climax by casting the
| bulk of their vote in opposition to the an
nexation of Hawaii. a consummation de-
| voutly desired by two-thirds majority In
both houses of congress and four-fifths of
| the American people without regard 70
party.
"The result is plain. What was Intended
| to be and what was originally IA purely
American war has degencrated I'm the eyes
r. hn on try into h xttn Will n
all that that implies"
This is strong language, but, consid-
cring the votes i'm the house east under
the attitude of the democrats in the
senate, under the leadership of White
and Jones, it is none too strong. AS the
| Times truthfully remarks: THE re-
publican president stands before the
world today as one pursuing a patri-
otto policy in the teeth of unreasoning
democratic opposition" Following this
clear and exact statement of fact, the
Times concludes with these prophetic
words:
when victory comes to him and Spain Is
| humbled In the dust, when Americas pos
sessions are enriched by the addition OF
| Hawaii, the Philippines. Puerto Rico, and
perhaps the Canarles. Mr.. Mckinley can
| truthfully say: This Is my work-minc
and the republican party's. AS we saved
the union In 1861, so now do we glorfy II
/ with victory. Ours the triumph. ours
the spells. including majority in the new
| house of representatives.
| And the people on the Sth day of Noyem-
! Der will cry Amen
1t remains to be seen whether the
! party in the senate Will heed these time
| ~ words OF warming. The people, ire
| spective of party, are patriotic and will
show their patriotism at the polls. If
a majority of the democrats in the SEN
ate repeat the incffable folly of the
house democrats the rank and file of
! the democracy will disregard party bar
riers and give to the republican prcsi-
dent and congress an Endorsement JUS
tifying this forccast.-Chicago Inter
Ocean.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
ardOnable.

want me to go to prayer-mcctin'
with you, do you, Mariar?" said Farm
er Jaxon. want me to meet with II
sisters an two weak-eyed, pigeon
toed brothers an sing praises, eh?
Marier, / can't do it; know too well
what doggone1, low, grovlin' worm
of the dust am. Coin to pray fer me
anyway, are ye? All right, Marier, but
give yer fair warpin' in advance that
it won't do no good. You don't seem
to realize that amt on prayin' group',
but l amt. If you'll pause an rcilec'
you'll perceive that / amt. Marier,
it's nawful fact, but it's no use de-
nyin' it to you, Marier; ] voted fer
Bry'n' cause the populists all told me IL
Mckinley was elected couldn't get
but two bits bushel fer my wheat,
and fore he was in Office two years |
sold my wheat fer dollar n bushel,
Maricr, and paid off the mortgage on
the old farm what l put on it when
Clevern was 'lccted. An / voted fer
can pray fer the furrin heather, Ma
rier. Their case amt hopeless; they
didn't have no chance to vote fer
Bry'n," and Farmer Jaxon went to the
safe and looked at the mortgage which
was Cancelled, and rs he counted out
enough money TO buy the section OF
land adjoining HIM he wondered IL he
would live to vote for Mckinley in 1900
Minneapolis Messengers
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
HUMOROUS.

Willie-"Pa, what do they make talk
ing machines OFT" His Father-''The
first one vas made out of a rib, my
son."-Life.
Clupper-"What are Smudkin's Office
hours?" Blooney-"From my expert
ence Judge they are from return soon
to five p. m."-Roxbury Gazette.
She-"Why does man feel rich when
he's riding in a hansom?" He-"Be-
cause he hasn't paid the driver yet,
suppose."-Yonkers Statesman.
Mistress--"My goodness, Jane. you
have your thumbs in the soup!" Jane
Gust imported from a rural district-
"Never mind, mum, 1t amt hot!'-
Judy.
Too NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. would
you go to the end of the world with
me?" He-"Which end?" Now she
treats him as stranger.-Cleveland
Leader.
Press of Social Business.-"We have
not turned out many letters this week"
"Why not?" Typewriter girl had a
picnic engagement every afternoon
Chicago Record.
Juvenile Logic.-"Paw, can you sec
farther with telescope than with the
naked eye?" "Of course you can, John
n.y." "How can that be, when ii brings
everything nearer? ''-Chicago Tribune.
Miss Ann Thorpe-"I can't under
stand how Cholly can see better with q
glass for one eye" Miss Sharpe-"Well.
you see, it affords him mental rest. His
brain is too delicate to grapple with
two impressions of anything at once"
Jewellers Weekly.
We may be pardoned the perpetual
ton of this: The acknowledgement at
Havana went into n Washington cloth
ier's in search of coat for his portly
form, Having put one on, he expressed
some doubt as to the fit. "Nonsense!"
cried the dealer. THAT fits you. Lee"
Philadelphia North American.
Mrs. Petter-"Did you see that? Dix
on seized the rocking chair and was in
to it before his wife had chance to
reach it. And on his wedding trip.
tool" Mr.. Pettcr-"That's just it.
There's where Dixon is smart. Nobody
will suspect that he is on his wedding
tour, don't you see? And, besides, he
gets the chair."-Boston Transcript.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
A Dir Dnuuucf

The greatest banquet in history took
place August IS, 1880. when the 10000
mayors Of France sat at o table in the
Palais de pIndustre in Paris. There
were three relays Of about IL, 900 guests
each. To prepare the feast required rs
chief cooks. $4,000 walters, scullions,
cellarmen and helpers, $4,000 plates, 81
600 glasses, knives, forks and spoons in
proportions; 10000 rolls. and fish, meat
and fowl by the ton. The banquet was
part Of the centenary celebration of the
events Of 17S9.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16

DA few days ago the wife of SEN
ator Elkins and her son, Stephen b.
Elkins. Jr.. made call at the white
house. During a conversation Presi-
dent Mckinley said to the young man:
stephen, what are you going 10 dc
in this WARP" Young Elkins quickly
replied: II have already enlisted as a
private. and am the only son of n
United States se3ator who has that
honor."-Chicago Record.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16

CoURTHoUsEs were built with little
regard for the needs of the counties.
Out in Western Kansas is courthouse
costing $4,000. With scarcely a load
of wood in the county there is a hand
some fireplace in every office. The to-
tai population of the county is but L.
800, and the bonds of the county have
not yet been reduced. Several court
houses. through the process of mer
chants liens and other Legal processes,
have come To be owned by individuals,
who have been puzzled to know what
to do with them.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
Chance for Loving.

II do SO love babies" gurgled the
young matron. II could love one to
DEATH"
WELL said the old bachelor, there
Is one in the fiat under mine that wish
you would concentrate your affections
on."-N. Y. World.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16

Adm. SAMPSON is religious mar
He is a member CT the Presby terrain
Church of the Covenant in Washing.
ton. and the Mems society, which is q
literary club connected wit" the
church. He was always regular in
his attendance during the several
years he was stationed In Washington.
and took a great deal OF interest il
philan thropic work.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16

IT is against the rule to carry mate b.
es on board modern ,nap-cf. wah
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-02-23
One on A. J. Willis.

County commissioner A. j. Willis
was the victim of an optical delusion
last Saturday. Mr.. Willis came in
rather early in the day, and after
transacting considerable business, he
concluded it must be about noon.
Repairing to the Pacific hotel he in
some way figured out by the Office
clock that it was five minutes to IL
o'clock. Thinking he would be a little
smart and get into the dining room
ahead of the rest of the boys, he didn't
say word to anybody, but went in
and planted himself down at table.
Mr.. Willis wont say how long he sat
there, but he admitted to half an
hour. No waiter appearing he began
to get angry and after staying few
moments longer he made up his mind
to read someone the riot act; but on
going to the office he discovered, much
TO his astonishment, that it was only
half past ten.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-02-23
Hotel Arrivals.

The following is a partial list OF
those who have registered at the Pacific
during the past week:
FA McRae, + b Martin, Spokane;
A Binnard, Portland; VIII Shipman,
Spokane; W C Reeder, Bemis; C V
Drazan, st Paul, Mimi; F Frank, A
Eklund, Chicago, H.; James Vostrall
and wife, Rocky Coulee; NJ + Knox,
Seattle; c q Hickok, Portland; + C
Macdonald, Spokane: w Bradley,
Sprague; K S Lasley, Almira; NJ ID
Platt, Spokane; G s Corr, c Foster,
Seattle; NJ & Bennett, Chicago, ILL.,;
c Simensen, A A Keney, + Frank,
Spokane; c Gillett and wife, Willis;
J o Couch, Griffith; C + Belman, II
+ Turner, Chester Deering, Charles X
Thompson, Portland, Ore; Charles
Jamiesen, Sunnyside.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-02-23
IN HONOR OF WASHINGTON.
Ritzville Citizens Celebrate In Royal
STYLE.

The chief event Mt Ritzville this
week was the celebration of the birth
of the Father of our country" held
here yesterday. 1t was initiated by
the G. A. r. and carried to a success
by that organization, assisted by nearly
every citizen of the town and sur
rounding country.
The material for the dinner was do
mated by the citizens, and Mrs. Zent,
assisted by some of the best cooks in
town, prepared one of the best meals
Ritzvillians ever sat down to.
A corps of the leading ladies of the
city did honor to the occasion by act
ing in the in the capacity of walters,
and 400 hungry people did full justice
to the fare.
After dinner the following program
was rendered:
Opening song-"America," by the
choir.
Prayer--Rev. Newman.
Song-"Columbia the Gem of the
Ocean,"
Address-W. w. Gent.
Song-"The Star Spangled Banner"
Address-O. X. Holcomb.
Remarks-Prof. M. f. Knox.
Closing song.
The old soldiers present were: d.
J. Zent, N. Lorin, M. Reed, II. Zim-
norman, L. Root, II. Pierce, c. r..
Bardwell, HI. W. Saunders, b. thinner,
j. NJ. Harris.
Everyone present enjoyed them
selves thoroughly.
A light lunch was served in the
evening, after which everyone listened
to a lecture on "Social and Moral Fads, ,
by M. F. Knox.
The proceeds of the dinner and
lunch amounted to $4,000.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-02-23
!, Neighborhood News.
WILLIS, WASH.

From our regular Correspondent.
There was no school on Washing
tons birthday.
Nearly all of the Willis people were
in Ritzville last Saturday.
Louis Ames has been employed by
Fred Low to work during spring seed
ing and blowing.
The new county road running be-
tween the "Clum Low" and "Curby''
places has been thrown open for travel.
Johnnie Gillett will have a well dug
on the John La France place. Tom
McMahan and Bert Morris will do the
work.
Len Farrier and Emma Leid re-
turned to school last week, after an
absence of two weeks ON account of
sickness.
Ned Morris and Charley Galbreath
returned from Idaho last Saturday.
They had an enjoyable visit, but
rather hard trip.
F. b. Lonard took a new milchs COW
to Ritzville last Saturday. His family
will doubtless have an abundant sup
ply of tactical fluid the remainder of
the winter.
The question discussed at the Liter
airy society last Saturday evening was:
Resolved, that the natural resources
of Washington exceed those of Cali
fornia. The decision was in favor of
the affirmative. Washington against
the world. Il DID.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-02-23
Lectures at the Opera House.

Prof. NJ. F. Knox of Seattle will
lecture at the court house ut the times
and on the subjects named
February 23-False charity.
February 24-To men only. Boys
under II years of age not admitted
unless accompanied by the father or
guardian. Admission % cents.
February 25-Adaptation in mar
rage. Silver collection.
February 26-How to control the
child. To ladies only. Girls under 10
years OF age not admitted unless ac-
companied by the mother. Admission
Is cents. Lecture commences Mt 2
o'clock p. M.
Feb. 2S-What the parent owes the
child.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-02-23
Horse Thieves nj Work.

A span of horses and Studebaker
hack were stolen from +. G. Crisp, OF
Harrington, Wash, February 10, 1898.
The following is description of the
outfit:
One bay mare with white stripe i'm
face, white hind foot; one brown mare
with small stripe on face, white left
hind foot; both mares have short tails
and are branded C on left stife. The
hack is a new double-seated Stude-
baker; only one seat being in hack.
Harness was well worn Hook 4 Terrell,
with heavy brides.
Address information to
+. G. CRISP,
Harrington, Wash.
Or w. H. MCNAMARA,
Deputy Sheriff, Harrington.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-02-23
$500 Reward.

Twill give reward of $500 for the
return to my ranch, eight miles east
of Ritzville, the following described
animals. One buckskin horse, 3 years
old, branded NJ on top of left hip,
and one bav ~ horse, 4 years old
branded X on left stitie.
90 AUGUST KROUsE.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-02-23
SOAP-FOAM
WASHING POWDER
:. is
Queen OF Kitchen and Laundry

- Pure white it will not make the
clothes yellow, nor injure the finest
lace.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-02-23
Pure Prepared.

Just received a nice new stock of
paints, oil, turpentine, paint brushes,
doors, windows and all kinds Of mould
ingr at Greene's. which viii be sold at
prices lower than ever before sold in
RitxvilIe.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-02-23

Don't buy of an agent and pay two
commissions instead of one. Mrs.
Harrison will sell high grade organs in
Ritzville ten dollars cheaper than you
can buy in Seattle or SpOkane.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-02-23
To flake Washing Fluid.

Use ] OF. Salts of Tartar, OF. Muir
ate of Ammonia and l can of Red Seal
Lye. Get the Lye from your grocer
and the other ingredients from drug
store. Dissolve in 2 gallons of water.
Do not use common lye as it contains
both Salt and Caustic Soda.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-02-23
Arrival Of Trains on N. p. Ry.

Karl's Glover Root Tea Is pleasant laxative.
Regulates the bowels; purifes the blood; clears
the complexion; easy to make and pleasant to
take. Is cts Sold by the Ritzville Drug Store,
Olmstead & ROseDof, Props,
Be Not Deceived a cough. hoarseness or
Group are not TO be trifled with. dose In
time of ShilOh's cure Will save you much
trouble Sold by the Ritzville Drug Store.
Oimstead Il Rosenof, Props
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-02-23
Strayed or Stolen.

One brown gelding, weight about
one thousand pounds, branded Y on
the right stifie. There is small scar
from wire cut on the inside of the
front foot just atpve the hoof. l will
pay % rewar information leading
to his recove FRANK HESDKR,
~ BemA Wash.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-12
money senator from Ohio.

Senator Chambers statement regarding
President McKinley's position on the money
question will be read with surprise by the
advocates of sound money and currency
reform. The statement, which is said to
have been made after a conference with the
President, is as follows:
The President stands firmly in favor of
international bimetallism as promised by
the St. Louis platform. He considers the
negotiations with the European powers only
temporarily suspended on account of the
peculiar condition of affairs in India. and
it is the Presidents intention to again send
his envoys to Europe as soon as the condi-
tions are favorable for continuing negotia-
tons.
In further explanation of the circum-
stances leading to this statement it is said
that in the conference referred to Senator
Chandler give it as his opinion that the
financial scheme submitted to Congress by
Secretary Gage and the monetary commits
sion would, unless promptly contradicted,
create che impression in the minds of the
people that the Republican party was COM
mitted to the retirement of the greenbacks,
whereupon the President declared that he
was as firm a believer in the possibility of
bimetallism by an international agreement
as he had ever been, and, Furthermore, that
under the pledge of the st. Louis platform
he proposes to keep the Wolcott commits
sion at work until it had been absolutely
demonstrated that no agreement could be
reached. The Journal is of opinion that
the impossibilty of any International agree
ment for bimetailism has already been
demonstrated, and that to daily with the
question further will be waste of time and
injurious to the cause of sound money ana
currency reform. In that view of the case
it must take leave to express the hope that
Senator Chambers statement is not correct
and that that part of it which commits the
President to the policy of again sending
the bimetallic commission to Europe will
be disavowed by him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-12
Prison PAROLES.

Jeffersonville Reflector CPrison Paper.)
The operation of the parole system at
this institution has been marked by ex-
treme conservatism and to date the results
are most gratifying. Sixty-two men have
been released on parole and of these but
two have been returned for violation there
of. One man returned of his own accord
when out of work and was released shortly
after by expiration of sentence. With two
exceptions the remaining ffty-nine report
regularly and truthfully as shown by the
report of the state agent after his recent
visit to all. These men have ceased to be
consumers only and have taken places in
the ranks of producers. Thus the State is
saved the cost of their maintenance and
they are learning habits of thrift and indus
try while still under the control and legal
custody Of the Reformatory management.