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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-22

Great Falls, Mont, Jan. 22.-H. II.
Matteson, a member Of the Great Falls
city council and cashier Of the First Ma
tional bank, is under arrest as defaulter
by the federal bank examiner. His short
age is estimated at between $4,000 and
100000. He was arrested this morning
and taken to Helena for trial before the
federal court.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-22

CHRISTIAN CHURCH Preaching
every Sunday at the Christian church at
II a. m. and 7:30 p. M; Sunday school at
10 a. M; Christian Endeavor at $50 p. m. ;
prayer meeting every Wednesday evening
at 7:30 D. m.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-22
FIVE VESSELS WENT DOWN
BIG BATTLE OFF PANAMA.
Naval Engagement Between the
Revolutionary and Government
flcets-Three Vessels ON Each
Side--Guns at Las Boycdas Also
Fired ut the Rebel ships.

Colon. Colombia. Jan. -. via Calves
ton.-A naval battle in progress in the
harbor Of Panama. The revolutionary
fleet consists of the steamers Padilla, Oar
len and Gaticn. They are trying to force
landing oil Saoana.
The government ships are the Chilean
line steamer Lutaro, the Pacific Steam
Navigation company's steamer Chicuito
and the Panama Canal company's steamer
Boyacl.
The first named steamed was seized by
General Alban and he other two have
been chartered by the Colombian govern.
ment. As this dispatch is being sent
three shots have just passed over the
Chicuito and she has answered with sev.
eral shots. They fell close to the Padilla,
which is seen TO be retiring. The guns at
Las Bovcdas are also firing at the rebel
ships.
The government forces are throwing up
entertainments. The United Staes cruiser
Philadelphia is close to the scene of the
fighting.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-22

COUNCILMEN.
I. w. Myers, John Bovee, w. r. Cunning
ham, Jr., o. r. Holcomb, +. b. Shepley.
Superior court convenes at Ritzville on
the first Monday in April and September.
Jury sessions of superior court held on
fourth Monday in May and second Monday
n November.
Board of county commissioners meets at
the court house in Ritzville on the first
Monday in January. April. July and Oc-
tober.
City council meets first and third Tues
lays In each month at p. m.
LIND.
JUSTICE, ..''ss......'..''.... w. II. Merrill
constable e..................,...,N w m. Starlen
DELIGHT.
1uStiCtss.ss.sss.s. ..s..-..J. d.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-22

Belfast Jan. PA wall of the
Smithfield flax mills collapsed, burying
the operatives, who included many wo-
men. As this dispatch is sent 10 bodies
have been extricated from the ruins
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-22

CHRISTIAN CHURCH-Sunday school
every Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
Preaching every second and fourth Sun
day at II a. m. and p. m.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-22

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Preaching seryile every Lord day. morn
Ing and evening. Sunday school every
Sabbath at ~ a. m. Md-week prayer
meeting every Thursday evening. Choir
practice after prayer meeting. All are
invited. Gritfith's Corners-Preaching
services every second and fourth Sunday
at p. m. Willis-Preaching every first
and third Sunday at 8 p. m.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-22

ZENITH CHAPTER NO. 55, ORDER
OF EASTERN STAR.-Regular commu-
nications held first and third Monday even
ings in each month at Greene and Sons
hall. Visiting members cordially invited
and always welcome.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-22
E. D. Gilson...
Real Estate.
Life and Fire Insurance.
Conveyancer,
Notary Pub1ic,
General Land Agent.

List your property with us, if you have
any for sale. and we will find a buyer ioI
you. Established 16 years.
Legal instruments correctly drawn.
We make speciality of country notary
work or anything in that line.
We have our own private conveyance
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-22

Washington, Jan. 22.-The secretary
OF the navy has received the following
cablegram from Commander Meade of the
battleship Philadelphia, dated Panama:
"The insurgent steamer Padilla attacked
the Llutaro yesterday morning at close
quarters. The crew has deserted her. She
is now on fire and sinking"
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-22
Life Insurance a Speciality.
1t VIII Pay You

to investigate the contract of the Massa-
chusetts Mutual Life Insurance company
of Springfield, Mass.
list. Because it has a guaranteed cash
value every year after the second
I'd. Its paid up values are participating.
Sd. Agrees to loan 80 per cent of its
cash value, taking the policy as security
4th. Agrees to extend the insurance for
its face value If unable to pay premiums.
All these options are guaranteed in the
policy. No estimates. No forfeiture of
profits If you can not pay premium.
Fire Insurance written In the best com
panies in the world.
Office in First National Bank Building.
RITZVILLE. WASHINGTON
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-22

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, 1902-01-22

FORESTERS OF AMERICA-Meet
every second and fourth Fridays in each
month in Greene hall. All members in
vited to visit.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-22

1t is well to forget snub administered
by an underbred person.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-22

New York, Jan. 22.-The Panamn
Railroad company today received a cable.
gram from Colon saying that three in
surgent and two government vessels had
been sunk in the naval engagement in
Panama harbor. The cablegram came
from Colonel J. L. Shaler, general super
intendent in Colon for the Panama com
pany
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-22
Governor Killed.

Washington, Jan. 2l.--The state de-
partment has received the following cable.
gram from Consul General Gudger, dated
Panama:
Fighting in bay; governor killed. Ev-
citement great"
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-22
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

EPWORTH LEAGUE.-Devotional ser
vices every Sabbath at $50 p. M, at the
NJ. Il. church.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-22
gibson & THOMPSON,
Publishers and ProprietOrs.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

President. .... Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of State ........John Hay. ONO
secretary of Treasury. ry...................
Leslie NJ. Shaw, Iowa
Secretary of War. .Elihu Root, New York
Secretary of Navy. John ID. Long, Mass
Attorney General. .Philander c. Knox, Pa
Postmaster General. Charles +. Smith, Pa.
secretary of Interior. or.....................
................ Ethan A Hitchcock, Mo.
secretary of Agriculture, ,................
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. flames wilson, la
UNITED STATES SENATORS.
Addison G. Foster .................. Tacoma
George turner ...................'.Sp .Spokdhe
REPRESENTATIVES,.
Wesley l.. Jones. ...North Yakima
+. w. Cushman.. Tacoma
STATE.
Governor. r...................John R. Mcbride
Secretary of State ..........S. III. Nichols
Treasurer ........ .........C. W. Maynard
AuultOr .'........J. ~. AlhlllSpil
Attorney General ..........W. ID. Strattun
Land Commissioner Samuel a. Calvert
Supt. of Public Instruction. r. b, Bryan
state Printer ..................G .Gwin Hicks
surveyor General ..........Wm u. watson
U. S. Marshal. ................. Clarence Ide
U. S. District Attorney. .......W. r. Gay
State Librarian Herbert Bashford
Warden State Penitentiary ....J b. Catron
Sup't Insane Asylum. Medlcai Lake
.........-.............J. -. Mclean
Sup't Insane Asylum, Steiaeon..
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Dr GODDARD
Fish Commissioner ............A. c. Little
Pilot Commissioners.
y. c. Kofoed
c. f. Smith
J. j. Brumbach
JUDGES OF THE SUPREME COURT.
Snlef justice ..........,.......h " LUMBAR
Associate Judges. ..........................
w. II. White
II. L. Hadley
I. b. Reavis
VI. A. Fullerton
Wallace Mount
Chos. ]. Anders
FEDERAL JUDGE.
Hon. c. H. Hanford rd............Se Seattle
JOINT SENATOR
oliver T. Cornwell .......... Walla Walla
U. S. LAND OFFICES.
Spokane, Wash.
Wm. H. Ludden Register
). A. Wells .........................R Receiver
Walla Walla.
Iohn M. Hill ........................R Register
ADAMS COUNTY OFFICERS.
County Seat.................Rit Ritzville, Wash.
superior Judge ............Hon. c. ii. Neal
COMMISSIONERS.
W. C. Griffith .... ..................Gri Griffith
A. j. Clever ......... ..........W .Washtucnd
Jacob Schoessler ...................Rit RitZville
Justice of the Peace........S. G. Scheuerle
Postmaster.... ...... ..........Geo. Sinclair
CITY OFFICERS,
Mayor. ........................W r. Peters
clerk. ......................,E -. 'illson
Iullce JUSTICE T. tr9HCn
City Marshal and Engineer ......A. J. Coss
Assistant Marshal. l.. Mccoy
City Attorney l.. Holcomb
Constable. e........................C. A. Harris
............... Robert Bills
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-22

third Friday evenings in each month at
8 p. m. Visiting members always welcome
RITZVILLE UNION NO. IA. o. OF W.
Meets every second and fourth Monday
evenings IN each month at Greenes hail.
We come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-24
BRSSBMBR HAS
 PRETTY WEDDING
MISS SUSIE MOORE AND HENRY F.. ozMER MARRIED YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AT FIRST METHOD IsT cHUReH-oTHER NEWS.

Bessemer., October 23.-(special.) )-Miss Susie Moore, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. P. P. Moore and Henry F. Ozmer were married this afternoon at o'clock at the First Methodist church, the Rev. George W. Read officiating. The decorations of the chancel were much admired, consist ing of masses of roses and golden rod against a background of ferns and plants. The church was filled to the doors. Miss Kimbrel presided at the organ, and pre- ceding the ceremony Miss Susetta Bailey of Birmingham sang "The Sweetest Story Ever Told" very charming1y.
 The bridal party consisted of the bride and groom. the maid of honor Miss Laura Moore; the best man. Will Blocker; the bridesmaids, Misses Lille Moore, Louise Fulton. Minnie Kidd and Mabel Rogers; the groomsmen, Messrs. Charles Bailey. W. P. Beavers, T. F. Moore and W. A. Norman.
 The brides gown was a beautiful vis- iting toilette of gray and blue, with trimmings of lace. with hat to match, and set off her blonde beauty to great ad- vantage. The maid of honor was in old rose, and the bridesmaids in handsome gowns of blue and gray. After the cere- mony Mrs. Ozmer changed her dress for a travelling gown. and the happy couple left for Cincinnati. They will reside in Chattanooga.
 After several days work on the case the local police have succeeded in captur- ing Phil Smith, wanted for highway rob- bery last Saturday night, when he en- tered the store of an Italian merchant on Nineteenth street for the purpose of robbing the cash drawer. In his attempt to escape he shot the Italian in the head. though not seriously. In searching his house today, the handsome watch a family heirloom, stolen from the Armour Packing company's plant some weeks ago, was discovered and returned to its rightful owner.
 Misses Susie Smith of Gainesville and Annie Cousins of Searles are the guests of Miss Louise Fulton.
 The three-months-old baby of MT. and Mrs. G. J. Huffman Is very seriously i'll.
 Will P. Golson is able to be out after recent illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-24

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-24
POLITICS KEEPS
 ENSLEY ACTIVE
CITY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE IS
 DOING EFFECTIVE WORK BOTH
 IN ENSLEY AND WYLAM-cON- ! FlDENT OF VICTORY.

Ensley, October 2S.-(speeial.) .)-Politics continue to interest Ensley The city democratic committee appointed at a meeting of a few nights since, is doing very satisfactory work, both in Ensley and Wylam. Every indication points to an overwhelming victory of the demo- cratic candidates as a great deal of en- thusiasm is being shown. A large crowd is expected to attend the speaking of Hon. O. w Underwood tomorrow, Fri day, night at the City hall.
 W. T. Terry has sold his coal, wood and feed business to R. S. Hickman and his dairy and farm to James Cannon.
 II. F. Milner of New York arrived Saturday to enter the firm of J. w. Clay ton & Go. as a partner. MT. Milner is the brother r-in-law of J. W. Clayton.
 Ensley detachment Troop D turned out in the parade of the state fair today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-24
MONTGOMERY'S CITY
 ATTORNEY RESIGNS
MAJOR STEINER SAYS HE CANNOT MAKE HIS VIEWS ABOUT RIGHTS OF STREET GAR co. AGREE WITH OTHERS, AND HE QUITS.

Montgomery October 23 - (Speciai)- Maj. R. E. Steiner sent in his resignation as city attorney today, and at a special meeting of the council 1t went over to the next meeting. This action grew out of the fact that his firm are attorneys for the new street railroad company about whose tracks on Dexter avenue great row is being raised by portion of the public who don't want their main thor oughfare crowded.
 Some criticism has been made on the city attorney publicly, and he says as he was going to resign on January any way and cannot alter his views to satIs- fy some portion of public sentiment, he gets out of the way now so that the council may elect some other lawyer wno may be able to advise differently as to the rights and so on of the new car com DaQy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-24

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-24
BENDER MAY LOSE A LEG. Prominent Young Man of Selma In
 jured By Trolley Car.

Selma, October 23.-(Special.)- af- ternoon at 1:30 o'clock Henry Bender, a prominent and popular young man Of this city, met with a painful accident by which he may lose one of his legs. He was driving up Water street after turn ing into Broad, being seated on the high perch of a furniture wagon.
 In attempting to keep from coiliding with a country wagon the front wheel of the furniture wagon struck the trolley line pole alongside of the track and MT. Bender was thrown from the seat to the back of the horse and then to the ground, his right leg and left foot falling under the front wheels of the big trolley ear that was going in the same direction up Water street. The car was running very slowly and only the front trucks went over the young mans legs. The doctors have not yet determined whether amputation will be necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-24
ANOTHER VOLCANO ACTIVE.
Eruption in Salvador Causes People to
 Flee for Their Lives.

New Orleans, October 23.-Passengers who arrived on the steamer from Puerto Barrios, report the volcano of Izalco, in Salvador, In a state of violent eruption. The eruption began on September z, when five large openings of craters formed on the north side of the volcano from which large quantities of. lava and burning stones were elected.
 People living in the town of Izalco and the neighboring country. toward which the lava poured fled at it's approach and believe that their houses were complete ly destroyed.
 The stream of lava, which was very deep, flowed over a distance of three miles from the crater. Lake Coatepoque. which lies at the'foot of the volcano, was flooded with boiling sulphur from the principal crater. Fears were entertained of further disaster. The volcano was still in eruption when the passengers left Guatemala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-24
METHODIST CALL,
Movement for Building a New ChurcF
 On Eleventh Avenue.

A new Methodist church will be organ ized by the citizens residing in the vicn- ity of Eleventh avenue and Twelfth street, south. Those interested in the movement will meet tonight to consider building a church edifce on the corner of Eleventh avenue and Twelfth street. A site has been paid for. There Is no Methodist church in that portion of the city.
 The following official call has been is- sued:
 All Methodists living in the vicinity of Eleventh avenue and Twelfth street, South, who are interested in the move ment to build church on the corner of Eleventh avenue and Twelfth street, South, are hereby earnestly requested to meet at the Second Presbyterian church. corner Tenth avenue and Twelfth street, South, Friday night, October 24 1902, at 7:30 o'clock. J. D. SIMPSON,
 Presiding Elder Birmingham District
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-24
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
 MEETS IN WILLIAM
sEssEMER BODY CONFINES AND
 FIRST EXERCISES ARE CON- QUOTED BY THE REV. T. p. WAL LER-slcKNEss IN PRATT CITY.

Pratt City october 23.-(Speeia1.)-Th Bessemer Baptist association convened at Wylam this morning The devotional exercises were conducted by the Rev. T. P. Waller of Bessemer pr. J. L. Thompson was elected moderator and the Rev. T. F. Waller. clerk. Editor Barnett of the Alabama Baptist was present and presented the claims of the paper. The committee on denominational education made a report which was followed by a discussion in which the Rev. J. P. Low cry of Warrior and Dr. A c. Davidson of Birmingham participated. The com mittee on home missions made a report which was discussed by the Rev. MT. Lizengood. Dr. Davidson. J. T. Lowery. J. M. McCord of East Lake and J. F. Watson of Pratt City.
 Jonesboro applied for admission into the association and was received. The session will continue through tomorrow evening The attendance is fairly good and the sessions today were both inter- esting and beneficial Dinner was served on the ground.
 The doctors report a great deal of sick ness In the clty al present, pflnclpaily fevers. Mark Houston. who has been suffering from typhoid fever for several days was removed to the Cunningham inflrmary today. and MT. Andrew Jef- fries, who is suffering from the same disease. was removed to St. Vincent s hospital in Birmingham.
 P. P. Ridgeway of East Lake was the guest of his sister. Miss Lydia Ridgeway, yesterday.
 Mrs. S. A. Mcdonald, Mrs. H. s. Nor ron and Miss Susie McBane visited at Wylam today.
 The Womans club will hold it's reg ular meeting tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs T. B. Boring The pro- gramme will be on current events
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
"MIss sImpIIcItyv-Jefferson.

Frank Daniels Is not a stranger in this town. He has been here before, and he has many friends here and they turned out in force last night, filling the Jeffer- son full to the doors. The enthusiasm was equal to the attendance. It was an ovation to a clever actor and his company.
 Miss Simplicity" Is a musical comedy, the book being by MT. Barrett, and the score by MT. Heartz. The two have put together many striking situations and pretty numbers. Some of the numbers were so melodious that encore followed encore until the players were exhausted. MT. Daniels has gathered about him many clever singers and not a few pretty girls, and Miss Simplicity" ran off with out hitch and with many pleasing ef- fects.
 As g. funmaker few are more successful than MT. Daniels himself, and he was at his best last night His song, "Babette," was warmly received.
 Among the other members of the com pany should be mentioned Miss Grace OiA 0iyi dS (lalT Q6 Loinville. Miss Florence Holbrook as Patty Farrell. Miss Mae Lowery as Rosalie Miss Isabelle D'Armondo as Margery Boggs, Frark Turner as Philip Montfort, and Cecil Leon as Dr. Peleet.
 Those who did not see Miss Simplic- ity'' last night missed a clever opera, full of rich costumes and beautifully staged in every other respect MT. Dan- iels increased his hold upon the hearts of Birmingham and his next appearance here will be greeted by another full house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-24
MARRIAGE AT TUSCALOOSA.
Miss May Powers and Harry s. Tough
 ton of HaynevlIle United.

Tuscaloosa, October 2S.-(Speciai.) )-Yes- terday afternoon one Of the prettiest home weddings ever witnessed in Tusca- loosa was that of Miss May Powers and Harry s. Houghton of Hayneville, Ala. The beautiful residence was artistically decorated with potted plants and cut flowers, while southern smilax hung gracefully from the windows and doors.
 The bridesmaids were Miss Mabel Pow CTS of Greensboro, Miss, Miss Helen Mushat of Birmingham and Miss Ellen Ashley and Miss Alice Wyman. They were gowned In white chiffon and carried pink chrysanthemums.
 Miss Katie Lou Powers, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. She wore white chiffon and held pink chrysanthemums The bride wore white chiffon over tar- feta and carried white chrysanthemums.