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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-03-08

HOME AGAIN.-0n Thursday morn
ing Feby. IL, 1897, Mark w. Townsend,
a citizen of Adams county, while stand
ing on the depot platform OF this city,
was arrested by Sheriff McGonigal of
Lancaster, Wisconsin, and hurried
away east on the same train which he
had just stepped from, coming to
Ritzville for the purpose of attending
teachers institute converting here
on that day. The crime charged against
Mr.. Townsend was that OF numbering
his wife at Lancaster, Wisconsin, Sept.
21st, 1885. Shortly after the occurrence
and the finishing up of his education
at Valparaiso, Ind, Mr.. Townsend
came to this county, took up govern
ment land, taught school and in the
autumn of 1888, married Miss Mary
A. M. Watson Of Hatton, Adams coun-
ty, Wash. He was nominee on the
populist ticket in 1890 and 80 for the
offices of auditor and school superin-
tendent respectively. Family troubles
led to separation, much hard feeling,
bitterness and angry encounters be-
tween Townsend and his wife's father
and brothers and as the outgrowth OF
this feud, his arrest for the alleged
crime already mentioned. During all
the time previous to his arrest Mr..
Townsend made no secret Of his where
abouts nor OF the accidental killing Of
his former wife. On May Ii, 1897,
after much difficulty a jury was oh
tanned and the trial ended with ver-
dict against Mr. Townsend and he was
sentenced to two years in the Wiscon-
sin state penitentiary, which he ser
we'd and upon release evidently made
a Decline for Washington, arriving in
Ritzville last Friday night. Having
changed mich in the short interval OF
two years and no news i'll advance OF
his coming, very few knew him at first
glance. The long ordeal through
which he has Just passed has told per-
ceptibly upon him and he looks ten
years older. He says he expects to
spend the remainder OF his days here,
will farm his land and do the best he
can under the unfortunate circum-
stances. 1t is to he hoped that the
matter between the parties IN this
great life drama will be dropped, and
the past forgotten as near rs may be,
let it be lived down and the best side
of the situation taken as nothing can
be gained by further contention. Fur
Their tragedy in the case is uncalled
for. Prominent among the witnesses
for the prosecution was Miss Musetta
Woods of Pomeroy and HIS. Keene OF
Seattle, the latter being quite a will
ing witness.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-03-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Just received a carload of Portland cement
for cisterns, etc..-Neilson Bros. Lind.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-03-08
Notice.

All parties knowing themselves in
debted to the Ritzyille Hardware Co.
Of old, are requested to cab and settle
at once, so that we may close our old
books. We viii try and wait upon you
If you all come at once.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-03-08

The Ritzville Hardware Co have a nice new
Office Just handsomely fitted up in their large
hardware establishment on the corner of and
second streets.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-03-08

See the new livery adj. 81 Harris Bros.
spid you ever see our line a spring
r1-Snyder.
is an nndispute4 sactthst Snyder
ries the highest grade of clorlling
furnishings Of any b0uye IL the
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-03-08

Martins New York state cheese for sale at
Davenny Bros
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-03-08

Davenny Bros are headquarters for fruits
and vegetables,
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-03-08

DR.. z. r. Lcmman. dentist, informs Us that
he will be at his once in Ritxsille on every
Thursday
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-03-08

w or w.-Ritzyiile Camp No. 1913, Meets LIST
w and I'd Tuesdays OF each month. All neigh
bors in good standing are invited TO visi; the
camp. gro. A. KENNEDY, q. Z.
l. soEsBg clerx
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-03-08

NJ W. A.-Ritzville camp No. 5595. Meets every
MI Friday evening Visiting neighbors will re-
ceiye cordial welcome.
CIfAs. n. LAMoREAux. V. C.
w. W, KING Clerk
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14
:Thp street. Of NV York

A play that appeals TO III sides o.
hunan nature is ''Fhe Sidewalks OF
New York" Scott Marble comedy
drama, which comes before long to
this city. The scenes are laid in New
York city. and from the .ise of the
curtains 10 is fall they arc full of the
many varied features which 20 70
make life IN the metropolis 20 fasci-
batting. MI Of the ten sets Of scenery
are from the brush Of John H Young,
Of the lSroaluay Theatre The Her
ald Square scene, representing the
New York Herald building ilIumi
mated, is pronounced by that paper
The best and most life like picture
ever placed npnn the stage The
Streets of New York" will lie seen at
the Olcr;, fious" next Tuesday night
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one OF HUnDKEN'S FINEST.
Mr.. F. khardt Was Just Too L~t. for H.,
Step-FAth-r's Fun. raj.

Among the visitors TO the city
Thursday was Mr. William Eek
Of Hobokrn. Mr.. Eckhartlt is on he
police force of that famous little place.
ana while here D.jl the local depart
ment a visit. making friends with al
Of the boys aud inviting them to
come to see him when they should
happen to cone north.
Mr. Eckhardt came down here to
attend the funeral! Of his step-fatller.
john Brown, ali old soldier who died
NJ the Home He arrived just too
late fer the funeral
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14
IsnbN.d Again.

The clothing store of Woody & Co.
was robbed again late Thursday night
or early yesterday morning and the
burglars got away with goods valued
at over 500.
This is the second time this store has
been robbed within the past few weeks.
An entrance was effected from the rear
Mayor Moss is much concerned over
the frequent robberieS that have occur
red recently and says that the city
needs more policemen at once. The
present force. while efficient. is entirely.
100 small for the size Of the CITY
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14
WANT INSURANCE?

II you do make us q visit. We are
agents for the Mutual life Insurance
Company Of New York, the largest Life
insurance Company in the world and
can offer you contract that is liberal
and fair We are also agents for the
United Fire Insurance Company, whose
assets are $5,000,000.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14
A Few stnrn- to .h- Public.

We again call the attention If the
Tcoplc Of Newport News to the pcrsis-
tent efforts OF the druggists trust To
drive us out Of business, and would i'm
u!cSS upon you the Importance Of YOU.
support in the contest we now have on
hand. We do not believe we can APP
peal TO the people of Newport News in
vain il! his matter. knowing how idcn-
teal are their own interests with ours
We introduced in this city tn. low
prices enjoyed elsewhere, and With your
assistance it is our purpose to maintain
them, not for 4 few weeks or months,
but permanently. The Druggists Asso-
citation has opened IN opposition store
only Il few doors from ours. and While
they place tempting bats in people
path. We believe the game Of the spider
and The fly to be 50 apparent as to re-
uulrc no further comment from us.
We only wish to keep before you the
necessity of your cooperation. and tn.
Tact that this is your own battle US
well as ours.
Yours very truly.
J. G. COESUC1I e co.
PrnprictorS Original Cut-pricc Drug
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14
Want q House !?

If you do call on us in person or by
telephone. We have for rent several
new and nicely situated residences with
all modern improvements which We can
rert reasonably,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14
cHE.Ar, ST LOT on raE AVENUE.
splrnaia nus,n.s. Lot oha,ed for SO, 900

spl-nsiid Husin. ss Lot offered for so, 900
FAX, 1t.
Our special today is a splendid bust
ness LOT on Washington avenue be
tween 10Th and 30th streets, for 50. 600
This is q cash price. Easy terms may
DC arranged at a little higher figure
This is: the cheapest lot offered in the
business center, on Washington ave
rue. No better investment can be
made in Newport News than in this
lot at the price named. Cottrcll Real
Estate CO., 2I0G Washington ave It.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14
WANT TO INVEST?

We have a large list Of improved and
unin1proved real estate for sale, includ-
ing properties which yield from ten to
twenty per cent. net on the purchase
nrce we especially recommend to in
yestors and SPECTATORS several tracts
of land which we have for sale between
Newport News and Hampton, which
can be cut into lots and sold to good
advantage.
IRWIN TUCKER & CO,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14

Open an engagement tonight at
Sivciill's 2l0l Washington avenue.
lu-l3-lt
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14
= Nice Hume Cheap.

IL YOU want 4 neat, rOOmy house on
rorlE-ciGh;h street. between Washing-
ton aI!d Lafayette avenues at q very
low price call on the Cottrcll Real
lstai" Co., 27n5 Washington ave. 1t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14
1928. xG25. YGa5.

Several beautiful lots centrally loca
81: san be had ~ the above price.
COttrcll Heal Estate 20.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14

a small pcrquisitc is the only rcauis-
lie for the exquisite ncckwcar we are
selling.
1o-1s-tf WOODWARD & 1vOMBLE.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14

Every thread Of our underwear
comfort lnakrr. cheap comfort.
Io-l3-ll WOODWARD d. WOMELC.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14

Wares in Solid Gold ana Silver.
Spraguc, Jcwcllcr. zoos Washington
avenue. It
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14
Free Concert.

The Little Ladies' Orchestra of New
YORK. Will nIcn an engagement tonight
~ Avcrll's, 21Ol Washington avenue.
10-13-1 t.
For flrst-class cleaning dycing and
repairing go TO Virginia Dye Works,
500 Washington avenue. Bell Phone,
a.. Established 1888. 1913 If
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14

we sell High Art clothing 1T low
art prices.
1o-13-,f WOODWARD & WoMEI.E.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14
IRWIN TUCKER & CO,

washington avenue and Twenty-eishth
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-14

Prnprictors Original Clt-pricc Drug
Store IT
Evening journal., 1899-08-04
THE FIRST AUTOMOBILE.

FRANK 1. CLARK PASSES
THROUGH WILMINGTON EN-
ROUTE FROM MASSACHUSETTS
TO WASHINGTON.
The first automobile made its ap-
pearance in Wilmington, when Frank
1. Clark passed through here en- route
from Waltham, Mass, to Washington,
D. c.
The machine used by Mr.. Clark is
the Orient. and is generally used for
pacing bicycles. and is known as a
Motor Quad. In appearance it resem-
bles both a bicycle and tricycle., and
is driven by a gasoline engine with an
electric spark.
While here Mr.. Clark took T. c.
Bradford out for run on his machine
They went out Delaware avenue tC
Broome street, along Broome to Mary
land avenue, and thence up the hill to
ward the tollgate on the Newpor
turnpike. The machine was also rur
over sand and made good speed undel
all conditions. ~ y
Evening journal., 1899-08-04
THE AUDIT PROCEEDS.


FILED WITH THE REGISTER IN
CHANCERY AT THE COURT
HOUSE.
In the Caldwell case j. Harvey
Whiteman, auditor. has filed his re-
port.
Daniel Caldwell, Jr., colored, a for
mer resident of this city, died. lie left
a will disposing OF his property, part
Of which consisted Of money on de-
posit in banks in Boston.
A portion of this money was de-
posted to the credit of Daniel Cald-
well trustee for Richard Caldwell. d
When il came to settling up the estate
no Richard Caldwell could be found
and a question arose as to what should
be done with the money. 1t was paid
into the Court Of Chancery and the
chancellor appointed Mr.. Whitemar
auditor.
He found that Caldwell had deposit
ed as trustee in order to get arounC
one of the bylaws of the bank which
was that no interest should be paid oT
deposits amounting to $780, In ordel
to obtain interest Caldwell fixed NJ
this trusteeship and created "Richar'
Caldwell"
The money will go to his heirs.
Evening journal., 1899-08-04
BRANDYwINE CAMP OPENED.

PLATFORM MEETING CONDUCTED
BY REV. c. A. GRISE, MINISTER
IN CHARGE.
The Brandywine Summit campmeet-
ing, which will continue for the next
two weeks, was opened last night by a
platform meeting led by Rev. DR.. c. A,
Grise, d. d.. minister in charge. He
was assisted by all the ministers on
the grounds. There were few visitors
but the services were largely attended
by the tenters. To-day the services will
begin in earnest.
The meeting last night started at 7.45
o'clock, and was opened with prayer
by Rev. J. +. Spence. A talk on the
conduct OF the camp was delievered by
Rev. c. A. Grise. Others who spoke
were George w. Vandegrift S. II. Bay
nard, Rev Van p. Northrup, Rev. w.
l.. S. Murray, Rev. c. w. Smith. Rev.
II. b. Baird and Miss Lizzie Sharp. The
speaking was followed by a consecra-
tion meeting.
Rev. c. w. Smith had charge Of the
singing.
Evening journal., 1899-08-04
SALOON AT THE SPRINGS.

ALLEGED SPEAKEASY IN A
SWAMP RAIDED BY CAPTAIN
KANE AND DETECTIVE MVEY.
Paul Goslin. of this city, was arrest
ed at Brandywine Springs last even
ing by Detective McVey and Police
Captain Kane on a charge OF selling
liquor without license. Manager
Richard Crook reported to the detec-
tive that speakeasy was running in
the vicinity Of .he park. and this led
the officers to make an investigation
and the arrest Goslin was found near
the park, and after some talk with the
Officers consented to show them where
the building was located.
II was found on piece OF high
ground In the swamp. and was com
'letely hidden by bushes and trees, and
surrounded by water. A bridge was
built so that persons could reach
the place When the officers visited II
last night they found substantial
milding, fitted up with a regular bar
There were beer pumps and three kegI
of beer we're on tap. Behind the bai
was a bottle OF whiskey.
Is is alleged that the plan was FOL
friends OF those interested in the es
Establishment to circulate around thu
park and sell tickets purporting to bl
membership cards OF the Mercantile
Club OF Greenbank. They we're soil
or ten cents each. and the name o
he purchaser was written on the fac
the ticket.
Goslin claims TO have government
'ccnse, and says he was operating un
Ter the charter of the defunct Mercan
lie Club, which recently had rooms OF
Market street
Goslin appeared before Magistrate
Sasse this morning for hearing OF
the charge OF Illegal liquor selling, bu
asked for an adjournment. as he wa
not ready for his case to be heard. TIL
magistrate set Monday afternoon at
o'clock as the time to take up tn
charge and placed the defendant unde
5000 bond for his appearance. Alber
II. Fountain became Goslin's surety.
Detective McVey has a number o
membership tickets to the Mercantil
lClub, OF Greenbank, which he will us
as evidence at the hearing.
Evening journal., 1899-08-04
ONE CENT.
UNFORTUNATE CIRCUMSTANCE.

CAPTAIN JOHN d. KERSHAW HAD
NO CYCLONE INSURANCE UPON
HIS HOUSE.
1t is an unfortunate fact that Captain
John d. Kershaw did not carry cy-
clone policy on his house. which was
damaged by Wednesdays storm.
When the building was first owned
by George w. Kreer cyclone policy
was taken out by the owner. Mr.. Krecr
let 1t run out, however, and three
months after the policy had expired
the roof was blown off.
He then took out another policy of
similar nature, and when he sold the
property to a Mr.. Smith transferred
the policy with it. When Mr. Smith.
however, sold the building to Captain
Kershaw he cancelled the policy and
received a return premium. thus leav-
ing the house unprotected.
II is probable that the entire second
story of the structure will have to
come down, and 1t will be an entire
loss to the owner.
Evening journal., 1899-08-04
DIED AT LANsDowNE.

On Wednesday night Reuben p
Janvier, formerly Of this city, died at
his home in Lansdowne. Pa, after a
sickness of several months duration.
From 1862 to 1865 he was deputy col
lector of internal revenue and col
lected the war taxes. For eight years
he was postmaster at New Castle. At
terwards he removed to this city and
left here two years ago. He was a
member OF Central Presbyterian
Church. Two children, Miss Margaret
Janvier and Mrs. Joseph Pugh, survive
him. Tomorrow interment will be
made at New Castle.
Evening journal., 1899-08-04
BROOKS PROPERTY APPRAISED
1T WILL NOT BEGIN TO MEET THE
LIABILITIES, AND MANY PER-
SONS WILL LOSE.

1T WILL NOT BEGIN TO MEET THE
LIABILITIES, AND MANY PER-
SONS WILL LOSE.
An appraisement OF the effects OF c.
Thomas Brock. the negro who. until
lately. conducted a real estate brokers
office at Delaware avenue and Jefier-
son streets, was made to-day. A valu-
alton OF slO7 was placed on them. the
safe being listed at $50.
II appears that Brock left the city
owing many persons Probably the
full extent OF his liability will never be
known. because not few OF his cred
itors do not desire to have it publicly
stated that they placed their properties
In his hands for sale and rent others
are deferred from acting because Of the
apparent absence Of assets. Some as
sert that he collected rents to an
amount Of $1,000 OF more and made
no accounting. In addition to this
there are other liabilities which have
been brought TO the attention OF the
magistrates and constables.
Brock is still away from town. pre-
|sumably In Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1899-08-04
CLAlMs sETTLEn.

Among the numerous creditors of
the Hogan and Slattery Company,
which filed a voluntary petition of
bankruptcy in New York several days
ago, was the Jackson and Sharp Com
pany whose claim was for $i4,647. job
II. Jackson, president of the local firm
was seen to-day by an Evening Journal
reporter, and stated that the claim had
been standing for the past twelve
years, and at the present time every
thing is in good shape, some property
which belonged to the defunct firm
having been confiscated.
Evening journal., 1899-08-04
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

The cars on the West Fourth street
and Brandywine Springs lines were in
adequate to carry the passengers last
evening. and many OF them failed to
get out to the park.
Letters OF administration were
yesterday granted by Register OF Wills
Crossan on the estate of Elizabeth
Hustler 20 Mary c. Jones.
The public schoolhouses in this
city are being put In order for the
opening OF the session, In September.
-Workmen were engaged all over
the city yesterday chopping up trees
that had been injured by the storm.
Loose lime, which had got wet, set
FIRE to a freight car at Wyoming yes
terday and, to save the car, the lime
had TO be unloaded.
"A number OF boys enjoyed them
selves yesterday swimming in the pool
in the cut on Pennsylvania avenue un-
der the b. & o. railroad crossing, form
ed bv the heavy rain OF Wednesday.
Policeman Lemuel Marr is confined
to his home with an attack OF illness.
-Riveryiew Cemetery to-day re-
ceived the remains Of Leroy, infant
son Of Mr. and Mrs. q. Frank Kelley
OF No. 425 East Third street.
The two-masted schooner Rabboni'
of Bangor, Maine. which has been un-
loading laths at the Shipley street
wharf, left for Philadelphia last even
ing.
Several members of the Whining
ton Bicycle Club will spend Sunday at
Betterton. Md.
Members of the Warren Athletic
Club who are entered in the sports tc
be held on August II are training
every evening at the basin, Tenth ano
Franklin streets.
Many passenger cars of the Phila
delphia. Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad Company are being repaired
at the local shops.
On account of the absence IRON
town of Judge Ball to-day no effective
meeting of the Trustees OF the COUNTY
Workhouse was held.
The Jackson and Sharp Companl
shipped two passenger coaches to III
Central Railroad Company. OF New
1 Jersey to-day.
Evening journal., 1899-08-04
THE DIRECTORS MEET

The directors Of the Doremus Ma
chine Company, chartered under the
laws OF Delaware at Dover yesterday
with a capital stock of 100000, met in
the Clayton House yesterday afternoon
and transacted business relative tC
the company. Those present were
President w. d. Doremus, General L
n. Michener, Washington, d. c.; Jol
Il. Hedges and H. J. Truesdell, Of New
York. The Doremus Machine Compan,
will do business in New York ant
manufacture all classes Of machinery
Evening journal., 1899-08-04
TUG DESTROYED BY FIRE.

THE FIDGET BURNED OFF NEW
CASTLE YESTERDAY OWNED BY
CAPTAIN TRACY.
The tug Fidget, owned by Captain
Tracy, was totally destroyed by fire
yesterday morning while lying off New
Castle and had it not been for the
aptness Of the watcbman, who was on
deck. there is no doubt that the crew
would have been burned.
When the fire was sighted the
watchman gave the alarm. and soor
aroused Captain Tracy and the crew
which battled with the flames for q
while, but seeing that it was impos-
sible to save the tug, they made theil
scape in small boats.
Evening journal., 1899-08-04
WANTS IT DISSOLVED.

MRS. MILLER CLAIMS $50 FOR
RENT, BUT HER TENANT RE
PUDIATES THE CLAIM.
William Michael Byrne, attorney for
Mrs. Sarah A. Miller, Of Elsmere, has
attached the wages OF John Battle, Of
Newport, in the hands Of John Peoples
of Wooddale Battle has retained Lii
burn Chandler to take the matter be-
fore Chief Justice Lore in an effort tC
have the attachment dissolved.
Mrs. Miller owns a house at Newpor
which Battle rented. She alleges tha
he owes her 500. He repudiates The
claim, hence the action at law
Evening journal., 1899-08-04
MRS. BoTK1N's CASE.

SAN FRANCISCO POLICE FEAR
THAT SHE MAY HAVE A NEW
TRIAL.
San Francisco, Aug. 4.-The San
Francisco police are alarmed lest Mrs.
Cordelia Botkin, convicted OF the MUIR
der of Mrs. John P. Dunning, Of Dover
may have a new trial.
This fear is based on the decision OF
the Supreme Court that granted Albert
Hoff, the murderer OF Mrs. P. A. Clute
new trial on the ground that th'
judges charge to the jury was i'm.
proper.
It is alleged that in both thes'
cases the judge delivered practically
the same charge that was used in th'
Durrant case
Evening journal., 1899-08-04
MuNIcIPAL CouRT WORK.

The following cases were disposed
OF by Judge Ball in City Court this
morning. William Burk, colored, lar
ceny Of clothing, property of William
M. Winston, colored, 5000 bail for up.
per court; Mary f. Jones, disorderly
conduct, postponed until tomorrow
morning, 5000 bail for appearance;
John LAWN. drunk and begging, s.
and costs each. Frederick King, Pat
rick McCloskey, William zeigler
drunk, 81 and costs each.
Evening journal., 1899-08-04
MONEY FOR Y. NJ. c. A.

AT meeting of Y. NJ. c. A. mem
bers last evening it was decided to ap-
point committee Of twenty-five mem
bers TO cooperate with the board Of
directors in the work Of securing
funds to pay OF the Indebtedness OF
the association and erect new build
ing. The present mortgage is $4,000
and an additional fund of $4,000 Il
desired. Late this month a trolle,
party to Ridley Park will be given.