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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-24
Commissioners Proceedings.

Board OF County Commissioners
met in special session May 10, 1899, to
act on the notice of withdrawal of f.
Gaskill and wife from the official
bond of A. w. Shaw, county treasurer
The amount OF the additional bond
necessary for the said'county treasur-
err to file to make good the with
drawal OF E. Gaskill and wife from
the original bond OF said county treas
urer was fixed at the penal sum of
$1,000. The said county treasurer
having filed an additional bond to
the amount required the board APP
proved the same.
o. H. Greene filed a report on his
examination of the school accounts OF
ex-county treasurer Sinclair and the
same was ordered placed on the rec
ord. Mr.. Greene was authorized to
continue his examination OF the
treasurer's accounts.
Mr.. Bardwell was given until Octo-
Der LIST, to move his fence along the
Ahern road provided he keeps gates
for the use of the public in passing
over said road.
Deputy assessors bills were allowed
amounting to $16i50.
The Adams County NEWS bill for
printing, $S7 40, was allowed.
Supervisor road district No. Is was
allowed $75 for his work to date.
w. C. Griffith was allowed $I4 for
sewer pipe sold county for use in the
court house.
Adjourned sine die.
GEO. A. KENNEDY, Auditor.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-24
Your Face

Shows the state OF your feelings and the state Of
your health us well. Impure blood makes
itself apparent in pale and sallow complexion
pimpies and skin eruptions II you are feeling
weak and worn out and do not have healthy
appearance you should try Acker's Blood
Elixir. IL cures all blood diseases where cheap
sarsaparilias and SO called purifiers fail; know
ing this we sell every bottle on positive guar
antee II. Z. GRIrNAN, Druggist.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-24
Many a Lover

Has turned with disgust from nm otherwise
lovable girl with AN offensive breath Karl's
Glover Roo, Tea purincs the breath by its ac-
tion on the bowels: etc. rs nothing else will
Sold for years on absolute guarantee Price .
aud 30 cents. For sale by Omstead Il Rosenoh
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-24

The Christian Endeavor society will
serve refreshments at the Mccoy
building Decoration day. Every one
cordially invited. Cake and ice
cream will be plenty and of course
nice. while the pie counter win meet
the wishes all the s0ciable lovers
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-24

Married--At the parlors Of the
Hotel RitzvilIe May %, 1899, by the
Rev. w. R. Cunningham, Frank Allen
and Miss Belle Jasper, both Of Scott,
Wash. Mr.. and Mrs r. L. Hedrick OF
Scott, accompanied them. After the
ceremony wedding breakfast was
served in the dining room to the happy
couple and a few of their friends.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-24

The services on Memorial Sunday
will be held in the opera house May
%. at IL o'clock. All the churches
IN the community will join in the
union service, and the singing will be
led by all the choirs OF the city. Tie
choirs are to meet ut the Congrega-
ti5nai church Friday evening to prae-
ce. All who can help in the singing
0 invited even il not members Of the
4 ioir. A fine order OF services has
en- prepared Cordial invitation is
Iktended to all
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-24


Alexander and Rob't Watson, father
and son respectively, farmers from
Delight, were in superior court Mon
nay to answer the contempt proceed
ings in case Townsend VS.. Melville ct
al. They were honorably discharged
by the judge.
John Bunger, Sr., an old German
gentleman sixty.tive years OF age living
four miles west OF the city, is very low
with cancerous trouble in the stomach.
DR.. John NJ. Adams is attending the
case.
F. Ora Lee OF San Jacinto, Califor-
MIA, son OF b. F. Lee, is visiting in the
city after being away from the family
for fourteen years. He may remain
in Adams county.
A cantata will be given at the opera
house on the evening of May 20, for
the benefit of the public school.
School children admitted for 15 cents
and adults % cents.
Walter Staser Of this city, young
man with a good character, was last
week admitted to practice the profess
sion OF law in this state by the su-
preme court at Olympia.
A call is made for all lovers OF base
ball to meet at the Pacific hotel
Thursday night for the purpose of or
ganizing nine. All who are inter-
ested are invited to attend.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-24
RURAL NEWS NOTES.
Important Items Gathered By Coun-
try Correspondents.

DELIGHT.
Pleasant weather these days and
wheat looks fine.
Mr.. Henry is with us again.
Rev. Child has moved into the par
sonage.
Edna Bowers is visiting at Rouse's
this week.
Will Hunter took trip to Spokane
last week.
]. II. Bowers was called to the
county seat as juror Monday.
Sam Smith is shearing sheep at
Washtucna.
TRUTHFUL JEEMs.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-24

Song .................Th The Banner of the Union
Boys from intermediate Department.
Reading from Address at Gettysburg, and
short address by Rev. Everett.
Song .---..-..-..... True to the Brave
Katie Halin.
History's Complaint and dialogue with Memory
Eleanor Staser and Laura Ahlers.
Recitation. Origin of Memorial Dny
Claire Despair.
Song ..........-,..........T Tribute to the Brave
Boys from Sixth Grade.
Henry Thomson.
Recitation. Three Cheers for the Olden Times
John Hausehild.
Recitation ...;;-...:;--.....-...... Forgotten
Neva Greene.
Song. .....-....,. go. Star SpaDgled Banner
Primary Pupils.
Recitation. Observation-Disclosures. Clinton Bennett
Recitation. The Silent March
Clydia Kaufman
Recitation. .................F For Grandpa's Sake
Frank Jones.
Muriel Knapp.
Song ............... Americas Beautiful Colors
Girls from Fifth and Sixth Grades.
Recitation. ......... -. The Soldiers Message
Nettie Harris
Class Exercise.
Recitation. The Day we Celebrate.
Clark Newman
Song. .....-............,....Sal Salute the Flag
Responsive Exercise.
Song. ..-...-..,-..:. ...,- Long Wave Our Flag
Benediction.
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Tobaecos are on the raise but we are still
selling at the old price. Davenny Bros.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-24
Program for Memorial Day.

For a n'ce sweet, cool smoke try fragrant
mixture at 25c box at Davenny's.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-24

Paint your homes. We carry full line OF th
very best house paints, oils, ready mixed an
lead. Nelson Bros. Lind.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-24

For nice cool, refreshing DRINK try Iron
brew at Davenny Bros.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-24

am now ready to attend TO all dental woi k
at the old stand.-Dr. 4. r. Lehman.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-24
Graduating Exercises.

Tobaec0s are on the raise but we are still
selling at the old price. Davenny Bros
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-24

Just received a new supply of fine table syr-
ups at Davenny Bros.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-24

w OF w.-liizyile Camp No. 1913. Meets LIST
w and Sd Tuesdays OF each mouth. All neigh.
bors in good standing are Invited to yisi; tse
camp. GRO. A. KENNEDY, T., g.
soesBE. cicrx.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-24

~. o. Greene, plaintiff, VS.. j. E. Fin
d and 7. ]. Hallin, statement OF
cts settled for appeal to supreme
court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-22
Precautions Were Taken.
STILL UNsEATING MEMBERS.
The Two Parties in West Virginia
Keep Up Retaliation.

Charleston, w. Va, Jan. 21.-No action
was taken by the Senate to-day On the
contested election cases that were brought
up yesterday.
Another resolution was introduced de-
claring Senator Marcum's seat vacant
pending a contest and referring the entire
matter to the committee on privileges and
elections. 1t win come up in regular order
for action on Monday, together with the
other resolutions of yesterday relative to
contests.
1t is now stated that the Republicans
intend to maintain their original majority
on joint ballot, as shown by the rolls as
prepared by the secretary of state, in
stead of letting the present standing re-
main. Since the House has unseated two
Republicans the Republican majority on
joint ballot is only one, and with an epi-
demic of grip, some one or more is daily
absent on account of sickness.
The Senate committee on privileges and
elections to-day decided that Senators
Getzendanner of Jefferson and Pierson of
Clay were entitled to retain their seats,
Pierson and Getzendanner are hold-over
senators. Last fall they accepted commits
sions in the second West Virginia Regi-
ment, and the Democrats claimed that by
doing so they forfeited their right to their
seats. The Senate viii confirm the COM
mittee report.
The resolution declaring vacant the seat
of Senator Marcum, Democrat, from Ca
bell, in favor of Collins, his Republican
opponent, is causing agitation among the
advocates of retaliation. It's consideration
Monday may start the programme of re-
taliation.'
A big sensation was created in political
circles tonight, when it became known
that the ballots cast in Wood county at
the last election had been brought to
Charleston by County Clerk Stewart and
turned over to the Senate investigating
committee 1t is stated that the ballots
were removed in direct violation of an or
der issued by Judge Tavener of Wood
county. The ballots win be used in the
contest over Kidd's seat Kidd, Demo-
crat, had on the face of the returns 100
majority.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-22
THE STANDARD OF VALUE.
BsII to Retire GreenbacI1s and Regu-
late the Coinage.

Washington, Jan. 2l.-The House coin
age weights and measures committee to-
day, by strict party vote, ordered a fa-
vorable report on the substitute for Rep
resentative HilIs bill to fix the standard
of value in the United States, and for
other purposes.
The bill provides, in substance, that the
standard of value in the United states
shall be the gold dollar, that all con-
tracts existing, and in the future shall
be computed in reference to that stand
ard, that there shall be established in the
treasury a department of issue and re-
demption. that the greenbacks shall be re-
tired, and upon retirement that gold bills
shall be substituted therefor.
No silver dollars are to be hereafter coin
ed except from bullion in the treasury
the Secretary of the Treasury, in his dis
erection, to coin silver into subsidiary coin
as public urgency demands. and the re-
coinage of old, worn, uncurrent subsidiary
coin without special appropriation there
for, such coinage of bullion to be con-
current with the retirement of treasury
notes the same as if coined into silver
dollars. and the coinage of such subsidiary
coin not TO be limited to $50, 100000.
There is to be a separation of treasury
accounts between issue and financial
transactions; a gold reserve of 25 per cent.
of outstanding notes and treasury notes
is to be maintained; also per cent. gold
reserve of the aggregate silver dollars,
and a common fund for the redemption of
all notes.
The retirement Of the greenbacks provis-
ion is for the first five years an amount
equal to the increase of national bank
notes issued subsequent to the taking
effect of the act; 20 per cent. to be re-
tired annually during the next five years
and greeubacks to cease to be legal tender
at the end of ten years. Gold and cur
rency certificates are to be cancelled as
paid, and not reissued; no national bank
notes under $10 and no silver certificates
over $5 are to be issued
The tax on national banks is to be chang
ed from the circula tion to one-tenth Of one
per cent. on capital, surplus and undivid-
ed prof is.
The bill repeals all existing restrictions
on the withdrawal and issue of national
bank notes at will; banks may issue notes
TO the full value of bonds deposited Ma
tional banks with a capital of $4,000 and
in cities of 5000 population may be estab-
lished; branch banks may be provided un-
der regulations of the controller Of the
currency.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-22
DAVIS WILL HOLD TREATY UP.
No Vote to BE Taken Until He Is Sure
of Ratification.


of Ratification.
Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Davis in
charge of the peace treaty, to-day told a
delegation from the opposition that he
would not at present consent to a vote up
on the treaty, nor until ne was satisfied
that the treaty could be ratified.
He made this statement in response to
representations made to him by a delega-
ton authorized by the leaders of the op-
position 20 confer with him, declaring in
the first place that he did not accept the
statement that there were sufficient votes
to prevent ratification.
He asked for list of the names Of op-
posing senators, and was given the names
of thirty-six senators, who, 1t was declared
would vote against ratification.
Senator Davis was further told that the
defeat or postponement of the treaty could
be prevented by agreeing to an amend
ment, or even to a resolution declaring it
to be not the purpose of the United States
to maintain permanent sovereignty in the
Philippine Islands. Senator Davis declined
to accede to this proposition saying that
he would prefer to have the treaty go over
until another session.
When his attention was called TO the fact
that an extra session of the entire Con-
gress, as well as of the Senate would be
necessary to appropriate the $50, 900 600
made payable TO Spain, he said this was
not true, as the terms of the treaty did
not require the payment of the money
until after an exchange of ratification.
When Senator Davis was asked as to the
truth of the foregoing, he declined either
to deny or confirm it.
The opponents OF the treaty also state
that there will be no objection to the ex-
tension Of the law until June 30. 1900 which
allows the regular army to consist of g.
900 men. This proposition, 1t Is said, will
be placed upon the army appropriation bill
as an amendment and relieve any necea-
sity for an extra session to pass an army
hill
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-22
FOR RIVERS AND HARBORs.
what the Committee Has Given
Georgia and South Carolina.

what the Committee Has Given
Georgia and South Carolina.
Washington, jan 2.-(SpeciaD.-In the
estimates given out by the river and har-
Dor committee to-day the following are
those for improvement and maintenance
of rivers aud harbors in Georgia and
South Carolina:
Georgia
For maintenance Of Savannah harbor,
$4,000; Darien harbor $4,000; Doboy bar.
$40 600: Altamaha river, $66 600: Chattahoo-
cbee river Qn Georgia and Alabama), s55.-
900. Flint river, for the construction of
plant and maintenance, 5000; Ocmulgee
river. $4,000; Oconee river, 5000: Savan-
nah river, between Augusta and Savan-
nah. $4,000; and above Augusta, SIC, 900;
Coosa river, between Rome and the rail-
road, $4,000
South Carolina
Great Pee Dee river; 1900; santee river.
500. 900; waccamaw river North and South
Carolina), SO 900; Wateree river, 81, 800; and
Charleston, $4,000.
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ment changed SO as to permit more ex-
peditious management Of Samoan affairs.
GERMANY TAKEs 1r cALMLY.
VIII Adhere strictly 10 Terms of the
HcrIiu Treaty.

Berlin, Jan. 2l.-The correspondent here
Of the Associated Press has had a con-
versation with high official of the Ger
man foreign office, DR. IIamann. who said:
THE government has just received a
detailed report from Samoa, which they
think reliable all the more so because the
report distributes the blame for the err
rors committed there pretty evenly, though
some points remain unexplained
Or. Raffel the German municipal pres
ident, acted illegally in breaking into the
court house.
we can only explain these things by
assuming that every body there has grown
nervous. The German government, how
ever, takes the whole business calmly,
and doubtless 1t viii he adjusted diplo-
matieally by negotiations between Wash
ington, Berlin and London. We do not
expect any difficulty. Germany adheres
strictly TO the terms of the Berlin treaty"
The United States ambassador, MIR. An
drew d. White said to the correspondent
of the Associated Press, after having been
informed of the above interview.
II am without news and Instructions, but
| do not anticipate any considerable trou-
Bile, | expect the matter win be amlcably
settled as in the case Of similar difficulties
in the past"
Further particulars regarding the trouble
at Samoa. received later an the day show
that during the fghting an armed detach-
ment from the British warship Porpoise
occupied the house of Chief Justice Cham
bers, half a mile outside of Apia, and that
another detachment occupied the London
mission station on the beach where Malie-
toa Tanus and his party had sought refuge.
Tamasese and his party sought shelter une
der the guns of the Porpolse
The fugitives were compelled to sur
render their arms and the rest of the
Malletoa Tanus party was captured by the
Mataafaites, on the peninsular of Mulinu,
near Apa.
Mataafa did not take part In the fighting,
and the German warship in those waters
held aloof from the troops.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-22
FERRY BOAT IN AN ICE FLoE.
Passengers Were In Grave Danger,
But Fortunately Escaped.

HNEsenkerA were HI &TaAfe bhhBSEJ
But Fortunately Escaped.
Buffalo, N. r., Jan. A.-Loclxed In a
huge Ice foe. the Canadian ferryboat Mia
CARA with nineteen persons on board, was
swept helplessly down the Niagara river
tonight and dlsmantled by the Interna-
tional bridge.
The boat, which plies between this city
and Erie. Ont, left her docks near the
mouth OF the river In the early evening
on her last trip of the day, having on board
fifteen passengers. six Of whom were wo-
men, and two children. Her crew consist
ed of four men.
The river was fun Of floating ice that
was drifted in from Lake Erie, but the
boat, heading diagonally against the cur
rent, made her way to the center of the
stream Here she became imbedded in a
great field OF ice and her engines were
powerIess to propel her The current at
this point is exceedingly swift, and the
momentum Of the dee field carried the ferry
with it.
The passengers, realizing their situation
were horror-stricl1en with the fear of be-
ing carried over the falls, and the more
imminent danger Of being dashed against
a pier of the international bridge The
calls Of the ferry whistle attracted atten-
tion from the shore and fire tugs were
started out mile above to rescue the help
less craft.
The passengers and crew of the Niagara
put on life preservers and stood with
blanched faces while the boat swept on
ward. River navigation being closed the
draws OF the bridge are imperative and
the draw engines dead. IL was evident
that the upper works Of the boat could
not clear the span, but the great menace
was the piers Of solid masonry. The cur
rent favored the boat and swept her be-
tween the span, a llttle TO the east side
OF the center OF the river The iron grid
ers of the bridge raked the boat clean
to her second deck, carrying away smoke
stack, pilot house and hurricane deck.
The passengers and crew were below
deck aud escaped injury from the wreck
age. Swinging clear OF the bridge, the
Niagara broke free from the foe and
drifted into a patch of clear water. A
hand gear was attached TO The rudder, the
engines. which were uninjured resumed
their duty, ana the dismembered craft
slowly worked TO a dock on the American
ehCre
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-22
RAN INTO AN OPEN SWITCH.
sunset Limited's Collision killed
Fireman and Engineer,


New Orleans, Jan. 21.--The accident to
the Southern Pacific sunset limited fast
trans-continental train, between New Or
leans and San Francisco. does not appear
to have been of much magnitude. al
though resulting In the death of an en-
gineer and fireman, the latter OF the fass
train.
The accident occurred at La Coste, twen-
ty-six miles west of San Antonio. Friday
morning and was caused by the fireman
Of a light engine failing to close the
switch into which his engine had retired
10 give the main track to the famous train
The Sunset Limited had reduced it's
speed as II neared the meeting point, and
was moving at a twelve-mile rate when
1t ran into the open switch, colliding with
the light engine on the siding. The latter
was almost demolished, and exploded, kill
ing its engineer and fatally scalding the
fireman OF the limited, besides badly in-
1uring its own fireman.
The force of the collision smashed In the
fore-end of the limited baggage car and
deralled one truck on the compartment
car. giving the passengers a severe shock,
but not causing the slightest injury TO u
single occupant of the cars. which are 50
constructed cs to bear a very great strain
without damage.
The Sunset Limited was delayed soma
six hours, and then proceeded on It's course
to the Pacific coast
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-22
GEoRGlANS WORK FOR GLENN.
THEY ARE PUSHING HIM FOR NEW
CIRCUIT JUDGEsHIP.

senator Clay Calls Mt the white
House, but the President Had Not
signed the BiII-He VIII Approve
1t Promptly and Says He VIII
Make IA satisfactory Appointments.
Col. Glenn Being Put Forward As
Republican.
Washington, Jan. 21.-(SpeclaD. .-Presi-
dent Mckinley has not yet given serious
consideration to the selection of the new
circuit judge for the Fifth judicial cir
cult.
He so informed Senator Clay to-day,
when the latter called at the White House
to confer with the President on the sub
ject. The latter stated that the bin had
not reached him, but he intimated that It
would meet with his prompt approval.
Under the circumstances, Senator Clay
realized that It would be premature to
try to advance the interests of any par
ticular candidate. There was a pleasant
interchange OF views between the Presl-
dent and Senator Clay on the general sub
ject, during which the President said he
hoped TO be able to give the Southern cir
cults Judge who would be acceptable 10
all concerned
The President indicated a desire to con-
fer with the Southern senators on the
question of a desirable man after the bill
becomes law Senator Clay says he is
confident that the appointment Will go TO
Georgia, and the Georgians viii present q
united front IN favor of Col. John T.
Glenn, If 1t is decided that the position
is to be given 20 a Republican.
Senator Bacon concurs in this view OF
the situation for Il is generally conceded
that the President intends TO select a Re-
publican The Georgia congressman do
not propose 10 force their advice upon
the President, but should he consult them
they will not scatter their influence. but
concentrate on the best available man
Judge Hammond was at the White House
while Senator Clay was there, and the
latter introduced him 10 the President as
one of the asplrants for the iudgeship.
There was nothing developed during the
brief interview to Indicate the future
course of tho President
Col Louis Ganard of Columbus arrived
here to-day 10 look after the interests OF
Col Glenn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-22
THE VOTE IN PENNSYLVANIA.
Some Falling on All Around, But the
Result Showed Little Change.

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 21.-The vote in
the joint assembly to-day for United
States senator was Quay, 55; jerks, Al;
Dalzell, p; irwin 8; Stewart 8; Huff, 81;
c. w. Stone, 5; Tubbs, 3; Grow, |; Markle,
/. Necessary TO choice, 81. Paired, 112
Absent without pairs, 7. There was no
election.
The only change in the vote of yester-
day was Representative Martin of Mercer,
who changed from Tubbs to Dalzell
The absentees without pairs are Senator
John H. Brown of WestmOreland Repre-
sentatives Kendall Of Somerset and Noblit
of Philadelphia, Republicans; Senator j.
f. Higgins and Representatives Roth of
Lehigh, Smith of Clinton and Tigh of Lu-
zerne, Democrats.
After the Lieutenant Governor had an
nounced that there had been no election,
the assembly adjourned until Monday