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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15
LOCAL AND personal.
What Your Friends and Ours Have
Been Doing the Past Week.

o. M. Lee spent several days in Spo-
kane the past week.
w. Frank Newland is heme again
from his Missouri trip.
Harry Kirkpatrick has been quite
sick for some days past.
Otis Bemis, from the fiat, drove in
per sleigh from his farm Thursday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur G.. Linn OF
Fletcher, transacted business at the
court house last Monday.
Enthusiastically Feb. IL, 1899, at
Lind, Adams county, Washington, to
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Lippold, son,
H. d. Hallin, farmer living about
fifteen miles west of town, was tran
s~cting business in the city yesterday.
H.A. York of Spokane, has accepted
a position in the drug store OF Ohm
stead & Rosenoff, and expects to re-
main in this city.
The Rev. Naugle who is TO open up
revival meetings at the NJ. +. church
tomorrow night, is very forcible and
earnest speaker, somewhat after the
Sam Jones order.
VIM. Johnson, F. J. Sherman and
M. G. Cochran of Hatton, were callers
at the News Office this week. Mr..
Cochran has just completed 2I7 foot
well.for Hal Champion with 35 feet of
water.
David Richardson returned to his
home at Seattle on Thursday night.
Before leaving he called at this office
and gave us little axle grease which
will make our "gearin" lun a little
smoother.
G. d. Linn, one of the leading far
mers of Rattlesnake fiat, who has
been on an extended trip through the
eastern states visiting friends, relatives
and the place of his childhood, will ar
rive home on to-night's passenger.
Mesdames Ella Thompson and J..
M. Harris went down to Paha Fri
day afternoon with Mrs. A. Savage to
visit Mrs. Waygles, who has been seri-
ously i'll for long time at the home
Of her brother-in-law, David Shuler.
Miss Bessie English, sister of Mrs.
George Johnson, recently from Canada
is now visiting and Intends to remain
with her sister during the summer.
She came expecting to enter Portland
Musical seminary but has postponed
that.
Gustave Saillard, who has been on
trial for some weeks past for the bru-
tai murder OF his mistress, has been
acquitted. Only four ballots were
taken. The police still think Saillard
guilty, and as result OF his acquittal,
declare that they will now run every
man of his character out OF Spokane
The editor of the News is receiving
daily a great many letters from differ
ent states inquiring about the posi-
bilities OF procuring homes in Adams
county, and the facilities offered for
business. AS it is impossible to an
swer all these letters we are sending
a great many sample copies of the
News. The majority of the people
writing seem to be well-to-do farmers
or merchants, most of whom find it
profitable to locate in Adams county.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15

Appearances at this time indicate
that the Redmen will have charge OF
the town next Wednesday, one week
from today. Under their supervision
the handsome new opera house will be
dedicated and the structure, which
is costing about $4,000 will be thrown
open the public and it is to be hoped
that the citizens will encourage the
enterprise as literally as possible. Ar
rangements are fully perfected and
bowling success is assured. The lead
ing orchestra Of Spokane is employed
for the occasion. First class supper,
mock initiation, street parade. grand
ball, and the entire band OF siwashes
turned loose. Come everybody.
The Ritzyille Hardware company
have just received a car load of Can
ton plows and a carload Of Baker bar
bed wire which they are storing in the
warehouse formerly owned by Whittle-
sey & Barronett but now the property
of Clodius Kalkwarf & Co.
On Monday evening Paha crowd
took sleigh ride out to D. A. Scott's
where they spent most pleasant
time. They enjoyed an upset for the
benefit OF Mrs. VanPatten.
c. NJ. Kingsley and Mr.. Godat, far
mers from south ofthe city, were tram
sacting business with us the latter
part II the week.
B. L. Sutton, W. H. Watkins, s. G..
Weller and Mr.: and Mrs. r. P. Smith,
spent part Of Saturday and Sunday
last in our city.
August G. Jansen and Gertrude
Bogk Of Lind were married yesterday
by Rev. A. F. Gilman. w. II. Turner
acted as best man aud Tena Thonssesy
as bridesmaid.
w. l.. Olmstead. the druggist, made
a business trip into the PaIouss coun-
try last week, arriving home Sunday
morning.
Contractor Thos. ]. Hallin iShH'shr
ing up the residence Of 7. W. n
cltild,
The Ladies Of the Maccabees
>tslIed their officers last evening.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15
RURAL NEWS NOTES.
important Items Gathered By Coun-
try Correspondents.
HATT0N.

HATT0N.
THE DYING sQuiKRRL
every dog must haye his day.
(That is what the sages say),
And squirrels must submissive be
To this truthful old decree.
Squirrels days are full of trouble,
Very shert and very few;
Tribulations oft beset us
When "the mischief we would do.
Divers traps obstruct our highways,
Dealing death and deep dismay,
While the little strychnine pellets
Heap eur corpses by the way.
There are also dogs and coyotes,
Cats and badgers we must shun,
Dusky siwash bucks and maidens
Roast and eat us just for fun.
Even nature now has added
To our countless train of woes;
First by warming us with sunshine,
Then by chilling us with SHOWS.
All the world to us seems wintry.
And our future filed with dread
Thinking only of the wheat fields
That shall wane when We are dead
Death to us is very gruescme,
But twill maks the farmer smile
Just to know that we are scultus"
To remain so for a while.
This much is true; since the recent
snow the squirrel must go.
Mrs. Algoe accompanied Mrs. John
son to Ritzville last week.
A baby girl has come to stay with
Mr. and Mrs. j. ID. Hackett, former
ly OF this place, but now OF Texas.
s. l.. Thomas is taking out car
load of feed and provisions in prepar.
alton for spring work.
Hatton has Sunday school again
TELL-TALE.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15
Land for Sale.

Two fine Stock Ranches which must sell al
once.
All OF sec. 33 tp. 10 n, r. &c.
Ne,4, and nei of NV quarter, sec. 10, tp. 20.
81, sec. 10, tip. IL n, 3d.
Nj, sec. Z, tip. IL, 7. 81.
All Of sec. 5 and x in sec. 6, tip. 10 n. r. 36.
Sc quarter, sec. ~, tip. 20 n, r36
Ne quarter, sec II, tip 20 80
Nv quarter, sec 10, Up 19n,r 30
A quarter section Of land nine mics from
Riizvilie, has a growing crop, new house,
splendid well OF water. This farm Ia fully
equipped and is a beautiful home. owner de.
siTes % sell on account OF owning more land
than he can handle.
The Sage fruit farm east OF town.
And any amount OF other farm and city prop
erty, for particulars call ut this office.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15
Choice apples 81 per box ct shepIey & Sons


Mr.. McCue passed through Griffith
with fourteen hundred sheep Friday
taking them to Cow creek.
A meeting of the members OF the
Christian church occurred at Mrs.
Griffith's last week to investigate the
field in view of erecting a church in
the near future. II the necessary
funds, about $500, can be secured a
building will be placed il. the north
west corner OF section IA.
There was Valentine party at W.
c. Griffith's Tuesday evening.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15
Your Escc

Shows the state OF your feelings and the state Of
your health well. Impure blood makes
itself apparent in Il pale and sallow complexion
pimples and skin eruptions. II you are feeling
weak and worn out and do not have healthy
appearance you should try Ackers Blood
Elixir. II cures all blood diseases where cheap
Sarsaparilas and so called purifiers ia III; know
ing this we sell every bottle on positive guaI
antee. II. L. GRrrMI'N, Druggist.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15
Reward.

Lost, light buckskin mare, with whit.
name and tail branded with heart on left
hip, weight about $50 pounds. straYed from
miles north o. town before first heavy snow
| storm, Please send information 10 Harris,
barn, Ritzville, Wash. W. J. NORM.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15
Notice to the Public.

Owing TO the tact that we have consolidated
with the Ritzville Hardware we desire to gel
all accounts Strengthened up and would ash
that all knowing themselves indebted to Us
would call and settle by cash or note.
BAUER BIER Co.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15

POLICE CoURT.-Two men giving
their names as James Carroll and
Chas. Pollard were each fined $50 and
trimmings and sentenced to thirty
days for stealing two overcoats from
the general store OF Myers & Shipman
about ten o'clock Tuesday morning.
The trial was held before Justice F. P.
French.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15
Gard of Thanks.

In the name of my sisters and brother, wish
to sincerely thank our neighbors and friends
for their kindly attendance during the late ILL
ness and death OF our dear mother
Mrs EMMA OWENS.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15
Washtucna rIaiI Route-Time Card.

Leaves Ritzville. Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays at Z a. IN. Leaves Washtucna, Tuesdays
Thursdays and saturdays at a N. For each
100 pounds Of freight or for one passenger sl,00
will be charged each way.
A. W. AND Il. 4. SHAW. Projectors.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15
Notice

All parties knowing themselves indebted 70
the ritzville Hardware Co of old, are requested
to call and settle at once, 80 that we may close
our old books. We will try and wait upon you
II you all come at once.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Music Lessons.

Miss Eva Meyers prepared to teach music
and give lessons on piano or organ TO those de-
string education in that lire. Instruction con-
ierred at her residence on College HILL or ar
rangements can be made for her to visit the
home OF pupil. Reasonable rates accorded
those desiring to become musicians.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15

When You have eaten too much, or when you
| suffer from any form OF dyspepsia or indigest-
| ion remember that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure di.
gests what you eat. II cures the worst forms OF
| dyspepsia. II Gritman. druggist.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15

UNITY CLUB PRoGRAM.-The Wo-
mans Unity Club met the afternoon
OF Thursday, Feb. 9, with the presi-
dent, Mrs. G. H. Knapp. Owing to
the Indictment weather and illness in
the families Of several OF the members,
but few were present, yet there was
no lack of interest in the study before
the club. The reading of Richard III.
was completed. A resume of the play,
which was to have been conducted by
Mrs. Staser, was deferred until future
meeting, owing to that lady's illness.
Mrs. Knapp read an interesting paper
on the "Gift OF Getenburg," and Miss
Leens recitcd one of Jas. Whitcomb
Riley's rhymes of childhood, prior to
Miss Bellies appearance" which con-
cluded the program. The hostess in
vited the ladies to remain after ad-
journment and indulge a few moments
in "coffee and repartee." At the next
regular meeting to be held with Mrs.
Olmstead, Thursday, Feb. %, the fol-
lowing program will be considered:
Paper--songs and Song Writers" Mrs. Maekay
Current Topics Observation-Disclosures.
Election OF Ohicers. .................,.......
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15

ACKER's DYSPEPSIA TABLETS ARs SOLD on a
positive guarantee. Cures heart-bu urn, raisiaig
OF the food distress after eating or any form of
dyspepsia. One little tablet gives immediate
relief % and 80 cents. For sale by H. l.. Grit
m
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15

cough IL not like a fever. II does not have
to run certain course. Cure II quickly and
effectually with One Minute Congh Cure, the
best remedy for all ages and for the most severe
cases. We recommend 1t because ITS good
ii Gritman
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15

OBITUARY.-Mrs. Ellen McKellips
died at her home in Ritzville Friday
morning Feb. 10. She had been a
patient sufferer for many years but
was confined to her bed only ten days
before her death. Deceased was born
in New York city Nov. "a, 1888, and
was sixty years, two months and sew
enteen days of age at the time OF her
death. The early life was spent in
the south principally in the cities of
st Louis, Mo and Cinncinatti, Ohio.
Her maiden name was Gill and she
was married in May, 1851, at Carthage
ILL.,, to George McKellips, one of the
pioneers of that state, where they re-
sided until 1889 when they came to
Adams comfy, Wash, where she
lived with her husband on farm fif-
teen miles from Rtzville until Mr..
McKellip's death three years go, when
she came to Ritzville to make her
home with her daughter, Mrs. Louis
Walton with whom she lived and was
tenderly cared for until the time of
her death. Though she was not a
member OF any church she has always
believed in the teachings OF Christ and
lived a conscientious, upright life and
enjoyed the respect and esteem OF all
her acquaintance. She leaves to
mourn her loss loving sister, two
brothers, G. w. Gill OF Pueblo, Color
ado, and William Gill of Lengmont,
Colorado, and of a true and affection
ate mother, six children, five daugh-
tiers and one son, respectively, Mrs.
VIM. Griffith OF Ferris, ILL.,, Mr.. Frank
McKellip, Miss Georgia McKellip,
Mrs. Emma Owens and Mrs. Louis
Walton, all OF Adams county, Wash,
besides large circle of friends and
acquaintance who will remember her
as one whose kind heart and ready
sympathy made her trusted friend
and counsellor.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15

Constipation prevents the body from Kidding
itself Of waste matter. DeWitts Lille Early
Risers will remove the trouble and cnre Sick
Headache, Biliousness, inactive liver and clear
the complexion. Small, sugar coated, don't
grippe or nausea II L Gritman.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15

All parties having past due notes at the Ad
ans County Bank are hereby notified TO call
anu nay y; same set.lSd IN suii ny reDy Isl. q,
without further notice. BENZ Martin. cashier
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15
BUSINESS LOCALS.

complete line OF shelf hardware. stoves ant
tinware at Nelson Bros, Lind, Wash.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15
They Don'tKnow.

Nice for lunch. boneless chicken and turkey
For sale at Davenny Bros.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15

Clodius & vonHolt received shipment of
cotton hosiery last week direct from the mills.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15

In the farm machinery line Nelson Bros of
Lind carry the Celebrated FLYING Dutchman
gang pillow, Monitor drills. Balm wagons, hacks
and buggies aud disc harrows
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-02-15

Pain. your homes. We carry full line of the
very best house paints, oils, ready mixed and
Bros, Lind
The times., 1899-07-17
a Modern Romance.

curious case of suicide and attempted
suicide comes from a Massachusetts town.
dentist killed himself because the woman
with whom he was in love married some
one else. Then the woman attempted to
commit suicide, but failed. 1t is morbidly
interesting to reflect on the probable feel
ings OF ths successful suitor, who did not
even Try TO commit suicide. The married
life Of that couple will probably be more
Interesting than comfortable for few
years 10 come.
This incident suggests to the philosophi
cal observer several reflections. One is
that this is a terribly matter r-of-fact age.
There was a time when the fate of these
unhappy people would have been woven
into song or story, tradition or drama; now
it merely makes a newspaper paragraph.
Yet it is as full of the essential elements
Of romance as many of the oldtime lore
stories.
In these days, If Leander were to swim
the Hellespont there would be column In
the New York illustrated papers, with
photographs and possibly interviews. The
daily papers of the other large cities would
have solid half column or more about it.
and the country papers would boil it
down into three line item. Then the
whole affair would be forgotten. The
heroes of the old legends never had
much to do except to ride about
and make love, and cut off the heads of
their enemies. Perhaps the reason for the
matter-o fact attitude of the age toward
the modern romance is that the modern
hero has to work for his living. 1t is more
likely, however, that this Indifference is
caused by the multiplicity of interests
which forbids a man to take to heart any
romance except that in which he is per-
sonally interested. Perhaps it is just as
well. 1t might be more romantic to en-
balm these unfortunate Massachusetts, peo-
pie in deathless verse, but it is more prac-
tical to let them work out their own
problem in merciful obscurity
The times., 1899-07-17
PoIygnmy and Persecution

The State of Utah. through its Mormon
Legislature, could legaIize polygamy in
spite Of American public opinion, and the
Government would be powerless to pre-
vent, interfere with, or punish the act.
All that hinders the followers of Joseph
Smith and Brigham Young from settling
the question in that way is the moral OBJ
legation of the Mormon Church, create
when it abandoned. or pretended TO aban-
don. polygamy, as the only means through
which statehood could be gained.
Statements and declarations recently
made by leading Mormons are significant
of a growing opinion among their
co-religionists and authosities that the
people of Utah are being subjected to per-
secution on account of their faith The
arrest of one prominent polygamist in Sa t
Lake City. and the widespread agitation
among certain evangelical societies in the
United States looking TO the exclusion
from Congress OF Brigham II. Roberts are
held to be conclusive evidence OF this, and
the net result win probably be general
conviction among the Mormons that the
current assaults upon their beliefs and
practices serve to release them from any
further obligation to keep faith with a
Gentle Government and people.
The position they take with regard to
men like Cannon and Roberts is not with
out force. These persons contracted plural
marriages and raised multiple families be-
fore the Church gave up polygamy
The ether day Mr.. Young, sen of the late
President. said that it would be cruel and
inhuman to compel persons SO c.rcum-
stanced to desert surplus wives and their
children, all innocent of any wrong in the
premises. Other leaders have spoken
much more strongly. and to the effect that
if there is TO be prescription against citi-
zens in the embarrassing position of Can
non and Roberts because they refuse to
abandon the polygamous families surviving
IRON the old system, the Church may soon
receive another revelation" admonishing
it to return to the practices of the fathers
In that event it would not take long for
the Utah Legislature to make po.ygamy as
legal in the State as monogamy is else
where in the Union.
The times., 1899-07-17

forced upon the Army. The story from
the London Times" tends 10 show that
the general public was being sold poison
Gus filth, as far as beef extract and canned
beef were concerned, more than two
years before the Spanish war As for the
question of embalmed beef. it has been
already too thoroughly settled to admit of
discussion. Nine-tenths of the butcher
shops in Washington today can produce
continual evidence that embalmed beef is
the rule. and wholesome fresh beef the ex-
ception.
In view of all these facts, who can
wonder at or complain of foreign Govern
ments that prohibit the importation of
American wares of the nature of our
meat products as they are proven to be
prepared in some at least of our Western
plants? And what decent citizen will
waste sympathy on a carrion industry that
Secretary Wilson believes is losing mil
lions every year, through the exposure of
its methods. AS We have repeatedly be-
fore observed it is only to be regretted
that the ruin of these rotten beef mis-
creants is not complete.
The times., 1899-07-17
THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA
Proposal to Tear II Down for the
Building stone IT Contains

New York, July 16.-Four or five COM
panies, European and American. are said
TO be interested in the proposed tearing
down OF the great wall of China. The wall
happens to be in the best state of repair
populous, and it is believed that building
stone from the wall will be worth for
tunes to those who may secure the conces-
sion to tear it down. There are supposed
to be fully 1900, coo 600 cubic feet of ma
sonry in the great structure. which has a
total length of about 1000 miles. including
its many windings and the double and
triple lines of wall that are constructed at
some places.
In the end the wall was a failure, for 1t
could not keep out of China the hosts of
Genghiz Khan, who swept over it and con-
quered the country in the thirteenth cen
tury. After that time the wall ceased to
have any strategic Importance. but for
fourteen centuries before the great con-
querer lived the wall had well served its
purpose. IL stretched all along the north
ern frontier Of China, and none OF the
hordes of the north had been able to pass
it. Day and night for centuries, Chinese
guards were mounted on the towers that
timely notice of the approach Of an enemy.
Garrisons were stationed at every gate and
natural passage through the walls, and
towns sprang up in these encampments,
many of which became important market
places. Thus, the wall really helped China
to Develop iRto-a a strong nation, for during
the process the great barrier was of much
assistance in keeping outside barbarians
from molesting the country.
monument of China's early civilization.
The climate is severe, and the fierce win
ter blasts from the Mongolian plains alter
mating with not winds from the south in
the change of the monsoon are enough to
crumble the best of masonry. A good deal
of the earliest wall has undoubtedly dis
appeared. and from century to century
much of the structure was repaired or en-
tirely rebuilt. In the course of this work
the lines of the wall for long stretches
were wholly changed. and the work of diff
ferent generations is apparent in the var
ious architectural aspects of the struc-
ture. The eastern part of the wall, north
of Pekin, is supposed to have been the
latest to be repaired and rebuilt. and it
is now in very good state of preserva-
tion, while for stretches further lest it
has disappeared entirely.
The Chinese are much given to walls.
The word for city in the Chinese language
means a walled town. and the law of the
Empire requires that every city be sur
rounded by a wall of specified height
This law, however. is not strictly observ-
ed, and the walls around many cities have
been allowed to crumble and afford no
protection whatever 1t happens some
times that city fears an attack, and then
there is a great hustle at the walls, for
large force of men is put at work re-
pairing them.