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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13
BRITISH LOST SIX HUNDRED
GEN. GATAcRE IS REPULsED.
An Army of -Four Thusand All Cut
Cp-Boer Artillery Engaged-Took
Place at StOrmberg-Omcer and
Men Missing,

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE war office pub
fishes the following dispatch from General
Forestier-Walker, at Cape Town.
Gatacre reports: Deeply regret to in.
form you that l met with serious re-
verse in attack on Stormberg. was
misled as to the enemys position by the
guides and found impracticable ground.
Casualties, so far as known at present
are:
Second battalion, Royal Irish Rifles
Wounded: Lieutenant Colonel Eager
Major Seaton, Captain Bell, Captain Kel,
ly, Lieutenant Stephens, Lieutenant Bar.
nardstOn.
Suffolk regiment-Wounded Second
Lieutenant Maynard, IL men. Missing:
Captain Weir, Lieutenant Christie, Sec,
ond Lieutenant Rodney, 29O men.
Seventy-fourth field battery-Severely
wounded: Lieutenant Lewis, three men
Slightly wounded, two men.
Seventy-seventh field battery-Killed
One gunner. Wounded: Major Percival
Northumberland fredericksburg:
Major Stevens, Captain Fletcher, Captain
Morley, Second Lieutenant Wake, Second
Lieutenant Colson, Lieutenant Radcliffe
BOG non-commissoned officers and men.
Royal Berkshire-Killed: One private
The remainder of my casualties will be
wired as soon as ascertained.
MOLTENO, Cape Colony, Dec. l2.-
General Gatacre left Sputters kraal by
train for Molteno and then proceeded to
wards Stormberg by forced marches. Hi
had 1000 men, including the Northum
berland Fusileers, the Royal Irish Rifles
and two batteries OF field artillery.
The British were unmolested by the
Beers until the Boer position was reached
when a hot fire was unexpectedly opened
upon the advancing column. The engage
ment began at 4:l5 a. m. At a. m
after a sharp artillery duel the British
retired. They are now marching toward
Molteno. General Gatacre found the en-.
emy's position impregnable. 1t was i'm.
possible for the British infantry to get at
the Beers.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

State Of Ohio. City Of Toledo. Lucas Co.. %.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of F. ]. Cheney &
Co., doing business in the City of Toledo. coun-
ty and state aforesaid. and that said firm will
pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Catarrh that can
not be cured BY the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn and subscribed to before me and SUBJ
scribed In my presence, this 9Th day of De-
cember. A. d. 1885, A. w. GLEASON,
(Seal) Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. Send for testimonials. free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists. Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best,
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13
Walter Staser..,.
---Abstracter---
Work Promptly and Accurately Done.
Walter Staser...
May Die.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. l2.-Colonel James
Graham and William P. Cunneen, two
prominent politicians from st. Mary's,
drank from bottle containing disinfect-
ant, believing it to be whisky, and both
are seriously ill and may die. Colonel
Graham had bought bottle of disinfect-
ant to guard against smallpox and also a
bottle of whisky and mixed the bottles
by mistake. Graham was lieutenant colo
mel of the Twenty-second regiment in the
Spanish war and is well known.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

In England, Tom Cronin, general Sec
rotary of the iron and steel workers,
defeated Millionaire opponent for city
council in Hutcheson. The latter was
supported by the two old parties, while
Cronin was the nominee of the allied
Socialist parties and trade unions.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13
In the House.

Monday the great debate on the fnan.
cial bill opened. Overstreet, OF Indiana,
opened in favor Of the financial bill and
asked its passage. He says 100 much
power is now vested in the secretary Of
the treasury and that positive Legislation
is needed. The new bill provides for an
absolute gold standard and increase of
bank circulation.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13
RITZvILLE, WASHINGTON.
Put Your Money in a Home.

It's the best savings bank on the earth.
will never Ego out of business" You've
got 1t right under your thumb-no one can
take 1t away from you. There 1t is-a
shelter In the time of storm. You'll have
place to sleep IL you don't have any,
thing to eat-and surely that's better than
having no place to sleep and nothing to
eat. 1t is always something on which you
can realize ready money.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

After numerous hairbreadth escapes .
party ofexplorers in the Rocky Mountains
stumbled onto a new pass. In like man
ner, people who believed dyspepsia incur
able are asronished to find that Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters used faithfully will make
the digestion strong. the bowels regular,
the liver active. Try 1t.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

Inasmuch as Admiral Schley will re-
tire on account of age in February,
1901, his prospective cruise to South
Africa can not extend over a period Of
Is months.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

Captain Warren says. the Inflated
schooner Hera, which recently met a
gale near Victoria, is total loss; that
not even the personal effects of the
crew were saved.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

Hush, Don't You Hear the Baby Cry 6
The only safe medicine for sour curd collie
in nursing babies is Cascarets Candy Cathartic.
Make mothers milk mildly purgative. Drug
glsts, 10c, Csc, 5Oc.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

Madrid, Dec. l2.-During performance
at the theater at Murcia, capital of the
province of that name, bomb was ex-
ploded. Fire broke out and the theater
was destroyed. The audience, however,
got out without serious accident.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

For lung and chest diseases Piso's Cure
Is the best medicine we have used.-Mrs.
J. L. Northcott. Windsor. Ont. Canada.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

Mr.. Isaac Brock, OF McLennan
county, Tex, has attained the great
age of Ill years, having been born In
1888. He is an ardent friend to Pc
runa and speaks of it in the following
terms:
During my long life l have known
, great many remedies for coughs,
colds, catarrh and diarrhoea. had
always supposed these affections to be
different diseases, but l have learned
from DR.. Hartman's books that these
affections are the same and are prop
srly called catarrh.
"As for DR.. Hartman's remedy. Pc.
runa, ] have found it to be the best, il
not the only reliable remedy for these
affections.
"Peruna has been my standby
for many years, and attribute my
good health and my extreme age
to this remedy. 1t exactly meets
oil my requirements.
81 have come to rely upon it almost
entirely for the many little things for
which need medicine. believe it to
be especially valuable to old people,"
ISAAC BROCK.
Catarrh is the greatest enemy of old
age. A person entirely free from ca.
tarrh is sure to live to q hale and
hearty old age. A free book ON Ca.
tarrh sent by The Peruna Medicine Co.,
Columbus. o.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

VITALITY low, debilitated or exhausted cured
by Dr. Klne's Invigorating Tonic. FREE 81.
Trial Bottle containing Weeks treatment. DR..
klne,s Institute. 9Sl Arch St.. Philadelphia
Founded 1871.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

TOMANOWASH TRIBE NO. 80, l. o. r.
M.-Meets the first sun of every seven
suns at Greenes hall at the seventh run
and thirtieth breath. All visiting Redmen
welcome.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

st. Johns Guild women in New York
have collected over $4,000 for floating
hospitals for women and babies.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

The republic of Venezuela contains
506,159 square miles. 1t Is larger than
any country in Europe except Russia.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

There are scores of places in this
country where only one mail comes
every IA days.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup the best remedy to use for their
children during the teething period.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

w. OF W.-Ritzville Camp No. 1853,
meets first and third Tuesdays of each
month. All neighbors in good standing
are invited to visit the camp.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

M. w. A.-Ritzville Camp No $685..
meets second and fourth Fridays OF each
month All Modern Woodmen are request
ed to attend.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13
POSTOFFICE.

Open on week DAYS from s a. m. to s
p. m. Sundays mails open one hour, from
8 to 10 a. m. Money order department
closes at p. m.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

RITZVILLE ASSEMBLY NO. 1871,
UNITED ARTISANS.-Meets first and
third Friday evenings in each month at
p. m. Visiting members always welcome.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

The bakers report that over 5000, 900
labels were used during October.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Preaching service every Lords day. morn
ing and evening. Sunday school every
meeting every Thursday evening. Choir
practice after prayer meeting. All are
invited. Griffith's CornerS-Preaching
services every second and fourth Sunday
at p. m. withdrawing every first
and third Sunday at 8 p. m.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

Berlin women shirtmakers receive
only 80 cents dozen for making fine
shirts.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13
Later.

Stunned by the suddennness of the mine
horror, the people here seem too dazed
for any expression OF grief of demon.
strative nature.
Thirty-two is number of dead. As by
miracle two men were rescued at 6
o'clock Sundey morning, after the awful
night, entombed in the dark cavernous
chambers of horrors.
Almost hooking the doleful situation
one of these men, Peter Merpx, proudly
slapped himself on the breast as he wa:
emerging from the mouth of the main
tunnel, calculating: 'Peter is all right
how's my dogs?"
In painful contrast to him was the
other fortunate, named Michael Knish, q
Pole. So siekened had he been with the
bad air laden with its back damp, that
he could hardly find his voice, and wnat
utterances he did give vent to were born
of delirium.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

X. o. T. M.-Defiance Tent No. IA.
knights of the Macabees, meet first and
third Saturday evenings at 1880 sharp. All
visiting Sir Knights welcome.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

RITZvILLE UNION NO. IA, o. OF W.
Meets every second and fourth Monday
evenings in each month at Greene's hall.
All members invited to attend Visitors
welcome.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

K, OF P.-Prairie Queen Lodge No. Sc,
Knights of Pythias meets Wednesday
night of each week in the Pythian Castle.
Visiting brothers are invited to attend.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

L. o. T. M-Meets second and fourth
Tuesday evenings in each month at
Greene's hall. Visiting lady Maccabees
will be cordially welcomed
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

EPwORTH LEAGUE.-Devotional ser
vices every Sabbath at $50 p. m, at the
M. L. church.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. -
Preaching every Sunday at II a. M and
1880 p. m. Sabbath school at IL o'clock
M Y. P. S. C. E., $50 D. m.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

F. AND A. M.--Ritzville Lodge F. & A.
NJ. No. 101, meets In regular communica-
ton on the second and fourth Saturdays
in each month at 1880 p. IN. All brethren
cordially invited to be present.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

GERMAN EVANGELICAL CHURCH.
Services every other Sunday in each
month at 1890 a. m. Sunday school every
Sunday at $3.50 a. m. All German speak,
ing people invited.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

G. A. R.-W. B. Hazen Post, No. 49,
meets first and bird Saturdays of each
month at Greene's hall.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

cost two lives and John Hartman and
some others were severely burned.
The mines are owned by the Carbon
Hill Coal Company. They give work to
400 men and have an output Of 100000
tons annually and are situated 40 miles
from Tacoma, on the Cascade division of
the Northern Pacific. The mines are in
a deep ravine through which the Carbon
river flows. 1t is a glacial river. The
mines are supplied with every appliance
for safety. They are largely tunneled
and the tunnels are so big that locomo-
tives run into them.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Al
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure
Il. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

ZENOBIA LODGE NO. 11S, D. of r., /.
o. o. F.--Meets every first and third
Thursdays in each month at s p, m: in
Greene's hall. Rebekahs in good standing
always welcome.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

GERMAN CONGREGATIONAL
Preaching every Sunday at II a. m. and s
p. m. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Prayer
meeting every Wednesday at p. m. All
German speaking people are cordially in
vted to attend. Others are welcome.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13
YOUNG MEN!

~ 1unpt and GIet get pabsts Okay specano O
me yoLn medicine which VIII cure each and every
case No CASE known Il has ever failed to cure no
matter how serious or Of how long sanding Results
nom If use will astonish II e absol1teiy pafa
prevents structure and can he taken without fnconvc
nence and detention from business. PRICE 600 For
plainly wrapped. on receipt o. price. By
Circular mailed on request ~ ~
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

Fence and Iron Works.
WIRE & IRON WORKS; WIRE
and Iron fencing; office railing. etc. "a Alder.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13

I. o. o. F--Ritzville Lodge No IS, I. O.
o. F., meets every Thursday night at
o'clock. in the Greene block. A cordial
invitation and a fraternal welcome Is ex-
tended to sojourning brothers.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-13
List of Missing Company Men.

Mike Knish, Leonard johnson, j. II
Jones, Henry Soini Mike Kichinko, Will
liam Wilson, John Mellon, David X
Thomas, Matt Ryhala, Ben Zedler, Jr.
John Hill, Howell Meredith, ST., WAIKIKI
Jones, Andrew Gecey, Evan M. Lewis
Joe Lee, Richard Dare, Daniel Davis
Rees Jones, Peter Merpax.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-04-27

warehouse commission. stating the exist
ing rate and the amount Of the proposed
increase, or If the increase is to be made
in the classification. showing what
change in classification Is desired and
how much such change will increase the
rate. and the reasons for making such
changes. Upon receiving such applica-
ton. the said commission shall fix time
and place for hearing, and give such no.
tice to interested shippers as 1t shall
deem proper and reasonable, and after
hearing all the evidence offered. If 1t finds
that 1t is reasonable, fair and just to both
the shippers and the carriers that the car
rlers should be allowed to make the in
crease of its rates asked for, it shall
grant the application, otherwise it shall
deny the application.
Sec A. Any railroad company that shall
violate any of the provisions Of either
section one O or two (2), this act, shall
be subject to a penalty of one hundred
Q00) dollars for each and every day such
violation shall cotinue, to be recovered In
civil action brought in the name Of the
State of Minnesota by the attorney gen.
eral.
Sec. 5. This act shall take effect and be
In force from and after it's passage.
Approved March 9th. 1899.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-04-27
CHAPTER 11e-s. F. NO. sss.

AN ACT comforting jurisdiction on dis
trict courts in two counties in actions
affecting title to land.
Be 1t enacted by the Legislature of the
State Of Minnesota:
Section l. In all cases where there Is
dispute or doubt to which of two ud-
Joining counties in one judicial district
any lands are situated, any and all ac-
tions affecting the title to any such land
may be brought and maintained in either
of such adjoining countless notice OF
the pendency of any such action may be
recorded in the Office Of the register of
deeds in each Of said adjoining counties.
and when so recorded it shall be notice to
all persons of the pendency of such action
and of the rights of the parties thereto
as the same shall be finally adjudged In
the action in which such notice is entitled.
This act shall be held to apply to all lands
affected by any statute enacted since the
year 1893, defining or purporting to define
the boundary line between two counties
lying in the same judicial district
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and be
in force from and after its passage.
Approved April 3rd, 1899.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-04-27
CHAPTER 12O-s. F. NO. 255

AN ACT to amend section 1924, of the gen.
eral statutes of Minnesota of the year
1894. relating to life insurance COM
panies
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the
State of Minnesota:
Section l. That section 1894 of the gen.
eral statutes of Minnesota of the year
1894, be and the same hereby is amended
so as to read as follows: That all asso-
Citations or secret orders, such as Masons,
Odd Fellows, Druids. Knights of Pythias,
Ancient Order of United Workmen, Grand
Lodge of the Order of Sons of Hermann
of the State of Minnesota, Modern Wood
men Of America, Firemen and other be-
nevolent or fraternal cooperative socie-
ties, associated or incorporated for the
sole purpose of mutual protection and
relief of its members, and for the pay
ment of stipulated sums of money to the
families of deceased members, are hereby
declared not to be life insurance com
panies in the sense and meaning of the
general life insurance laws of the state,
and they are and shall be henceforth ex-
empt from the provisions of said general
insurance law.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and be
In force from and after it's passage.
Approved April 3rd, 1S99
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-04-27
CHAPTER 121-s F. NO. 359

CHAPTER 121-S. F. NO. 352.
AN ACT to legalize the organization Of
certain towns.
Be it enacted by the Legisla ture of tho
State of Minnesota:
Section l. That all towns in this state
heretofore organized, or attempted to be
organized, under any of the laws of this
state and now exercising the powers of
bodies corporate, are hereby legaized as
towns, with all the powers, franchises
and liabilities of such bodies corporate.
as provided by chapter ten Q0) of the
General Laws of One Thousand Eight
Hundred and Seventy-Eight QS7S), and
subsequent. laws of this state, with their
boundaries as now actually established,
more congressional townships or frac-
tional part or~partS thereof; and all the
acts performed by any officer or officers
of such town or towns within the scope
of the laws of this state are hereby le-
galized. Provided, that nothing herein
contained shall in any way affect any
action or Rr9ceeding proc, now pending:
be in force from and after it's passage.
Approved April 3rd, 1899.
CHAPTER FPS. F. NO. II.
AN ACT to amend section one % Of
chapter twenty-three (23) of the general
statutes of eighteen hundred and sew
sniy enyegnt, gn,on nS YS two ( the
and twelve (22l2) of the general statutes
of the State of Minnesota for eighteen
hundred nlnety-IOUr (lS34) 10
the rate of interest.
Be it enacted by the Legislature or the
State of Minnesota:
Section l. That section one O of
chapter twenty-three (23), of the general
statutes of the State of Minnesota for
eighteen hundred and seventy-etght QS78),
volume number two (2), the same being
section two thousand two hundred and
twelve (2210 of the general statutes OF
eighteen hundred and ninety-four QS34),
be and the same Is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Sec That interest for any legal indebt-
edness shall be at the rate of six dollars
unon one hundred dollars for a year, un-
less a different rate is contracted for in
writing: and no person, company, or cor
noration shall directly or indirectly take
or receive in money. goods, or things in
action, or In any other way, any greater
sum. or any greater value, for the loan
or forbearance of money goods. or
things in action, than ten (s16) dollars on
one hundred dollars for one year; and
in the computation of interest upon any
bond note, or other instrument or agree.
ment interest shall not be compounded,
But any contract to pay interest not usu.
riouS upon interest overdue shall not be
construed to be usury. Provided. that ali
contracts hereafter made shall bear the
same rate of interest after they become
due as before, and that any provision in
any contract, note or instrument provid-
ing for an increase of the rate of interest
upon maturity, or any increase therein
after making ard delivery thereof shall
work a forfeiture Of the entire interest
thereon. Provided further, that the fore.
going proviso shall not apply to notes OF
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-04-27
CHAPTER 95-H. F. NO. 1877.

eighteen hundred and ninety-four QS9D,
relating to the Office of state treasurer
Be 1T enacted by the Legislature of the
State of Minnesota:
Section l. That section three hundred
forty (o4O) of general statutes of eighteen
hundred and ninety-four QS9D, be amend
ed so as to read as follows:
Section $40 Before entering on his
duties the treasurer shall give bond with
five (5) or more SuretieS, or corporate
surety, to be approved by the governor
and state auditor, in the sum of four hun
dred thousand 100000 dollars payable to
the State of Minnesota, conditioned for
the faithful discharge of his duties as
treasurer and shall take and subscribe
the oath required by law, which bond
and oath shall be deposited with the sec
retary of state.
The governor and state auditor may at
any time during the continuance in office
of the treasurer require him to give addi-
tional security as they may deem nee
essary to the complete safety of the
state.
Provided, that-where the bond herein
before provided for is given with corpo-
rate surety, in lieu of individual sureties.
the treasurer is hereby authorized to
pay annually for said corporate surety
the sum of four hundred (400) dollars, or
secure the same.
Sec. y. That the sum of four hundred
(4OO dollars shall be appropriated for
the year eighteen hundred and ninety
the payment of the premium to be paid
the corporate surety as provided in sec
ton one Q) of this act.
Sec. 8. All acts and parts of acts in
consistent with this act are hereby re-
pealed
Sec. 4. This act shall take effect and be
in force from and after its passage
Approved March 25th 1899