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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27
Easy Route for Canal.

In letter to friend at Bellefont, Pa,
DR.. f. G. Wicks, formerly physician at
Bellevue hospital, New York, and at pres
ent surgeon of the Nicaraguan canal COM
mission, conveys an idea of the results OF
the work of the commission. He gives the
startling and interesting information that
the commission has discovered tide level
water route for the canal across the 18TH
mus. The letter also shows some of the
hardships and dangers which the commits.
sion encountered. 1t was written from
Lasardi, Caledonia bay, and in part says:
"Here we have found what we all have
vainly sought for weeks and weeks, a
practical route for tide level canal. We
have found low enough gaps in the divid-
ing ridge from time to time with a steep
approach on the Atlantic slope, making
a cut a practical possibility, but disap-
pointment has always awaited us on the
orner side. But in the last week we have
found a gap 800 feet high, little too high
perhaps, but not beyond the science of
modern engineering, and when l tell you
this every fact against the route has been
enumerated. From the summit of this gap
in the divide both the Atlantic and Pacific
slopes down precipitately, especially the
latter, which has heretofore been our
stumbling block. A great wide valley
stretches out straight toward the Pacific
ocean, which can be seen in the distance
The Atlantic is near and in plain sight.
'Here a tide water canal, the dream
of all canalists, can be built with a perfect
harbor on each side. At Lasardi the
many islands would protect its mouth, and
on the other side San Miguel bay is per-
feet site. The officers of the Scorpion say
that the Lasardi harbor alone makes this
route worth $lO,0OO,000 more than any
other. The damming of rivers, which
would otherwise flood the canal, is a
problem of every route. The only thing
to be said against this route is the high
cut of 800 feet. OF course congress may
not accept the report of the commission,
but it remains an indisputable fact that
this is par excellence the future route
for a transcontinental route. 1t seems
we have discovered Selfridge's route dis
covered here in the early 70's.
''The route from Caledonia bay to the
Gulf of San Miguel lies about 100 miles
east Of the old Panama Colon route
The proposed route would connect the
Gulf of Darien and the Bay of Panama.
The isthmus is about So miles wide at
that point"
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27

The crop report prepared by Snow,
the crop expert, who has just completed
a two weeks tour through Minnesota,
North and South Dakota, shows the sit
uation is a national calamity and
claims the wheat failure the worst ev-
er known. He estimates the Dakotas
are promising only 20,0O0,000 bushels
each and Minnesota about 100000, a
total of 100000 against 2O0,000,0O0
last year and 225,000,000 in 1898.
Oliver Dalrymple, the big wheat grow
er of North Dakota writes his son as
follows: "Ten days ago / wrote you
one-third of the spring wheat crop had
been destroyed by drouth. I now am
of the opinion that two. thirds of the
crop is killed beyond redemption. The
Grandin farm is running plows in the
wheat fields. shall start plows to-
morrow and nearly all spring wheat
farmers will be blowing under wheat
next week unless heavy rains come"
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27
Price of Wheat Up.

Chicago, June 25.-July wheat was
quoted at &c l-2c on the board of trade dur
ing the session of June 4. At the close
Saturday the same option was selling at
SSc This was 47-Sc above the closing
price of Friday. No such advance has
been scored since the attempted corner en-
gineered by Joseph Letter. In the ad-
vance of 81 lie during the past 10 days
there have been no evidences of manipula-
ton, contrary to speculative proverbs that
"the market only advances on manipula-
ton; its natural course is downward"
1t has been the most remarkable rise
in the history of the exchange.
"Pyramiders" have had everything
their own way, because there has been
scarcely a setback since the market crossed
Zoe. No failures have resulted. There
was an extraordinary small short interest
at the beginning of the advance and this
was hastily covered. Foreigners had
hedged against considerable cash stuff in
this market, but of course this kind of
shortage entailed no financial loss. Stories
of big winnings are thick about the ex-
change, and no such wave of prosperity
has visited the commission men in a dec
ade. Causes for this advance in the price
OF the staff of life" are found in the
parched spring wheat fields of the great
northwest, where authorities declare not
one-third of the crop of former years can
be harvested. A bumper winter wheat
crop has already been assured outside of
Ohio Indiana and Micbipan For the sat.
isfaction of those who may be in fear of
starvation it may also be stated that the
visible supply of wheat in the public
granaries of the United States exceeds
100000 bushels. These are the grains
OF comfort left to the bears, who also have
the assurance that every month in the
year records wheat harvest in some
country of the globe. But at present
sort of "bull fever" is running high and
the Chicago wheat pit is flooded by tele-
graphic orders from every part Of the
world to "buy, buy, buy"
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27
CHINESE BLOCKED THE WAY
COMBINED FORCES REFUSED.
Chinese Artillery Too StrOng-A
Large Force Tried to Get Through
Their Line-Draws the Attention
of the World.

London, June 25.-The only dispatches
from China received recently are those
which give further details of the repulse
OF Thursdays attempt to relieve Tientsin.
According to a dispatch from Chefoo
hordes OF Chinese with well posted artil-
lery block the way of the American and
Russian forces. The guns of the allies
could make no impression and it was
found impossible to shift the enemy's
position. Nothing could be done except t.
Iall back, and this was accomplished in
good order. 1t was ascertained that the
foreigners in Tientsin were making a gal
liant defense. The French concession
buildings had been vigorously attacked
and in all probability have been reduced
to ashes. After the force retired an ar
mored train attempted to reconnoiter, but
was derailed. More troops are arriving at
Taku and another attempt at relief with a
force of much greater strength was to have
been made last night. The .ninese lega-
ton at Berlin received another telegram
last Saturday night stating that all the
legations in Picking were safe and the for
eign ministers at tnat place were all safe.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27
Try Aliens Foot Ease,

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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27

Salt Lake City, June pa special from
Cotton, Utah, says:
Some hoboes took from the pocket OF
Dan Graham SIS. Graham reported the
fact to the sheriff, who arrested the no.
boes, and upon being searched one of the
men had upon him, sewed in the lining
of his coat and concealed about his per-
son, $l6S2 in currency and certificates of
deposit on various banks in the state of
Washington, besides five gold watches and
eight or 10 rings. The man gave his name
as Walsh. He was taken to Provo.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27
World to End this Year.

This is the recent decision of one Of the
prominent societies of the world, but the ex-
act day has not yet been fixed upon, and
while there are very few people who be-
lieve this prediction, there are thousands
of others who not only believe, but know
that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is the best
medicine to cure dyspepsia, indigestion,
constipation, biliousness or liver and kid.
ney troubles. A fair trial will certainly
convince you of its value.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27
Beware of Ointments for Catarrli
Tint Contain Mercury.

AS mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians, as the damage
they will do is ten-fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Hall s
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by f. J. Che
ney 81 Co., Toledo, o., contains no mer-
curry, and is taken internally, acting di-
rectly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine
1t is taken internally, and made in Toledo,
Ohio, by F. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials
free.
Sold by druggists; price, 75c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27
Blr shinwIe M,,I nurn.a.

Seattle, June 25.-Donoghue & Robin
sons single mill at Smiths Cove was
burned to the ground Sunday afternoon
entailing loss of $4,000. All the stock,
consisting of 100000 shingles in dry kiln
was consumed The mill is new one. and
had been running only a month and a
half. The origin of the fire is mystery.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27
Drowned in a ROssland Pond.

Rossland, B. c., June 25.-John James,
a lad of IA years, was drowned in pond
in the west end of town Sunday at 1880.
The lad was subject to fits, and was seized
with one after he had been bathing and
fell from log into the water. The other
boys bathing with him were younger and
were frightened. They made no attempt
to save him. After being in the water
half an hour the body was recovered. He
was the son of Thomas James, miner.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27
HoIrr's SCHOOL.

Menlo Park, Fan Mateo County, GAL.
with Its new buildings, newly furnished
and complete laboratories, beautiful sur
roundings and home influences, Is one Of
the best equipped schools tor the training
Of boys and young men on the coast. II
Is In charge Of DR.. Ira g.. Hoitt and Is ac-
credited at the universities. Send for cat
alog, Tenth year begins August 6, 1900.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27
VIII Keep His Position.

Chattanooga, Tenn, June pa letter
has been received by the Chattanooga News
from Commissioner of Pensions Evans in
which he denies the story published several
days ago to the effect that he would re-
sign as pension commissioner and run for
congress.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27
Request for More ofncer..

Washington, June 25.-Admiral Remey,
at Cavite, has cabled the navy department
an urgent request for more officers. He
wants three commanders, four lieutenant
commanders, 10 lieutenants, 20 cadets and
feet paymaster.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27

Rathdrum, Idaho, Jun Pa large saw
mill five miles west of here at Sucker lake,
owned by Emil Upright, was entirely
destroyed by fire last night, and today
Frank Jungurs languishes in the county
Jail charged with arson.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27
Tested and True. Try this Spring
ASza0Xz 7Z90zN N2zzzz9

A number of big labor demonstra-
tions have been held in England re-
Gently to boom organization, to de-
nounce war and to advocate socialism.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27

The street car companies in st. Louis,
Mo-, have sent to Philadelphia for men
to operate the cars in the place of the
strikers in that city and number of
men are now on the way.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27
Fire at PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia, June 26.-The carpet mill
of Ashland 4 Sons has been destroyed by
fire. The loss is between $4,000 and $780,
600.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27

1 am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-Airs. Thos. Robbins,
Maple street. Norwich N. T., Feb. H. 1900.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27

The number of immigrants to Siberia
in the last seven years has averaged
100000 a year.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27

Uncle Sam uses the best of everything
Uncle Sam uses Carter's ink. He knows
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27
Put Your Money in a Home...

It's the best savings bank on the earth
will never ''go out of business" You've
got 1t right under your thumb--no one can
take 1t away from you. There 1t lisa
shelter In the time Of storm. You'll have
thing to eat-and surely that's better than
having no place to sleep and nothing 10
eat. 1t 10 always something on which you
can realize ready money.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27

The tin plate trust has closed down
some of its plants indefinitely. Several
hundred men are out OF jobs.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27
POsToFFICE.

Open on week DAYS from g. m. to 8
p. m. Sundays mails open one hour, from
to 10 a. m. Money order department
closes at p. m.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27

A millers' trust, to include all the
-four mills in Oregon and Washington,
is in course OF promotion.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27

The v'p''ding Trades Council of Kan
sas CT unanimously voted
to dis ire to the fierce
war ontractors.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27

Mothers will find Mrs Winslow's Sooth
ing Syrup the best remedy to use for THAR
'hildren during the teething period.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27

In Kaffraria cattle constitute the
chief currency.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27

GERMAN CONGREGATIONAL
Preaching every Sunday at IL a. m. and 8
D. m: Sunday school at 10 a. m. Prayer
meeting every Wednesday at p. m. All
German speaking people are cordially in
vited to attend. Others are welcome
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Preaching service every Lords day, morn
Ing and evening. Sunday school every
Sabbath at 10 a. m. Mid-week prayer
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, 1900-06-27
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

EPWORTH LEAGUE.-Devotional ser
vices every Sabbath at $3.50 D. M. At the
N. e. church.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27
SOCIETIES.

z or P.-Pniris QUEEN IIodgs No q
kniGats Of pythiae, msetD WEDNESDAY
aAght Of Zach wssh IN the Pythsan CAstlS,
vAi41n9 brothGv Are invited 10 atSand.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. -
Preaching every Sunday at II a. M and
1880 2. m. Sabbath school at II o'clock
m. Y. P. 8. c. E., $3.50 D. m.
GERMAN EVANGELICAL CHURCH.
Services every other Sunday in each
month at 1890 a. m. Sunday school every
ing people invited.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-06-27

ZENITH CHAPTER u. d. ORDER OF
THE EASTERN STAR.-Regular commu-
ndcations held first and third Monday even
ings in each month at Greene and Sons
hall. Visiting members cordially invited
and always welcome.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-10
UNITED ACTION URGED
Mr.. NewIands Speaks at a
Democratic Caucus.
Says Elements Opposing Republicans Should
Unite to Formulate Single Policy on
More Important Questions.

Washington, Jan. "a well-attended
caucus of the Democratic members of the
House of Representatives was held to-
night. Mr.. Newlands. of Nevada, of the
Silver Party was present by invitation
of Mr.. Richardson, the Democratic floor
leader. for the purpose of presenting a
plan for united action by all of the
elements opposed to the Republican or
ganizatiOn.
The actual business transacted by the
caucus was confined to the adoption of a
resolution for the appointment OF the
usual committee of one member from
each State to look after Congressional
elections and the selection of Messrs.
Underwood, of Alabama. and Eppes, OF
Virginia, as ''whips" for the arrangement
of pairs.
Mr.. Newlands spoke concerning the
unificatiOn Of the elements opposed TO the
political party now in power. He sus-
geSted an advisory committee of one
member from each of the States, the
choice to be made from all the elements
opposing the Republican party. all 20
formulate Il single policy on the more
important public questions.
The chief interest centered i'm reso-
luton offered by Representative Robert
son, of Louisiana, with a view to secur-
ing a steering" committee of fifteen
members empowered to formulate the
Democratic policy on important questions
of legislation.
The resolutions provides that when
three -fourths of the members OF the eau
Gus agree on the matters submitted by
this executive committee, the matters SO
agreed upon become the policies of the
Democratic party in the House and shall
be binding on all Democrats.
Mr.. Robertson, however, finally con.
scented to withdraw the resolution until
later
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-10
BRADLEY SAYS IT rs FALSE.
That Troops Were Brought to Frank.
fort to Intimidate the Legislature.

Frankfort, Ky, JAM 9.-Former
Governor Bradley, chief counsel for
Governor Taylor, denied today stories
that troops had been brought here in
citizens clothes and that Republicans
had arranged to import large bodies of
men. from over the State to intimidate
the Legislature.
At the Adjutant Generals office it
was stated that a guard is i'll charge of
the State Arsenal.
The House will be the centre of attrac-
ton tomorrow, the principal fight being
over the adoption of the joint rules.
Ex-Congressman w. G. p. Breckin-
ridge and other anti-Gotbel Democrats
arrived tonight, and today held frequent
conferences with both the Republicans
and anti Goebel Democrats an the Leg
islature. The anti-Goebel Democratic
members were speciality urged to act with
the Republicans ON the fight in the House
against the joint assembly rules. 1t is
stated that both Senators Lindsay and
Deboe and others favor getting the
Governorship cases into the Federal
court. The appealed cases involving the
questions whether Governor Taylor's
appointees are the rightfu State Elec-
ficn Commissioners, will be heard by
Chief Justice Hiezelrigg tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-10

proposed to crush under our heels And
that" he commented, you call glory"
Mr.. Hoar denied that the present con-
dition of warfare was due to utterances
in this country This he denied and
pointed out that in December, 1898, the
President had sent proclamation to
General Otis for publication to the Fill
pinos. General Otis returned the procla-
nation with the statement that after full
consideration of the terms Sovereignty,
right of "cession," etc, he was con-
vinced they were calculated to cause an
immediate outbreak of hostilities. Gen
eral Otis amended the proclamation by
making the statement: Il am convinced
that it is the intention of the Govern
ment of the United States to seek the
establishment of the most liberal gov
ernment in the Philippines"
This appeared in the proclamation pub
lished to the Eilipinos, but copy of the
actual proclamation of the President fell
into the hands of the Filipino leaders
and precipitated hostilities.
General Otis had promised, Mr.. Hoar
said, government to the Filipinos, in
which they would be able to exercise a
full measure of the individual rights
did he utter this promise to people
Incapable of self government-to half
savages and half Spaniards?' demanded
Mr.. Hoar. He thought it bold to charge
those men who had opposed this war
from the beginning with the response
bility Of all the blood being shed. He
declared there had not been a time when,
if General Otis had been able to give
assurances of independence to the Fill
pinos the war would not have termi-
mated.
Concluding. Mr.. lHoar promised to
discuss the question fully in the near
future.
The Senate at o'clock adjourned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-10
LEADS ALL NORTH CAROLINA DAllES I'M NEWS AND GRGWLA LA0M
Dixon's heart. Dixon

terrific rig Dixon's heart. Dixon
rushed re I, but Mae blocked him
every til kept his right going like
a trip go n ON Dixon's chest and
stoma - O. ry hooked Il hard left to the
ear = quarters. After a clinch
Dix S>$ led a straight left to Macs
me ixon tried this again, but Ter
r. - side and sent right and left to
IS breaking DiXon's nose and the
@ lad went back to the rope with
TER, after him. Dixon bled freely a'
he returned to his corner.
Round S.-DiXon tried his usual open
ing with left swing, but Terry was in
side sending right to body and head.
Terry drove Dixen to the ropes where
George slipped to the floor.
Terry helped Dixon to his feet amid
the cheers of the crowd, and Dixon
backed into Terry's corner, where he
went down again. Terry was ready for
him and under body blows the champion
went down again. Dixon was up in five
seconds and staggered to the centre Of
the ring. Terry went after HIM relent-
lessly, planting left and right hooks on
the jaw, and George dropped.
DIXON CAME TO THO LAST
IqXOn TOOK the IuIl count, SeuuuS UP
on the tenth second. Terry was ready
for him and under body blows the cham
pion went down again to take the count
once more. 1t looked hopeless for Dixon,
but he was game to the core and got
up to face certain defeat. He tried to
get away, but his legs failed, and Terry
closed in quickly and sent his left and
right to the body. Dixon clinched, bur
was again forced to the floor with
fearful right Oh the body. Once more
he struggled to his feet and Terry went
to him with the left and right and
Dixon fell twice He got UP only to go
down for the eighth time and he was
unable to withstand, although he tried
TO clinch for safety. 1T was all over, but
the shouting with Dixon. and when only
one second of the round had to expire
Tom O'Rourke threw up the sponge and
saved Dixon from a knockout, while at
the same time he transferred the feather
weight championship to McGovern,
Dixon having held it for the last eight
years.