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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08
TACOMA STREET CAR HELDUP
THUGS GATHER IN $1oO IN CASH
AND VALUABLE WATCHES.
Conductor Tried to Escape, but Shots
From Gun of Robber Brought Him
Back-Robbery Occurred Same
Place Previous Holdups-Three
Thugs Escape.

Tacoma, Wash, July THE third
holdup within five days was success
fully made on an inbound South Ia
coma streetcar early in the morning,
the carmen and four passengers being
compelled to hold their hands up while
the highwaymen relieved them Of more
than $100 in cash and three valuable
watches.
The holdup was completed only af.
ter q lively chase by one of the foot
pads after Conductor C. N. Archer and
the firing Of two shots at the fleeing
carman. The attack occurred on the
exact spot where the holdup was per-
petrated by three men, apparently the
same three, about five weeks ago-at
the safety switch just across the long
South Tacoma avenue bridge, and in
the full glare Of the electric lamp sus-
pended just above that crossing.
When the car stopped for the
switch three men jumped on and. with
drawn revolvers, ordered the motor
man to throw up his hands. At the
same instant Conductor Archer heard
the order in 'front.' and, springing back
across the platform, started on a dash
across the Tacoma avenue bridge with
one of the robbers in close pursuit.
The pursuing robber commanded him
to halt and enforced his command with
two revolver shots, one of the bullets
being distinctly heard by Conductor
Archer as 1t whizzed past.
AS the highwayman was gaining and
shooting at the same time, there was
nothing for the conductor to do but
surrender, though he had made about
two thirds the distance across the
long bridge. He was searched on the
spot, and the days receipts, amount
ing to $4615, and 81 Of his own money
and a gold watch costing $50 were
taken from him. He was then marched
back and placed inside the car with
the other victim.
After the cleanup" the robbers
made the motorman take his place,
and left the car. telling the carmen to
light out for town.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08
RACE RIOTS At EVANSVILLE, IND.
Blood Of Negroes Shed by Frenzied
Mob.

Evansville, Ind, July 6-At
o'clock In the morning this city is in
the hands Of Ilob. Troops have been
ordered out by the governor to protect
the Jail. which is surrounded by 1000
men. Two negroes have been killed
in the race riot which is rampant. The
crowd around the jail. incensed at the
murder Of patrolman by a negro.
Is shouting death to all negroes. The
negro has been secretly removed to
Vincennes. but the mob refused to be-
lieve 1t. Stone masons in the mob
chiseled out the bars of the windows
and battering ram was used.
A white boy named Logan has been
shot by a negro. An unknown negro
woman has been killed. and several
negroes have been severely injured.
A company Of negroes. armed with
rifles. is marching through the streets
to kill all white people. They have
just broken into hardware store and
secured all the arms and ammunition.
Three business men have been fired
on and are now organizing and arming
a party Of exterminate the negroes.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08
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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08
Fatal Duel In Oregon.

Mitchell, Ore, July SIN a gun
duel Nut Puett and Milt Dehaven were
shot and killed. Puett was drunk
and the town marshal attempted to ar
rest him. Dehaven offered to quiet
Puett, and when he started toward
Puett the drunken man pulled pistol
and shot him. Dehaven fired at Puett
with a rife, both shots taking effect
Puett died in five minutes and De-
haven in As minutes. The marshal was
wounded by a shot which broke his
leg. Puett was the son Of a former
town marshal
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08
TREATY SIGNED.
Naval and coaIing Stations Of Island
Of Cuba.

Havana, July 5.-The treaty cover
ing the naval and coaling stations and
the treaty placing the Isle of Pines un-
der Cuban sovereignty has been
signed.
The two treaties, which are the last
Of the six between the United States
and Cuba. were subscribed in dupli-
cate at the secretary Of states Office.
The signers were Minister Squiers,
Senor Garcia Montez. secretary Of the
treasury and acting secretary OF state
in Senor Zaldo's absence. The others
present were Senor Bevia, assistant
secretary of state; Senor Diego, chief
Of the department Of justice, the lega-
ton secretaries and Minister Squiers'
eldest son.
The Isle of Pines treaty was signed
last. While turning over the island to
the absolute sovereignty Of Cuba, the
treaty safeguards the rights and privi-
leges of the American residents on the
island as though they were on Ameri-
can territory. Property, judicial and
educational rights are especially guar
anteed. as we'll as the conveniences
for reference to the registration Of
property and other building business.
1t is pointed out that the American
landholders are better off in respect
to taxation than they would be under
United States sovereignty.
There was no difficulty or delay in
reaching an agreement upon the SUBJ
ject Of the Isle Of Pines treaty but the
naval stations lease was the subject
Of long and tedious negotiations.
President Palma and Minister
Squiers could easily have reached an
agreement, but the president consulted
numerous senators, congressman and
others, whose opinions carried consid-
cradle weight. with the result that
many suggestions were made and
some minor Misunderstanding fol-
lowed. The question Of smuggling was
especially slow in settlement, the Gu
ban proposals being SO exacting as to
be impracticable.
The possession OF the naval and
coaling stations will be perpetual, the
rental price being purely nominal and
based on the question Of acquiring
sites and stations by the Cuban gov
ernment, the United States advancing
any money for the purchase of private
lands at Guantanamo and Bahia.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08
OREGON NOTES.

There was no public celebration Of
Independence day at Portland, the
fund which was raised for that pur-
pose having been turned over to the
sufferers by the great cloudburst at
Heppner.
Edward v. Sewall, supposed to be a
commercial traveller from Chicago,
committed suicide by shooting him
self at Portland recently.
The jury at Baker City in the case
of the state versus C. H. Whitney, ex-
deputy sheriff, who was charged with
embezzling 100000, came in with a ver-
dict of acquittal, after being out about
1S hours. Whitney was indicted joint
ly with ex-Sheriff Huntington, who
was tried previously.
A sham battle took place at Port
land the 4th between the regular
troops from Vancouver and the Third
regiment, Oregon National Guard, Tor
the benefit of the Heppner sufferers,
about $500 being realized.
G. w. Struble of Oregon was among
the candidates at the naval academy
who successfully passed the physical
examination recently. and was sworn
in as a midshipman.
The farmers of the Pendleton dis
trict are pleased with the new law,
which went into effect recently, rela-
tive to the storage of grain in ware
houses of the state. Any company,
person or persons must account to the
county court for every bushel Of grain
stored in the warehouses which they
are conducting.
Summerville will witness one Of the
greatest family reunions on July IA,
Is and 16 ever held in that section Of
first annual reunion Of the descendants
of Lewis and Elizabeth Rinehart, who
crossed the plains nearly a half CEN
tury ago. They came originally from
Illinois. There are over 200 descend
ants of the we'll known pioneer cou-
pie, and almost without exception all
of them have signifed their intention
of being present. The reunion will be
held on the Rinehart farm.
Ten dollars for loose hay in the
field is the price offered and refused
by the growers of Union county.
A contract was entered into between
Harry Rogers, a prominent stockman
of Butter creek, and the American
Hare Packing & Cold Storage COM
pany Of Echo, by which Mr.. Rogers
agrees to deliver 10000 American
hares to the cannery within 60 days,
commencing October 1.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08
Who Controls RaiIroad7

New York, July flames ]. Hill in
terests concede that they have lost
control of the Northern Pacific Rail-
way company il the supreme court af-
firms the recent decision Of the United
States circuit court of appeals and
compels the Northern Securities deal
to be dissolved.
But the Hartman people would not
have control either, since neither
side would get the same amount Of
Northern Pacific stock 1t had before
the merger. So many changes in own
ership Of stock have occurred that IL
would be impossible to restore to each
Northern Securities holder his proper
tionate share Of Northern Pacific and
Great Northern stock. Thus Mr.. Hill
would lose control Of the Great North
ern also.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08
CELEBRATED IN LONDON.
Society Gave Big Dinner on the
Fourth.

London, July 5.-The American So
ciety in London celebrated Indepen-
dence day as usaul tonight by din
ner, at which about 500 persons were
present. Among the guests were Am
bassador Choate, Senator Chauncey
M. Depew, the Greek and Cuban min
listers and the duke Of Newcastle.
Justice Sir William Grantham, in pro-
posing the health Of Ambassador
Choate, said Mr.. Choate was regarded
here as an Englishman. In replying
to the toast Mr.. Choate denied the i'm
peachment, saying:
II can not claim or admit that
have become an Englishman. II 1t is
SO, l am an Englishman OF the sew
enteenth century with all the modern
improvements which go to an Ameri-
can of today"
Referring to the American eagle. he
said the British lion had tried him
twice and had found him indigestible.
Mr.. Choate struck a serious note In
the course of his speech by declaring
that all the talk of Anglo-American
unity ought to be more than talk. and
he advocated the erection Of a statue
Of Washington in London in the "mu-
tual admiration Of both countries"
Washington and Victoria.
1T is hard to say" continued the
ambassador, "for which country Wash
ington did most. also want to see
statue Of the great Queen Victoria in
Washington. At a critical moment
she absolutely saved us from a conflict
with Europe"
In this way, he said, he hoped that
an Anglo-American compact would be
sealed.
Senator Depew. following in hu-
morous vein, suggested the erection Of
a statue in London to Monroe, and
said he felt quite at home in London
now, as he found the tariff to be the
prevailing topic in parliament, at the
hustings and on the street.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08
Hanna in Poljtjcs Onlv.

Cleveland, Ohio, July 7.-According
to a telegram which the Leader will
print. Senator Hanna has disposed Of
all his business interests which neces.
STATED his personal oversight and is
now merely a stockholder in but one
or two Of the several large concerns in
which he was heavily interested. The
reason, says the Leader. is to give
the senator more time to devote to
politics. he having come to the con-
clusion that he can not do Justice to
both business and politics at the same
time.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08
KILLED BY ELECTRIC WIRE.
Four Persons Of Pittsburs Killed In
Peculiar Manner.


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Pittsburg' July o.-During the pro-
gress OF terrinc ram storm mere tour
persons were killed IN an accident OF a
most unusual character. The dead:
John visa, aged 4o years; giuseppe
Renda, aged Il years; Mrs. Francesca
Statu, aged 54; Giuseppe Statti, her
son, aged ~. .
A large American nag suspended
from a grocery store became soaked
with rain and the high wind blew It
against an electric light wire, which
was carrying 2oo0 Volts. Ihe wire
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08
Fair Commissioners Removed.

Denver, July 8.-Governor Peabody
has formally removed George W..
Thatcher as commissioner in chief and
Van E. Rouse as member and treasur-
er Of the Colorado worlds fair board.
William F. Sperry Of Denver and Har-
ry Carsady Of Boulder were appointed
in their places. Paul Wilson, recently
made commissioner Of exhibits. will
be made commissioner In chief.
'Incompetency, misconduct and ne
glect Of duty" are given as reasons
for Thatcher's removal and Rouse is
accused of abetting Thatcher in his
extravagance.'
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08
Presidents Fourth.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, July 5.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt participated in the cell
ebration Of the 250th anniversary Of
the founding Of Huntington. the pret-
ty little Long Island city, seven miles
from Oyster Bay. The town was in
gala attire, both residences and busi-
ness buildings being deliberately dec
GRATED with flags and bunting.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08
Eitz Morise Wanted.

Spokane, July 9.-Alonzo James St.
Clair Fitz Meurace pronounced plain
Fitz Morise), supposed to be in the
Thunder Mountain country, can have
a Scotch title-the title Of Lord Fitz
Meuriace of Fife and Farfare-if he
will come forward and prove his iden-
tity. c. j. Hatch. his full cousin. who
has lived in America for several
years, is in Spokane looking for him.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08
Killed In Street Car Wreck.

Buffalo, N. Y, July 5.-Two trolleys
on the Lockport and Olcott line filled
with passengers collided near Olcott.
The passengers. many Of them women
and children, on holiday outing.
were tossed into heaps. Richard Far.
rell Of Niagara Falls was crushed and
soon died. Jay Charles Duncan of
IIockport had both legs torn of and
will die. Four others we're probably
fatally injured.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08
Killed by Explosion.

Chicago, July 8.-Three persons
were instantly killed and several
wounded, one fatally, In an explosion
which wrecked a factory in South
Carolina avenue, where caps for toy
pistols were made. The dead:
Thomas Hazelhurst.
Charles Hazelhurst.
Irving Sanford.
Noble Higgins. who was standing
outside the building. was fatally in
jured.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08
Firecrackers Start a Fire.

New York, July Sire started by
firecrackers destroyed three shops Of
the Manhattan Railway company and
their contents. including Is motor cars.
valued at $4,000 each. and 20 passenger
coaches. The loss is between 500. 900
and $150,000.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08
Lead Producers Get Bonus.

Victoria, B. c., July S.-A special
from Ottawa says the dominion gov
ernment has given notice of regula-
tions authorizing the payment Of a
half million dollars year for FIVE
years by way of bounties to the lead
producers of British Columbia.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08

Wheatland. CAL. July 6.-One OF the
most disastrous fires ever experienced
in the Sacramento valley occurred
here. Famed by a strong wind the
flames swept through the business sec
ton of the city and a portion of the
residence district. destroying property
valued at 100000.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08
Congressman Gill Resigns.

Steubenville, Ohio, July 8.-Joseph
G. Gill. republican, Of this city. has
sent his resignation to Governor Nash
as the member Of congress from the
Sixteenth Ohio district, to take effect
on the qualification Of his successor.
The condition of his health is assigned
as the sole consideration in his &C.
ton.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08
Spokane Man Drowned.

Seattle, July 6.-Walter Williams Of
Spokane fell from the city dock into
the bay tonight and was drowned. His
head struck a guard rail. rendering
him helpless and he sank at once.
Williams was Al years Of age.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08

Yuma, Ariz.. July THE Colorado
river broke through the levee two
miles south Of here and is now food
ing large fertile valley. Considerable
damage to ranches in the vicinity Is
expected.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08

T. Waldo Murphy,
Attorney at Law,
Large blocks OF forest reserve, soldiers
additional and scrip for unsurveyed
government lands, constantly on hand.
Room 62-65 Jameson block.
Spokane, Wash.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08

So strong is the Bank of England
note paper that a single sheet will
lift a weight Of 100 pounds.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08

It is asserted that the longest lived
people are those who make breakfast
their chief meal.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08

Fish are sold In Japan alive, the ped
dlers conveying them through the
streets In tanks.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08

But IL per cent of the people of
Bulgaria are Moslems.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08
Who Will Be Successor.

All hluuS VI speculation are dlTeduy
in circulation as to the probable sue
cessor to the throne Of St. Peter.
Opinions are much divided, owing to
the many interests which will be af-
fected according to the choice made
by the sacred college. The first ques-
ton the cardinals will have to solve
will be whether the conclave shall be
held in Rome or outside of Italy. 1t is
believed that the supporters Of the
idea Of abandoning Rome will be even
fewer than in the conclave held after
the death Of Plus TX, when 80 out of
81 cardinals voted in favor of Rome.
The next question will be whether the
next pope must be an italian or a
foreigner. 1t is generally believed that
he will be an Italian because, in view
Of the struggle between the church
and state since the fall of the temporal
power and the constitution of the
United Italy, all the clergy, as we'll
as the clerical party, and even for
eigners, think that an Italian pope can
protect better than a stranger the ad-
vance Of the religious and political
interests of the church..
The candidates chiefly spoken of are
Cardinal Rampolla and Cardinal Sere-
fino Vannutelli. They are both repre-
sentatives of the conservative policy.
A fact significant of the anxiety
pervading the officials at the vatican,
as well as the Sacred college, is that
Marquis Sacchetti, the high steward
of the palace, with his son as coadjutor,
and Comendator Mannucci, who di.
rects the temporal affairs of the vati.
can, are continually in attendance, the
last named having the responsibility
Of the preparations regarding the sum-
moning of conclave in the event of
the pope's death.
Monsignor Pieferri, the Augustinian
monk who holds the office of confes.
sor to the pontiff, and Cardinal Sera.
fino Vannutelli, the grand penitentiary,
have been requested to keep them.
selves in readiness to be called should
Pope Leo's illness take a still more
serious turn. Cardinal Serafino Van.
nutelli's office consists Of administer.
ing the last communion to the dying
pontiff.
The condition of his holiness at II
O'Clock tonight, though still grave, is
not SO serious as late this afternoon.
Later.
Rome. July z, 6:45.-A bulletin
has just been issued. It says the con-
dition Of the pope is satisfactory. Al
ter twice taking a raw egg and a lit.
tie brandy, he went to sleep.
Rome. July Z, 7:45 a. m.-The pope
has taken nourishment four times dur
ing the night. His pulse shows a slight
improvement. At 6:30 o'clock this
morning he left his bed for an arm
chair. His holiness will perhaps live
through the day.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08

]. @. Mogan. O. W. Rathbun
MOGAN & RATnbUN
Attorneys at Law.
General practitioners in all courts State and
Federal. Collections and insurance. Examfn'
oGce, rooms Q and Gritman Building.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08
Model Meat Market
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
BUTCHERS.

Fresh meats, poultry, Dish, but
ter and lard, always for sale at
lowest prices. Your patronage
very kindly solicited
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08
Passing Of Leo Seems Near.

The interior of the vatican during
the early hours Of this morning testi-
fies to the conviction that the passing
Of Pope Leo is very near. The court
yard Of st. Damaso is filled with the
carriages of the cardinals. Cardinal
Satolli drove to Rome from Frascati
tonight, the beautiful carriage horses
covered with dust and perspiration.
In the cortile are drawn up the car
riages OF the cardinals and of many
notables. Servants and messengers
hurry across the court with bundles
Of huge wax tapers, and with the robes
Of the ecclesiastical dignitaries, who
are waiting within the palace. The
antechambers of the palace were all
through the night thronged with
princes of the church, high noblemen
and members of the diplomatic corps.
kilograms Of inquiry have been re-
ceived from several of the monarchs
Of Europe.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08
POPELEO NEAR DEA|H'SDOOR
HIS EXCRUCIATiNG PAIN KEEPS
HIM CONSCIOUS.
The Life Of the Pontiff Prolonged by
Strong StimuIants-tiis Wonderful
Vitality May Offset illness, but the
Worst Is Looked for-Flis Successor
Is the Subject Already.

Rome, July 6, 8 a. m.-"God's will
be done. Who would have believed it,
when only ten days ago l was presid-
ing over a public consistory?" MUIR
INJURED feebly Pope Leo as he felt him
self late last evening sinking into a
sleep which lasted about three hours,
until eXcruciating pain brought the dy-
ing pontiff back to consciousness.
He groaned and complained of pains
on both sides of the thorax. Tenderly
DR.. Lapponi, assisted by Pope Leos
valet, Piocentra, and the physicians s
second assistant, De Castro, lifted the
frail form and, changing the position,
succeeded in giving the patient some
relief. Though lowering on the brink
Of death, the life of the pontiff is still
prolonged by means of strong stimu-
lants and nourishment, and while he is
still alive his wonderful vitality may
again resist and conquer the attack
of this illness.
Late last evening, after the excite
ment Of the ceremony of the last sac
raments was over, the pope seemed
less restless, partly soothed by the
religious service and partly by dose
of choral, which was given to him in
considerable quantity.
The pontiff is lying on a small bed
drawn up to a window overlooking
the piazza of St. Peters. The only
picture in the room is an antique ma
donna and the sole ornament a great
ivory crucifix.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-08
PROFESSIONAL
DR.. PASCAL w. YEARSLEY,
DENTIST

Room 8, Pioneer State Bank building
R1TZV1LLW ....................ssss WAN
Graduate Of Nsdico-C o-ChirurSical College
Philadelphia, Pa. Crown and Bridge
Work. Fdlling. Extracting and Plate
Work conforming to the practice Of
modern dentistry.