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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-01
WHERE MONEY is USELESS.
Island In the Atlantic Where There
Are No Rents or Taxes
to Pay.

Now and then we hear of some out
of-the-way place. where one of the
conventions of life does not exist.
There is the town. described not long
ago in Youths Companion, where the
women rule the men. Bits of topsy-
turvy land are scattered over the
earth One of these bits is the As
cension islands, out in the Atlantic.
AS Stray Stories describes it, it must
be fine place in which to live, al
though only 400 people do live there;
for in Ascension money, the thing
we try so hard to get, is quite use
less.
The island is the property of the
British admiralty, and is governed by
captain. There is no private prop
erty in land, so there are no rents,
rates or taxes. The fiocks and herds
are public property, and the meat is
issued in rations. So are the vegeta-
bles grown on the farms.
Here is real socialism. When a
fisherman makes catch he brings it
to the guard room, where it is issued
by the sergeant-major. The only pri-
yate property is fowls and pigeons.
Even the wild donkeys are under
government control. They are on the
books of the paymaster and handed
over at stock taking.
The population consists of a few
bluejackets, a company of marines
and some Kroomen from Sierra
Leone. A marine can do everything.
The muleteer is marine; so are the
gardeners, the shepherds, the stock
men. the grooms, the masons. the
carpenters and the plumbers. Even
the island trapper who gets rewards
for the tails of rats is a marine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-01

An Ohio health food company lately
lost suit brought against it by re-
taller in Germany, who demanded $500
damages because in the pictures which
the, company put on cartoons of it's
goods sent to the plaintiff the nose of
the empress of Germany was so
blurred that it appeared to be miss
ing. The retailer alleged that the dam
age to the empress nose made it inn
possible for him to sell the goods.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-01
Grent nritnin Lends.

Up to now Britain retains from 20
to 25 per cent. of the total trade of
the universe. No other nation has
yet come within half of this remark
able percentage. Nearest is Ger
many, with nearly IL per cent;
France claims about nine per cent;
the United States secures rather
more than nine per cent. If we add
the output of the colonies the Brit
ish empire shows a record of about
third of the trade of the whole
world
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-01
A DELIGHTFUL PARTY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Timothy Wood of MaxvlIIe
Entertained their Friends.

One of the most delightful parties
of the season was given last Friday
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Timothy
Wood, of Maxville, in celebration of
the twenty y-second anniversary of their
wedding. There we're about seventy
five guests present from Long Branch,
Jersey City, Newark, Cheessquake
and this borough. Dancing began
about 8 O'Clock for which Mr.. and
Mrs. William McIntire discoursed
sweetest music on violin and piano.
About midnight refreshments, con-
sisting of sandwiches and coffee and
ice cream and cake, were served.
Dancing was resumed and continued
until late in the morning. Some of
those who were there say they never
enjoyed party more than they did
that one. Among the presents re-
ceived were one dozen silver knives,
one dozen silver forks, two silver
fruit dishes, one silver teapot, a gold
butter knife, gold sugar spoon, q
silver berry spoon, two china berry
sets, two handsome parlor lamps, two
oil paintings, rocking chair, an oak
stand, four tablecloths, two dozen
napkins, two crystal water sets, one
handsome wine set, two cut glass
bouquet holders, an elegant chamber
set, a china dinner set, china tea
set, two china salad dishes and sever
al bisque ornaments, and bric-a- brac.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-01

REPAIRS TO SCHOOL 2.
Building will be Thoroughly OverhauIed be-
fore School Opens next Fall.

The Board of Education have con-
oluded to have School No. 2 thorough
ly repaired. New floors will be laid
in'rooms and halls and on platforms
on first and second stories. Ceilings
will be recovered, the new work on
sidewalks and ceilings Will be filed
and oiled, the seats removed and re-
placed and old leaders on outside of
the building will be taken down and
replaced. The board will meet at
Borough Hall, Friday, June IL, at s
p. m.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-01
English signs in Jnnnn.

The japanese tradesmen of Toxic
are becoming very fond of hanging
out English signs. In one street ap-
pears the notice: "Restaurant shop;
European nourishing cakes" An
other shopkeeper has in large letters
over his doorway the words: "Pho-
tographer executed" The princi-
pal barber of. the town calls himself
"headcutter," and has taken to wear
ing a long white gown of approved
nightshirt pattern.-N. Y. Sun.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-01
x All The News From Surrounding Towns. y
.TOTTENYILLE.

The Evening News is on sale at
D Ostburg's A Main street. Extra cop
les of the News and all the New York
can always be secured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-01

Miss Elderleigh- Gayboy asked
me a funny question last night.
Miss Youngun-What was it?
''He asked me why had never mar
ried.'
"Oh, then he evidently never saw
you in the daytime. Chicago Daily
News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-01
e. AR 7 E r e T
NEWS ITEMS.

Fire broke out in house near De-
Lamar. avenue. It was between the
plaster and shingles, caused by hot
chimney. The blaze was soon extin-
guished and very little damage was
done.
J. Edgar Davis, Cornelius Troost,
William Colligan and Joseph Roberts
spent Wednesday in Elizabeth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-01
Not I'm a Political sense.

"You say his wife had him arrested
for repeating? l didn't know she
took any interest in political elec-
tions."
"In political elections?"
"Yes, didn't you say she accused him
of repeatihg?"
"Yes. Bigamy."-Catholic Standard
and Times.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-01

Boy with new gum has a cat
got nine lives?
Papa (donor of gum Yes; so we are
told Why do you ask?
Boy Well. then, our tabby's got
eight coming to her-N. Y. Herald.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-01
Have Lots Of sheen.

Australia and New Zealand have co.
100000 sheep, which is just one and a
half times as many as the whole of
the United States possesses.-N. Y.
C,,,,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-01
Broke Into song.

Upon a keg of dynamite
Little Georgia sought repose.
And slyly lit a cigarette.
"My Little Georgia Rose"
Cornell Widow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-01
FIRST PICNIC.

The first picnic of the season at
Swan Hill Grove, the ninth annual
picnic of Paul DeGraw Hamilton
Lodge B. of r. T. on Decoration Day,
was great success socially and finan-
cially. There was big attendance,
especially in the evening when people
went there in crowds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-01

The men who have made the largest
fortunes in business are those who
have been the most extensive adver-
tisers
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-01
Not hardened vvith Either.

Some men who t-~s ---'..--e.uu
than brains al
filthy Iuore.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-11

The First National Bank has
money to loan on improved real estate
in Adams and Lincoln counties
whether deed or held on railroad con-
tract. We make loans on lowest
terms, with or without commission ;
light expenses, no delays. Core
spondencc solicited.
The First National Bark always
has on hand land script for the pur-
chase of government land. BY using
script the purchaser secures complete
title from the government without
any requirements OF residence.
Teeth When you are looking for
dental w,tk call ON DR.. Lehman,
Rn:enof block.
Go to st. PAUL & Tacoma Lumber
CO. for lest Roslyn coal and dry wood.
Always large stock on hand. Tele.
phone Main l73.
NorIcE-All parties using ITO Volt
lamps will be charged 20 cents extra
for Gael, lamp. ELECTRIC LIGHT Co.
Ben +. Iiervcy's Office over First
National Bank has some choice lots
and houses to sell on insallments.
Intend builhinn7 IL costs no moro
to construct an artistic building. J.
Flood Walker. architect, Rosenotf
building, will put yon up to date.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-11
Bradford Now a Family Man

The following wedding announcement
is taken from Pontiac. Mich. daily pa :
per and is self-explanatory. The groom
is an influential property holder in the
southern part of the county and general.
ly we'll known and highly esteemed.
Steve" is a good fellow and his friends
are waiting his return with one hand ex-
tended for his hearty grasp and an old
shoe in the other:
"One of the prettiest home weddings of
the season took place at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. William A. Brewster on west
Huron street yesterday afternoon. The
groom was Stephen Bradford formerly
Of Pontiac but late of Lind, WASH, and
the bride Miss Cynthia Brewster of Oak
land, daughter of Allen Brewster, and
a cousin Of Sheriff Brewster. Mr.. Brad
ford is well known in Pontiac having
lived here until three years ago when he
went to Washington where he now owns
one of the ranches in that section of the
state. Promptly at half past four the
bride and groom entered the drawing
room. the wedding march being played
by Miss Mae Hixon. When they had
taken their place, Rev. A. o. Stevens of
the Congregational church performed
the ceremony which was simple but i'm
pressive. Only few of the relatives
and friends were present. The supper
which was very dainty. was presided over
by Mrs. Brewster in her usual mastery
manner. Mr.. and Mrs. Bradford will
remain in Michigan until the middle of
February when they will return to their
home in Washington"
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-11
Public Sale Farm Lands

will sell at Public auction on Sat.
urday, Feb. 2lst, in Ritzville, the fol
lowing described lands:
Sec. 27.17-38 E. w. nj. southesi
part of county; easy terms.
Sec. 81, l4.33, ten miles southeast
of Hatton. Terms one. fourth cash
balance four payments at 7 per cent
interest.
160 acres one mile south Of Ritz.
vile, well improved. Terms an
bounced at time OF sale.
North half and southwest quarter
OF northwest quarter and northwest
quarter southwest quarter section 81,
1886. Brown place. $1,000 cash.
Balance 3 payments per cent in
teicst.
Southeast section 1919 SO, 100
acres in crop; one-third crop with
land Terms STOOD cash, balance 3
payments at Z FER cent interest.
House and two lots in Ritzvil,e.
J. NJ. ADAMS, Auctioneer.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-11
ANNOUNCEMENT

To the People of Ritzville of vicinity;
Having lately purchased the w. P.
Taylor stock of groceries we propose to
continue the business at the same place.
With increased stock. low prices and
honest treatment we hope to receive the
continuance of your patronage SO gen.
orally given to Mr.. Taylor. We cordial
ly ask you to visit our store and give US
an opportunity to get acquainted-and
any orders you may favor US with will be
looked after with our best efforts to
please. Having been 30 years in the
mercantile business we are in a position
to give you the best service.
Trusting we may add many new
names to our order list, we remain,
Very respectfully.
A. c. CHITTENDEN.
p A CuirrENpEN Muv
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-11
Phoenix Savings.

Among the recent arrivals ir Ritz
vile are Messrs l.. H. Alger and Geo.
+. Emery, specitl agents Of the "Phoe-
nix Savings of San Francisco, Gala,
which is about to establish savings
branch here.
The Phoenix today occupies lead
irg position among the financial in
situations OF the west, having a sub
scribed capital of nearly $6,000,000
and and an accumulat;ve reserve fund
OF over 100000, which absolutely
protects its shareholders from losses
OF every kind whatsoever. 1t has up
on its board OF directors such men as
Charles E. Lind of Ladd e. Tilman,
bankers of Portland, Ore, Charles II.
Bishop, vice president OF the bank OF
California, one of the largest com
mercial banks'in the west; Geo. G.
Boardman, general western agent Of
| the Aetna Fire Insurance company
and one OF the directors Of the Sal
Francisco Savings Union, A. a. Wat
kins, who holds the honored position
OF president OF the board OF trade ci
San Francisco and vice p.e>i' lent and
active manager Of tie large Wholesale
firm CT W. W. Montague & Co., II IN.
Clarence Grange, who is cons!d' red
one Of the most practical ard success.
iul fnanciers of tile Pacific rotti,-
west; s. Prentiss Smith, director Of
the National bank of ID. o. Mills,
Sacramento. This management alone
should insure its continued UNI
precedented prosperity.
The ideal institution for the dc
pository and accommodating If savings
should possess practically three ica-
lures; 1st, absolute safety; 2ud, II
definite guarantee; BID, II flexible
plan to suit the varying conditions of
its shareholders. There has been and
| is now in the Pacific nprthwe.t an ur
gent demand for an insti,u ion pos
sessing all these features and tie want
seems to be about to he supplied 10y
the "Phoenx." Its plans are new and
radically different from that OF any
other institution OF this kind, en-
bracing as it does guarantees OF safety
and profit while extending options to
it's shareholders such as must com
mend themselves to every couscrva.
tive man and woman.
The "Phoenix" was incorporated
under the laws of California in 1859
and recognized in 1900, when the
reserve fund and other up to date fca-
lures we're added. Since January /,
OF tho present year n 20 less than 81 ,00O,-
600 OF the capital stock Of this as
ISOLATION has been sold among the
discriminating and conservative
money savers throughout the west.
Its earnings have never been less than
per cent. per annum.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-11
MISCELLANEOUS.


Three inches OF land was sold in
Minneapolis the other day for $500.
1t took several months to make the
deal.
When We have wireless telephony,
we expect that when we call for a
number we will get the reply, "The
air is busy"
The Portland Milling Co. through
their agent NJ. W. Hunt, have under
construction Mt Lind $4,000 flour
ing mill with capacity OF about 400
barrels day.
Henry l.. King is now proprietor
OF the Cornell Register, the business
passing into his hands this week
Here's hoping success will greet him
in the venture.
Character is the best security that
any man can offer in time Of need.
It is better collateral than bonds,
notes, or mortgages. These may be
lost or destroyed. but sound character
will endure rs long as life lasts.
A treasury official tells us our pa
per money when soiled carries many
germs, some OF dangerous diseases,
but that it may be cleaned with a
little soap and water: Well, we'd like
to say that we have the soap aud wa
ter.
As poverty breeds ignorance, so ig-
norance breeds poverty. The greatest
enemy of poverty is the public school.
Work and vote, therefore, for public
school betterment. 1t is one of the
few things we can go into debt for
without just criticism.
Here is something worth remem.
boring: A piece of saltpeter the size
OF nickel dissolved in cup Of water
and taken every half hour in hal'
teas poonful doses is an excellent
remedy for diphtheria, sore throat, etc.
1t cuts the mucous membrane away
very quick. 1t will do no harm.
A note from rural Jail to friend
on the outside reads: "Dear Bill-My
lawyer says ef my case is called this
term I'll be tetotally ruint; can't you
cripple the Judge in some way or an.
other. Fer instance, git him in a
buggy, an let the hoss run away an
break his leg? Anything, SOS he'll
have ter lay up fer two weeks. !
heerd he had two doctors attendin' OIL
him the other day, but they didn't kill
him, or even cripple him, fer l hear
he's out ag'n. Bill OIL boy, do me this
enc last favor-fix the judged"
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-11
SHOW is the Appointed Tine"

The o. X. & n. Co. has just issued
handsomely illustrated pamphlet
entitled "Orcgon, Washington and
Idaho, and Their Resources" People
in the East are nnxi,Is for informa-
ton about the Pacific Northwest. II
you will give the o. X. C n. Co. agent
At Washtucna, Wash, II list OF names
Of eastern people who are likely to I've
interested, the booklet will be mailed
free to such persons.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-11

Rev. J. B. Orr of Wallace, Idaho,
preached at the Congregational church
last Sunday morning and evening. Both
services weIe we'll attended. A number
of those who attended the evening SER
vice made the remark that it was with
out exception the best sermon ever de-
livered in Ritzville. 1t was certainly
fine and credit to Mr.. Orr. He is a
young man of exceptional ability and
has the happy faculty of impressive de-
livery and pleasing personality. He
has evident earnestness and interest in
his work. We hope to have the pleasure
of listening to him again.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-11
PUBLIC LAND SALE.
LAND OFFICE AT SPOKANE FALLS, WASH,


January y. 1908. ,
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance
Of instructions from the Commissioners Of the
General Land Office, under authority vested in
him by section 2It5, United States Revised
Statutes, as amended by the Act OF Congress
approved February 20, 1895, we will proceed to
Offer at Public Sale, on the 23rd day Of March,
1898, at 10 o'clock A.. m, ut the United States
Land Olicc, Spokane Falls Wash, the following
tract of laDd, to-wit:
East half northeast quarter section IS town
ship Is north. range 36 4. w. 81.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
described lands are advised to file their claims
in this Office on or before the day above
designated for the commencement of said SALE
otherwise their rights will be forfeited.
WILLIAM II. LUDDES, Register.
EUGENE o. hyde, Receiver.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-11
Advertised Letters

The following list of letters remain in
this Office uncalled for, for the week end
ing Feb. 7. 1908:
Mrs. Dick Anderson, Ada L. Hadley,
Mable Thompson, H. E. Claywelll,
David Leicht. VIM. Mouran, c. F. Plank,
Mr.. PIigger. Fred Peterson. F. S. Rich
ardson. c. S. Rutter. T. J. Trainer. Mr..
Wagner. Lawrence McCanley, Conrad
Schultz. VIM. Edwards, o. II. Dahtgvist.
GEO. SINCLAIR, p. NJ.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-11
TORE FINE FAST TRAINS

Are run on the North Western Line
than any other road. Between the
Twin Cities, Milwaukee and Chicago,
there are eight fine solid vestibuled
trains daily and six fine trains daily
to Sioux City and Omaha.
For Rent-Six room house. In.
auire TT Pioneer State Bank.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-11
Church Notices.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL,

METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Services. Feb. IS, 1908: Patriotism and
Christian Education. Sunday morning,
subject. Our Citizens of African De-
cent. Special music by the choir.
Evening: Some Truths Concerning
Abraham Lincoln.
We make citizens and strangers wei.
come alike.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office ut Spokane Falls. wash.

u
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice Of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim,
and that said proof Will be made before Alice
c. French, U, s. Commissioner for the Dis
trict of Washington, at Ritzville, Wash. on
April 4, 1903, viz;
ANNA F.. DIXON
who made homestead entry No. 1878 for the
for the 81 NE,4 and 81 NwL Sec. u Twp 20
Mr. IS l.. " M
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon an! cultivation
OF said land. viz:
Fred NJ. Curtis, Grifiith. wash; A. Lee Law
ender. Griffith. Wash, Ella L. Brad ey, Wheat
land. Wash. William Rayless, Grinith. Wash.
mrs WILLIAM II. LUDDES, Register.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-11
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS.

I CST-The latter part OF October, one black
II horse, weight about 80 pounds and one
dark brown hoSe weight ntout 90 foIuds.
both branded \ on riaht shoulder aiI names
cut short. reward OF 80 viii tc prpd Tor
their return 10 Paul Allan, O!c=sa Wash.
NOR SALE-A fine younR rli!s COW, four years
old-fresh. With or Wi.t.iut calf cal ct
my place miles north of lsi;zyL,e, or addrss ine,
W. :. EGBEEs.
EOuND-Two small key, for Yale paddock.
Viii be returned Ly calling at Pioneer
Drug Store snd paying for thi' notice.
FOR Sal LEA fine Homestead near krupl,
on the q reut Northern railway III DOnglas
county. Every foot good iarm:r, land lialf
mile from living spring OF water. Tract ehiir.
ely surrounded By land hci! ut $40 per acre.
For sale-B!oyk 50. Greene & rrouty's Gddi
ton. 500.
For sale. 800. Five room housc. two lots,
fenced and good cellar or east College hi!l.
For sale Modern seven room honse on Knob
hill fronting on hundred foot street New and
complete in arrangement and detail Splendid
location. 5000.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-11
BANK STATEMENT.

Report OF the condition Of the First National
Bank, at Ritzvillc, in the State OF Washing on,
at the close Of business. Noyc.n Der p, 1902,
Rrsorrrrs
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-11

Miss Letitia Lord has returned to
Ritzville and begs to inform her patrons
and the public that she can be found at
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-11

Found - Shawl, on Griffith road.
Owner may secure the same 10y
describing and paying for this notice,
at the NEWS off g. Roy ENGLISH
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-11

State OF washinton, county Of Adams-ss.
l, II. e. Kennedy. cashier OF the aDovenamcd
bank. do solemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best Of my knowledge and
belief. -
X. C. KENNEDY, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this 18th
day OF February. 1903,
4. d. gibson, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
d. BAssErT.
W. X. PETERS, Directors.
JAMES TURNER,
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-11

their system and adding phones during
the past week.
The Social dance Tuesday evening
given by Clyde r. Hervey. the dancing
instructor, was we'll attended and an en-
joyable affair.
Fred Richardson left on Sunday morn
ings's passenger train for Seattle where
he will spend several weeks taking in
the sights.
Miss Lottie Wright of Spokane, a niece
of Mrs. E. Fowler of this city, returned
to her home Thursday from a short visit
here.
Yes. Cordelia, dear, there are workers
and workers. One class makes a
specially of working the other class.
Miss Esther Newland. one of the
teachers, visited her home near town
last Saturday and Sunday.
Ed. T. Taylor. now in charge of the
Prosser State Bank, was IN the city Sun
day on short visit.
A marriage license was granted Fri
day to John J. Albeck and Miss Lucy
Wirth of Lind.
The w. T. U. will meet next Thursday
afternoon at ago at the residence of Mrs.
w. c. Reeder.
The Russell Comedy Company gave
a performance at the Opera house Sat
urday evening. !,
I'D. Dixon has closed the Home Cafe
and retired from the restaurant business.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-11
Real Estate Transfers from Feb. 3

R. A. CHlTTENDEN. Mgr.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1903-10-12
off to Albuquerque.

Ellison Carroll and wife left on
the Saturday afternoon train for
Albuquerque to attend the fair
and he will engage in the roping
contest there, being on of the
worlds famous ropers. They
were accompanied by Misses No.
"a and Mamie Ramsey, nieces OF
Mrs. Carroll, who came here to
attend the fair from Mangum.
Oklahoma. The young ladies
will attend the Albuquerque fair
also before they return to their
home. Earl Carroll, brother OF
Ellison Carroll, left several days
ago for Albuquerque to take
part in the roping contest in
that city. He is among the new
ropers but took the first prize at
the fair here and expects to do
good work at albuquerque. Ell
lison Carroll will telegraph the
results of the contests to The
Daily Record.