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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-05-17
Two Children Burned to Death.

Yates Center, Kan, May 15.-The
two children, two and six years old, of
Ben Rules, who lives two miles east of
Crandall, were burned to death. The
mother had sent the little ones up
stairs to bed. \ neighbOr coming
along observed the house on fire and
gave the alarm. The Mortified mother
found the room in flames and the two
children dead. The bodies were
saved, but the house and most of its
contents were consumed.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-05-17

st. Paul, 8inn, May 15.-Gov. Van
SAINT has received a telegram from
President Mckinley. stating that It
would be impossible for him to SO
alter his itinerary as TO visit Mime
sofa and review the Modern WoOdmen
parade On this trip.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-05-17
H. Deny It, 81 Course.
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS MEET.
Nearly Every State In the Union Represent
ed at the Conference in st. LouIs-Pa-
rade Precedes Exercises.

st. Louis, May 15.-Nearly every
state in the union is represented by
two regular delegates at the confer
ence Of the Catholic knights of Amer
lea, which met here Tuesday. A parade
in which 500 uniformed members par
ticipated preceded the services at the
old cathedral, where Archbishop Kahn
oficiated at pontifcal high mass. A
special choir of so voices assited in
rendering the music of the mass.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-05-17
william MCKINLEY a Doctor Of Laws.

Berkeley, Cal, May 15.-The degree
Of doctor OF laws has been conferred
upon William Mckinley, president Of
the United States. Only twice be
fore since the founding OF the uni
versity, in 1865, has this degree been
bestowed.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-05-17
Studying the English Language.

Manila. May 15.-Gov. Goldman
states that municipal governments
have been established throughout the
province Of Bataan, with the exception
OF a few towns IN the western part.
Schools have been established every
where, and the English language is be
ing eagerly studied.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-05-17
NO oRAG TIME TUNES.
American Federation OF Musicians Pledges
the Public to Discourage the Playing
Of Such Trash

Denver, Col, May 15.-Tbe American
Federation Of Musicians, now IN con-
vention here, has adopted resolutions,
introduced by II. o. Wheeler, of Kan
sas City, characterizing rag time
tunes as "unmusical rot" and pledg-
ing members of the federation to
make every effort to suppress and
to discourage the playing and pub
fishing Of such musical trash
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-05-17
santa Re RAILWAY orders Many Engines

Chicago, May 15.-Orders have
been placed by the management of
the Santa Fe railway for a total of
125 engines to be delivered during
1901. In addition to this the com
pany is seeking to place orders for
40 more, making a total of los addi-
lions TO the motive power equipment
within - months. The expenditure
contemplated is in the neighborhood
Of S2,6OO,OO0 and sets a record for or
ders of this kind.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-05-17
Catholic oppose Free schooIbooks.

Chicago, May 15.-InjunctiOn pro
ceedings are to be instituted at once
against the board of education Of Chi
cagO to prevent it from expanding any
of the school funds for free text
books. This is the latest develop
ment in the struggle of the Roman
Catholics against free textbooks.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-05-17
Post once at Hopkins, MO-, Looted.

Washington, May 15.-Postmaster
Strumm, of Hopkins, No, telegraphed
the post Office department that the
safe in the post Office was blown open
last night and 1928 in money order
funds and s45 postal funds were
taken.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-05-17
CORN GOES TO 60 CENTS.
Young Phillips, Who Has the May supply
COrnered, Squeezes the shorts to
Suit his Taste.

Chicago, May 15.-George H. Phil
lips, who has the supply of corn de-
liverable on contracts this month cor
nered, Wednesday bid the price up to
60 cents from the opening which was
at 81 cents. This is the highest price
since May 81, 1892, when the Coster-
Martin deal reaching its climax sold
at 81.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-05-17

Carbonate, H., Nay 15.-It has Just
been learned that $1,000 acres OF corn
In Massac county, which for some
time was under water owing to the
overflow Of the Ohio, has been entire
" DESTROYED
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-05-17

st. Petersburg, May 15.-Six hun
dred and ffty-tyvo houses, including
40 shops, have been destroyed by fire
at Brest, IN the province of Warsaw.
The loss is given al. II, COO. 600 roubles
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-05-17
EURoPE's "BoGIE MAN"
Peril Of American Supremacy In Commerce
Has Started Agitation for a Re-
taiiatOry Movement


London, May 15.-While the Ger
man-Austrian proposals for an anti
American combination have not yet
assumed anything like definite form,
the idea is attracting considerable
attention both in Great Britain and
OH the continent, especially the latter,
where the newspapers have eagerly
swallowed an alleged interview IN
which J. PierpOnt Morgan is quoted
a declaring that she and his asso-
GATES would not only swamp British
trade, but would paralyze German
competition as we'll"
They Deny 1t, of Course.
Berlin, May 15-Government cir
cIes furnish denial that any negotia-
lions are going on between Austria
and Germany for European CONNER
cial league against the United States.
The idea is regarded as impractical
bic owing to the diversities of race
and commercial interests.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-05-17

Lincoln, Neb., May 15.-Young col
zege women from one end Of the coun-
Try 20 the other are IN Lincoln to at
tend the fifteenth annual convention
q the Delta eamra.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-05-17

stops the Cough and Works or the Cold.
Laxative BrOmO-QUinine Tablets
cure a cold in one day. No cure, no
paw. Price 25c.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-05-17

Durham, May 14.-NTrs. Louis Botha,
wife Of the Boer commandments
who has obtained consent to interview
Mr.. Kruger and urge him to advocate
peace, sailed Monday for Europe.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-05-17
The Best Prescription for Malaria

ChiIls and fever is a bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. Tt is simply iron
and quinine in a tasteless form. No
cure-no pay. Price soc.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-05-17
{. RI. s. p. TINE CARD.

W u
Passengers are not carried on through freights.
Passengers are carried local freights be-
tween GOOdland and Phillipsburg.
Through tourist sleeper for San Francisco on
No. every Friday. Trains run on Mountain
time. J. ". HANDLEY. Local Agent.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-05-17

All the News from All the World
Illustrations, Cartoons Special
Features. Etc, Etc
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-05-17
A RIOT AT ALBANY.
Attempt to Start Street Cars There
Results Seriously.

one Man killed, TwOscOre Injured
and Much Property Destroyed
Troops Called Ont and Attempt
10 Run Cars VIII BE Made.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-05-17

An Lncrease OF IS Per Cent IN AustEalIa-
Melbourne, May 1.-THE census Of
South Australia shows the P0pula-
ton TO be 562. S95, an increase during
the last decade Of - per cent
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-05-17

Daflv and sunday, per months 70
SUNDAY, 81 to 50 pages year $50
Weekly per year 10
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-04

Application No. 9H.
Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day
Of January, 1902. at the hour of 2 O'Clock in
the afternoon on said day. at the door of the
court house in Adams county, WASH, the fol-
lowing described school land viii be sold at
public auction to the highest bidder therefor
to-xit:
The ne = Of !-d nwN, Sec 1s 7. ION. n, IS E.,
The NV u of NV u, same section, appraised
at 500.
The sw 4 of NV u, same section, appraised
,at 500.
Tine Sc = of NV u. same section. appraised
at 500.
Improvements on above l6o. acres appraised
at 1878 40,
the appraised value and subject to the i'm
prOvements situated thereon and as appraised
4 by the Board of State Land Commissioners in
the manner provided by law, q statement of
which is now on hle.in the office Of the Auditor
of sai9 county.
Terms of sale are: Under contract, one tenth
to be paid on day of sale, and one tenth an
each year, with accrued interest on deferred
balance at per cent. per annum: Provided,
That any purchaser may make full payment
at any time and obtain deed.
The purchaser Of such land will be required
to pay at the time of sale the sale price
such land in. full, in addition to the one-tenth
of the sale price.
The above described school lands are offered
for sale by virtue of an order of the board of
State Land Commissioners, made on the 10th
day of November, 1901, duly certified and on
file in office of said county auditor.
LINCOLN LAUGHLIN,
County Auditor.
Dated at Ritzville. Wash, this 10Th day of
November, 1901.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-04
NOTICE OF SALE OF SCHOOL LAND.

Application Ne, 500.
Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of
January, 1902, at the hour of 2 O'Clock in the
afternoon on said day, at the door of the court
house in Adams county. Washington, the fol-
lowing described school land will be sold at
public auction to the highest bidder therefor.
Dewitt.
The ne u Of NV 4 Sec. Sc, T. N, R. 81 E.,
appraised at S675.
The NV u Of NV u, same section, appraised
at s675
The sw 4 of nwA same section, appraised
The Sc 4. of NV a, same section, appraised
at 1915.
Improvements on above appraised at 1922 90
SET school land wild be sold for not less than
the appraised value and subject to the i'm
proyements situated thereon, and as appraised
by the Board of State Land Commissioners in
the manner provided by law. a statement of
of said county.
Terms of sale are: Under contract one tenth
to be paid on the day of sale. and one-tenth
annually thereafter on the first day of March
of each year, with accrued interest on deferred
balance at 6 ner cent. per annum Provided,
That any purchaser may make full payment at
any time and obtain deed.
o.pay at the time of sale the sale price Of any
Improvements or valuable material on such
land in full in addition to the one-tenth of the
sale price.
The above described school lands are offered
for sale by virtue OF an order of the Board of
State Land Commissioners, made on the goth
day OF November. 1901, duly certified and on
file in the ONCE Of said County Auditor.
LINCOLN LAUGHLIN,
, County Auditor.
Dated at Ritzyille, Wash, this 10Th day of
November, 1901.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-04

In the Superior court of the State of Wash.
ington in and for the county of Adams.
Allan o. Rickert. plaintiff, VS.. Frank Moore
and Sarah Moore, defendants.
State of Washington,
To tine above named Frank Moore and Sarah
Moore, Defendants:
You and each of you are hereby summoned
and required to appear within sixty days after
the service of this summons upon you, exclu.
sive OF the day of service to-wit: within sixty
days from Nov. 20, 1901, and defend the above
entitled action in the above entitled court
aforesaid, and answer the complaint of the
plaintiff herein, and serve copy of your AN.
iswer upon the undersigned, attorneys for
plaintiff, at their offices below stated at Ritz
vile, Wash and in case of your failure so to
do, judgment will be taken against you accord
ing to the demand of said plaintiffs complaint
a copy of which is herewith served upon you
the original of which will be filed with the
clerk OF the above entitled court.
The object of the above action is to obtain
Judgment upon certain promissory note
given by defendants to plaintiff on the first
day of May, 1901, due three months after da te
which is long past due; and to recover costs
and attorneys fees as therein provided.
SULLIVAN, NUZUM d NUZUM.
W. w. Gent, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
RitZyille. Wash.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-04
ORDINANCE. NO.. 90.

An Ordinance Providing for the Payment of
Water Rents, for Water Furnished by the
Town of Ritzville, Wash, by Property Own
ers
Be it ordained by the council of the town of
Ritzville, That from and after the passage and
publication of this ordinance, all water rents,
as provided in the table of water rates in force
in said town, shall be chargeable against and
payable by the owner or owners Of the prop
erty upon which such. water is delivered; Pro-
vided, however. that any and all persons in
actual possession Of property under a contract
of sale for the same shall be considered the
owner or owners for the purposes of this act
Provided, also, that all persons owning a
building or buildings upon leased land, lot or
lots, shall be considered the owner or owners
Of the property for the purposes of this ordin-
ance. Provided, also. that nothing herein
shall be construed to release any tenant from
the payment of the amount chargeable for any
water consumed by him.
All ordinances inConHict with this ordinance
are hereby repealed.
Read first time, November 5 1901. Read Sec
opd time, December 8, 1901. Rules suspended
and read third time and passed December
3, 1901.
Ordered published in Adams County News.
Attest: e. D. GIBSON, Clerk. '0' ''''' -
[sEALl Published in Adams County News
December 4, 1901
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-04
SUMMONS.

In the Superior Court of the State OF Washing
ton, for Adams County.
W R.. Cunningham, Jr., Plaintif VS.. A, C.
Michels Kate G.. Michels, J. b. Michels and
w. A. Peyton, Defendants.
The State of Washington to, the said A. C.
Michels, Kate G. Michels, J. F. Micbels and W.
A. Peyton: You are hereby summoned to ap-
pear within sixty days after the date Of the
first publication Of this summons, to-wit:
Within sixty days after the 9th day OF Novem.
Der, 1901, and defend the aboye-entited action
in the above-entitled court and answer the
complaint of plaintiff, and serve a copy OF your
answer upon the undersigned attorney for
plaintiff at his office below stated and in case
Of your failure to do so. Judgment will be rem.
dered against you according to the demand of
the complaint, which has been filed with the
clerk Of said court
The object of this action is to foreclose a
mortgage executed by the said A. C. Michels,
KateG. Michels and J. b. Michels and for per-
sonal Judgment upon their promissory note Sc
cured by said mortgage, and the said W. A.
Peyton is made party hereto because OF a
prior lien held by him so that he may set forth
bis rights in the premises.
C. L. HOLCOMB.
Attorney for plaintiff.
p. o. address, Ritzville, Adams Co., Wash.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-04
AI,MlNESTRA TOR'S NOTICE OF SALE
OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue OF an order of the Superior Court
for Adams County. Washington, made the 18th
day of November, 1901, I will, in obedience to-
said order, OH Thursday. the 10th day OF De-
A n M at sha law ot,ica Of r uoIconah in
the town OF RitZville and county of Adams,
state of Washington, offer for sale to the high
est and best bidder, all the interest Of Thomas
+. Boyd, deceased. in and to- q certain lot or
tract of land described as follows: The South
east quarter of Section twelve Q2l Township
nineteen, Q9f north of Range thirty-six 1857 +.
W. NJ, in Adams county, Washington.
TERMS OF SALE-TO be cash. or one-halE
cash and one.hah on one years time, deferred
payments to be secured by first mortgage on
said land. And the undersigned, admins
TRAITOR, Will, up to 10 O'Clock of said day, receive
bids for said land, said bids TO be in writing
and to state whether bid be ior payment OF all
cash or one half cash and balance on one, years
TIM. WILLIAM PFANNEKUCHEN,
Z. l.. HoLCoMB, Administrator
Atty for said estate
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-04
CONTEST NOTICE.
United States Land Office.
isSu oeatSo A<uhu ohiCC,
Spokane Falls, Wash, Nov. 10, 1870

spokane Fails, wash, Nov. 10, 1901.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by william S. Gardner, con-
testant, against homestead entry No. 12,475,
made December s. 1900, for SWL of Section
81, Township II N, Range IS E, by Charles
L.. Harrelson contestee, in which it is
alleged that said Charles L. HARRISON
has abandoned said tract for more than
six months since making said entry, and
failed to establish his residence thereon with
in six months after making said entry, or at
all up to this time.
That said absence was not caused by his
service in the military, naval or marine SER
vice Of the United States as an officer. soldier
Ior marine. during the war with Spain or any
other war in which the United States may be
engaged, said parties are hereby notified to
appear, respond and offer evidence touching
said allegation at 10 O'Clock a. m on January
i16, 1902 before the Register and Receiver at the
United States land office at Spokane Falls.
Washington.
The said contestant having, in a proper
affidavit. filed November u, 1901 set forth facts
which show that after due diligence, personal
service OF this notice cannot be made, it is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication.
WILLIAM II. LUDDES. Register,
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-04
NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOND SALE.

Notice Of sale Of school bonds OF School Dis,
trict No. 9, Adams county, Washington.
Whereas, 1t having been duly certified to ne
that at n special election held in the above
district November II, 1901, it was voted that
the directors of said district were authorized
to borrow money and issue negotiable coupon
bonds o the amount OF Six Hundred and Fifty
Dollars lS65Ol payable five years after date, In
terest not to exceed per cent per annula, pay
able annually.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given that
said bonds will be offered for sale at the office
OF the county treasurer in the town of Ritzville
in said county and state until December %,
1891 az o'clock p m. Bidder will name price
oifeaeQa and interest demanded. The beard OF
directors reserve the right to reject any or all
bids aud no hid below par will be entertained
A. W. SHAW, County Treasurer.
Ritzyille, Mash, Nov. %, 1901.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-04
RITZvILLE, DECEMBER 4, 1901 ;

The new president OF the United
States has delivered an able and con-
sentative message to the Fifty-seventh
congress, DOW assembled. 1t is clear
and concise, a masterful instrument,
written by that scholarly man, and by
himself alone. Theodore Roosevelt,
from present indications, proves him
self equal TO the great emergency
which has been so suddenly and I'M
expectedly thrust upon him. He
opens with loving eulogy of the late
shieftain, which language bears evil
dence of the deepest sincerity. The
reference to publicity for trusts, the
Strengthening of the navy, re-enact-
ment OF the Chinese exclusion law and
restoration OF the merchant marine
and civil service reforms will be we'll
received throughout the nation.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-04

An editors duty, according to
Whites Sayings, is to speak OF the
town as the liveliest place beneath the
blue arch OF heavens speak of de-
ceased citizen as "fallen oak" when
be dies of jim jams; cali a man a
prominent citizen when you know
him to be the best poker player in
town; speak of Q street arab as
bright-eyed youth on the road to
fame, and big-footed newly MARI led
woman as a beautiful and accomp-
lished bride. Call a man who has a
few rusty bolts Of calico and soldier
overcoats prosperous and expert
eneed merchant, and refer to lawyer
as shining light when you know him
to be an ordinary pettifogger.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-04
NOTICE OF SCHOOL, BOND SALE.

Notice of sale of school bonds of School Dis.
trict No. 81, Adams county, Washington.
Whereas, it having been duly certified to me
that at Il special election held in the above dis.
trict on November 20, 1901. it was voted that
the directors of said district were authorized
to borrow money and issue negotiable coupon
bonds to'the amount of Eleven Hundred Dol
lars ($l1OO) for the purpose of building Il school
house and furnishing same; said bonds pay
able ten years after date, with option to.pay
six years after date.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given that
said bonds will be offered for sale. at the office
of the county treasurer in the town of Ritz
vile in said county and state until December
2S, 1901, at l O'Clock p. m Bidder will name
price offered ana interest demanded. The
board OF directors reserve the right to reject
any Or all bids, and no bids below par will be
entertained. A. W. SHAW,
County Treasurer.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-04

One disastrous train wreck on the
line Of the Wabash & Ohio hallway
and the collision of two ferry boats I'm
the harbor of San Francisco, result
ing in serious loss of life are the not
able casualties Of a week. 1t behooves
those who have charge Of passengers
in any branch OF travel to beware Of
danger, ever keeping in mind the fast
that ceaseless care and attention are
the only safeguards against frightfub
accidents.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-04
The personnel Of the new council

The personnel Of the new council
guarantees to our people a stand for
the moral and Industrial welfare OF
our city and our eitiaenA may we'll
congratulate themselves in having the
service OF these most trustworthy men
who believe in public enterprise. a
sincere and representative goSerament
and will endeavor to make provision
for an unknown future, in theiy essort
to direct municipal affairs in telligent-
ly and creditably so that in future as
in the past, as each year ends marked
progression generally will be conceded.
Under such management We grow and
prosper and if hike conditions prevail
for half dozen years or so we may be
assured OF the best uptodate 6rstclass
little city in the state OF Washington
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-04
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Spokone Falls, Wash,

October 2S, 1901
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of her intention
to make final Communication proof in support
of her claim, and that said proof will be made
before John G. Staser, county clerk and clerk
of the superior court OF Adams county, Wash
ingtoa at Ritzville, Washington. on Dec %,
1901, viz:
HALCYON STARR,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1882 for the
SWl OF section ~, in twp. 20 north, range 81.
L. W. NJ.
She names as witnesses to prove her continu-
GUS residence upon and cultivation of said
land, viz;
J. c. Gillett. L. H. Starr, l.. NJ. Starr, Walter
Mercer, all of Ritzville, Wash.
WILLIAM II. LUDDEE, Register.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-04
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT SPOKANE FALLS, WASH

LAND OFFICE AT SPOKANE FALLS, WASH,
November 8, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
his claim, and that said proof will be made be.
fore John C. Staser, County Clerk OF the Supe-
rior Court, for Adams county, Wash, at Ritz
willie, Wash, on January s, 1902. viz:
CHARLES NJ, KINGSLEY,
who made Homestead Entry No. 10603 for the
NWl4 OF section 10, township II north, range
IS, Il. W. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz: Christ Hitler, Harve
Downey and J. II. Kingsley of Ritzville, Wash
and W. H. Linn of Paha, Wash.
WILLIAM H. LUDDEN, Register.